Completed meetings and events 2013-2014
Tue 24th June 2014 Full details for this meeting to be added
Full details of this meeting to be addedTue 24th June 2014 Hand Over Dinner 2014
Our Hand Over Dinner at the end of Rotary Year 2013-14. three course meal with wine DO NOT ON THIS OCCASION PAY AT BAR. THIS IS A DINNER JACKET EVENT.Tue 17th June 2014 Club Assembly
Tonight is our Club Assembly at the end of Rotary Year 2013-14Sat 14th June 2014 Sea Shanty Evening
An evening of seafaring fun & song for all Rotary & Inner Wheel Members ,together with their wives/husbands by Kind Invitation of Chris and Pauline Drury. Meet Hartpury Church Hall, 7pm for 7.30pm, music with Fish & Chip supper.read more...
Sat 14th June 2014 Sea shanty Evening inner Wheel 14th June 2014
Great fun evening see the photo's from Paddy Many thanks to Pauline and Chris and to all for really getting into the spiritTue 10th June 2014 Kirsten Harrison- Striving for Excellence
Mrs Kirsten Harrison the New Head of Newent Community School will explain how she is "Striving for Excellence"Tue 3rd June 2014 Speaker Robin Chamberlayne O - Jeremy Chamberlayne H- ?
Robin will speak on the subject of-The World energy scene and opportunities to invest in renewables. Robin is a Chartered Financial Consultant and a Director of Armstrong Energy.Tue 27th May 2014 Ivan Houston Memorial Skittles match V Gloucester Rotary
Our Annual Ivan Houston Memorial Skittles match V Gloucester Rotary venue Walls Club GloucesterTue 20th May 2014 Morringa Update
Richard Geary, our Speaker for this night, will update the meeting on the Morringa project. The Club made a major donation to this charity during last year's presidential term.Tue 13th May 2014 The President's Celebration
Our Presidents evening-don't miss it! President Tim will be organising this exciting social event for Members & Wives, generously hosted by Barrie & Mary at their home at Middle Farm.Tue 6th May 2014 CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
The Club does not normally meet following a Bank Holiday Monday, however it has been decided to hold the A.G.M. on this Tuesday due to a busy & full programme.Organiser President TimTue 29th April 2014 Speaker Roger Beard Newent Initiative O - Barrie Freeman H - ?
Roger will discuss " The Newent Initiative"Tue 22nd April 2014 No Meeting Following Easter
No meeting as this tuesday follows Easter Bteak.Tue 15th April 2014 Speaker- Doctor John Buckley- Dying Matters
Our member Doctor John Buckley will discuss "Dying Matters" & our Wives/Partners are invited to attend this interesting presentation.Tue 8th April 2014 The history of Londons Livery Companies- Ray Bell O - Ray Bell
The history of Londons Livery Companies.Tue 1st April 2014 Storyteller Eric Freeman O - Barry Freeman H - Jeremy Chamberlain
Eric who we all know and admire will i am sure entertain us!Tue 25th March 2014 Fateful day when a plane crashed on our FAMILY HOME
Rotarian Chris recalls the day, 51 years ago tomorrow, when the Vickers Varsity G-APAZ aeroplane crashed onto the roof of his Family home in Gloucester.O-Chris Drury, H-Paddy Roche
Tue 18th March 2014 Saint Patrick's Day Celebration
A Special evening at the Red Lion to Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day. Full details in due course but green is the colour. Don't miss it. Note With our Ladies this EveningO - Winter Team H - President Tim
Tue 11th March 2014 COMMITTEE & FELLOWSHIP EVENING
Committees & Fellowship evening - Organiser President TimFri 7th March 2014 - Sun 9th March 2014 District 1000 Conference Bournemouth 7/9th March 2014
Our District Conference will in 2014 be held in Bournemouth from Friday the 7th of March until Sunday the 9th of March.Past District Governor Paul has made a Provisional Booking of 8 rooms at the Whitehall Hotel which we know well. read more...Fri 7th March 2014 Bournemouth Conference In the Sunshine
A excellent conference with a lovely sunny weekend enjoyed by all. Many thanks to Paul for his fine organisation for our party. Please see notes below and fine photo's from Paddy and Paul read more...Tue 4th March 2014 Speaker Simon McMillan-Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service
Organiser - Paul CharterHost - Paddy Roche. Please note this meeting is a partners invited meeting. We will all be interested to hear how the Fire and Rescue Service works so effectively.
