Completed meetings and events 2012-2013

Individual points winner, overall winner Ian Robertson with the Individual Points Trophy, Main Competition winners, the Westlands Hotel team of Ben and Ricky Sturrock and Jim Stockton(far right) with outgoing president Iain Smith on left and Hospice Supp

Thu 27th June 2013 27 June 2013 Annual Am-Am Golf Competition at Dunblane New Golf Club

The 28th Am-Am Golf Competition, sponsored by Farmfoods was held at Dunblane New Golf Club. 56 teams competed and overÂ£12,000 was raised for Strathcarron Hospice. read more...

Interact president Rebecca Johnston with the Rotary International Presidential Citation.

Thu 27th June 2013 27 June 2013 Queen Victoria School Volunteering Awards

The annual awards for Volunteering were presented to pupils at Queen Victoria School. read more...

l-r Rod Jones, Wiesiek Chodyniecki, Iain Smith, Russell Clarke and Alan Lee

Thu 20th June 2013 Business Meeting and induction of new members

Monthly Business Meeting and induction of new members Wiesiek Chodyniecki and Russell Clarke read more...

Volunteers from Forth Valley Young Parkinson's Group, East Stirling Football Club and Queen Victoria School with Beethoven (aka club member, Alan Lee.

Sat 15th June 2013 - Sun 16th June 2013 Launch of 2013 Beat Beethoven event.

This year's Beat Beethoven will be held on 20 October at Stirling University.
To launch the event, the maestro visited Phoenix Honda in Stirling on Saturday 15 June to orchestrate the car washing efforts of the volunteers. read more...

FVC Chef de Partie, Ruari Chatburn, Coral Neil with her trophy, John Kilby and FVC Operations Manager Aiveen Cassidy.

Thu 13th June 2013 Forth Valley College Hospitality Students Awards Dinner

The Rotary Club of Bridge of Allan and Dunblane sponsored the trophy for the Raploch Student of the Year at the Forth Valley College Hospitality Students Awards Dinner on 13 June 2013 read more...

Ranald Shepherd, Ed Campbell with his Paul Harris Fellowship Certificate and President Iain Smith.

Thu 13th June 2013 13 June 2013 Ranald Shepherd - Battle of Gettysburg

Talk by Ranald Shepherd on the Battle of Gettysburg and presentation of Paul Harris Fellowship award to past president Ed Campbell. read more...

Speakers Host George Morrison, Chief Superintendent Davie Flynn, Tony Ford with his Paul Harris Fellowship Award Certificate and President Iain Smith

Thu 6th June 2013 23 May 2013 Chief Superintendent Davie Flynn - Policing in Central Scotland and Tony Ford PHF Award.

Chief Superintendent Davie Flynn gave a talk on policing issues following the formation of the Police Service of Scotland. Past President Tony Ford was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship. read more...

Pupils from Queen Victoria School, Aileen McDonald, President Iain Smith and Jill Adams with her Paul Harris Certificate.

Thu 30th May 2013 30 May 2013 Aileen McDonald - Active Youth Initiative for Social Engagement in Malawi

Aileen McDonald gave a talk on her trip to Malawi last year as part of a group from Glasgow University Student Volunteers Abroad which was part funded by the club.
During the evening, member Jill Adams was presented with a Paul Harris Fellowship Award. read more...

Sat 25th May 2013 25 May 2013 Duck Race

The annual Duck Race and Teas on the Green at the Dunblane Fling was held on Saturday 25 May. read more...

L-R Jill Adams, President Iain Smith, Eric Shaw, Bill Sharpe, Audrey Cooper and Mary Fraser.

Thu 23rd May 2013 23 May 2013 Eric Shaw - The Strange Death of Labour Scotland

Dr. Eric Shaw addressed the club with the intriguing title of his talk being 'The Strange Death of Labour Scotland' read more...

A rather soggy but happy Audrey Cooper, Gillian Weighton, Mary Fraser and Jill Adams on completion of the walk.

Sat 18th May 2013 18 May Strathcarron Hospice Ladies Midnight Walk

The club was out in force for this year's Strathcarron Hospice Midnight Walk on 18 May. 4 ladies completed the course and 13 members stewarded and cheered them along. read more...

