Completed meetings and events 2013-2014

walking boots

Sun 29th June 2014 Rotary walk

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the start of the regular monthly walks the instigator, ECW will lead us on a reprise of the inaugural walk and end with a picnic lunch at Eric (Champion)'s bench. All are very welcome to join us.

Thu 26th June 2014 Handover

The new team takes over from the 2013/14 one.
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Barbecue sausage holder

Sun 22nd June 2014 President's barbecue 2014

President Richard and Anne request the pleasure of your company at their gaff. Parking could be an issue. read more...

Thu 19th June 2014 Glaucoma

Ian Fearnley
Theatre curtains

Sat 14th June 2014 Theatre trip

Richard Parkinson leads the trip to London.
Job talk

Thu 12th June 2014 Job / Life talk - Mike Neal

Mike Neal, will share a little of his life to date
Wicksteed Park

Wed 11th June 2014 Kids Out, at Wicksteed park

Children from one of our local schools will join with others for a day out at Wicksteed Park.

Thu 5th June 2014 7:30pm Business Meeting

12th of 12

Thu 5th June 2014 Council Meeting

12th of 12. Council is the club's equivalent of a management board.

Thu 29th May 2014 Lamport Hall

Our speaker is Neil Lyon
Walking boots

Wed 28th May 2014 Rotary walk

Our leader is Ray Masters and the venue is the Fox and Hounds, Great Brington
Club Assembly

Thu 22nd May 2014 Club Assembly

This is the evening that all members learn about and 'buy in' to what is happening in the forthcoming club year.
Bucket and spade

Sat 17th May 2014 - Sat 24th May 2014 Lone Parent Holiday

Our annual trip to the seaside
BP monitor

Fri 16th May 2014 Know Your Blood Pressure event

Weston Favell Centre
Question mark

Thu 15th May 2014 Surprise subject

Tony O'Brien is our speaker on... who knows what?
Boots in meadows

Fri 9th May 2014 - Sun 11th May 2014 Walking Weekend 2014

Our annual attempt on the north face of the Eiger, or perhaps something slightly less ambitious. read more...
Paul Harris Fellows' medal

Thu 8th May 2014 Paul Harris Fellows' evening

Our guest speaker is Andrea Mcauliffe PHF
Antiques

Sat 3rd May 2014 Can you value antiques?

The venue is Gt Houghton Village Hall, at the top of The Green. Tickets at £10 will include a fish and chip supper. Antiques wll be displayed and the person who guesses the right price earns a prize. More details and tickets from Alan Sutton. read more...

Thu 1st May 2014 7:30pm Business Meeting

11th of 12

Thu 1st May 2014 Council Meeting

11th of 12. Council is the club's equivalent of a management board.
Walking boots

Tue 29th April 2014 Rotary walk

Eric Watson lead the group on an energetic 7.5 mile walk from the Olde Coach House at Ashby St Ledgers
Bentley

Sun 27th April 2014 Drive-it Day

A driving day in a classic car
RMS Laconia

Thu 24th April 2014 The Laconia experience

There were at least 3 ships named Laconia (2 of which were torpedoed). The one in question here will be RMS Laconia of the Cunard line that was sunk in 1942 and led to the so-called 'Laconia incident'.
This is a Ladies' evening, held at the PARK INN. read more...
Heritage Motor Centre front

Tue 15th April 2014 Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon visit

Heritage Motor Museum at Gaydon read more...
Rally driving

Thu 10th April 2014 Rally Driving

Locally based rally driver Alistair Inglis tells us about his high-energy sport read more...

Sat 5th April 2014 - Sun 6th April 2014 Art Show

The club's art group has taken over the organisation of the Mears Ashby Art Show, which will be held in the Village Hall. Contact Alan Davis via the link below if you're interested

Fri 4th April 2014 Art Show - preview

Members and friends are invited to a evening preview of the Mears Ashby Art Show to be held in the Village Hall

Thu 3rd April 2014 7:30pm Business Meeting

10th of 12

Thu 3rd April 2014 Council Meeting

10th of 12. Council is the club's equivalent of a management board.

Thu 27th March 2014 Catering College Meal

This is a regular outing for us to see how the students at the local catering college are faring.
Swimarathon

Sat 22nd March 2014 - Sun 23rd March 2014 Swimarathon 2014

Swimarathon. Yes, it's back, for the second year. read more...
Visioning

Thu 20th March 2014 Visioning, the future

No, I have no idea either.
RIBI Technology Tournament logo

Wed 19th March 2014 Rotary Technology Tournament 2014

It was the 9th running of our annual competition for young people of Northamptonshire read more...
Technology Tournament logo

Thu 13th March 2014 Technology Tournament preview

Each year we try out the exercise we are soon to 'inflict' on the young people of the county.
Walking boots

Mon 10th March 2014 Rotary walk

Les Worthington is our leader. read more...
Casino

Sat 8th March 2014 Casino Night

Come on down for an evening of fun at our pop-up casino in the Hilton Hotel, Collingtree read more...