Sat 1st March 2014 Our Welsh Male Voice Choir Evening-NOW DELAYED TO LATER DATE
IMPORTANT NOTE! Arising from considerable difficulties in finding a choir for this date we agreed at our meeting 07/01/2014 that we will re-schedule for a later date yet to be agreed.Tue 18th February 2014 The Art of Propaganda
Our Speaker Nigel Vandyck's topic is "The Art of Propaganda"Organiser Dave Trigg, Host Paul Charter.
(Dave has kindly agreed to collect Nigel from Ross)
Tue 11th February 2014 Terry Barrett - My Part in THE ITALIAN JOB
The Italian Job! Sounds very interesting. O - Mike Cook. H -Richard Brown.
Tue 4th February 2014 Africa - Richard Berrington O - John Fortnam H - Richard Brown
Our speaker this evening Richard Berrington - AfricaTue 28th January 2014 Visit to the Jet Age Museum Gloucester O - Mike Cook
A visit to the Jet Age Museum Gloucester meet as normal for 6.45pm for 7.00pm start.Tue 28th January 2014 Visit to Jet Age Museum Staverton 28th Jan 2014
Excellent and very interesting visit seeing the Gloucester Meteor and Javlin and a visit to the cockpit of a Vulcan Bomber and Hawker Hunter Fighter.Tue 21st January 2014 Speaker - Carol Redman - Psycho-therapist and Councillor. Partners invited to this meeting
Organiser - Paul Charter Host - Paddy RochePlease note this is a partners invited meeting with an excellent lady speaker.
Tue 14th January 2014 Lillian Green - Hearing dogs for the Deaf.
Our speaker this Evening - Lillian Green - Hearing Dogs for the Deaf. Organiser-Richard Brown. Host-Paul CharterTue 7th January 2014 Committee Meetings - Organiser President Tim
Meeting in Committee's to discuss christmas activity and forward programmeTue 24th December 2013 No Meeting Its Christmas Eve!
Its Christmas Eve! You have all been very busy so many thanks! And a very Happy Peaceful and Joyful Christmas to you and your family and indeed to everyone!Fri 20th December 2013 Christmas Party 2013 - 20th of December Rodway Hill Golf Club
Our Christmas Party this year is being organised by Tony Tee so we are sure to have a great time!Please put the date in your diary!Venue: Rodway Hill Golf Club, Highnam,
Time: 7.00pm for 7.30pm
Wed 18th December 2013 Santa charity street collection Highnam
Santa charity street collection Highnam start from Post office Organisation Mike Cook and Autumn team. Participation Whole Club Please!Tue 17th December 2013 Our Annual Christmas Carol Concert 2013
Rotarians, their families & friends, are this year invited to a traditional Christmas Carol Concert at Gorsley Chapel. The service will commence at 7pm , followed by a finger buffet (£5 per head) numbers please asap to organiser President Tim.Mon 16th December 2013 Santa charity street collection Highnam
Santa charity street collection Highnam start from Post office. Organisation Mike Cook and Autumn team. Participation Whole Club Please!Fri 13th December 2013 Santa charity street collection Newent
Santa charity street collection start from Budgens car park. Organisation Mike Cook and Autumn team.Participation Whole Club Please!Thu 12th December 2013 Santa charity street collection Newent
Santa charity street collection start from Budgens car Park Organisation Mike Cook and Autumn team Participation Whole Club Please!Tue 10th December 2013 Members Fellowship Meeting
Due to the late cancellation of the planned photographic competition, members will now meet together for an informal dinner.Tue 3rd December 2013 Student Public Speaking Contest
Always a great evening with partners. Be sure not to miss itDress Lounge Suits.Organiser David Rippe. Chairman of Judging Panel Brian Robbins
