Completed meetings and events 2012-2013
Thu 27th June 2013 Club Assembly and Handover
Rotarian Richard Henton-Jones becomes our new President for 2013/4. Rotarian Dave West takes up the reins as President Elect. We hope you have a really great year Richard.Thu 27th June 2013 AGM & Assembly.
Please come along to the last meeting of the Rotary year where we say thank you to president Chris.... And welcome to President Richard!Andrew Roberts is on cash desk.
Thu 20th June 2013 Steve Grasham
Children's Young People's Adviser, Diocese of BradfordThu 20th June 2013 Steve Grasham
Children's and Young People's Advisor to the Diocese of Bradford will be with us today to give us an update on his work.Andrew Idle is on cash desk.
Thu 13th June 2013 Children's Air Ambulance
Faye Wilson will be our guest speaker. Come along and hear all about the Children's Air Ambulance.Sue Rhodes is on cash desk.
Thu 6th June 2013 e:merge
Bradford based charity e:merge will be with us today. Chief Executive Tim Elger will be explaining all about the work which they do.Martin Helstrip is on cash desk.
Thu 30th May 2013 Pathway Breaks
Ron Hamer will be our guest today telling us all about Pathway Breaks.Richard Henton Jones is on cash desk.
Thu 23rd May 2013 Business Meeting
Today is our regular monthly Business Meeting. Come along to find out more about all things Bronte.Juli Thompson is on cash desk.
Thu 16th May 2013 Whizz Kids
We had an excellent presentation on Whizz Kids, a charity which provides disabled young people with custom built wheelchairs which really change their lives making them able to leave confident more independant lives.Thu 16th May 2013 Whizz Kidz
Sally Waters will be with us this morning to update us all on the work of children's charity Whizz Kidz.Tess Wilkins is on cash desk.
Thu 9th May 2013 HIV Prevention
Anita Jones will be our guest speaker, giving us an update on the HIV Prevention Project.Saleem Kader is on cash desk.
Thu 2nd May 2013 Belle Vue Girls' Interact Club
The Interactors have a great time raising money for the Gambian Trust.
Thu 2nd May 2013 A very special occasion
Rotary GB&I President John Minhinick & his wife Sheila joined us for breakfast on Thursday morning. We will also had some other guests, including District Governor Keith, AG Edgar, members from Halifax, Skipton, Bradford West & Bradford Clubs. read more...
Thu 2nd May 2013 Gary receives a Paul Harris Fellow
A proud moment for Gary as he receives his Paul Harris Fellow. RIBI President John Minhinick presented Gary with his award for services to Bradford when he visited our club on 2nd May 2013Thu 2nd May 2013 Zulfi Hussain MBE
One of Yorkshire's best known and most respected entrepreneurs will be our guest speaker. Please come along to what will be a great meeting.Dave West is on cash desk.
Thu 25th April 2013 Business Meeting
Join us for our monthly business meeting to find out all about all things Bradford Bronte!Paul Colley is on cash desk
Thu 18th April 2013 Richard at Forsters Bistro
A change of venue for our breakfast meeting, Forster's Bistro next to the City Park. read more...Thu 18th April 2013 Retreat to Scargill House
Our very own Richard Henton Jones will be telling us all about the Scargill House Retreat over Easter.PLEASE NOTE THIS WEEKS MEETING WILL BE HELD AT FORSTERS BISTRO CENTENARY SQUARE.
Wed 17th April 2013 Council Meeting
This month's Council Meeting will be held one day earlier than originally scheduled.The meeting is at 5.30pm on Wednesday 17th April at Bradford Catherdal. Please come along if you can.
Thu 11th April 2013 Odeon Project
Lee Craven, a local business man joined us for our breakfast meeting and told us about his ambitious and exciting plan for the Odeon building. He talked us through the history of the site and his vision of returning it to its former glory as a venue forThu 11th April 2013 Bradford Live
Bradford Businessman Lee Craven will be with us to tell us all about the Bradford Live project aiming to breathe new life into the Odeon.
Thu 28th March 2013 Tanveer
Tanveer spoke to us about his life and the persecution he and his family faced in his own country. The good news was that he and his family have finally been granted refugee status and as such can remain in the UK
Thu 7th February 2013 One in a Million
President Chris presents Craig McHugh from One in a Million with a cheque for the great work that they do.
Thu 7th February 2013 - Sun 10th February 2013 Sea Cadets
Sandra Howard told us all about the Bradford Sea Cadets which are part of the UK's largest maritime youth charity. Cadets go to sea, learn to sail & do adventure training, all on a nautical theme, plus get extra skills to give them a head start in life
Thu 24th January 2013 - Sun 10th February 2013 Forster Community College
Sheila Philpott principal of Forster Community College shared her vision with us which includes the exciting developments around Forster's Bistro.
Thu 17th January 2013 Former Rotary Peace Scholar
A former Rotary Peace Scholar at the University ..... now she is Co-ordinator for Bradford Action for Refugees.She talked to us about the work of that organisation
Thu 3rd January 2013 Start of a new year
Paul Breeze who is our latest member talks about the new year ahead of us and how we can work together to make that happen
Thu 20th December 2012 Laura Crane Trust
Pam Thorn updated us on the work of the Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust
Thu 13th December 2012 The Bulls
We got an inspirational talk this morning regarding the future of Bradford Bulls which is now looking very bright!
Fri 7th December 2012 - Sun 16th December 2012 Collections for the homeless in Bradford
Members of the club dressed as angels and shepherds to collect money for the homeless of Bradford read more...Thu 6th December 2012 Business Meeting
Our final business meeting of 2012! Come along to hear what we've been up to throughout the year.Dennis Child is on Cash Desk.