L-R Mary Fraser, President Iain Smith, Keith Hopkins, President Elect Colin Strachan, Audrey Cooper and Rod Jones

Thu 16th May 2013 16 May 2013 Business meeting followed by Club Assembly

Monthly Business Meeting followed by Club Assembly. read more...

Thu 9th May 2013 9 May 2013 Scatter Week

There will be no meeting at the Westlands Hotel as we are on a 'Scatter Week' visiting other clubs.

RIBI President 2012-13 John Minhinick with guests at Queen Victoria School.

Tue 7th May 2013 7 May 2013 Visit by RIBI President John Minhinick to Queen Victoria School

RIBI President, John Minhinick visited Queen Victoria School in Dunblane on 7 May. He was given a guided tour by the QVS Interact President and the school's Head girl before having lunch with RYLA, Euroscola and Interact members from local clubs. read more...

President Iain Smith, Paddy Holmes holding her copy of Rotaryfirst magazine with a 2 page spread on Beat Beethoven and speakers host, David Mackie.

Thu 2nd May 2013 6 June 2013 Paddy Holmes Face to Face

New member, Paddy Holmes gave her Face to Face talk. read more...

Lawrie Orr with Bridge of Allan Primary team members and their trophy.

Sat 27th April 2013 Saturday 27 April 2013 Area final of Primary School Quiz

The area heat of the Primary School Quiz was held in the Lesser Albert hall in Stirling, hosted by Stirling Rotary Club. read more...

Speakers host, Alasdair Mackie, Peter Holmes and President Elect, Colin Strachan.

Thu 25th April 2013 25 April 2013 Peter Holmes - Face to Face

New member, Peter Holmes gave his Face to Face talk. read more...

Thu 18th April 2013 Business Meeting and AGM

Business Meeting followed by Annual General Meeting.

Tue 16th April 2013 16 April 2013 New Members Evening at Cafe Circa (Antique Centre) in Doune

We held an open evening at the Cafe Circa in Doune (at the Antique Centre on the main Doune to Callander road).
Several potential members attended and it is hoped they will follow up their interest by coming along to a club meeting.

President Iain Smith, Fiona Murphy and speakers host, Graham Russell

Thu 11th April 2013 11 April 2013 Fiona Murphy - Cyber Crime and staying safe on line.

Fiona Murphy gave a talk about online safety and security. read more...

Speakers host, Peter Holmes, Karl Magee and President Iain Smith

Thu 4th April 2013 4 April 2013 Karl Magee - Norman McLaren an Animated Life

A talk by Karl Magee about the work of Norman McLaren, pioneer Scottish film maker from Stirling read more...

Raffle winner Colin Strachan with his Howson picture presented by Peter Howson's sister, Cathy Gunn.

Fri 29th March 2013 29 March 2013 Art Auction

The Club held an Art Auction at the Doubletree by Hilton Dunblane Hydro. read more...

Euroscola Sarah Kelly with her mum and dad, president Iain Smith and Dunblane High teachers, Yamina and France.

Thu 28th March 2013 28 March 2013 Sarah Kelly - Euroscola trip to Strasbourg

Dunblane High pupil, Sarah Kelly gave a report on her trip to the European Parliament in Strasbourg as part of Rotary's Euroscola project. read more...

The winning team with Quizmaster Ranald Shepherd.

Fri 22nd March 2013 22 March 2013 Quiz Night at Dunblane New Golf Club

Our annual Quiz Night was held at Dunblane New Golf Club clubhouse at 7.30pm. The winners were 'The Chain Gang' with a score of 91 out of a possible 130.

Thu 21st March 2013 Business Meeting

Speaker Bob Watson 3rd from right with John Kilby and President Iain Smith and 3 visitors from Callander and West Perthshire Rotary Club on a 'Scatter Week' visit.

Thu 14th March 2013 28 February 2013 Bob Watson - Face to Face Redux

Bob Watson gave a very entertaining Face to Face talk for the benefit of newer members and others who could not remember what he used to do for a living! read more...

Peter Gouw, centre right with visiting Rotarians from Cumbernauld and Pitlochry clubs.

Thu 7th March 2013 7 March 2013 Peter Gouw - Tax from a Lighter Fun Side

Peter Gouw, a Glasgow based tax expert, gave a light hearted talk on Tax matters to club members and visitors from Cumbernauld and Pitlochry Rotary Clubs. read more...

