Completed meetings and events 2013-2014
Thu 26th June 2014 Handover
Handover time for President Richard, welcome the new President David West (Westy)and President Elect Rotarian Gary Peacock.
Thu 5th June 2014 Community Aid
Salma Khatun and Matt Doyle from Bradford University talking about Community Aid - part of the University Student Union International Health Initiative.
Thu 22nd May 2014 Stan Douglas
Stan a 16 year old student from Beckfoot School told us how he is raising money to fund a trip to China and Nepal, a trip of a lifetime where they get to help build a school.
Thu 15th May 2014 The Wanderers Return
Rotarian Mickey Bee and his wife Izzy gave the club some really interesting and useful advice about planning a year long trip round Australia..jpg)
Thu 24th April 2014 New member job talk
Rotarian Caroline Murie talks about her life and what she is looking forward to in the next chapter of her life.
Wed 23rd April 2014 - Fri 25th April 2014 Asylum Seekers
The Rotary Club of Bradford Brontë used its District Grant to help fund its third residential retreat for asylum seekers to Scargill House in the Yorkshire Dales.
Thu 17th April 2014 The Joshua Project
Rich gave an inspirational talk about how he founded the Joshua Project and the fantastic work it does with the young people in the Great Horton area.
Thu 10th April 2014 Zufi Karim - Secretary of Bradford Council for Mosques
He is the founder director of the World Curry Festival in Bradford. Zulfi spoke about his upbringing, his interfaith work and role bridging communities in Bradford. An amazing and very engaging speaker.
Thu 3rd April 2014 Crocus Appeal
Professor Laurence Patterson - Head of Research at the Bradford University Institute of Cancer Therapeutics was going to talk about the Crocus Appeal. Unfortunately he was unable to come. Davide Calogero was able to fill in at the last minute.
Fri 28th March 2014 New Society of the Year
Congratulations to President Andra and all members of the University Satellite Club as they were awarded 'New Society of the Year' at the University Colours Ball at The Hilton on Friday night. Thank you to everyone in Brontë who has supported this initia
Thu 20th March 2014 The Aire Valley Challenge
Robin Naylor on 'Tour de L'Aire'. In September Robin aims to canoe the full length of the River Aire from Malham to the Humber Bridge to raise funds for Aquabox
Thu 13th March 2014 The Smile Train
Smile Train is an international children's charity that repairs cleft lips and palates.
Thu 27th February 2014 - Wed 12th March 2014 Busy meeting!
For those who were at the club this morning I’m sure that you’ll agree that we enjoyed 3 great highlights!read more...
Thu 20th February 2014 Changemakers
Our speaker today is Liz Firth - community mediator for Changemakers Bradford and former Chair of Bradford and District Women's Forum, talking about the church's role in the community and interfaith issues.
Wed 5th February 2014 Induction of the new University Society
The University Club met in the Boardroom at Student Central at 5:30pm where a formal induction ceremony was held to recognise that their club is officially associated with the Rotary Club of Bradford Bronte.
Thu 30th January 2014 New member job talk
One of our new members Moira Mohit talked us through her life story and how she came to be a midwife. Thanks Moira for a great talk.
Thu 23rd January 2014 ABF
David Wood from ABF The Soldiers' Charity talked to about the wonderful work they do and how all the Forces Charities work together to look after the service personnel when they return home. ABF stands for "A Brighter Future".
Thu 16th January 2014 New member job talk
Rahila Abbas one of our newest members gave a fascinating insight into her job as a tailor. Her passion and infinite patience she has for doing the job she loves was clearly evident.
Thu 9th January 2014 Tumaini Homes update
Our speaker Anita Jones from Tumaini Homes of Hope updates us on her latest trip to Kenya. Anita's midwifery work and training programme in Kenya is an inspiration to us all.President Richard presented Anita with a cheque for £500.
Wed 8th January 2014 Ali down under
Ali makes it to the Rotary Club of Sydney Cove - well done!!
Thu 19th December 2013 BCB
Mary Dowson Founder and Director of Bradford Community Broadcasting gave us a fascinating talk about the work they do in Bradford both on the radio and in the community.
