Completed meetings and events 2013-2014
Sun 29th June 2014 2nd Dragon Boat Race Event Details available at www.dragonboatswindon.org.uk
Wed 25th June 2014 6:15pm Council followed by 7:30pm B&F Meeting
Host - Paul Parfrey, including C1000 draw with Lucky LucyWed 18th June 2014 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host - Andy RohrerWed 11th June 2014 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host - Nicole PriceClub Assembly meeting for Rotary Year 2014/15
President Elect David and his team to set out his Presidential Year
Wed 4th June 2014 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host - Phil PettWed 28th May 2014 6:15pm Council followed by 7:30pm B&F Meeting
Host - Gail Light, including C1000 draw with Lucky LucyWed 21st May 2014 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting with Partners
Host - Peter NewsonGuest Speaker - Management of the Marriott Hotel
Alan Fletcher of Swindon Guide Dogs is to be Inducted as an Honorary Member of Swindon Phoenix
Sat 17th May 2014 - Fri 23rd May 2014 Barge Day Trips on the Kennet & Avon Canal
The Swindon Epilepsy Support Group in partnership with the Swindon Phoenix Rotary Club have hired a Specialist Modified Barge from the Bruce Trust on the Kennet and Avon Canal to give day trips to children and adults who have various disabilities read more...Wed 14th May 2014 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host - Liam LambertWed 7th May 2014 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host - Andy GleedCurry Night at Jewel and the Crown, Swindon
Wed 30th April 2014 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host - Nicky Horn, Guest Speaker TBA, including C1000 draw with Lucky LucyWed 23rd April 2014 6:15pm Council followed by 7:30pm Club Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Host - Lynne Harper
Wed 16th April 2014 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host - Barbara GouldingGuest Speaker - Lorraine Stanton of Vowley Farm. There will be some produce available to purchase if members so wish to do so.
Wed 9th April 2014 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host - Peter GoldsworthySat 5th April 2014 Know Your Blood Pressure Day
Brunel Shopping Centre, Swindon 09:00 to 17:00Come along for a free Blood Pressure check.
Wed 2nd April 2014 Horseless Steeplechase Committee Meeting
Committee Meeting for the Horseless Steeple Chase and Cross Country Challenge at the Swindon Marriott HotelWed 2nd April 2014 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host - Tony HornWed 26th March 2014 6:15pm Council followed by 7:30pm B&F Meeting
Host - Ian Gill,, including C1000 draw with Lucky LucyWed 19th March 2014 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting ****with Partners****
This is a PARTNERS EVENINGHost - Mike Slipper
Guest Speaker - Jo Osario from Swindon Heathwatch
Wed 12th March 2014 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host - John Fisher with a very special guest speaker!! All will be revealed on the night, so members....you must attend or miss out!!Fri 7th March 2014 - Sun 9th March 2014 District 1100 Annual Conference
Annual District 1100 Conference to be held at the Bournemouth International Conference Centre..jpg)
Wed 5th March 2014 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host - Tim SwinyardGuest Speaker - Dr Peter Swinyard, subject NHS
Wed 26th February 2014 6:15pm Council followed by 7:30pm B&F Meeting
Host - Nigel Causton, including C1000 draw with Lucky LucyWed 19th February 2014 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host - Charlotte CaustonWed 12th February 2014 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host - Elliott CaustonGuest Speaker - Roger from Dragon Boat Events Ltd
Wed 5th February 2014 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host Geoff BealeWed 29th January 2014 6:15pm Council followed by 7:30pm B&F Meeting
Host Steve Weisinger, including C1000 draw with Lucky LucyThu 23rd January 2014 Zone 5 Clubs Meeting chaired by ADG Howard Small
Another quarterly meeting for all the clubs in Zone5 to be held at the Holiday Inn, Swindon and hosted by RC Swindon ThamesdownWed 22nd January 2014 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting - The Club celebrates Burns Night ****with Partners****
Host David CoeThis is a special 'Burns' evening with Partners with a touch of Scottish flavor and entertainment from 'Bob the Piper'.
