Completed meetings and events 2014-2015
Thu 25th June 2015 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Presidential Handover - then Colchester Royal Grammar School National Intermediate Youth Speaks winners. Vote of thanks, John Russell (No IT)
Fri 19th June 2015 Young Apprentice Competition - Primary Schools
A Young Apprentice Competition for primary schools is being held at The Stanway Federation Learning Centre on Friday 19 June. There will be 3 judges and The Rotary Club of Colchester Forum will be providing prizes plus a shield for the winning teamThu 18th June 2015 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Life of a District Judge, Adrian Livesley - Vote of Thanks, Micheal Aldir (No IT)
Wed 17th June 2015 9am - 10.30am. Careers Talks - Layer-de-la-Haye Primary School
Talks by local professionals on interesting careers for pupils to consider. read more...Tue 16th June 2015 7.00pm- Council at The Rose & Crown
Thu 11th June 2015 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Financial Conduct Authority,Dr Paul Hamalainen, Vote of Thanks, Peter Powell (Screen & Projector)
Sat 6th June 2015 World’s Biggest Quiz - Guinness Book of Records attempt
12 noon to 4pm. This is an attempt to get District 1240 in the Guinness Book of World Records for the most number of people at a quiz at one time. read more...
Fri 5th June 2015 - Sun 7th June 2015 Norfolk Broads - Fellowship Weekend
Hotel stay and Fellowship progamme.
Thu 4th June 2015 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - CLUB ASSEMBLY
Wed 3rd June 2015 9am - 10.30am. Careers Talks - Kings Ford Junior School
Talks by local professionals on interesting careers for pupils to consider.Thu 28th May 2015 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Business meeting. Object of Rotary, Alan Rustage
Thu 21st May 2015 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Colchester Roman Wall, Henry Spyvee - Vote of Thanks, Robin Twinn (IT ?)
Tue 19th May 2015 7.00pm- Council at The Rose & Crown
Thu 14th May 2015 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - New Pension Rules, Garry Riches,- Vote of Thanks, Kevin Sturdy (IT S&P only)
Thu 7th May 2015 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Homelessness in Colchester, Vivienne Wiggins, Vote of Thanks, Terry Belcher (IT. None)
Thu 30th April 2015 Evening Meeting with partners and guests. Driving Route 66 - David London. Vote of thanks, Kevin Sturdy (IT S&P)
Sun 26th April 2015 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RLYA), Danbury
RLYA event at the Danbury Outdoor Centre read more...
Fri 24th April 2015 President's and 40th Charter Night
The Rotary Club of Colchester Forum was Chartered on the 29th April 1975. This 40th anniversary year, the celebration and President's night will be held at 7pm for 7.30pm at Wivenhoe House Hotel, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, CO4 3SQ. £55. Dress Black Tie read more...Thu 23rd April 2015 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Business Meeting. Object of Rotary, John Russell
Wed 22nd April 2015 Junior Youth Speaks
The JUNIOR Youth Speaks competition will take place at Colchester Town Hall between 1pm and 3pm on Wednesday 22nd April 2015 read more...Thu 16th April 2015 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Burial Practice in the UK, David Lampton, Vote of Thanks, Alan Rustage (IT. Projector & Screen)
Tue 14th April 2015 7.00pm- Council at The Rose & Crown
.Thu 9th April 2015 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - It is all in the Mind, Steve Ling, Vote of Thanks, Richard Pearce (IT S&P)
Thu 2nd April 2015 12.45 for 1pm Lunch NOTE. THIS MEETING WILL BE AT THE ST. GILES MASONIC CENTRE, 5 St John's Green, Colchester CO2 7EZ . Talk - Zambia, Jen Cornwall, Vote of Thanks, Peter Powell (IT. All)
Thu 26th March 2015 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Business meeting, Object of Rotary, Nick Clarke
Sat 21st March 2015 Barn Dance for Water Aid
Copford Village Hall at 7.30pm. £15 per person. Dress Cowboy/Cowgirl read more...