Wed 5th December 2012 Rotary Carol Service
Rotary Christmas Carol Service at Bradford Cathedral read more...
Thu 29th November 2012 One in a Million
One in a Million is a Bradford based charity that helps children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Craig McHugh brought us up to date on the wonderful work that is going on.Thu 29th November 2012 One In A Million
Local Charity One In a Million will be today's theme, with a talk from Craig McHugh.Muhammed Khan is on Cash Desk.
Thu 22nd November 2012 Helen Kemp
Helen Kemp talking about the work she does with asylum seekers
Thu 22nd November 2012 Helen Kemp
Helen Kemp talking about the work she does with asylum seekersThu 22nd November 2012 BIASAN
Helen Kemp will be with us today. Come along and hear all about the BIASAN women's group.Tess Wilkins is on Cash Desk
Thu 15th November 2012 hcjb global
HCJB-UK is an international Christian Charity which has been based in Bradford for 27 years. read more...Thu 15th November 2012 Health & Wellbeing Talk
Catherine Partner Littler will be our guest speaker today explaining all about the Health & Wellbeing CentreSaleem Kader is on Cash Desk
Thu 8th November 2012 Business Meeting
An update on all things Bronte at today's business meeting. Come aliong and say good luck to the 'Brontarians' who will be sleeping out in aid of homeless charity Inn Churches later in the day!Michael Bee is on Cash Desk.
Thu 1st November 2012 Andy McMenemy
Our speaker is ANDY McMENEMY who earlier this year completed a mind boggling 66 Ultra (that's longer than the usual 26 Miles !) Marathons in 66 Days ..... wow ! read more...Thu 1st November 2012 Challenge 66
We welcome Andy McMenemy today, who will be speaking about his world record attempt which saw him run 66 'Ultra Marathons' in 66 consecutive days in 66 cities in the UK. Mind blowing stuff!Dave West is on Cash Desk.
Thu 25th October 2012 My Big Walk...
None other than 'Sergeant at Arms' Dave West will be telling us all about his recent charity walk - not for the faint hearted!Paul Colley is on Cash Desk
Thu 18th October 2012 Rotarian Jan
Another truly fascinating insight into the Brontes brilliantly narrated by our Jan.Thu 18th October 2012 Jan's Bronte Talk
This week, our very own Jan Lee will be sharing the story of the Bronte's - a meeting not to be missed.Juli Thompson is on Cash Desk
Fri 12th October 2012 - Sun 14th October 2012 District Conference, Scarborough
District Conference 2012 , Spa Complex, Scarborough 12th-14th October read more...Thu 11th October 2012 19th Annual Charter Dinner at Midland Hotel
Bishop of Bradford Right Reverend Nick Baines will be guest speaker at what will be sure to be a fantastic event. Black Tie, £25pp 7pm for 7.30pm at Midland Hotel, Bradford
Thu 11th October 2012 19th Annual Charter Dinner
100 guests joined President Chris at Bronte's Charter celebrationsThu 11th October 2012 NO BREAKFAST MEETING THURSDAY 11TH OCTOBER
There will be no breakfast meeting on 11th October 2012 due to the Charter Dinner later that day. Hope to see you there!For more information see the Charter event listing
Thu 27th September 2012 Arctic Trek
Rotarian Ken Robertshaw of the Rotary Club of Halifax will be speaking about his recent Arctic Trek.Andrew Idle is on cash desk.
Thu 27th September 2012 Ken Robertshaw
Our Speaker is PDG Ken Robertshaw of Halifax RC.Always entertaining, Ken spoke about an Arctic Expedition he undertook recently, for a Children's Charity read more...
Thu 20th September 2012 Westy's World
Westy's Wanderings!! read more...
Thu 20th September 2012 RYLA 2012
Shereen Bano a student from Belle Vue Girls' School thanked us for nominating her for RYLA. read more...Thu 20th September 2012 RYLA Awardee
Shereen Bano will be joining us to tell us all about her RYLA experiences.Anne Griffin is on cash desk.
Thu 13th September 2012 Communities In Bradford
Damon and Rashid of 'Make Bradford British' fame will be speaking about Communities In Bradford.Pat Miller is on cash desk.
Thu 6th September 2012 Natalia Muto
Currently doing her MA in Conflict, Security and Development in the University of Bradford, UK, as a Rotary Peace Fellow 2011-2012, Natalia has also been a Global Poverty Ambassador as part of the Global Poverty Project in UK since February.read more...
Thu 6th September 2012 Business Meeting
This week we will find out about the latest club news & events at our monthly Business Meeting.Alison Whalley is on cash desk.
Thu 30th August 2012 Enterprise For Education
Paul Mackie is this week's guest speaker, talking about Enterprise For Education.Andy Meehan is on cash desk.
Mon 27th August 2012 Leeds Festival Clean Up
Many hands make light work! read more...
Thu 9th August 2012 Richard Nelson
Richard was diagnosed with having Parkinsons last year. read more...
Thu 2nd August 2012 Susan and Derrick
Bradford Schools Drug Prevention Initiative – Charter AwardIt provides opportunities for schools to be formally recognised by way of a charter mark for having robust policies and procedures to deliver the educational curriculum in relation to drugs etc
Thu 26th July 2012 The Haven
Debra Horsman from the Haven spoke to us about the holistic work they do with men and women who suffer from breast cancer.
Thu 12th July 2012 New member's talk left us breathless
Sarah gave us a brief run down of her career and we were all amazed at what she had achieved and marvelled at her determination. What a great lady.