Completed meetings and events 2013-2014

Tue 24th June 2014 Club AGM

Tue 3rd June 2014 Sir Geoff Palmer, OBE, Professor Emeritus at Herriot-Watt University -

Sir Geoff Palmer gave an outstanding talk on the links between Glasgow and Jamaica. read more...

Tue 27th May 2014 St. Marnock’s Primary School

We are delighted to welcome pupils and staff from St. Marnock's Primary School.

Tue 20th May 2014 Alastair Alexander - “Football Characters I have Known”

The members and guests enjoyed Alastair's reminiscences of his time as a football commentator. read more...
The new Club members.

Thu 15th May 2014 Rotakids - St. Marnock's Primary School

The inaugural meeting of the Rotakids Club was held in St. Marnock's Primary School. read more...

Tue 13th May 2014 James Thomson, SVP - “The Robert Burns World Federation”

Members and guests greatly enjoyed the talk by James Thomson, Senior Vice-President of The Robert Burns World Federation. read more...

Tue 6th May 2014 Alan Tomkins, Restaurateur

Alan Tomkins is a well-respected restaurateur in Glasgow with many award-winning establishments including Vroni's Wine Bar.
Please note that this is our first evening meeting.
President Mark, Norman and Nancy with the cake.

Tue 6th May 2014 Norman Anderson - 50 years a Rotarian

The Rotary Club of Glasgow celebrated a unique event on Tuesday 6 May when PP Norman celebrated 50 years as a Rotarian. read more...

Tue 29th April 2014 Robert Calderwood - Chief Executive - Greater Glasgow & Clyde NHS

Robert Calderwood, an honorary member, will be the speaker.

Mon 28th April 2014 Club Council - Western Club

Fri 25th April 2014 - Charity Walk - 2014

This year's charity walk took place in the beautiful countryside near Blairgowrie. All the money raised will be donated to the Carers Trust. read more...

Fri 18th April 2014 - Sun 20th April 2014 RIBI CONFERENCE REPORT

Report and photographs from President Mark

Tue 15th April 2014 Kirsty Duncan

Kirsty Duncan is a Mezzo Soprano who lives in Whiteinch in Glasgow. read more...

Tue 8th April 2014 Fellowship Day - reports from committees

Fri 28th March 2014 - Sun 30th March 2014 Peebles Hydro – Rotary Fellowship Weekend

Rotary Fellowship Weekend

Fri 28th March 2014 - Sun 30th March 2014 Peebles Weekend

Weekend at Peebles Hydro read more...

Tue 18th March 2014 Report from Visioning Team

How many had a car just like this?

Sat 8th March 2014 Visit to Glasgow Museum's Resource Centre

Members enjoyed a visit to the Glasgow Museum's Resource Centre. read more...

Tue 4th March 2014 Special General Meeting

At the Special General Meeting the members unanimously voted to move to the Marriott Hotel, Argyle Street with effect from Tuesday 8th April; the lunch to start at 1.00pm.
Michelle Wright, DG Richard Lees and President Mark Merley with the Rotakids

Thu 27th February 2014 Rotakids - Swinton Primary School

Visit of DG Richard Lees to the Rotakids at Swinton Primary School read more...

Tue 25th February 2014 Richard Millar - Chief Executive - Scottish Canals

Mon 24th February 2014 Council Meeting - Western Club - 6.00pm

President Mark, Paisley's President Mary Hackett, Renfrew President David Atkinson and District Governor Richard Lees

Fri 21st February 2014 Rotary Club of Paisley - 85th Charter Dinner

President Mark attended the Paisley Club's 85th Charter Dinner. read more...

Tue 18th February 2014 Gillian Firth, Director of Development - “The Citizen’s Theatre - The Future”

Thu 13th February 2014 Glasgow v Edinburgh Curling -:Harry Jack Trophy

Glasgow v Edinburgh :Harry Jack Trophy 13 February 2014 read more...

Tue 11th February 2014 David Miller, Outreach Officer - “The Collection of the Scottish Football Museum”

Tue 4th February 2014 Paul Henke, Author - on his latest book: “Corruption”

Paul Henke - author

Tue 28th January 2014 Annual Burns Supper

Annual Burns Supper - Marriott Hotel

Tue 21st January 2014 Michelle Wright - Group Study Exchange visit to India

Michelle Wright is the head teacher of Swinton Primary School read more...

Tue 14th January 2014 Jennifer Easson - Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice - “Brick by Brick ...... “

Tue 7th January 2014 Rev. Dr Laurence Whitley - New Year Message

We are pleased to welcome Rev. Dr Laurence Whitley, Minister of Glasgow Cathedral to give his New Year message.

