Completed meetings and events 2013-2014
Sun 29th June 2014 District Handover
DISTRICT HANDOVER LUNCH12.30 p.m. for 1.00 p.m.
Chichester Hotel, Old London Road, Rawreth, Nr Wickford, SS11 8UE
Contact Ralph on ralph@fuchsias99.freeserve.co.uk
or 01245 400513
Tue 24th June 2014 The Jury
A presentation by Roger Foreman
Tue 17th June 2014 Bees, wasps and hornets
Bill Stroud is welcomed to the club to address this long awaited topic.
Tue 10th June 2014 A taste of Cuba
Pat Gaudin will report on her September 2013 trip to Cuba - perhaps with some extras from Nanette following her April 2014 visit.
Sat 7th June 2014 Charity Barn Dance
BARROW FARM, METSONS LANE, HIGHWOOD, CHELMSFORD CM1 3QRat 7.30 for 8.00
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Tue 3rd June 2014 Business Meeting and Club Assembly
June is Club Council programme planning month.Grace: Brenda Stroud; Object of Rotary: Roy Thorne
Sat 31st May 2014 Murder on the Ongar Express
A date for your diary - more details soon!
Tue 27th May 2014 WaterAid
Christopher Maynard talked about WaterAid and their work in the Samfya District of Zambia.Andrew and Chris below - and click on the Rotary International logo below to see full presentation read more...
Fri 23rd May 2014 President's evening
at the Ivy Hill Hotel, Margaretting, Essex CM4 0EHread more...
Tue 20th May 2014 YMCA World Alliance Conference
Leah Burtenshaw and Paul Knight, accompanied by Craig Gough from Chelmsford YMCA, talked about their forthcoming trip to the YMCA World Alliance Conference for which Mildmay is helping to sponsor their expenses.
Sun 18th May 2014 Great Baddow Charity Races 2014
A 10 mile road race for the serious runner + a 2 mile fun run for all to join in. The 10 mile race is run under the regulations of UK Athletics/BARR and has grown in stature and become a much respected event in the road running calendar. Click link: read more...
Sun 18th May 2014 Great Baddow Charity Races
A great day for the races - thank you to everyone who ran, organised, sponsored, was there! Lots of photos coming soon!
Sun 18th May 2014 Great Baddow Charity Races
The Great Baddow Races 10 mile and 2 mile runs. The 10 mile for serious runners and the 2 mile for all the family, friends and neighbours. Raising funds for local charities.
Sat 17th May 2014 District Assembly
A good District Assembly at Writtle College - lots to report back to club.
Sat 17th May 2014 Barrow Farm Open Day
Mildmay donated funds towards the new garden which will be opened at 12.45Thu 15th May 2014 Donations agreed
Essex Chronicle - Mildmay's AGM - donations to charities. read more...
Tue 13th May 2014 Races briefing
The Great Baddow Races are on Sunday 18 May - so today's meeting is all about making sure everyone is up to speed - so to speak!
Tue 6th May 2014 Business Meeting and Annual General Meeting
May is International and Foundation programme planning meeting.Today bring donations for Whitechapel Mission - particularly men's clothing 28-34 waist/small shirts.
Grace: Gordon Neilson; Object of Rotary: Mike Savill read more...
Fri 2nd May 2014 We supported Thriftwood College
We are delighted to have supported the Thriftwood Appeal. The college is open and making good use of gym and cookery equipment Rotary has provided. read more...Thu 1st May 2014 Ongar Rotary Club Event
OPEN TO MEN & WOMEN OF ALL AGESCome along to the ‘BUDWORTH HALL’, High Street, Ongar on THURSDAY 1ST MAY at 7.30pm to discover where you can give a LIFT TO YOUR LIFE! by meeting other people looking for some purpose and excitement in their everyday life read more...
Tue 29th April 2014 St George's Day lunch
Tue 22nd April 2014 No meeting
Tue 15th April 2014 Alzheimer's Society
Sharon Markham, Dementia Support Worker will tell us about the work that the Society is doing in Mid Essex, run from the local office in Chelmsford.
Fri 11th April 2014 - Sun 13th April 2014 RIBI Conference 2014
Birmingham International Convention Centre.Follow link for full details read more...
