Completed meetings and events 2018-2019
Thu 27th June 2019 HANDOVER, new office-bearers take up their posts
6 for 6:30 PM at the Mains of ScotstownMENU: Soup, followed by choice of
Barbecue chicken melt
OR
Ham salad
RECEPTION: Graham Donaldson
Tue 25th June 2019 ROTAKIDS CHARTER
Elected office-bearers from the Primary 5 class at Forehill Primary were handed the charter from RIBI to form their ROTAKIDS Club.Thu 20th June 2019 WEEKLY MEETING
6 for 6:30 PM at the Mains of ScotstownMENU: Soup followed by choice of
Chicken & mushroom pie.
OR
Ham salad
RECEPTION: Alistair West
Thu 13th June 2019 WEEKLY MEETING
6 for 6:30 PM at the Mains of ScotstownMENU: Soup, followed by choice of
Fish and Chips
OR
Ham salad and chips
RECEPTION: Eddie Ross read more...
Thu 6th June 2019 CLUB ASSEMBLY
MENU:Spaghetti Bolognese
OR
Ham salad with chips.
RECEPTION: Bob Nicol
6 PM for 6:30 at Mains of Scotstown
Sat 1st June 2019 MUSIC EVENING
Solo contributions by members of the Grampian Youth Orchestra;Ariana Black-Violin
Kara Taylor- Cello
Natalia Kurpanik- Flute
A large sum was raised for the charities fund, to be shared between the club, the church and Music in Hospitals and Care read more...
Fri 31st May 2019 Civic Reception for Kids Out
On Friday, 31 May, a Civic Reception was held at the Town & County Hall in celebrstion of 25 years of the Kids Out activity.Thu 30th May 2019 WEEKLY MEETING
6 PM for 6:30 at Mains of ScotstownThu 23rd May 2019 WEEKLY MEETING
6 PM for 6:30 at Mains of ScotstownMENU: Soup, followed by choice of
bangers and mash
OR
chicken pasta salad.
RECEPTION: Alec Bowes
Thu 16th May 2019 WEEKLY MEETING
6 PM for 6:30 at Mains of ScotstownMENU: Soup, followed by
Scampi
OR
Ham salad
RECEPTION: Alasdair Imray
Tue 14th May 2019 Visit to another Rotary Club
Bob Nicol, on a visit to the island of Jersey, swaps banners with Ricky Leith, President of Jersey Rotary club de la Manche.Ricky is originally from Ellon.
Thu 9th May 2019 Weekly meeting, COUNCIL MEETING TO FOLLOW
MENU: Soup, followed by choice ofChicken pie
OR
Ham salad
RECEPTION: Jack Archibald
Tue 7th May 2019 Litter Pick
Together with the Friends of Westfield Park and other volunteers, we collected 15 bags of litter from the grounds of the park.Thu 2nd May 2019 WEEKLY MEETING, RTN Bob Nicol to arrange the program
MENU: Soup, followed by:"Sunday" roast pork
OR
Ham salad
RECEPTION: Eddie Ross
Mon 29th April 2019 Westfield Park Fencing project
An ongoing project, Rotary volunteers are helping to remove ancient and overgrown chicken wire fencing which was becoming a hazard to park users and wildlife. read more...
Fri 26th April 2019 Log painting at Westfield Park
Community Service project in cooperation with the Friends of Westfield ParkThu 25th April 2019 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Office bearers and Project Managers will report on the year's activities.MENU: Soup, followed by
Fish and chips
OR
Salad and chips
RECEPTION: Neil McKay
Thu 18th April 2019 Weekly meeting, COUNCIL MEETING TO FOLLOW
6 for 6:30 PM at The Mains of ScotstownRECEPTION: Malcolm Ross
Thu 11th April 2019 GUEST SPEAKER, David Suttie of the Denis Law trust
Thursday evening, 6:00 PM for 6:30MENU: Soup, followed by choice of
Fish and Chips
OR
Chow Mein
RECEPTION: Graham Donaldson
Thu 4th April 2019 GUEST SPEAKER, Stephen Bly, Aberdeen City Council Community Engagement Officer
Stephen will discuss the activities in Westflield ParkThursday evening, 6:00 PM for 6:30
MENU: Soup, followed by choice of
Steak Pie
OR
Tomato pasta bake
RECEPTION: Alistair West
Thu 28th March 2019 Primary School Speaking Competition
Members of the Rotary Club of Aberdeen Balgownie performed adjudication while fifteen very articulate P7 students took part in a competition as part of the local schools' transition exercise read more...
Thu 28th March 2019 NO MEETING, club members scheduled to judge a school event.
