Completed meetings and events 2014-2015

Isis organiser Rotarian Roger Bell and helper Rotarian Malcolm Fearn

Sat 18th April 2015 Know Your Blood Pressure Day

Know Your Blood Pressure Day at Cowley Centre, Oxford read more...

Thu 9th April 2015 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Speaker Ed Murray - The Micro Brewery

Ed Murray from The Shotover Brewery will be speaking on the setting up and running of a Micro Brewery

Thu 26th March 2015 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Speaker Dee Tyrer - African Children's Fund

African Children's Fund is a charity breaking down the barriers preventing African children leading happy and fulfilled lives.
Established in 2006, a charity whose projects are run by local staff committed to the needs of their own communities.

Thu 19th March 2015 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Business Meeting

A Business Meeting to discuss the frequency of Oxford Isis meetings.

Thu 12th March 2015 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Speaker Heather Shute - Medical Detection Dogs

Dogs are renowned for their sense of smell. For centuries doctors have known diseases have characteristic odours. Medical Alert Assistance Dogs are are taught to identify the odour changes that are associated with certain medical events.

Thu 5th March 2015 There is no meeting this evening.

There will be no meeting on 5th March due to members travelling to the District 1090 Conference in Telford.

Thu 26th February 2015 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Speaker David Juler

David Juler will be speaking to us on Museum Volunteering.
He currently works for Oxford City Council as a Museum Development Assistant.

Thu 19th February 2015 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Speaker Gerry Weetman

Family Tree Finders is a genealogy research company, founded by our speaker Gerry Weetman, who will use family tree websites and other sources to undertake family tree research.

Thu 12th February 2015 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Speaker Rtn. Richard Eve

Speaker Richard Eve on Richard Eve - "My Job Talk"

Thu 5th February 2015 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Speaker Graham Speke

Our speaker Graham Speke is a teacher who has experience in setting up an Interact Club at his previous school.

Thu 29th January 2015 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Speaker Ian Black

Ian Black is speaking on "Nelson in the Caribbean".
This is a 5th Thursday when wives, partners and spouses will be made most welcome.

Thu 22nd January 2015 6.00pm for 6.30pm Youth Speaks

Our Club meeting is at Leckford Place School in support of "Youth Speaks". This is the Seniors event who always prove to be competent speakers with a diverse offering of topics.

Sat 27th December 2014 Tin Shake at Westgate Centre Oxford.

Tin Shake at Westgate Centre Oxford to raise funds to help the Ebola Crisis. Funds collected will be channelled through the RC of Marlow who have close contacts with the RC of Monrovia in Liberia. This effort is assisted and approved by RIBI.

Thu 18th December 2014 Club Theatre Trip

Club Theatre Trip to "Dirty Dancing" - details are being circulated on the clipboard.

Sun 14th December 2014 District 1090 Christmas Carol Service

Rotarians from across District 1090 will be gathering at St Mary's Church Witney at 3.00pm to celebrate Christmas with the District 1090 Christmas Carol Service.

Thu 11th December 2014 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Christmas Dinner

Oxford Isis Christmas Dinner at the Oxford Golf Club - more details to follow.

Thu 4th December 2014 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Speaker Mark Davies

Our speaker Mark Davies will be speaking on the influences of Town and Gown on the City of Oxford.

Sat 29th November 2014 Tin Shake at Sainsburys Heyford Hill

Tin Shake at Sainsburys Heyford Hill in aid of the Homeless in Oxford. Full details and sign-up sheet on the clipboard.

Thu 27th November 2014 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Speaker John Ovenden

A talk from Rev. Canon John Ovenden on the Royal Peculiar.

Fri 21st November 2014 - Sun 23rd November 2014 Club Weekend in Swansea

Club Weekend in Swansea - more details to follow.

Thu 20th November 2014 Oxford Isis will not meet this evening.

There will be no meeting due to our weekend away in Swansea.

Thu 13th November 2014 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Speaker Ellie Slavkova

Ellie Slavkova is from the Stroke Association and will speak on their research projects.

Thu 6th November 2014 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Peace Conference Review and SGM

A review of the recent Rotary Peace Conference held in Bradford.

Following the regular meeting, the Club will hold it's Special General Meeting (SGM) to elect future Club Officers and review approved accounts.

Thu 30th October 2014 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Speaker Kathy Greenwood

Our speaker Kathy Greenwood talk is entitled "Talking to Children to prevent Schizophrenia.
This is a 5th Thursday when wives and partners are most welcome.

Thu 23rd October 2014 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Speaker Jonny Latham

Jonny Latham is speaking on the charity One Eighty a Psychology Behaviour Support Charity.

Thu 16th October 2014 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Club Business Meeting

Council to report back to the Club from their recent meeting.

Thu 9th October 2014 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Speaker Philip Avenell

Philip Avenell will be speaking on the varying aspects of Forensic Science.

Thu 2nd October 2014 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - 1090 District Conference update from Karen Eveleigh

1090 District Conference update from Karen Eveleigh.
All committee meetings will be held this evening.

Thu 25th September 2014 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Speaker Libby Horsley

Our speaker Libby Horsley will be relating her experiences of teaching in Cambodia.

Thu 18th September 2014 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Speaker Jane Elliot from SeeSaw

Jane Elliot is from See Saw, President Bruce's chosen charity for 2014 / 2015. Through understanding and practical support, SeeSaw works with grieving children and families to help them manage the difficult times before and after the death of a loved one

Thu 11th September 2014 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Special Rotary Meeting

Special Rotary Meeting - more details to follow.

Thu 4th September 2014 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Speaker Rtn. Peter Forbes

Rtn. Peter Forbes will be speaking on Locks, Keys and other associated paraphernalia.

Thu 28th August 2014 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Speaker Richard Smith

The secrets of writing for a living.
Richard's recently launched new book is entitled "The Man with his Head in the Clouds"

Thu 21st August 2014 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Speaker David Constantine.

Our speaker is the co-founder of Motivation, a charity which helps disabled people to stay healthy, get mobile and play an active part in their communities.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS MEETING IS AT THE FRILFORD HEATH GOLF CLUB 6.30 for 7.00
Our District Governor with Show organisers Alicia and Norman Goodey

Sun 17th August 2014 Cowley Classic Car Show 2014

This year's car show, to raise funds for ROSY and other local charities read more...

Thu 14th August 2014 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Speaker George Hedges

Ex-Policeman George Hedges speaking on the Yorkshire Ripper. George is a dedicated supporter of ROSY and will be joining us at the Cowley Classic Car Show.

Thu 7th August 2014 Aunt Sally Evening

"Sports Event" - Aunt Sally at the Red Lion, Marston, Oxford.

Thu 31st July 2014 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Speaker TBA

Wives, spouses and partners will be most welcome at this meeting.

Thu 24th July 2014 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Rtn. Bob Taylor

Rtn. Bob Taylor from Woodstock and Kidlington RC will introduce members once again to the intricacies of "Call my Bluff"

Thu 17th July 2014 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Speaker Rtn. Michael Minns

A Search for Reality - a talk by Rtn. Michael Minns

Thu 10th July 2014 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Meet our 1090 District Governor

Meet the new District Governor Tim Cowling of Faringdon RC outlining his year ahead.

Thu 3rd July 2014 7.00pm for 7.30pm - Dinner - Meet the President

Meet President Bruce Creed in the informal surroundings of being interviewed by Rtn Mike Greenwood.
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