Thu 6th March 2014 7:30pm Business Meeting

9th of 12

Thu 6th March 2014 Council Meeting

9th of 12. Council is the club's equivalent of a management board.
Ablitt Shield

Thu 27th February 2014 Ablitt Shield evening 2014

Tom Law is coming back to talk about his overseas trip and we will present the Ablitt Shield to the most-deserving scout group

Thu 20th February 2014 New Members' evening

This is an opportunity for those who are interested in joining Rotary to join us for a meeting, have a meal and listen to our speaker. read more...
Lighthouse and wave

Thu 13th February 2014 Life in a Lighthouse

Norman Wilson is our speaker
Walking boots

Tue 11th February 2014 Rotary walk

** STOP PRESS ** Heavy rain forecast meant likely that we had insufficient numbers to make it worthwhile for the pub to open for us, so the walk has been CANCELLED.
Tony Billson was to be our leader. read more...

Thu 6th February 2014 7:30pm Business Meeting

8th of 12

Thu 6th February 2014 Council Meeting

8th of 12. Council is the club's equivalent of a management board.
Leather shoes

Thu 30th January 2014 Leather Museum - an update

Philip Saunderson tells us about the Northampton Leather Museum, and how he and Diane fared on Bargain Hunt
Chronicle and Echo banner

Thu 23rd January 2014 David Summers, the Northampton Chronicle's editor

David is Managing Editor of the Chronicle and Echo group.
Question Mark

Thu 16th January 2014 Let's Stop Fracking About

Our speaker organiser has been very enigmatic about the evening. I assume that it will be about shale oil, but who knows?
What?

Thu 9th January 2014 President's interview

President Richard's interview with our genial inquisitor, Colin Wilsher

Thu 2nd January 2014 7:30pm Business Meeting

7th of 12

Thu 2nd January 2014 Council Meeting

7th of 12. Council is the club's equivalent of a management board.
No Entry sign

Thu 26th December 2013 NO MEETING

It's Boxing Day, so we will not be meeting
Ladies evening

Thu 19th December 2013 Christmas Dinner with our ladies

Christmas with all the trimmings including Yorksire puddings (who knew?) was the order of the evening.
Spitfire K5054

Thu 12th December 2013 Spitfires

Colin Wilsher shares another of his flying passions read more...
Pensioners' party

Sun 8th December 2013 Old Folks' Party 2013

Our annual party for the local elderly members of our community

Thu 5th December 2013 7:30pm Business Meeting

6th of 12

Thu 5th December 2013 Council Meeting

6th of 12. Council is the club's equivalent of a management board
Job talk

Thu 28th November 2013 Job/life talk

Ray Masters as our newest member has been persuaded to tell us a little bit more about himself.
Walking boots

Tue 26th November 2013 Rotary walk

We congregate at a very civilised 10:30am at the Rose and Crown, Yardley Hastings pub for coffee and then set off on our tour of the environs of Yardley Hastings, led by Max. Afterwards we return for lunch at this award-winning pub.
Simon Watson with the ShelterBox tent in the Grosvenor Centre

Sat 23rd November 2013 ShelterBox Collection for the Philippines typhoon

Volunteers from all 4 local clubs manned a display of a ShelterBox tent and filled box and collected over £1,300 from the public.
Saracen's Head

Thu 21st November 2013 Joint meeting with Towcester RC

We are going over to the Saracen's Head in Towcester to join in with their meeting, so please don't turn up at Cheyne Walk because we won't be there
Race night

Sat 16th November 2013 Race night

Come along for a bit of fun, to Great Houghton Village Hall. For just £10, as well as your admission, you will be fed too. The bar will also be open.
Cameras

Thu 14th November 2013 Photography

Our speaker: Ray Rowlson

Thu 7th November 2013 7:30pm Business Meeting

5th of 12

Thu 7th November 2013 Council Meeting

5th of 12. Council is the club's equivalent of a management board
PC gone mad

Thu 31st October 2013 Political Correctness

Our speaker: Mike Leonard
Abington Park sign

Thu 24th October 2013 Abington Park

Our speaker: Brian Stevens
Isambard Kingdom Brunel

Thu 17th October 2013 Who Built Great Britain?