Three volunteers from Rotary will be adjudicating a Public Speaking competition between primary schools.Thu 21st March 2019 BUSINESS MEETING, discussing distribution of the Charity funds
Thursday evening, 6:00 PM for 6:30MENU: Soup, followed by;
Burger and chips
OR
Cheesy pasta bake
Thu 14th March 2019 Weekly meeting, COUNCIL MEETING TO FOLLOW
MENU: Soup, followed by;Steak Pie
OR
Vegetarian Pasta Bake
RECEPTION: Leslie Roger
Thu 7th March 2019 GUEST SPEAKER, Helen Lemmon
Invited by Mary McLeish, Helen will tell us about developing a diagnostic tool for mental health disorders using eye movement patterns.MENU: soup, followed by;
bangers and mash
OR
Honey chilli chow mein
RECEPTION: Alex Bowes
Thu 28th February 2019 GUEST SPEAKER, Mel Edwards
Mel will talk about "Segregation in America in the mid 20th Century"Mains of Scotstown, 6:00 PM for 6:30
MENU: Soup, followed by;
Fish and chips
OR
Ravioli
RECEPTION: Bob Nicol
Thu 21st February 2019 BUSINESS MEETING, considering the plans for the Public Speaking event
Projectt Managers please be prepared to discuss your plans.MENU: Soup, followed by choice of;
Burger with chips
OR
Cheesy pasta bake
RECEPTION: Jack Archibald
Tue 19th February 2019 Bridge of Don Primary School Quiz 2019
A team of scholars from Scotstown Primary were clear winners of the local round of the quiz, open to all primary schools.They will now go on to the next round, scheduled for Saturday, 20th April, at Mackie Academy in Stonehaven. read more...
Thu 14th February 2019 Weekly meeting, COUNCIL MEETING TO FOLLOW
Thursday evening, 6:00 PM for 6:30MENU: Soup, followed by
Chicken Tikka with rice or chips
OR
Carbonara
RECEPTION: Leslie Roger
Thu 7th February 2019 Weekly meeting, RTN Graham Donaldson to provide the program.
6:00 for 6:30 at Mains of ScotstownMENU: soup, followed by
Bangers and mash
OR
Honey chilli chow mein
RECEPTION: Ray Grant
Thu 31st January 2019 WEEKLY MEETING
6:00 for 6:30 at Mains of ScotstownMENU: leek and bacon penne pasta
OR
chicken fajitas
RECEPTION: Alasdair Imray
Thu 24th January 2019 BUSINESS MEETING
6:00 for 6:30 at Mains of ScotstownMembers please be prepared to discuss potential dates for the Public Speaking event we've been asked to organise.
RECEPTION: Al Bowes
Thu 17th January 2019 WEEKLY MEETING
6:00 for 6:30 at Mains of ScotstownMENU: Soup, followed by choice of;
Steak pie with chips and peas
OR
Cajun tagliatelle with garlic bread
RECEPTION: Alistair West
Thu 3rd January 2019 NO MEETING, Happy New Year to all
Thu 27th December 2018 NO MEETING, Merry Christmas to all
Thu 20th December 2018 Weekly meeting, Turkey dinner
6:00PM for 6:30 at Mains of ScotstownRECEPTION: Alasdair Imray
Thu 13th December 2018 SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING, 6PM at Mains of Scotstown
1. Approval of the accounts for the year ended 30th Jun.2. Election of office-bearers for Rotary year 2019-20
MENU: Soup followed by:
Sausages mash and gravy
OR
tomato and basil pasta
RECEPTION: Ray Grant
Thu 6th December 2018 Weekly meeting
6:00PM at Mains of ScotstownMENU: Soup, followed by choice of;
Fish and Chips
OR
Pasta Carbonara
RECEPTION: Graham Donaldson
Eddie Ross steps in to provide a program.
Sat 1st December 2018 - Sun 16th December 2018 FUNDRAISING - Tyrebagger Forest
Rotarians helped marshal the car parking for the Forestry Commission's Christmas tree sales.A substantial amount was raised for the local charities.
Thu 29th November 2018 GUEST SPEAKER, Fraser Clyne, invited by Jack Archibald
Fraser, a well-known local athlete, will be speaking about his Marathon career.MENU: Soup, follwed by choice of;
Steak Pie
OR
Macaroni Cheese
RECEPTION: Eddie Ross
6 PM for 6:30 at The Mains of Scotstown Inn
Thu 22nd November 2018 OUTSIDE VISIT, Fire Heritage Trust
Organised by Alec Bowes, a tour of the Fire Heritage facilities on Anderson Drive, followed by a meal at the Toby Inn The Cocket Hat next door.
Tue 20th November 2018 - Wed 21st November 2018 SHOEBOXES, 2018
Forehill Primary School again produced a spectacular result, filling 52 boxes.Thu 15th November 2018 BUSINESS MEETING, considering the plans for the Public Speaking event
6 PM for 6:30 at The Mains of Scotstown InnMENU: Choice of Fish and chips
OR
- Balgownie Chicken ( Chicken breast covered in a bacon and leek sauce, with chips and veg.)