Master of Ceremonies, Peter Hill with the winning team from Bridge of Allan Primary School.

Fri 1st March 2013 1 March 2013 Primary School Quiz

5 schools were represented in the first round of the Primary School Quiz held on 1 March 2013 at Bridge of Allan Parish Church hall at 4pm. read more...

Thu 28th February 2013 28 February 2013 Business Meeting

District Governor, Cath Chorley presents the Certificate to Interact President Rebecca Johnson.

Wed 27th February 2013 27 February 2013 QVS Interact Club Charter Presentation

Presentation of Charter to the Queen Victoria School Interact Club by District Governor, Cath Chorley. read more...

Thu 21st February 2013 21 February 2013 Allan Matheson - Ultra deep water drilling

Allan Matheson gave an illustrated talk on Ultra Deep Water drilling. read more...

Thu 14th February 2013 14 February 2013 Mary Fraser - The Boab Tree of Perth

Mary Fraser gave a fascinating talk on this very unusual tree and the 3200km move from its original location to the Botanic Gardens in Perth, Western Australia. read more...

Speakers host Alan Lee with Liz and President Iain Smith.

Thu 7th February 2013 7 February 2013 Liz Balding Face to Face

New Member, Liz Balding, formerly a member of the Rotary Club of Keighley, gave her Face to Face talk. read more...

Picture shows John Lange representing Parkinson's UK and Alison Rennie from CHAS receiving their cheques from President Elect Colin Strachan.

Thu 31st January 2013 31 January 2013 Alison Rennie Children's Hospice Association Scotland

Alison Rennie gave a talk to the Club about the work of the Children's Hospice Association Scotland which we support through our Duck Race, Judy Murray Tennis Cup and a new event 'Beat Beethoven'. read more...

Thu 24th January 2013 24 January 2013 Burns Supper

Annual Burns Supper. read more...

Thu 17th January 2013 Business Meeting

Sarah Kelly, Eilidh Wright, Megan Priestly and Anne McEwan from Dunblane High School with visiting Rotarians for Grangemouth - l-r Bill Strathearn, Iain Mitchell, Colin Bird, Bill Ramsay, John Deans and President iain Smith and speakers host Jim Gardner.

Thu 10th January 2013 10 January 2013 Auschwitz - A Talk by Dunblane High School Pupils

Pupils of Dunblane High School will give a talk on their visit to Auschwitz. read more...

Eve accepting cheque on behalf of Westlands staff from President Iain Smith.

Thu 20th December 2012 Business Meeting and SGM

Business Meeting followed by Special General Meeting. read more...

President Iain Smith, Jim McDermott and speakers host, Mary Fraser.

Thu 13th December 2012 13 December 2012 Jim McDermott - Safety in the Oil Industry

Jim McDermott talked to the Club on the subject of Safety in the Oil Industry
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Sun 9th December 2012 9 December 2012 Christmas Lunch

Our Christmas Lunch was held at the Riverhouse Restaurant in Stirling on Sunday 9 December.

Sat 8th December 2012 8 December 2012 Christmas Concert in Dunblane Cathedral

This year's Christmas Concert was held in Dunblane Cathedral and featured the award winning Whitburn Band and the Rosenethe Singers. read more...

President Nominee Peter Farr, Claire Reid and speakers host, Gordon Robb.

Thu 6th December 2012 6 December 2012 Claire Reid - Face to Face

New Member, Claire Reid gave her Face to Face talk. read more...

President Iain Smith, Gillian MacDonald and honorary member, Ronald Baird.

Thu 29th November 2012 29 November 2012 Gillian MacDonald - The Restoration of Stirling Castle

A Partners Evening with a talk from Gillian MacDonald on the recently completed restoration works at Stirling Castle. read more...

Young Chef judge, Shaune Hall with teacher Sheila Nairn and club secretary Iain Fraser and the competitors.

Wed 28th November 2012 28 November 2012 Young Chef Competition at Dunblane High School

The local heat of the Rotary Young Chef competition was held at Dunblane High School on 28 November 2012. read more...

Speakers Host, Keith Dingley, Anthony McCluskey and President Elect Colin Strachan.