Tue 8th April 2014 YMCA in Chelmsford - Andrew Wallis (Development Manager) on YMCA activity in general including the Young Carers project
The Young Carers project will be one of the Baddow Races beneficiaries in May
Sun 6th April 2014 Farm fun, frolic and fundraising at Fingrith Hall
More fun, frolic and fundraising for Foundation down on the farm. The lunch was excellent and even the coffee was blessed!!! Amount raised: £315.
Tue 1st April 2014 Business Meeting
April is Community and Vocational programme planning monthGrace: Tim Roper; Object of Rotary: Hayward Frost
Tue 25th March 2014 Club survey - where next?
Follow up to initial feedback on 11 March - now's the time to see where the club survey takes us.
Tue 18th March 2014 Brian Forshaw's 'Me' talk
Tue 11th March 2014 Club Survey - first signs feedback
Andrew Britter will report on initial findings from our Club Survey and give club members some food for thought in advance of further discussion on 25 March.
Fri 7th March 2014 District Quiz
Marconi Club at 7.30pm
Tue 4th March 2014 Business Meeting
March is Club Administration and Membership programme Planning month.Grace: David Pond; Object of Rotary: Richard Oscroft read more...
Fri 28th February 2014 Royal Opera House Production Workshop visit
Pub lunch at 12 noon for 12.30 followed by tour of Royal Opera House Production Workshop, Purfleet.Assemble for tour at 2.30 pm £7pp for tour.
John Wolfenden will put board round read more...
Tue 25th February 2014 World's Greatest Meal to end Polio: soup and roll lunch
During week commencing 23 February, Rotarians all over the world will be raising money for the final push in polio eradication by taking part in The World’s Greatest Meal to Help End Polio. read more...
Tue 18th February 2014 Fellowship lunch
Sun 16th February 2014 Community Showcase
Chelmsford Civic Theatre, 4-6pmTickets £10 from Civic Theatre box office 01245 606505 read more...
Sat 15th February 2014 Young Musician Competition
Chelmsford CathedralSaturday 15 February 2014
7.00 for 7.30pm
A feast of music-making, followed by adjudications and prizegiving.
Tickets £5 each
Tue 11th February 2014 Thriftwood School Appeal
Thriftwood Project update from Nick Lamborn and Andy Hunter, Rotary Club of Billericay Mayflower read more...
Tue 4th February 2014 Business Meeting
February is Youth/New Generation programme planning month.Grace: Brian Forshaw; Object of Rotary: David Harper
Wed 29th January 2014 Six Clubs’ Breakfast
Chelmer Tavern
Tue 28th January 2014 Burns Lunch
Wed 22nd January 2014 Rotaract Blind Auction
RAFA club starting 7.30 pm
Tue 21st January 2014 Musical instrument making 1951-58
Our very own Ron Gregory is today's speaker - including a clue to next week's meeting.
Tue 14th January 2014 Putting us in the Picture
Graham Furnival, Rotary Club of Chelmsford, will put us in the picture about the Chelmsford photo competition.
Mon 13th January 2014 Light up Rotary
Light up Rotary - RI President elect Gary Huang's 2014/15 theme: We need to engage with Rotaractors + youth. We need to endpolio . . . . .
Tue 7th January 2014 Business Meeting
January is Communications and PR programme planning month.Grace: Ron Gregory; Object of Rotary: Pat Gaudin
Wed 1st January 2014 New Year Charity Concert presented by the Rotary Club of Chelmer Bridge
Featuring the Essex Young People's Orchestra, at Chelmsford Cathedral,7.30pm. Admission (including programme) £10.00 adults and £5.00 sixteen and under. All proceeds to be used to purchase equipment for the Burns Unit at Broomfield Hospital.
Tue 31st December 2013 New Year's Eve
Tue 24th December 2013 Christmas Eve
Tue 17th December 2013 Christmas lunch
Some photos here and a tiny reminder of 'A Cowpoke's Lament'! read more...
Sat 14th December 2013 Barrow Farm Christmas Carol Service
This year, our annual Carol Service will take place on 14th December at 7.00pm.We would like to invite you to attend and perhaps stay to enjoy a drink and a mince pie after the performance.
Please complete and return the slip below by 30th Novemb read more...
Tue 10th December 2013 Business Meeting and Special General Meeting
Grace: Graham Fildes; Object of Rotary: Roger ForemanTue 10th December 2013 14.15 Club Council
Tue 3rd December 2013 NO MEETING TODAY
December is Club Council programme planning month.
