Completed meetings and events 2013-2014
Tue 24th June 2014 Lunch Meeting
We will be honoured with a visit by RIBI National President Nan Mc Creadie together with District Governor Barry Picken. Not to be outdone our own President Brian will try to squeeze in his Valedictory Address. Stewards: John Stops & Tony Green. read more...Sat 21st June 2014 Fund Raising Collection
At Morrisons, Milehouse, Newcastle. Contact: David Riley.Tue 17th June 2014 Lunch Meeting
Club Assembly: Our incoming Officers for the new Rotary Year will unveil their exciting programmes under the leadership of President Elect Nick Davies. Stewards: Malcolm High & John Walker. Menu: Kavi Indian Buffet followed by Assorted Ice Cream.
Sat 14th June 2014 Murder Mystery Night - Fundraising Event
You are invited to a wedding.... read more...Tue 10th June 2014 Lunch Meeting now at GN Hotel
Speaker TBA. Stewards: David Platt & Marion Reddish. Menu: Fried Fish in Batter or Breadcrumbs served with Mushy Peas and Chips followed by Lemon Meringue Pie served with Fresh Cream.Tue 3rd June 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Leslie Twemlow - ‘Infusion Dance Troupe’. Host: Christine J-H. Stewards: Geoff Boden & Simon Tagg. Menu: French Onion Soup followed by Roast Lamb served with Assorted Vegetables.Tue 27th May 2014 No Meeting
Tue 20th May 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Mayor and PP Eddie Boden - ‘My Last 12 Months in Office’. Host: President. Stewards: Geraldine D’Arcy & Ron Lucas. Menu: Grilled Supreme of Chicken Stuffed with Cream Cheese, Spinach & Mushrooms followed by Apple Pie served with Custard.Fri 16th May 2014 Rotary & Daleian Singers at Keele
Fundraising event at Westminster Theatre, Keele University. In aid of 'End Polio Now' and local community groups. read more...Tue 13th May 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Honorary Member Lord Stafford - ‘What it is to be a Lord’. Host: Ron Lucas. Stewards: Carol Reddish & Paul Bradshaw. Menu: Full English Brunch followed by Fresh Fruit Salad served with Fresh Cream.Tue 6th May 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Rotarian Simon Tagg - ‘My Job Talk – Updated’. Host: President. Stewards: Derek Broome & Kesho Seth. Menu: Sweet & Sour Chicken served with Basmati Rice followed by Bread & Butter Pudding served with Custard.Tue 29th April 2014 Lunch Meeting
Annual General Meeting. Presentation of Accounts and Election of 6 Additional Council Members for the new Rotary Year. Stewards: John Stops & Tony Green. Tomato Soup followed by Lamb marinated in Oyster & Soy Sauce served with Basmati Rice.Thu 24th April 2014 Outing to Starr Circus
Community Service Outing for deserving causes to Starr Circus, Hanley Park. Contact: Geraldine D'Arcy.Tue 22nd April 2014 No Meeting
Tue 15th April 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: TBA. Stewards: Joe Cartwright & Roger Billington. Menu: Homemade Steak & Mushroom Pie served with Assorted Vegetables followed by Tangy Citrus Tart served with Fresh Cream.Tue 8th April 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Rtn. Francis Edwards - ‘The Horse of the Year Show’. Host: President. Stewards: David Clarke & John Milner. Menu: Vegetable Soup followed by Roast Pork served with Assorted Vegetables.Tue 1st April 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: PP John Milner - ‘Jaipur Limb Project’. Host: Krishna Agarwal. Stewards: Jurek Biegus & Francis Edwards. Menu: Fried Fish in Batter or Breadcrumbs served with Mushy Peas & Chips followed by Lemon Meringue Pie served with Fresh Cream.Sat 29th March 2014 Race Night - Fundraising Event
At Whitmore Village Hall. 7.00pm for first race at 7.30pm. read more...Thu 27th March 2014 Schools Music Festival
At Wolstanton High School with six local primary schools taking part.Tue 25th March 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Honorary Member Arthur Bailey - ‘The Afterlife of a Humble Bean Counter’. Host: Derek Broome. Stewards: Ralph Kilby & Clive Rosiek. Menu: Soft Buffalo Mozzarello Cheese Salad followed by Beef Stroganoff with Basmati Rice.Tue 18th March 2014 District Quiz Round 2
At Newcastle Golf Club with the 'A' team competing, other teams having been eliminated.Tue 18th March 2014 Lunch Meeting
Business Meeting to discuss any topical issues with President Brian in the Chair. Stewards: David Jones & Krishna Agarwal. Menu: Fresh Orange Juice followed by Kavi Indian Buffet.Tue 11th March 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Honorary Member Nick Rugg - ‘Experiences of International Education’. Host: JVP David Riley. Stewards: Arthur Watkin & Alan Booth. Menu: French Onion Soup followed by Roast Lamb served with Assorted Vegetables.Wed 5th March 2014 Youth Speaks District Final
