Completed meetings and events 2013-2014
Mon 30th June 2014 Handover June 2014
The handover of the presidency from Tony Herbert to Marian Eastwood took place one day early on the last day of June this yearMon 30th June 2014 Presidential Handover :: Steward - Paul Fletcher
Tony Herbert hands over the reins to Marian Eastwood for her reign....Mon 23rd June 2014 Host - Donald Metcalfe :: VOT - Jenny Redfearn :: Steward - Dennis Oldfield
Donald gave an excellent talk on the development of the gentle game of cricket and where it took place in England.Mon 16th June 2014 CLUB ASSEMBLY :: Steward - Peter Charles
This is where the next year's team outlines what their proposals. There is no communications chair this year, because of its downgraded status.Mon 9th June 2014 Host - Phillip Poole :: VOT - Phil Luff :: Steward - Geoff Barrett
.Mon 2nd June 2014 Host - Tony Perryman ::: VOT - Stephen Guy ::: Steward - Graham Walker
Well it was supposed to be a talk on how the 2nd WW started, but covered Japan/USSR/China conflicts with Chinese sound bytes thrown in as well. The Vote of thanks was well received....Mon 26th May 2014 NO MEETING - SPRING BANK
.Mon 19th May 2014 AGM ::: Steward - Chris Redfearn
A significant change was proposed in Council Membership, which now does not include Communications. This post has been downgraded.Sat 17th May 2014 2014 International BBQ
The annual Late Spring BBQ was at West End Barn this year starting at noon and food available after one o'clock.A nominal entry fee of £12.50 and there was a nominal charge for drinks. All were welcome!
Mon 12th May 2014 Special Club Meeting::: Steward - Duncan Armitage
This meeting was arranged to discuss the future direction of the Club, membership and its organisation.Mon 5th May 2014 NO MEETING - MAY DAY
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Sat 3rd May 2014 - Mon 5th May 2014 Amsterdam Trip May 2014
The 20114 International trip to Amsterdam was very enjoyable and no-one went missing over there...Mon 28th April 2014 Host - Brian Gray ::: VOT - Ken Langford ::: Steward - Marian Eastwood
.Mon 21st April 2014 NO MEETING - EASTER
.Mon 14th April 2014 Host - Jane Lindley ::: VOT - Marian Eastwood ::: Steward - Judith Poole
Jane turned up with two ladies from Cerebra, who gave a presentation on the charity set up to help improve the lives of children with brain related conditions through research, education and directly supporting the children and their families.Mon 7th April 2014 Host - Yes, it's Matt Redfearn! ::: VOT - Phil Poole ::: Steward - Ian Hamer
Matt and Rio talked about their trip to Thailand a year ago........ doesn't time fly? It was a brilliant session and enjoyed by all present! As a last minute programme filler, their enthusiasm and presentation was much appreciated.Sun 6th April 2014 Calder Navigation Sponsored walk
The Calder Navigation canal walk was split into section of varying length and difficulty. Check their website for further details.Mon 31st March 2014 Club Business Meeting
An interesting upbeat "facilitated" session was held about the status of the Club and Rotary in general. The information will be processed by Duncan for presentation to Council. There is much to do..........Mon 24th March 2014 Host - Johan Vink :: VOT - Jane Lindley :: Steward - Johan Vink
.Sat 22nd March 2014 2014 International Wine Tasting Evening
Yet another enjoyable fund-raiser with wine tasting by our local experts.......... The pie and pea supper went down well...as well.... Photos by Matt - many thanks!Mon 17th March 2014 Host - David Smith :: VOT - John Ottaway :: Steward - Brian Gray
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Thu 13th March 2014 2014 Quiz Night
held at the Hove Edge WM club and won this year by Rastrick Cricket Club...again!Mon 10th March 2014 Host - Judith Poole :: VOT - Tony Perriman :: Steward - Also Tony Perriman
.Mon 3rd March 2014 Host - Phillip Poole PHF :: VOT - Jane Lindley :: Steward - David Mason
Phillip read notes of a talk prepared by Bill Crow, who could not make it due to health reasons. It was a fascinating account of early life in local mills and factories. Sadly, Bill died the following week.Mon 24th February 2014 Host - Chris Redfearn :: VOT and Steward - Marian Eastwood
Sue Todd spoke about the work done in the local Alzheimer's Society and the setting up of musical therapy for sufferers and their carers. She received the cheque for £2500 from the Tree of Light appeal.