Thu 22nd November 2012 22 November 2012 Anthony McCluskey - Bees for Everyone

Anthony McCluskey gave a talk to the Club of on the subject of Bees for Everyone. read more...

Thu 15th November 2012 Business Meeting

Business Meeting followed by Information Meeting on 'Community as RIBI sees it' read more...

Wed 14th November 2012 14 November 2012 Winter Treat for Senior Citizens

The annual Winter Concert at Queen Victoria School with Skelpit Lug and the Queen Victoria School pupils providing the entertainment. read more...

Thu 8th November 2012 8 November 2012 Nickola Paul - Trip to Malawi

Nickola Paul gave a talk about her trip to Malawi with Strathclyde International Development - a charity based at Strathclyde University and run by students. The trip was organised to help to promote good nutrition and sustainable agriculture. read more...

Club members with Strathcarron's Billy Andrew and Marjory Mackay accepting cheque from President Iain Smith and Dunblane New Golf Club Captain, Alan Crockett

Thu 1st November 2012 1 November 2012 Visit to Strathcarron Hospice

The meeting was held at Strathcarron Hospice where Director of Operations Billy Andrew and Director of Nursing, Marjory Mackay gave members an update of developments at the Hospice.. read more...

President Iain Smith with Lewis Hay, Claire Larkin and speakers host, Audrey Cooper.

Thu 25th October 2012 25 October 2012 Claire Larkin - Advances in Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research

Regional Fundraising Manager for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Research Charity, Claire Larkin and assistant, Lewis Hay updated members on the vital work of this charity. read more...

Some of the competitors in the Beat beethoven Fun Run getting warmed up for the event.

Sun 21st October 2012 21 October 2012 Beat Beethoven at Stirling University

The Beat Beethoven Fun Run is a fun fund-raising event for runners, jogger and walkers, adults and children and relay teams. It was held on a glorious Autumn day in the delightful setting of Stirling University on Sunday 21 October. read more...

Thu 18th October 2012 Business Meeting

Business Meeting and presentation by Peter Farr on Rotary matters. read more...

Speakers host, Derek Collins, Bill Blair and President Iain Smith.

Thu 11th October 2012 11 October 2012 Bill Blair - Forth Valley Royal Hospital and its Friends

Bill Blair talks about Forth Valley Royal Hospital and its Friends read more...

Iain Smith, Stuart Brown and John Kilby present cheque to Sarah Secombes of CHAS in the garden of Rachel House.

Tue 9th October 2012 Visit to Rachel House, Kinross

A club visit to Children's Hospice Association Scotland in Kinross to see round Rachel House and present cheque from Duck race and Tennis Competition. read more...

Fri 5th October 2012 5 - 7 October 2012 - Fellowship Weekend to Pitlochry

Fellowship weekend to Pitlochry. read more...

President Iain Smith, Doug Maughan and speakers host, Nick Rawlings.

Thu 4th October 2012 4 October 2012 Doug Maughan - Operation Bushel: Ethiopia 1984

Operation Bushel: Ethiopia 1984 - Doug Maughan gives his account of flying famine relief missions with the RAF. read more...

Thu 27th September 2012 27 September 2012 Ewen Macdonell - New Forth Crossing

Talk by Ewen Macdonell of Morrison Construction, one of the lead contractors on the new Forth Replacement crossing currently under construction. read more...

Thu 20th September 2012 20 September 2012 Business Meeting

Monthly business meeting and quiz. This is the start of regular information sessions to be held at each business meeting. read more...

President Elect Colin Strachan, speaker Audrey Cooper, visiting Rotarian Henry Rowbottom and speakers host, Liz Balding.

Thu 13th September 2012 13 September 2012 Audrey Cooper Face to Face

New Member Audrey Cooper gives her Face to Face talk, we say goodby to Jenny Ferguson and welcome visitor Henry Rowbottom. read more...

Speakers Host, Charlie Balding with Jennifer Reade and President Iain Smith.

Thu 6th September 2012 6 September 2012 Jennifer Reade - The History of Deanston Cotton Mill and Distillery

Talk by Jennifer Reade on the History of Deanston Mill from its origins as a cotton mill to its current use as a distillery. read more...

Thu 30th August 2012 30 August 2012 Fellowship Evening - Whist Drive.