At Festival Drayton Centre, Market Drayton. Contact: David PlattTue 4th March 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: PP Malcolm High - ‘Tommy: the lad from Glasgow’. Host: President. Stewards: Frank Hayes & David Riley. Menu: Grilled Supreme of Chicken stuffed with Cream Cheese and Spinach served with Assorted Vegetables followed by Apple Pie and Custard.Tue 25th February 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Paul Niblett - ‘The Life and Work of William Morris’. Host: Joe Cartwright. Stewards: Rob Wilcox & Michael Allen. Menu: Fresh Fruit Salad followed by Full English Brunch (for alternative menu please contact the Chief Steward).Tue 18th February 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: President Brian Lewis - 'On Ne Passe Pas'. Host: SVP Nick Davis. Stewards: Derek Shaw & David Leech. Menu: Sweet & Sour Chicken served with Basmati Rice followed by Bread & Butter Pudding.Tue 11th February 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Trust Diya - ‘Zimbabwe: The Present and the Future’. Host: Derek Broome. Stewards: Peter Rolfe & Malcolm High. Menu: Tomato Soup followed by Lamb marinated in Oyster & Soy Sauce with Basmati Rice.Thu 6th February 2014 Rotary 'Youth Speaks' Competition
At Newcastle-under-Lyme School with five teams participating from three local schools/colleges.Tue 4th February 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: PP Jurek Biegus - ‘A Different Childhood’. Host: President. Stewards: David Platt & Marion Reddish. Menu: Home Made Steak & Mushroom Pie with Assorted Vegetables followed by Tangy Citrus Tart served with Fresh Cream.Tue 28th January 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: TBA. Stewards: Geraldine D’Arcy & Ron Lucas. Menu: Vegetable Soup followed by Roast Pork served with Assorted Vegetables.Tue 21st January 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Our very own Tom Dickerson - ‘Dentistry and the NHS’. Stewards: Carol Reddish & Paul Bradshaw. Menu: Fried Fish in Batter or Breadcrumbs followed by Lemon Meringue Pie served with Fresh Cream.Thu 16th January 2014 Social Evening & Dinner with GSE India 2013
7.00 for 7.30pm at the Newcastle-under-Lyme Golf Club. Members, their family and friends are invited to this special evening. The guest speakers will be the Group Study Exchange Team from our District who visited Bangalore early in 2013. read more...Wed 15th January 2014 District Quiz Round 2
When our three teams will be pitting their wits against the best in the district. read more...Tue 14th January 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Hon.Rotarian Professor Nick Foskett - ‘Keele University and the challenges of the current University world’. Stewards: Derek Broome & Kesho Seth. Menu: Soft Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese Salad followed by Beef Stroganoff served with Basmati Rice.Tue 7th January 2014 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: TBA. Stewards: John Stops & Tony Green. Menu: Kavi Indian Buffet followed by Fresh Fruit Salad.Tue 31st December 2013 No Meeting
Tue 24th December 2013 No Meeting
Tue 17th December 2013 Xmas Lunch Meeting
Traditional Xmas Fayre will be served i.e. Soup, Roast Turkey, Xmas Pudding (see further details for booking). The Tunstall Salvation Army Band will be playing their usual selection of music during the meeting. Stewards: Derek Shaw & David Leech. read more...Tue 10th December 2013 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Chris Dawes speaking on 'HS2'. Host: John Milner. Stewards: David Clarke & John Milner. Longer than usual meeting a possibility. Menu: French Onion Soup followed by Roast Lamb served with Mint Sauce & Assorted Vegetables.
Sun 8th December 2013 Senior Citizens Christmas Party
At the Holy Trinity Rooms, London Road, Newcastle. Attended by the Mayor of Newcastle. read more...Tue 3rd December 2013 Lunch Meeting
EGM: Election of Officers for the next Rotary year; Presentation of Accounts for the last Rotary year. Stewards: David Platt & Marion Reddish. Menu: Grilled Supreme of Chicken stuffed with Cream Cheese, Spinach Mushrooms followed by Apple Pie & CustardTue 26th November 2013 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Delphine Bloor - ‘Arts and Crafts’. Host: Geraldine D’Arcy. Stewards: Geoff Boden & Norman Wilson. Menu: Full English Brunch followed by Fresh Fruit SaladTue 19th November 2013 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Rtn Rob Wilcox - is this the long awaited My Job Talk? Host: President. Stewards: Geraldine D’Arcy & Ron Lucas. Menu: Sweet & Sour Chicken served with Basmati Rice followed by Bread & Butter Pudding.Tue 12th November 2013 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Ted Clewely - A Talk on Disaster Aid. Host: Clive Rosiek. Stewards: John Walker & Christine Jamieson-Harvey. Menu: Tomato Soup followed by Marinated Lamb served with Basmati Rice.Wed 6th November 2013 Fund Raising Fashion Show
At Slaters, Baldwins Gate with the latest ranges from the Little White Cottage and Driftwood being displayed. Contact: Yvonne Burke read more...Tue 5th November 2013 Lunch Meeting at Newcastle Golf Club
