Completed meetings and events 2013-2014
Thu 26th June 2014 Rotary - Club Assembly and Presidential Handover - at The Rose and Crown
David hands over to Rob Peters who will be President for 2014-2015. The Club Assembly will also be held this evening and will be attended by our Assistant District Governor. Assembly Document is available on this page. read more...Sun 22nd June 2014 Wilderness Charity Walk - at the Wilderness Foundation, Chatham Green
Thu 19th June 2014 Speaker Chelmsford Young Generation Am Dram - at Chelmsford Golf Club
Sun 15th June 2014 Day Trip to Ely
A guided walk of Ely taking in Oliver Cromwell’s house and the Cathedral, a short river cruise and a meal by the river.Thu 12th June 2014 Speaker - Sink or Swim. Lose or Win - at The Rose and Crown - Writtle
A talk going behind the scenes in the music industryThu 5th June 2014 Country Ramble and Supper at Wickham Bishops
Sat 31st May 2014 Murder on the Ongar Express - 2
Following last year's success Murder on the Ongar Express returns for 2014. Tickets £25 including luxury platter meal. Bar on board for sale of drinks read more...Thu 29th May 2014 Social - The Best of British - at Chelmsford Golf Club
Fri 23rd May 2014 Mildmay Club's President's Dinner
Thu 22nd May 2014 Annual General Meeting - at the College
The AGM where reports are received from the current committee chairs and the budgets are approved for 2014-2015. A Certificate of Merit and a £50 Amazon card were presented to Jon Holland for being the Best Catering Student of the year. read more...Wed 21st May 2014 Rotaract Quiz Night - RAFA Club
at 19.30Wed 21st May 2014 Maldon Blackwater President's Casino Night
A James Bond themed casino night with buffet meal. At the Osea Leisure Centre. Tickets £15 per headSun 18th May 2014 Great Baddow Races - Organised by Mildmay Club
A 10 mile road race for the serious runner + a 2 mile fun run for all to join in. The 10 mile race is run under the regulations of UK Athletics/BARR and has grown in stature and become a much respected event in the road running calendar.Thu 15th May 2014 Speaker - Revelations of a Professional Photographer - at the College
Tue 13th May 2014 Club Council
at David's HouseSat 10th May 2014 International Quiz Evening
Organised by Rivermead ClubSat 10th May 2014 Chelmer Bridge - President's Night
Richard Marriage's President's NightSat 10th May 2014 Rotary Walk for Water
Rotary Walk for Water. A 6km walk for young people carrying 6 litres of water in a backpack. This is the typical amount of water and distance it is carried by children in Africa read more...Thu 8th May 2014 Speaker - Wilderness Revisited - at the College
Thu 1st May 2014 Talk on Health and Wellbeing at the College
Including the story of the use of Aloe VeraSun 27th April 2014 Pedal for the J's
The J's Hospice is our President's chosen charity for the year. Pedal for the J's is a 15, 35 or 50 mile cycle ride around Essex. read more...Sun 27th April 2014 Rivermead Club's Charity Dog Walk
In aid of the Cinnamon Trust read more...Sat 26th April 2014 Charity Horse Ride
Organised by Chelmer Bridge ClubThu 24th April 2014 Speaker - Ugandan Odessy - at the College
Thu 17th April 2014 Speaker - Riding for the Disabled - at The Rose and Crown, Writtle
Maunday Thursday. We are at the Rose and Crown at Writtle today as College is closed for the Easter Holidays.Thu 10th April 2014 Business Meeting - at the Rose and Crown, Writtle
We are at the Rose and Crown today as the College is closed for the Easter Holidays. Please remember to bring along your donations for the Chelmsford Food BankSat 5th April 2014 Know Your Blood Pressure Day
Reducing your blood pressure is a major way to reduce the chance of strokes and heart attacks. It is though, almost impossible to know you have high blood pressure without being tested.Thu 3rd April 2014 Brand Name Social - at the College
Mon 31st March 2014 Club Council
at David's House read more...Fri 28th March 2014 Rivermead Club 10th Anniversary Charter Night
At Pontlands Park read more...Thu 27th March 2014 Talk: The Sea Cadets - at the College
Sat 22nd March 2014 The Nutcracker at the Civic Theatre
A performance by the Chlemsford Ballet Company read more...Thu 20th March 2014 Speaker - Canine Partners
Wed 19th March 2014 District Council Meeting at the Maltings Witham
Wed 19th March 2014 Rotaract Bingo Night - RAFA Club
at 19.30Thu 13th March 2014 Essex Crimestoppers - at the Rose and Crown, Writtle
See video for more information read more...Fri 7th March 2014 District Quiz - Marconi Club at 7.30pm
Thu 6th March 2014 Life as the Lord Mayor of London - at the College
Sat 1st March 2014 Charter Night - at the Ivy Hill Hotel - Margaretting
Club Charter Night. Black Tie Dinner, Dance and Magic Show. read more...Thu 27th February 2014 Business Meeting and Mini Talk - at the College
Leslie and Christine will tell us about their life in Africa. Also Please remember to bring along your donations for the Chelmsford Food BankThu 20th February 2014 Convoys of Hope - at the Chelmsford Golf Club
Note that college is closed for half termTue 18th February 2014 Club Council