Tue 26th November 2013 The Guildford Rotary Eye Project
Roy Rutter of Thorpe Bay RC is our guest speaker and will bring us up to date with the Guildford Rotary Eye Project read more...
Sun 24th November 2013 Chelmsford City Christmas Lights Switch On
Rotary in Chelmsford providing mince pies and mulled wine in Chelmsford High Street raising £1150 for the Mayor’s Charity “J’s Hospice”.
Sat 23rd November 2013 Wine tasting at the Tilsleys
7pm at John and Anthea's home £13 per head. If you have been before, no way you can miss this event! If you haven't been before then this is unmissable!
Wed 20th November 2013 Quadrant evening
The annual Quadrant Evening for Rotarians and Guests. The event had a German Christmas Market theme, and the fashion show featured some familiar models! £1450 was raised and shared equally between End Polio Now and Essex Dementia Care. read more...
Tue 19th November 2013 Ray Burman PDG PPRIBI
Our very own Ray Burman will talk about his recent visit to India.
Sun 17th November 2013 Inner Wheel of Chelmsford Mildmay
40th Anniversary Charter Lunch 12.30 for 12.45pm at Little Channels, Little Waltham PRICE £26.00 PER PERSONread more...
Sat 16th November 2013 Fordham Walk
Some photos of the Fordham Walk on 16 November: a lovely stroll through the beautiful countryside around the Colne Valley, north of Colchester. read more...
Tue 12th November 2013 Why Give to Charity? – a discussion
Chelmsford Mildmay voted to fund two Shelter Boxes to help replenish supplies which are undoubtedly being denuded to address the needs of the Philippines. Across our District Rotary has raised £75,000 for shelter boxes and acqua boxes.Tue 12th November 2013 12.00 Noon Club Council
Tue 5th November 2013 Donations to Whitechapel Mission
Grace: Robert Cappin; Object of Rotary: Adam Copsey.November is International and Foundation programme planning month.
Mike Ashton receiving Mildmay's donations of goods and clothing for Whitechapel Mission. Website and more details: read more...
Tue 29th October 2013 Community Support Officers
PCSO Jenny Wilsher enlightened us on the work of Police Community Support Officers - a serious subject presented in a delightful manner.
Fri 25th October 2013 JAZZ NIGHT. Venue: King Edward Grammar School, Broomfield Road, Chelmsford. Friday 25th October 8p.m. Tickets from Chelmsford City Council, Civic Theatre
Another great night of Jazz has been planned by Chelmsford Club following on from the success of last year, with The Nick Dawson Quartet with Simon Thorpe, Rod Brown & Alex Garnett. Doors open 7.30pm for an 8.00pm performance.
Thu 24th October 2013 World Polio Day
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Tue 22nd October 2013 Hidden Harm Group
'Hidden Harm Group' (children affected by adult substance abuse) a talk by Lyn McLintock of The Children's Society read more...
Wed 16th October 2013 Beetle Drive
Rotaract Beetle Drive 7.30 at RAFA Club read more...
Tue 15th October 2013 Whitechapel Mission
Mike Ashton (a former Club member) talked about his work for the poor/homeless at the Whitechapel Mission and indicated the kind of donations - particularly men's clothing - that would be welcome. Mike will be back on 05 November to collect donations. read more...
Tue 8th October 2013 Chelmsford Mind
Barbara Warner and Sarah Linzey talked to the club about the work of Mind in Southend and Chelmsford. read more...Tue 8th October 2013 12.00 Noon Club Council
Fri 4th October 2013 Visit to Spencers, Great Yeldham, House & Garden
Proposed visit to include introductory talk by head gardener, guided tour of walled and woodland gardens and two course lunch with a glass of wine, served in house. £20 pp. Eight miles NW of Halstead on A1017. Full details and map here.read more...
Tue 1st October 2013 Business Meeting
Grace: Dave Almond; Object of Rotary: John Bucknell. October is Community and Vocational programme planning month.
Fri 27th September 2013 - Sun 29th September 2013 District 1240 Conference
This year's conference will be held at the Dunston Hall Hotel near Norwich in Norfolk.Have you booked your place yet? read more...
Tue 24th September 2013 Fellowship
Sat 21st September 2013 Quiz - Writtle Scout Hall
The Charity Quiz in aid of J's hospice was a great success. The questions were challenging, the food was excellent - a very enjoyable evening indeed.