Members from the Golf Club and Borough Council Officers and Officials who may be interested in joining our Club are invited to this meeting. Stewards: Roger Billington & Paul Bradshaw. Menu: Melon Cocktail followed by Steak and Ale Pie with Assorted Veg.Fri 1st November 2013 Trentham Fireworks Display for Rotary Charities
Stewards required. Contact: Joe Cartwright. read more...Tue 29th October 2013 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Matt Staley from the National Grid. Host: John Milner. NB Members are advised that this presentation may take longer than usual. Stewards: Derek Broome & Carol Reddish. Menu: Vegetable Soup followed by Roast Pork served with Assorted Vegetables.Tue 22nd October 2013 Lunch Meeting
Business Meeting. Stewards: John Stops & Tony Green. Menu: Fried Fish in Batter or Breadcrumbs followed by Lemon Meringue Pie served with Cream.Thu 17th October 2013 District Quiz Round 1
Our selectors are mulling over team selections. read more...Tue 15th October 2013 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Richard Green - ‘Artificial Reef Matching Grant Project’. Host: TBA. Stewards: Jurek Biegus & Francis Edwards. Menu: Soft Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese Salad followed by Beef Stroganoff with Basmati Rice.Sat 12th October 2013 Fund Raising Collection
At Morrisons Supermarket, Goose Street, Newcastle. Contact: David Riley.Fri 11th October 2013 Annual Golf Club Competition
For the Bill Daniels Trophy. 2.00pm at Newcastle Golf Club. Golf & Meal £27.50. Meal Only (Non Golfers most welcome) Approx £15. Contact: Roy Manning.Tue 8th October 2013 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Simon Long - Community Developments in the Borough. Host: TBA. Stewards: David Jones & Clive Rosiek. Menu: Kavi Indian Buffet followed by Fresh Fruit Salad.
Thu 3rd October 2013 Handover of goods to Special School in Zimbabwe
Goods donated by our club are handed over to St. Giles Special School, Harare. read more...Tue 1st October 2013 No Meeting
Tue 24th September 2013 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Alison Wainwright ‘Environmental Projects in our Borough’. Host: TBA. Stewards: Brian Haynes & Krishna Agarwal. Menu: Grilled Supreme of Chicken stuffed with Cream Cheese and Spinach served with Assorted Vegetables followed by Apple Pie served wiTue 17th September 2013 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Mike Warrilow - ‘A Talk on Staffordshire Fire & Rescue’. Host: TBA. Stewards: Alan Booth & Ralph Kilby. Menu: Fresh Fruit Salad followed by Full English Brunch.Tue 10th September 2013 Lunch Meeting
Speaker TBA. Stewards: Arthur Watkin & Roy Manning. Menu: Sweet and Sour Chicken served with Basmati Rice and Assorted Vegetables followed by Bread and Butter Pudding served with Custard.Tue 10th September 2013 Senior Citizens Outing to Sudbury Hall
Organised by Community Services Committee.Tue 3rd September 2013 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Hilary Jones ‘The Juliet Appeal’. Host: TBA. Stewards: Rob Wilcox & Michael Allen. Menu: Tomato and Roasted Red Pepper Soup followed by Lamb marinated in Oyster and Soy Sauce served with Basmati Rice and Assorted Vegetables.Tue 27th August 2013 No Meeting
Tue 20th August 2013 Lunch Meeting
Business Meeting with the President in the Chair to discuss any topical subject. The club also welcomed to the meeting former Ambassadorial Scholar Dr Asami Miyazak, a special guest of PDG Ron Lucas. read more...Tue 13th August 2013 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Mike Evans - ‘A talk on Microfinance’. Host: Clive Rosiek. Stewards: David Clarke & John Milner. Menu: Vegetable Soup followed by Roast Pork with Apple Sauce and Stuffing served with Assorted Vegetables.
Tue 6th August 2013 Lunch Meeting
Annual Visit from the Mayor of Newcastle who this year is Councillor Eddie Boden. read more...Tue 30th July 2013 Lunch Meeting
Visit from District Governor Barry Picken. Regalia to be worn please. Stewards: Geoff Boden & Norman Wilson. Menu: Soft Buffalo Mozzarella Cheese Salad followed by Beef Stroganoff served with Rice.Tue 23rd July 2013 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Tracey Martin - ‘Their Achievements in Gambia’. Host: Malcolm High. Stewards: Geraldine D’Arcy & Ron Lucas. Menu: Kavi Indian Buffet followed by Assorted Ice Cream.Tue 16th July 2013 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Marianne Burchall- ‘Cerebral Palsy Sport’. Host: TBA. Stewards: Roger Billington & Paul Bradshaw. Menu: French Onion Soup followed by Roast Lamb served with Assorted Vegetables.Tue 9th July 2013 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Hilary Jones -‘The Juliet Appeal’. Host: TBA. Stewards: Derek Broome & Carol Reddish. Menu: Grilled Supreme of Chicken stuffed with Cream Cheese, Spinach and Mushrooms served with Assorted Vegetables followed by Apple Pie served with Custard.Tue 2nd July 2013 Lunch Meeting
Induction of President Brian and the Officers of our Rotary Club. Regalia to be worn please. Stewards: John Stops & Tony Green. Menu: Orange Juice followed by Full English Brunch.