at David's HouseSun 16th February 2014 Chelmsford Community Showcase - Civic Theatre
Organised by Rivermead Club. Tickets £10Sat 15th February 2014 Jumble Sale - Danbury Village Hall
We will be holding a Jumble Sale to raise money for our Rotary charities.Sat 15th February 2014 Young Musicians - Final - Chelmsford Cathedral
The finals of the district young musicians competition read more...Thu 13th February 2014 Talk -Poverty: Making it personal- at the College
Wed 12th February 2014 Youth Speaks (Seniors) Finals - Essex County Council
Sat 8th February 2014 Choral Concert - Chelmsford Cathedral
Organised by Chelmer Bridge Club read more...Thu 6th February 2014 Speaker - Essex Boys and Girls Clubs
read more...Wed 5th February 2014 Youth Speaks (Intermediate) Finals - Essex County Council
Thu 30th January 2014 Love Child Social
Wed 29th January 2014 6 Clubs Breakfast
At the Toby Carvery on Chelmer Village.Sat 25th January 2014 Quiz - Writtle Social Club Hall
We raised £822 this evening read more...Thu 23rd January 2014 Mike Edmonds Dwarf Actor at the College
Mike has played parts in Return of the Jedi, Who Framed Roger Rabbit and the Time Bandits amongst other films and TV shows.Wed 22nd January 2014 Rotaract Blind Auction - RAFA Club
Starting at 19.30Thu 16th January 2014 Business Meeting and Mini Social - at the College
Please remember to bring along your donations for the Chelmsford Food Bank.Thu 9th January 2014 Speaker - Wish you were here? - at the Chelmsford Golf Club
Debbie Jackson, who is in charge of the Travel Department at the Quadrant, will be giving us a few ideas for potential holidays in 2014. Please note the change of Venue.Mon 6th January 2014 Club Council
at David's HouseThu 2nd January 2014 Recovery Social and Open Forum at Chelmsford Golf Club
Thu 26th December 2013 No Meeting
Boxing DaySat 21st December 2013 Carol Singing in the Meadows
Time to be advisedThu 19th December 2013 Christmas Dinner at the College
Wed 18th December 2013 5 Clubs Joint Christmas Breakfast
At Pontlands ParkThu 12th December 2013 Christmas Party Social - at the College
Sat 7th December 2013 - Sun 8th December 2013 Weekend Trip to Bruges and Lille Christmas Markets
We will be visiting two of the most enchanting Christmas markets in Europe. Pickups in Witham and Chelmsford. Contact David if interested. Price is £95 per person in twin or double, £119 for a single room. read more...Thu 5th December 2013 Speaker from the Stroke Assocation - at the College
Thu 28th November 2013 A Speaker on Highgate Cemetery - at the College
Anne Maxwell will talk aboit the many famous people who are buried in this North London Cemetery including Karl Marx.Sun 24th November 2013 City Centre Mulled Wine Stall
We raised £1095 for the Mayor's charity - J's Hospice. Well done and thanks to all who helped out. read more...Sat 23rd November 2013 Trip to the 'Royal Albert Hall'
To see the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and the English Concert Chorus perform classical favourites from Verdi, Handel, Puccini and including the 1812 Overture complete with canons!Thu 21st November 2013 Business Meeting and SGM
Please remember to bring along your donations for the Chelmsford Food Bank. We will also elect the club officers for 2014-2015 and also the President to follow Richard in 2016-2017.Wed 20th November 2013 Quadrant Evening
The annual Quadrant Evening for Rotarians and Guests. This year's event has a German Christmas Market theme and there will be stalls selling local food and craft items. read more...Thu 14th November 2013 Speaker - Sex and Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll - at the College
An excellent speaker on the education of young children into making life choices.Tue 12th November 2013 Club Council
Starting at 7.45pm at David's houseSat 9th November 2013 Fireworks Evening
Help required in the previous weeks to distribute leafelts around the village.Thu 7th November 2013 Speaker - Running a Radio Station
Thu 31st October 2013 Halloween Social
An evening of games and spooky goings-on. Come in halloween themed dress - just mask or hat woudl be great - 'square' people may be fined! Click 'Read More' for directions. read more...Fri 25th October 2013 Jazz Night - at KEGS
Organised by Chelmsford Club Featuring Nick Dawson's Jazz BandThu 24th October 2013 Visit of DG Peter Dowse
DG Peter Dowse will be visiting the club this evening. We will also be inducting Jan Penn as a member of the club and officially welcoming Roger Scothern to the club following his tranfer from Harwich and Dovercourt club.Thu 17th October 2013 Business Meeting and talk on 'Social Media' - at the College
Please remember to bring along your donations for the Chelmsford Food Bank. Following the meeting Kathryn will give a short talk on using Facebook and Twitter.Wed 16th October 2013 Rotaract Beetle Drive at the RAFA club
Starting at 19.30Thu 10th October 2013 Speaker from J's Hospice at the College
J's Hospice is our President's chosen charity for this year.Thu 3rd October 2013 The Moat Farm Murder Mystery - at the College.