Tue 17th September 2013 Bench dedication
David Thompson presented his 'President's gift' to Mildmay and to Marconi. The gift is a bench, now placed outside the new Marconi Club building. David has also ordered a plaque to be fixed to the bench in due course.
Wed 11th September 2013 Five Rotary Clubs in Chelmsford Golf Day
Little Channels Golf Club; first tee off 1pm and following the competition there will be a meal at approximately 6.30 pm. The competition will be played over 18 holes but older members may play over 9 holes for which there will be a separate competition. read more...
Tue 10th September 2013 The Starfish Project
Brian Skelton updated us on The Starfish Project which has over 15 years of experience helping and supporting people who stammer gain control of their speech and their lives. A 2013 beneficiary of the Great Baddow Races. read more...Tue 10th September 2013 12.00 Noon Club Council
Sun 8th September 2013 Rotary Club of Billericay Mayflower: fun day on the river
The 2013 Bell Boat Racing CompetitionChelmsford Canoe Club, Empire Walk, Chelmsford CM2 0DE
Sunday 8 September Registration 10.00 First Race 10.30 read more...
Sat 7th September 2013 District Council Meeting and Seminar: Maltings Academy Witham
This district council meeting will follow a new format and will be followed by a seminar in preparation for the district conference on 27 to 29 September. Message from DG Peter Dowse attached and some news of 'Magic Breakfast'. read more...
Tue 3rd September 2013 Business Meeting
Grace: Tony Bugden; Object of Rotary: Ken Buck; September is Club Administration and Membership programme planning month.
Tue 27th August 2013 Chelmsford Street Pastors
Dianne Hodgkinson and Ann Dixon of the Chelmsford Street Pastors were our guest speakers. read more...
Tue 20th August 2013 The Meningitis Trust
Jo Killick of the Meningitis Trust was our guest speaker. read more...
Mon 19th August 2013 Ade Adepitan: Journey of My Lifetime
Important one to catch - tonight Monday 19 August, Channel 4 Journey of My Lifetime at 8pm: earlier this year Ade Adepitan travelled to Nigeria to make this documentary about polio. read more...
Mon 19th August 2013 - Tue 20th August 2013 V Festival tent collection
Collecting tents and other leftovers from V Festival - for those collecting. A little different this year: clubs and charities collecting for their own use/dispersal.See details on attached poster read more...
Sun 18th August 2013 Inner Wheel Challenge
This year the Inner Wheel Club opened up its afternoon annual challenge competition (with strawberries & cream tea!) to all Rotarians. Great afternoon and this year Inner Wheel roundly beat Rotary!Tue 13th August 2013 12.00 Noon Club Council
Tue 13th August 2013 City of Chelmsford Mencap
guest speaker:Alison Widgery read more...
Tue 6th August 2013 Business Meeting
Grace: Mike Ardley Object of Rotary: Andrew Britter - August is Youth/New Generation programme planning month.
Tue 30th July 2013 Barrow Farm
Karen Lerner speaks about Barrow Farm - a specially equipped riding centre providing the opportunity for people with special needs and disabilities to ride. read more...
Mon 29th July 2013 Brentwood a Becket Charity Golf Day
Raising funds for Foundation and District 1240Pairs Competition Bentley Golf Club
Entry fee: £50 read more...
Tue 23rd July 2013 Stephanie & John Flower with Stephanie’s Canine Partners dog Elmo
Stephanie and John Flowers with Roger Foreman and Elmo read more...
Sun 21st July 2013 Great Baddow Races Cheques Presentation
Great Baddow Millennium Community Centre: Presentation of cheques to Mid Essex Support Group of the Alzheimer’s Society, Riding for the Disabled, Starfish Project and League of Friends of Hargrave House. read more...Tue 16th July 2013 12.00 Noon Club Council
Tue 16th July 2013 Visit of DG Peter Dowse
Excellent start to the Rotary year - setting the tone.read more...
Tue 9th July 2013 Business Meeting and a chance to hear more about our website
Grace: Mike Ardley; Object of Rotary: Alistair Simpson - July is Races programme planning month,
Sat 6th July 2013 Strawberry Cream Tea
3.30pm; raising funds for International; kindly hosted by John and Jackie Bucknell at Fingrith Hall Farm.£10 pp + bring chair(s) if possible! read more...
Tue 2nd July 2013 Club Handover
Robert hands over to Nanette read more...