Sat 22nd February 2014 President's Evening 2014 - Tony Herbert
The annual celebration of an interesting year. President Tony's guests gather in the mirrored anteroom... he's there somewhere! More photos are in the Photo Gallery.Mon 17th February 2014 Host - David Mason :: VOT - Brian Hulin :: Steward - Phil Luff
The speaker was Jocelyn Brooks MBE speaking on the City of Intrigue, known today as Istanbul.Mon 10th February 2014 Host - Donald Metcalfe :: VOT - Judith Poole :: Steward - Paul Fletcher
Donald recounted his days during "70 years as a choir boy" with additional Donald and Swan renditions!Mon 3rd February 2014 Host - Geoff Barrett :: VOT - Dennis Oldfield :: Steward - John Ottaway
Geoff amused the gathering with items from his store of mirth.
Mon 27th January 2014 Host - George Linton :: VOT - David Taylor :: Steward - Brian Hulin
George (re)introduced former member Keith Bottom, who gave a fascinating insight into the start of the Suez canal with impressive props!. He was thanked by David Taylor
Mon 20th January 2014 Host - Paul Thompson :: VOT - Chris Redfearn :: Steward - Ian Hamer
Paralympian Elizabeth Wright gave an impressive talk on her build up to the Atlanta and Sydney Games, where she won bronze and Silver medals.....powerful stuff!
Mon 13th January 2014 Host - Ian Hamer :: VOT - Phil Poole :: Steward - Russell Bancroft
An illustrated talk by Gaynor Haliday about the work of a charity making bespoke aids for disabled people.Mon 6th January 2014 Host - Duncan Armitage :: VOT - Jenny Redfearn :: Steward - Donald Metcalfe
Duncan helped us get our head around the relative vast distances between the neighbouring planets, with Uranus ending up on the M62... heady stuff!Mon 23rd December 2013 NO MEETING ( Christmas Break )
Mon 16th December 2013 CHRISTMAS MEAL WITH PARTNERS :: Steward : Brian Gray
The music for carol singing was by the Salvation Army band. The gathering was able to sing all three verses of "Away in a manger" this year. The session was enjoyed by all.Mon 9th December 2013 Host : Graham Walker :: VOT : Matthew Redfearn :: Steward : Ken Langford
Fri 6th December 2013 19:00hrs Council During President's Xmas Gathering
A brief council meeting was squeezed in between a great supper and hilarious cabaret acts.Mon 2nd December 2013 Host : Brian Hulin :: VOT : Brian Gray :: Steward : Paul Thompson
Brian delivered the second part of Lord Nelson saga and dealt with unruly equipment in a competent manner!Mon 25th November 2013 Host : David Smith :: VOT : Phil Luff :: Steward : Graham Wells
An interesting chat on the Masonic offshoot - Shiners! The amazing backup team acted as steward and we benefited from Phil giving the vote of thanks. No one queued to join....or rolled their trouser leg up.Mon 18th November 2013 SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING - Steward : Peter Charles
TP left early.
Sat 16th November 2013 Youth Services Coffee Morning
A fundraiser was held at the abode of Jane Lindley, where guided tours were arranged and a competition held to guess the number of toilets installed. Someone got lost and counted 17. It was very enjoyable morning - with great coffee,cakes and company!Mon 11th November 2013 Host : Peter Charles - Speaker : David Woods (ABF) - VOT : Ian Hamer - Steward : Stephen Guy
We were updated on the UK government assisting with repatriation and treatment of injured service personnel.Mon 4th November 2013 Host : Tony Perriman :: VOT : Ken Langford :: Steward : Judith Poole
Mon 4th November 2013 20:00hrs Council after the Club Meeting
(location - Duncan's abode)Mon 28th October 2013 Joint Meeting with Elland - Steward : Philip Poole
An interesting vist by a man with a kilt and a knife in his sock...