Fri 20th March 2015 District 1240 Quiz 7.30pm
Venue. Marconi Social Club, Beehive lane Chelmsford CM2 9RX at 7.30pm.Thu 19th March 2015 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Running before Hurrican Sandy - Roger Walker. Host and Vote of thanks, Trevor Hunnaball - IT
Tue 17th March 2015 7.00pm- Council at The Rose & Crown
Thu 12th March 2015 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Mayor and Matoress, Host and Vote of thanks, President Peter - no IT
Tue 10th March 2015 CANCELLED Rotary Visioning Evening
Postponed TBAThu 5th March 2015 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Cruising, Chris Hayman, Host and Vote of thanks, David Priest- IT
Thu 26th February 2015 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Business Meeting, Object of Rotary, Mary Beverley
Thu 19th February 2015 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Clic Sargent, Karen Roberts. Host and Vote of Thanks, Barry Donovan- ITP
Tue 17th February 2015 7.00pm- Council at The Rose & Crown
Sat 14th February 2015 Rotary Young Musician 2015
Rotary District 1240 is holding the District Young Musician competition in Chelmsford Cathedral 7pm for 7.30pm read more...Thu 12th February 2015 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Handelsbanken, Alan Barnard, Host and Vote of Thanks, Kevin Sturdy- IT
Thu 5th February 2015 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Weekend in Munster & Steinfurt,Colin Bennett, Host and Vote of thanks, Stephen Penrose - ITA
Fri 30th January 2015 Young Apprentice Competition
There will be a Young Apprentice Competition at The Stanway Federation Learning Centre on Friday 30 January from 12 noon until 3pm. Forum will be providing 3 judges
Fri 30th January 2015 Mercury Theatre Visit - 42nd Street
Colchester Operatic Socoiety performance of 42nd Street - 7.30pm at the Mercury Theatre, Colchester. A Rotary Clubs visitThu 29th January 2015 Evening Meeting with partners and guests. Crossrail - Patrick Griffin. Host and Vote of thanks, John Threlfall. 7pm for 7.30pm Colchester Golf Club, Braiswick - IT
Wed 28th January 2015 Youth Speaks Senior
Senior Youth Speaking competition with teams from Colchester Secondary schools. The event will take place in the Council Chamber of Colchester Town Hall at 6pm. Winners will go on to the District FinalThu 22nd January 2015 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Business Meeting, Object of Rotary, Colin Bennett
Wed 21st January 2015 Youth Speaks Intermediate
Intermediate Youth Speaking competition with teams from Colchester Secondary schools. The event will take place in the Council Chamber of Colchester Town Hall at 6pm. Winners will go on to the District Final.Thu 15th January 2015 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Visioning - Nick Clarke. Vote of Thanks, President Peter Hill - no IT needed
Wed 14th January 2015 Mock Interviws - Gilberd School
“Mock interviews are one of the most important things we can do to help a young person prepare for their future working life. Our aim is to familiarize applicants with the process and give them experience in having a challenging conversation with someone
Tue 13th January 2015 Way Ahead Event - St Benedict's College 14.30 - 15.30
Local professional experts will visit students of St Benedict’s College in order to develop their thoughts about their future careers. They will offer riveting insights into specialist occupations and answer searching questions from the students.Thu 8th January 2015 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Colchester Institute, Alison Andreas, Principal and CE,- Host and Vote of thanks, David Priest. All IT needed
Thu 25th December 2014 Christmas Day - No Rotary Meeting
Best Wishes for a Very Happy Christmas
Thu 18th December 2014 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Christmas Lunch
Rose and Crown with partnersTue 16th December 2014 7.00pm- Council at The Rose & Crown
New Date - was 9th December
Mon 15th December 2014 - Wed 17th December 2014 Charity collections at Colchester Station
Each year the Club collects for Charity at Colchester Rail stationThu 11th December 2014 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Cardiologist High Blood Pressure, Vote of Thanks, Bill Ward - All IT Needed
Thu 11th December 2014 Royal Albert Hall concert
John Rutter's Christmas Celebration Evening. Royal Philharmonic Orchestraread more...
Tue 9th December 2014 Was Club Council Meeting- moved to 16th December
Was Council meeting. Now moved to 16th DecemberMon 8th December 2014 Mock Job Interviews - St Helena School
“Mock interviews are one of the most important things we can do to help a young person prepare for their future working life. Our aim is to familiarize applicants with the process and give them experience in having a challenging conversation with someone
Mon 8th December 2014 Mock Job Interviews - St Helena School
“Mock interviews are one of the most important things we can do to help a young person prepare for their future working life. Our aim is to familiarize applicants with the process and give them experience in having a challenging conversation with someone
Thu 4th December 2014 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - District Governor Stan Keller. Vote of thanks, President Peter. All IT Needed
Thu 4th December 2014 Visit to Flakt Woods (following Club meeting)
Fläkt Woods UK Limited is a leading global supplier of Air-Technology based solutions for Buildings, focusing on Air Comfort & Fire Safety. Their passion is to always propose superior solutions to our customers with the best energy efficient products.Thu 27th November 2014 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Business Meeting. Object of Rotary,Cas Moorhen
Thu 20th November 2014 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Rix Farm, John Rix. - Vote of thanks, Richard Pearce. All IT Needed
Tue 18th November 2014 7.00pm- Council at The Rose & Crown
Thu 13th November 2014 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Running before Hurricane Sandy, Roger Walker. - Vote of thanks, Trevor Hunnaball. All IT Needed
Fri 7th November 2014 Wine Evening 7pm for 7.30pm
Layer Village HallThu 6th November 2014 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Restoration Architecture, Darsham House - Vote of thanks, John Parsonson
Thu 30th October 2014 Evening Meeting with partners and guests. Masonic Hall 7pm for 7.30pm. Burns and Trauma RAF, Mr William Van Niekerk. Vote of thanks, Nigel Offen. - All IT needed
Thu 23rd October 2014 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Russ Foundation in Madura, Berlin Jose. Vote of thanks, Robin Twinn. All IT Needed
Thu 16th October 2014 Evening Meeting - Ministry of Food presentation (NOTE: There will not be a lunch meeting today)
7pm for 7.30pm Oak Tree Centre, Pond Field, Harwich Road, Colchester CO4 3DH - Vote of thanks, VP Tony Dutch. (refreshments and nibbles provided but not a meal)
Tue 14th October 2014 Choir Competition - FINAL. Takes place at Heathlands Primary School
Organised by the Rotary Club of Colchester Forum three primary/infant Schools are taking part in a Choir Competion. This event takes place at 7pm and will last for 60 - 90 minutes. THIS IS THE FINAL AT WHICH THE WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED. read more...Tue 14th October 2014 7.00pm- Council at The Rose & Crown
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Thu 9th October 2014 Choir Competition - Heat 2 Takes place at North Primary School Colchester
Organised by the Rotary Club of Colchester Forum three primary/infant Schools are taking part in a Choir Competion. Heat 2. The following schools are taking part: Bishop William Ward Primary school, Heathlands Primary school, and North Primary school. read more...