Cost per person is £20
Dress Code is the usual 'Partners' attire of Shirt, Jacket and Tie (or Kilt) for the Gentlemen
Tue 21st January 2014 District Skittles Match - Swindon Phoenix v Royal Wootton Bassett Town
The Bell, Purton Stoke.Phoenix Rotarian's are to contact Andy Gleed (Club Sports Officer) for more details.
Meal cost £5 per head
Thu 16th January 2014 District Skittles Match - Swindon Phoenix v North Swindon
The Bell, Purton Stoke.Phoenix Rotarian's are to contact Andy Gleed (Club Sports Officer) for more details.
Meal cost £5 per head
Wed 15th January 2014 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host Andrew WhitingSpeaker - Rotarian Tony Horn to present to the club an overview of his role as District Governor in 2015/16 and the role of Swindon Phoenix as the host club.
Wed 8th January 2014 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host TBAWed 18th December 2013 6:15pm Council followed by 7:30pm B&F Meeting
Host Tim Swinyard, including C1000 Draw with Lucky LucyWed 11th December 2013 7:00pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host Peter NewsonRotary Christmas Party for Rotarians, Partners and Guests at the Marriott Hotel, Swindon. 6:45pm for 7:00pm start.
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Wed 4th December 2013 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host Nicole Price....Guest Speaker Roger Owen on International ProjectsWed 27th November 2013 6:15pm Council followed by 7:30pm B&F Meeting and Club Special General Meeting (SGM)
Host Andy Rohrer......including C1000 Draw with Lucky LucyWed 20th November 2013 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting ****with Partners****
Host Mike Slipper......Guest speaker and Presentation from 2 surgeon's from UCARE, OxfordWed 13th November 2013 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host Chris Sims, Guest Speaker TBC
Tue 12th November 2013 Past Presidents Dinner
This is 'hush hush' affair open only to Past Presidents!! Venue - The Highworth Hotel, 1 Westrop, Highworth, Wiltshire, SN6 7HJ.Time - 7:30pm
Transport - Will be arranged for this somewhat indulging evening
Tue 12th November 2013 Tour of the Historic Collection of the UK Nuclear Deterrent
This is the 3rd oppertunity for Phoenix members to have a tour and an insight to the history of the UK Nuclear Deterrent at the Atomic Weapons Establishment, Aldermaston, in the heart of Berkshire.Wed 6th November 2013 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host Gail Light......Guest Speaker TBC
Sat 2nd November 2013 Fireworks and BBQ Night
Fireworks and BBQ Night for Swindon Phoenix and their families read more...Wed 30th October 2013 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host Liam Lambert......Guest Speaker British Wildlife Trust, including C1000 draw with Lucky LucyThu 24th October 2013 ZONE 5 Clubs Meeting
The 2nd Zone Meeting of this Rotary Year, hosted by the Rotary Club of Swindon at the Kings Hotel, Wood Street, Swindon Chaired by Assistant District Governor Howard Small (Rotary Club of Marlborough and District)Wed 23rd October 2013 6:15pm Council followed by 7:30pm B&F Meeting
Host Nicki Horn......Wed 16th October 2013 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host Tony Horn......Guest Speaker TBA
Sun 13th October 2013 Kite Flying for CALM at Barbury Castle
Kite making and flying in aid of CALM - for more details contact Rotarian Peter Newson read more...Sat 12th October 2013 Health Beauty & Wellbeing Day for Prostate Cancer & Breakthrough Breast Cancer
A joint fundraising event for the President's Charity - Prostate Cancer and Breakthrough Breast CancerDrove Peoples Campus, Southampton Street, Swindon read more...