The story of one of the most notorious Victorian murders carried out in the heart of the Essex countryside at the turn of the century.Fri 27th September 2013 - Sun 29th September 2013 District 1240 Conference
This year's conference will be held at the Dunston Hall Hotel near Norwich in Norfolk. read more...Thu 26th September 2013 Animal Vegetable Mineral Social - at the Rose and Crown - Writtle
Please note change of venue. We are back at the college next week.Mon 23rd September 2013 Club Council - 7.30 at David's House
Sat 21st September 2013 Quiz - Writtle Scout Hall
Includes buffet meal read more...Thu 19th September 2013 Murder Mystery Buffet at Katherine and Marks
Our group of budding thespians directed by Leila will try their skills on “Murder Misconstrued” Set on the country estate of Lord and Lady Bathroyd. read more...Fri 13th September 2013 Closing date for 5-Clubs Summer Photo Competition
Closing date for photo competition. The photo can be a print in colour or black/white, or in electronic format, preferably jpeg, which should be submitted to Graham Furnival. Organised by the Rotary Club of Chelmsford.Thu 12th September 2013 Speaker on the Whitechapel Mission - at the 'Rose and Crown' Writtle
Mark Chambers from Harlow Tye Rotary Club will be talking about the Whitechapel Mission. read more...Wed 11th September 2013 Rotary in Chelmsford - Golf Day
To be held at Little Channels Golf Club with a tee-time of 1pm. This will be followed by 2 course dinner. The price is £25 all-in with discounts for Channels/Little Channels membersSun 8th September 2013 Bell Boat Race on the River Chelmer in the City Centre
The 2013 Bell Boat Racing Competition at Chelmsford Canoe Club, Empire Walk, Chelmsford CM2 0DE. Registration 10.00 First Race 10.30. Phoenix were the winners last year so we are out to preserve our honour. read more...Sat 7th September 2013 District Council Meeting and Seminar - Maltings Acadmey, Witham
This district council meeting will follow a new format and will be followed by a seminar in preparation for the district conference on 27th to 29th September.Thu 5th September 2013 Barbeque - at Malcolm and Linda Shead's house
Sun 1st September 2013 Visit to the 'Shard' viewing platform
Book early as places are limitedThu 29th August 2013 Business Meeting at Rose and Crown Writtle
Please remember to bring along your donations for the Chelmsford Food Bank. We hope to induct Les and Christine at this meeting as our newest members. As part of the meeting we will be planning future speaker evenings.Thu 22nd August 2013 Speaker - How Pigs Saved My Bacon - at 'The Rose and Crown' Writtle
Tracey from the Giggly Pig Company will talk about rare breed pigs.Mon 19th August 2013 Club Council - 7.45 at David's House
Sun 18th August 2013 Visit to the National Stud at Newmarket
We are booked on the 11.15 tour. Cost is £8.00Thu 15th August 2013 Cruise and Meal on Canal Barge 'Victoria' from Paper Mill Lock
Thu 8th August 2013 Speaker on helping with vacination in India - at the 'Rose and Crown' Writtle
Richard Maxwell will talk about his trip to India to help with the Polio Vacination Campaign.Sat 3rd August 2013 Train trip to Sheringham
A day trip by train to Sheringham read more...Thu 1st August 2013 Talk on Chelmsford Food Bank at The Scout Hut on Meteor Way.
A business meeting will also be held this evening. We propose to arrange a take-away for this evening. read more...Thu 25th July 2013 Picnic at Hylands Park
Unfortunately the adventure evening a Screens Park has had to be cancelled. Instead we will meet for a picnic at Hylands Park from 6.30pm onwards in the large field to the right of road from the Writtle car park to the house.Thu 18th July 2013 Speaker on the Klondike Gold Rush - at the 'Rose and Crown', Writtle
Sat 13th July 2013 Visit to Whitechapel Bell Foundry
A visit to the world famous bell foundry in Whitechapel where Big Ben was made.Thu 11th July 2013 New Committees at 'The Rose and Crown' at Writtle
We will be planning for the year ahead. Please note change of venue from that advised last week.Tue 9th July 2013 Club Council
Thu 4th July 2013 Bowling at 'Tenpin' in Chelmsford - Starting at 7.30pm
Please contact Janice by Monday so she can book the lanes for us. £10 for two games, a drink and a sharing platter of food. Tenpin is the new name for Megabowl on the Widford Industrial Estate.