Thu 9th October 2014 District 1240 Conference 9th - 11th October 2015
Bournmouth Highcliff Marriot Hotel
Thu 9th October 2014 12.45 for 1pm Frugal Lunch - Speaker John Fulton, Mary's Meals - Vote of Thanks, Mary Beverley - Screen Needed
The cost of the meals today will be donated to Mary's Meals read more...
Tue 7th October 2014 Choir Competition. Heat 1 Takes place at King's Ford School
Organised by the Rotary Club of Colchester Forum three primary/infant Schools are taking part in a Choir Competion. Heat 1. The following schools are taking part: Cherry Tree Primary school, King's Ford Junior school and Montgomery Junior school. read more...Thu 2nd October 2014 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Tanks, Bill Ward. Vote of thanks, John Lloyd - All IT Needed
Fri 26th September 2014 'Grease' - CO2, Colchester Operatic Society
Rotary visit to the Mercury Theatre for a CO2 performance of 'Grease'.Thu 25th September 2014 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Business Meeting. Object of Rotary, David London
Thu 18th September 2014 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Interim Executive Headteacher,Ramsden Hall School, Langham, Emma Paramor. Vote of thanks, David Jones - Screen needed
Tue 16th September 2014 7.00pm- Council at The Rose & Crown
Thu 11th September 2014 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Fellowship Meeting
Thu 4th September 2014 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Citizens Advice Bureau, Richard Aldridge. Vote of thanks, Richard Porter. - Screen Only needed
Thu 28th August 2014 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Business Meeting. Object of Rotary Ivan Stedman
Thu 21st August 2014 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - The Campaign for the Protection of Rural England, Richard Beauchamp. Vote of Thanks, Duncan Brown
Tue 19th August 2014 7.00pm- Council at The Rose & Crown
Thu 14th August 2014 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - The East Anglian Children’s Hospice, Cllr Graham Butland - Vote of thanks, Nick Clark (No IT)
Thu 7th August 2014 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - The RNIB, Carol McKinley. Vote of Thanks, Ron Jervis (IT ?)
Thu 31st July 2014 Evening Meeting with partners and guests. The Rob George Foundation, Lorraine and Phillip George. Vote of Thanks, Irene Kettle. 7 for 7.30pm, Bakers Lane Golf Club (Note. No access from Spring Lane end). (Screen only)
Fri 25th July 2014 Careers Presentation - Kings Ford School 9am - 10.30am
Advice on specialist careers provided by local expertsThu 24th July 2014 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Business Meeting. Object of Rotary, David Priest.
Thu 17th July 2014 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Prostate Cancer Treatment, Mr John Corr. Vote of Thanks, Kevin Sturdey. (IT Needed)
Thu 17th July 2014 Dictionary Presentation Kingsford School
The Rotary Club of Colchester Forum undertakes a literary project at the Kingsford School, Colchester. In recent years dictionaries have been presented to those whom Rotary have assisted.Tue 15th July 2014 6.00pm- Council at The Rose & Crown
Thu 10th July 2014 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Armed Forces Community Covenant, Maj. Adrian Grinnoneau. Vote of Thanks, Irene Kettle. (No IT)
Sat 5th July 2014 - Sun 6th July 2014 COLCHESTER MILITARY TOURNAMENT
Forum Club members will be manning the Corporate gate on both dates the 5th and 6th JulyThu 3rd July 2014 12.45 for 1pm Lunch - Colchester Credit Union, David Knock. Vote of Thanks, Brian Gant