Thu 12th December 2013 President Alan Hickman
Keighley Club President Alan Hickman visited our club this morning. Alan has spent his career working with the Salvation Army and campaigns tirelessly against people trafficking. His talk was very interesting and greatly disturbing.
Thu 28th November 2013 - Wed 11th December 2013 Globetrotter Dennis
Rotarian Dennis Child talked to us about his trip across the globe to Australia
Thu 14th November 2013 A record of time through music and words
Sarah Wildon told us about the value of capturing memories and having the ability to say what we want to say to future generations. A lovely idea which she can make a reality.
Thu 7th November 2013 Another new member
This week we welcome Moira Mohit who was inducted to our club. Welcome Moira and I hope you enjoy being part of the Rotary family
Thu 31st October 2013 Rotary Society University of Bradford
Members of the newly formed Rotary Society at the University of Bradford came to introduce themselves and tell us how they were getting on.
Thu 31st October 2013 Induction of new member Rahila
We welcome Rahila Abbas to the Rotary Club of Bradford Bronte..jpg)
Thu 24th October 2013 New returning member Caroline Murie
Welcome back Caroline.
Thu 24th October 2013 Peter Lee
Peter Lee talked about his motivation in life and how important it is to motivate young people.
Thu 17th October 2013 Bronte's 20th Charter
It was wonderful to see past Presidents and friends at our 20th Charter and very fitting that Professor Ann Sumner Executive Director of the Bronte Society was our guest speaker.
Thu 3rd October 2013 SOPHIE
Sylvia Lancaster talked to her about the horrific death of her daughter Sophie. It was a very moving and humbling experience. The Sophie Lancaster Foundation, will focus on creating respect for and understanding of subcultures in our communities. read more...
Thu 26th September 2013 Bradford Police Museum
Dr Martin Baines talked to us about the plans for the Bradford Police Museum which will be returned to its original place within Bradford City Hall. Soon the old cells and court room will be open for visitors to see along with plenty of fascinating artef
Thu 19th September 2013 RYLA
We had an inspirational talk from Kauser Ali. We sponsored a place for her on the RYLA course. She is in Year 13 at Belle Vue Girls School, studying English Literature, ICT and Product Design. She is planning to go to university in Bradford, and she wan
Thu 5th September 2013 Gambian Update
Hilary and Steve came to give us an update of the work they are doing in the Gambia along with Ousman Bah, Gambian MP and Kebba who is the Gambian Schools Trust's project manager for the building projects.
Thu 29th August 2013 Bradford Foodbank
Keith Thompson from Bradford Food Bank came to Rotary to thank us for the collection we made at Leeds Festival. We managed to collect enough food to fill 69 crates. He described how the food is packed and distributed to those in need.
Mon 26th August 2013 Leeds Festival Salvage August 2013
Out collecting after Leeds Festival. Missed Mickey Bee and scouts this year but still managed to get piles of food for Bradford Foodbank and sleeping bags for Inn Churches
Thu 15th August 2013 Horton Park Primary School
Naveed, Community Liaison for Horton Park Primary School explained how he was getting the local school community to support the school in their efforts to create a wonderful library in thier resource centre. He spoke passionately about his desire to enco
Thu 8th August 2013 Kala Sangam
Dr Gheeta talked about her vision for the Arts organisation called Kala Sangam which is based in St Peter's House in Bradford. Visit the website http://www.kalasangam.org/to see all the amazing work they do at home and overseas.
Thu 25th July 2013 Martin Dewhirst from 'New Dawn'
New Dawn is a charity that sets out to deliver the ability for refugees in the desert to break out of aid dependency by empowering young people in the UK to stand with them to create a sustainable food production environment.By making use of permacul
Thu 18th July 2013 Down Syndrome
Dr Wendy Uttley talked to us about her Down Syndrome Training and Support Service. read more...
Thu 11th July 2013 A visit from the DG
District Governor Mark Stewart Clarke came to offer his support and outlined his thoughts about his year ahead.