Rtn David Harding appeared dressed as that great Victorian I.K. Brunel to tell us about his heroes - the contractors who built Britain.
Walking boots

Tue 15th October 2013 Weekday walk

Our start point was the village of Stoke Goldington, at the Malting House pub. The leader - David Harding. The pub opened at 09:45 so we could order lunch and use the facilities before we set off. read more...
Saints Study Centre

Thu 10th October 2013 Northampton Saints Study Centre

Speaker: Peter Austin
Quiz

Wed 9th October 2013 District Quiz 2013

A c(r)ack squad, chosen from the hordes of volunteers represented Nene Valley at the regional round of the District 1070 quiz or, in other words, the only 4 who expressed any interest represented the club at Wellingborough GC - and we lost, but not badly

Thu 3rd October 2013 7:30pm Business Meeting

4th of 12

Thu 3rd October 2013 Council Meeting

4th of 12. Council is the club's equivalent of a management board
Dunghill and elevator

Thu 3rd October 2013 Dunghill Trophy 2013

Our annual club golf competition to determine who becomes 'cock-of-the-hill'. Held at Overstone G.C. The meal will be enjoyed with the rest of the members at our regular venue, Cheyne Walk Club.
District 1070

Sat 28th September 2013 - Mon 30th September 2013 District Conference - York 2013

Nene Valley joined the other Rotary clubs in District 1070 at the annual conference in York.
Kitchener - your country needs you

Thu 26th September 2013 The Northamptonshire Regiments in the Great War

Dave Folwell who, for many years, has been researching the Northamptonshires; their part in WW1 and what happened to many of them, will share his experience
Northamptonshire skittles

Thu 19th September 2013 Pub Games

Come and join us down the pub - the Elwes Arms in Great Billing for some jolly pub games. Peter Munns is i/c arrangements
Walking boots

Fri 13th September 2013 Weekday walk

It's the monthly, Rotary walk. read more...
CBIT logo

Thu 12th September 2013 Child Brain Injury Trust

Andrew Tee of the CBIT is to tell us about what they do

Thu 5th September 2013 7:30pm Business Meeting

3rd of 12

Thu 5th September 2013 6:30pm - Council meeting

3rd of 12. Council is the club's equivalent of a management board
Chris Garden

Thu 29th August 2013 Nothampton Station rebuild

WNDC's CEO, Peter Mawson came to tell us about how their work and ow they are managing their completion, in 2014.
Margaret Morley

Thu 22nd August 2013 District Governor's visit

District Governor for 2013/14 Margaret Morley pays us her first official visit
Admiral Sir James Perowne KBE

Thu 15th August 2013 Life in Submarines

Admiral Sir James Perowne KBE is our speaker.
NB This is a Ladies' evening
Captain's hat and steering wheel

Thu 8th August 2013 The budding Jolly Jack Tar

Monsignor Paul Donovan is our speaker.
NB Our venue for this evening will be the Park Inn in town, as the CWC is holding an EGM. read more...

Thu 1st August 2013 7:30pm Business Meeting

2nd of 12

Thu 1st August 2013 6:30pm - Council meeting

2nd of 12. Council is the club's equivalent of a management board

Thu 25th July 2013 7:30pm Royal Anglian Benevolent Charity

Sadly Nigel Johnson of the Royal Anglians had a subsequent, more pressing engagement than speaking to us - he is currently in Afghanistan. Instead we enjoyed the pleasurable company of his colleague, Lt Col Paul Morris of 3 Battalion, The 'Steelbacks'. read more...
Walking boots

Fri 19th July 2013 - Sun 21st July 2013 Festival of Family Walking

Waendel Walkers Club are organising a series of walks, ranging from 6k (for young families), 10k, 20k and 30k for the more experienced. read more...

Thu 18th July 2013 7:30pm Northamptonshire Association for the Blind

John Wood, General Secretary of the NAB is here to tell us about their work
Dragon Boat Festival header

Sun 14th July 2013 Dragon Boat Festival 2013

The annual 4-club event read more...

Thu 11th July 2013 7:30pm Air Ambulance

Stuart Wilkins and Tracy Grunwell visit to collect a cheque

Wed 10th July 2013 Weekday walk

We meet at the Black Horse in Foxton LE16 7RD for a 5.5 mile walk by the canal. read more...
Barn dance

Sat 6th July 2013 Line dancing in the barn

I am very sorry to say that this event has been CANCELLED.

Thu 4th July 2013 7:30pm Business Meeting

1st of 12

Thu 4th July 2013 6:30pm - Council meeting

1st of 12. Council is the club's equivalent of a management board
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