Wed 9th October 2013 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host Tim Swinyard......giving a Job Talk about himselfWed 2nd October 2013 7:30pm Club Ten Pin Bowling Night Megabowl, Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, Swindon
Hosted and Organised by Andy GleedWed 25th September 2013 6:15pm Council followed by 7:30pm B&F Meeting
Host Ian Gill......including C1000 draw with Lucky Lucy
Wed 18th September 2013 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting ****with Partners****
Host IPP Paul Parfrey......Special Guest Speaker District Governor Jan HarrisWed 11th September 2013 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host Lee Flanagan......Guest Speaker TBAWed 4th September 2013 7:30pm Club Meeting with Dinner ****Open to Guests****
Host Peter Goldsworthy......Visit and presentation from the Rotary Friendship Exchange Group, District 3040 (Indore & Bhopal) IndiaSat 31st August 2013 Bag Pack for Swindon Guide Dogs
This is our second oppertunity to raise some funds at the West Swindon ASDA store thanks to Rotarian Gail for arranging. The Swindon Branch for Guide Dogs will be in the parade on the day read more...Wed 28th August 2013 6:15pm Council followed by 7:30pm B&F Meeting
Host John Fisher......including C1000 Draw with Lucky LucyWed 21st August 2013 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host Mike Slipper......Guest Speaker Ike Garson and Peter Jones presenting the Global Grant Project in UgandaThu 15th August 2013 Redistricting Meeting (Rotarian's Only)
Kings Arms Hotel, Wood Street, Old Town, SwindonClub members within District 1100, Zone 5 are encouraged to attend this meeting to air your views on the proposal to change the Rotary District boundaries
Wed 14th August 2013 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host Charlotte Causton.......Guest Speaker from Swindon Prospect HospiceWed 7th August 2013 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host David Coe......a meeting with a difference!! More details to follow, but we don't have a guest speaker scheduled to attend, what does President Elect David have up his sleeve?
Sun 4th August 2013 ******Horseless Steeple Chase*******
The 2nd Horse-less Steeple Chase jointly organised between Swindon Phoenix and the Marlborough & District Rotary Clubs. Proceeds in 2013 are being split between Greatwood Charity and the Charity accounts of the Phoenix and Marlborough Rotary Clubs read more...Wed 31st July 2013 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host Tim Swinyard, with Guest Speaker Patrick Stopford, 9th Earl of Courtown (also known as Lord Courtown, or the Earl of Courtown), a hereditary peer who lives in Berkshire, followed by the C1000 Lucky Lucy Draw.
Sun 28th July 2013 Decorating Covingham Park Primary School
Volenteers are needed for a few hours to do a bit of painting at the Covingham Park Primary School, if you are available and wish to help out for a few hours please contact Rotarian Elliott Causton on 07515 663 750 or email elliott.causton@sjpp.co.uk
Sat 27th July 2013 Bag Pack for Santa Run
Bag Pack at ASDA, West Swindon to raise funds for the Santa Run 2013. Volunteers needed, please contact Rotarian Gail Light at tazlight8@gmail.com if you would like to help.Thu 25th July 2013 Zone Meeting
District 1100, Zone 5 Clubs Meeting hosted by Swindon Phoenix at the Sun Inn, Coate Water, Swindon Chaired by ADG Howard Small (Marlborough & District) 6:30pm for fellowship / 7:00pm Sit down for Meal / 7:30pm Meeting and PresentationsWed 24th July 2013 6:15pm Council followed by 7:30pm B&F Meeting
Host Elliott Causton, B&F followed by the Dragon Boat Event Wash-Up and presentationSun 21st July 2013 President at Home
President Peter Collis and Jan, are opening up their home to the members of our Club for a social gathering of fellowship and friendship - 3:00pm onwardsWed 17th July 2013 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host Nigel CaustonGuest Speaker - Miss Emma Waters, Advisory Teacher for Physical Disability from the Commonweal School
Wed 10th July 2013 7:30pm Weekly Club Meeting
Host Kevin Brown
Sat 6th July 2013 - Sun 7th July 2013 Voluntary Support to the Barbury International Horse Trials
Swindon Phoenix support the Marlborough & District Rotary Club in assisting with volentary effort to facilitate car parking and other marshal activities at this iconic annual horse trials event in the heart of WiltshireWed 3rd July 2013 7:30pm Club Handover ****with Partners****
Host Geoff Beale, with speeches from Past President Paul and President Peter, followed by a presentation from Swindon Downs Syndrome Group being one of President Peter's charities for 2013/14