Sat 26th October 2013 2013 Halloween Gathering
The International Committee arranged to have some strange people gathered at President Tony's abode. The Broomsticks were parked neatly behind the electric gates.....Mon 21st October 2013 Host : Marian Eastwood :: VOT : George Linton :: Steward : Geoff Barrett
Mon 14th October 2013 CONFERENCE REPORTS :: Steward : Chris Redfearn
Mon 7th October 2013 20:00hrs Council after the Club Meeting
(held at the Perryman residence, with great table thumping)Mon 7th October 2013 Host : Jenny Redfearn :: VOT : Paul Fletcher :: Steward : Dennis Oldfield
Mon 30th September 2013 Host : Marian Eastwood :: VOT : Donald Metcalf :: Steward : Graham Wells
Mon 23rd September 2013 Host : Dennis Oldfield :: VOT : Stephen Guy :: Steward : Marian Eastwood
Mon 16th September 2013 Host : Russell Bancroft :: VOT : Tony Perriman :: Steward : David Smith
Mon 9th September 2013 Host : Jane Lindley ::Speaker: Phil Wilkinson :: VOT : Paul Thompson :: Steward : Jenny Redfearn
A return of a former member and sports enthusiast....who gave a colourful talk on his involvement with local crime, but tripped the very sensitive black art of the Politically Correctness Monitor.Mon 2nd September 2013 BUSINESS MEETING :: Steward Peter Charles
Mon 2nd September 2013 20:00hrs Council Meeting after the Club Meeting
(location to be decided later)Mon 26th August 2013 NO MEETING BANK HOLIDAY
Mon 19th August 2013 Host : Chris Redfearn ::Speaker: Ciara Maxwell-Whiteley ::VOT : John Ottaway :: Steward : George Linton
Ciara spoke about spending her proposed Gap Year in Thailand at a disabled childrens' orphanage and her hopes of becoming a pediatrician after her degree course.Mon 12th August 2013 Host : Paul Fletcher ::Speaker: John Millington:: VOT : Russell Bancroft :: Steward : Donald Metcalf
John described his early days in Post Office Telephones and the changes leading up to today's Organisations.Mon 5th August 2013 Host : Stephen Guy :: VOT : Geoff Barrett :: Steward : Jane Lindley
Mon 5th August 2013 20:00hrs Council meeting
after the Club Meeting at Duncan's abode.
Wed 31st July 2013 2013 Bowls Day at Hove Edge
The Annual Bowls Day went ahead despite attempts by the weather to dampen spirits. Lunch and the presentation of trophies took place at the Gray Ox afterwards. The fish and chips were up to standard!Mon 29th July 2013 Host : Phillip Poole :: VOT : David Smith :: Steward : Graham Walker
.Mon 22nd July 2013 Host : Ken Langford :: VOT : Johan Vink :: Steward : David Taylor
Ken managed to keep a few regulars awake with an hilarious delivery about an unsolved murder in Clifton during the 19th century. A cheque for £2600 was given to Sam Wood of the Forget me Not trust, who enjoyed the evening!Mon 15th July 2013 Host : Matthew Redfearn :: VOT : David Mason :: Steward : Bill Crow
Matt did the traditional new members' "my job talk" with a few interesting hardware items, showing his latest project. As he intrigued members by controlling Auctioneer lights using WiFi, many questions followed.Mon 8th July 2013 Host : David Taylor :: VOT : Brian Hulin ::Steward : Duncan Armitage
David last talked about heavenly bodies in a fascinating insight into astronomy. . . this time, he talked about food through the ages. . . fascinating gluttony!
Sat 6th July 2013 2013 Summer BBQ
The late summer BBQ held at the Vink location with the excellent weather organised by the International Committee. The colourful head chef was in attendance and performing to the usual high standard.
Mon 1st July 2013 Handover 1st July 2013
The pleasant ritual of the handing over of the presidency took place at the Auctioneer, with Judith Poole handing over the chain of office to Tony HerbertMon 1st July 2013 Judith Poole and Tony Herbert :: Steward: Bill Crow
The end of a Rotary Year - handover.