Sun 1st December 2013 Santa Street Collection December 13 Team Listings
I have added a copy below of the Santa street collection Teams for the 4 December dates as received from Mike Cook via email. You will find it in the programme under 1st of December date read more...Sat 30th November 2013 Tree of lights Switch on November 2013
Tree of lights switch on with Newent Christmas street lights 30th of November 2013Sat 30th November 2013 Tree of Light Switch on Event Newent 6.00pm
Our Tree of Light will be switched on during the Newent Town Council Event to Switch on the Christmas Lights at 6.00pm on Saturday 30th November. Please see action plan for pre activity produced by Secretary Paddy. read more...Thu 28th November 2013 Highnam Players 'Season's Greetings'
Alan Ayckbourn's Christmas play 'Season's Greetings' by Highnam Players drama group in the Parish Room, Highnam. There will be a retiring bucket collection for Gloucestershire Young Carers. All 48 of Rotary's ticket allocation now sold.Tue 26th November 2013 No Meeting 26th of November
No meeting on the 26th of November as we have a special night with Highnam Players on the 28thThu 21st November 2013 Away District Skittles Match V Ross Rotary
District Skittles match away v Our friends at Ross Rotary. Venue Conservative Club Ross.Tue 19th November 2013 MENCAP 'INSPIRE ME' project.
Our speaker Alice Hibberd is S.W. Regional Youth Co-Ordinator of Mencap,an organisation dedicated to giving youngsters with learning disabilities the chance to change their futures.Alice lives here in Newent but based in Bristol. O-Paddy, Host Kiwi PaulThu 14th November 2013 District 1100 Quiz 2013-14 Away Fixture at Malvern
District 1100 Quiz Away Fixture at the Malvern Hills Hotel, Wynds Point,Jubilee Drive Malvern, WR13 6DW. Food from the Bar Menu. Scorer President Tim (Thanks)Team to Organise Transport etc. (Thanks)Tue 12th November 2013 Mark Millar- Newent Business Club. PlusTeam reports and fun evening
Progress reports by our Spring,Summer, Autumn and Winter Teams plus some fun and fellowship.Plus a Report from Mark Millar re. Progress of the Newent Business Club. Organiser President Tim.Tue 5th November 2013 Fireworks visit/party November 2013
Bon Fire Night 5th November, so Paul Lassman & his Autumn team have organised a sparkling evening.Members & their families to dine at the Red Lion as usual, then rocket off to Clive's field for a fire works & bonfire extraviganza!Tue 29th October 2013 Club meeting
Unfortunately we do not have a speaker for this evening. Members can utilise the meeting to further discuss future projects, events, & general topics etc.Thu 24th October 2013 Our District our Zone Meeting
Our Club our Zone Meeting. Gloucester Docks. For full details please refer to Secretary Paddy.Thu 24th October 2013 4th October 2013 Rotary International. Lets end Polio Now
The 24th of October 2013 is "Lets end Polio Now Day". Also on the 26th of October in the Regent arcade Cheltenham don't miss "Flash Mob end Polio"Tue 22nd October 2013 Visit to Goat Dairy Farm - Host Nick Clayton
A Club Visit to Charlie Whitehouse Goat Dairy Farm at Mitcheldean.Please note the early start time of 5.30pm,and we will return to the Red Lion, Newent, for buffet supper 8.00pm.Our ladies are also invited.Tue 15th October 2013 Charles Stewart Award making film maker.
Speaker Charles Stewart BAFTA award winning film maker talking about film making in Ethiopia. Sounds like a very interesting evening!Also President Tim will be opening the Ballot Box tonight.