Tue 31st December 2013 No Meeting

Tue 24th December 2013 No Meeting

Sat 21st December 2013 Bag Packing

The Club's annual bag packing will tale place at Marks & Spencer, Sauchiehall Street.

Tue 17th December 2013 Family Day - Carol Singng

Mon 16th December 2013 Club Council - Western Club

Tue 10th December 2013 Club Special General Meeting

Tue 3rd December 2013 Club Christmas Dinner, St Jude's, Bath Street - NO LUNCH MEETING

Tue 26th November 2013 Public Speaking Competition - Final - photographs

Photographs from Public Speaking Final read more...

Tue 26th November 2013 Archbishop Mario Conti

We are pleased to welcome Archbishop Mario Conti

Mon 25th November 2013 Council Meeting - Western Club - 6.00pm

Tue 19th November 2013 Steven Hay - Fiona Dolan Fund

Sat 16th November 2013 - Sun 17th November 2013 Philippines Appeal

On the weekend of 16/17 November Rotary District 1230 organised a collection in The Silverburn Shopping Centre.

Over £6,000 was donated and the public had a great opportunity to see at first hand the Shelter Boxes, Tent etc on display.

The Glasgow C

Tue 12th November 2013 Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice

Following on from the Centenary Celebrations of the Club £25,000 was donated to the Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice. read more...

Tue 12th November 2013 Poppy Scotland

Members assisted Poppy Scotland in collecting at Tesco, Silverburn when £3000 was raised. read more...

Sun 10th November 2013 Club Quiz Night

Annual Club Quiz Night read more...

Tue 5th November 2013 No lunch - Club Visioning - evening meeting at the Marriott Hotel

Tue 5th November 2013 Robert Calderwood - Chief Executive - NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde

Fri 1st November 2013 Poppy Scotland Collection

The Club was pleased to assist in collecting for Poppy Scotland at Tesco, Silversburn. read more...

Wed 30th October 2013 Snooker Competition

The Club's Snooker Competition, organised by PP Harry Henderson. read more...

Wed 30th October 2013 Snooker Competition

The Club's Snooker Competition, organised by PP Harry Henderson. read more...

Tue 22nd October 2013 Jo Service, Actress - “Stages of my life !”

Wed 9th October 2013 Rotakids

The Rotary Club of Glasgow is delighted to sponsor the first RotaKids group in the city.
Children from Primary 6 and 7 of Swinton Primary School were given their certificates and polo-shirts on Wednesday 9th October. read more...

Tue 24th September 2013 Iain Shaw - Rotary District Membership Service Chairman -

Mon 23rd September 2013 Club Council - Western Club

Sat 21st September 2013 - Sun 22nd September 2013 Doors Open Weekend

Visit to St Andrews in the Square and Glasgow Cathedral read more...

Tue 17th September 2013 Vivien Hamilton - Research Manager, Art at Glasgow Museums

Tue 10th September 2013 Magnus Llewellin - Editor, “The Herald”

Tue 3rd September 2013 Bob McDonald - The Scottish Mining Museum

Sat 31st August 2013 Mount Stewart Visit

The Entertainments Committee organised a trip and guided tour of Mount Stewart. read more...

Mon 26th August 2013 6.00pm - Council at Western Club

President Mark and THAT SHIRT!! - he has generously donated £5 to Forrest House as penance for inflicting it on us!

Sun 25th August 2013 Barbecue - 2013

The Club held a most successful BBQ at Clydesdale Cricket Club when £600 was raised for Forrest House.
President Mark and THAT SHIRT!! - he has generously donated £5 to Forrest House as penance for inflicting it on us! read more...

Tue 20th August 2013 David Williams - Executive Director, Social Care Services, Glasgow City Council -

Mon 19th August 2013 Club Council - Western Club

Craig showing off his trophy with the 'runners-up'.

Thu 15th August 2013 Ranfurly Castle Golf Outing

The Ranfurly Castle Golf Competition. read more...

Tue 13th August 2013 Mike Fennell - Past President, Commonwealth Games Federation

Sun 11th August 2013 Annual Barbecue

This year's barbecue will held in the Clydesdale Cricket and Hockey Club read more...

Tue 30th July 2013 DG Richard Lees - Rotary District 1230

Tue 23rd July 2013 Past Presidents' Day

Mon 22nd July 2013 Club Council - Western Club

Tue 16th July 2013 Prof. John Briggs, Vice-Principal & Clerk to Senate, University of Glasgow

Tue 9th July 2013 Professor David Bennett - Glasgow Vet School, The Early Years

Tue 9th July 2013 Professor David Bennett - Glasgow Vet School, The Early Years

Tue 2nd July 2013 Robert Holmes - A Spy Like No Other

The Cuban Missile Crisis and the KGB links to the Kennedy Assassination
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