Thu 8th November 2018 Weekly meeting, COUNCIL MEETING TO FOLLOW
MENU: Soup, followed by choice of;BBQ Chicken Melt
OR
Macaroni
RECEPTION: Malcolm Ross and Alec Bowes
Members please try to bring in your shoeboxes.
Thu 1st November 2018 GUEST SPEAKER, David Badura, of the Butterfly Trust
David was presented with a cheque for 500 pounds
Thu 25th October 2018 GUEST SPEAKER, John Johnstone, Beach Ballroom Manager
John will deliver a presentation about the ballroom's history.MENU: Soup, followed by choice of
Chicken Balgownie
OR
tomato pasta
RECEPTION: Graham Donaldson
Thu 18th October 2018 BUSINESS MEETING
MENU: Soup, followed by choice of;BBQ Chicken
OR
Macaroni & Cheese
RECEPTION: Bob Nicol
Thu 11th October 2018 BACK IN THE MAINS OF SCOTSTOWN
Buillding work is completed, our club will be seated in the dining room for our meal and then retire to the new lounge for coffee and tea.MENU: Tomato Pasta Bake or Balgownie Chicken
RECEPTION: Jck Archibald
Thu 4th October 2018 OUTSIDE VISIT, Beach Ballroom
6 for 6:30MENU: Choice of roast chicken or vegetarian wellington
followed by peanut butter cheesecake.
Thu 27th September 2018 WEEKLY MEETING, OUTSIDE VISIT, to the Mill of Mundurno
Relocating while our usual venue is closed for renovations.MENU: as distributed to members on 21 September.
Thu 20th September 2018 WEEKLY MEETING, Bill Cowling of Music in Hospitals will drop in
MENU: Roast porkOR
Chicken Chow Mein
OR
Ham salad
RECEPTION: Alec Bowes
Thu 13th September 2018 WEEKLY MEETING
MENU: Soup, choice of;Fish and Chips,
OR
Macaroni Cheese and chips
OR
Ham salad, with or without chips
RECEPTION: Bob Nicol
Thu 6th September 2018 BUSINESS MEETING, re-scheduled from 20 September
COUNCIL MEETING, 6:00 PM.Members to discuss distribution of funds and other matters
MENU: Soup, followed by choice of Chilli with Rice or Tomato Tagliatelli
RECEPTION: Jack Archibald
Thu 30th August 2018 OPEN EVENING, meet the community
Informal social event where members are encouraged to invite guests; friends, neighbours or kin and become acquainted with others from the community.
Thu 23rd August 2018 OUTSIDE VISIT
Tour of the Aberdeen Grain facilities followed by a meal at the Newmachar Inn.Thu 16th August 2018 BUSINESS MEETING
6 PM for 6:30 at Mains of ScotstownMENU: Soup, choice of hot chicken salad
OR
chicken curry
Thu 9th August 2018 WEEKLY MEETING
6 PM for 6:30 at Mains of ScotstownMENU: Soup, choice of scampi chips and peas
OR
bacon carbonara
Thu 2nd August 2018 WEEKLY MEETING, A MUSICAL INTERLUDE, RTN Leslie Roger on program
6 PM for 6:30 at Mains of ScotstownMENU: Soup, choice chicken fajitas
OR
spaghetti bolognese
RECEPTION: Alistair West
Thu 26th July 2018 WEEKLY MEETING, RTN Jack Archibald on Program
6 PM for 6:30 at Mains of ScotstownMENU: Soup, choice of Macaroni cheese and chips
OR
Scampi and chips
RECEPTION: ALec Bowes standing in for Eddie Ross.
Thu 19th July 2018 BUSINESS MEETING
6 PM for 6:30 at Mains of ScotstownMENU: Soup, choice of Tagliatelle in tomato and basil sauce
OR
Steak pie with peas & chips
RECEPTION: Alasdair Imray
Thu 12th July 2018 Weekly meeting, COUNCIL MEETING TO FOLLOW
6 PM for 6:30 at Mains of ScotstownInformal discussions
MENU: Penne in mushroom bacon & cream sauce
OR
Burger & chips
RECEPTION: Ray Grant
Thu 5th July 2018 WEEKLY MEETING, Partners invited
6 for 6:30 at the Mains of ScotstownMENU: choice of Chicken Chow Mein
OR
Fish with chips
RECEPTION: Alec Bowes
PROGRAM: Bob Nicol
Wed 4th July 2018 DEFIBRILLATOR INSTALLED
The Defibrillator unit provided by our club has been installed beside the Scotmid Co-Op on Jesmond Drive.