Sat 12th October 2013 Bag Packing Morrisons Ross-on-Wye 2013
We are doing a Charity Bag Pack by kind permission of Morrisons at Ross-on-Wye on the 12th of October 2013. Members we need good numbers so please put in your diary NOW! All hands Please 8.00am to approx 4.00pm. Plannhing John BuckleyTue 8th October 2013 Our Special General Meeting - Agenda Secretary Paddy
Our annual Special General Meeting agenda via Secretary Paddy.Tue 1st October 2013 Official visit to our club by our D.G for 2013/14
Our District Governor will make a offical visit to our club for Rotary year 2013/14 on the first of October 2013.Plus News from Newent Community School on Kisumu school Connections. Host Paul GurneyTue 24th September 2013 Ivan Houston Memorial Skittles Evening
Full details of venue to be added when availableTue 24th September 2013 Committee Reports and Fun Evening number 2 - President Tim Leads
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter committees will submit their progress reports plus fun and fellowship.Sun 22nd September 2013 Nobs Car Rally Confirmed date Date Sunday 22/9/13 - JohnFortnam
Confirmed date Annual Nobs Car Rally. Start will be from Barrie and Mary Freemans commencing 11.00am with coffee. Please advise John Fortnam ASAP if you are taking Part!Tue 17th September 2013 Speaker Polly Wells on her experience participating in the RYLA course
Speaker Polly Wells our RYLA participantSat 14th September 2013 Newent Onion Fayre
We will use the opportunity to publicise our Tree of Light Christmas project via distribution of our why take part leaflets.See all notes distributed.Tue 10th September 2013 Visit to the Oakle Street site of D.R.Price-Clive Gardiner
Visit to the Oakle Street Churcham site of D.R.Price - Organiser Clive GardinerTue 3rd September 2013 Visit with Partners to Chase Distillery - David Rippe
A visit to the Chase Distillery of Potatoe Vodka fame with our partners. Time and full details to be finalised later.Tue 27th August 2013 No Meeting Today- Follows Bank Holiday
No Meeting following Summer Bank Holiday!Tue 20th August 2013 Wye Trow Project - Brian Robbins
More news on the Wye Trow Project - We will be visiting the Trow on Hartleton Lake below South Herefordshire Golf Club start 6.30pm please with the possibility of a sail. Return to the Red Lion for supper approx 8.30pmTue 13th August 2013 Par 3 Golf South Hereford G. C. - David Rippe
Par 3 Golf at South Hereford Golf Course. Organiser Now David Rippe who asks that we have a 6.30pm start for nine holes followed by supper. Please confirm attendance to DavidTue 6th August 2013 Committee Reports and Fun Evening
Committee Progress reporting by Spring,Summer, Autumn and Winter. Organiser- President TimTue 30th July 2013 Presentation by Ashley Mortimer and Clive Gardener on Kisumu 2014
Ashley and Clive will explain the intent in the Practical visit to Sianda Kisumu 2014Fri 26th July 2013 - Sun 28th July 2013 Welland Steam Rally July 2013
We have agreed to continue to assist with manning Public Gates at the Welland Steam Rally which this year will take place 26/27/28th July.Tim has produced a schedule of members who are kindly taking part. Many thanks.Tue 23rd July 2013 Banner Consideration Evening
Together we will consider our collection of Rotary Club Banners and decide how to display and store going forwardOrganiser David Rippe.
Thu 18th July 2013 Our Zone Rotary District 1100 First Meeting- Royal Forest of Dean Club
District 1100 Our Zone 1st Meeting of the year to be held at Forest of Dean Club 18.30Tue 16th July 2013 Treasure Hunt 16th of July 2013
A Treasure Hunt with Partners and Friends. Kindly organised by Brian RobbinsTue 9th July 2013 Bar-B-Q and Tennis
Bar-B-Q and Tennis evening at Drivers Tibberton. Many thanks to Tony and Joanna! PLEASE CHECK START TIME!Tue 2nd July 2013 50 Years of evolution in Car Design
Speaker this evening Alistair Patrick. Who will discuss "50 Years Evolution in Car Design" Organiser David Rippe. Host to be confirmed.