Completed meetings and events 2014-2015
Fri 26th June 2015 40th Anniversary of Charter of the Club
A celebration of forty years of the Rotary Club of Royal Wootton Bassett and District. read more...
Wed 24th June 2015 Lunchtime Meeting - Jubilee Trust donation
read more...Wed 17th June 2015 Lunchtime Meeting with Speaker
Tue 16th June 2015 Com-Voc Committee Meeting (7pm)
Wed 10th June 2015 Lunchtime Meeting (13:00)
Wed 3rd June 2015 1:00pm Business Meeting
Mon 1st June 2015 7:30pm - Club Council
Wed 27th May 2015 Evening Meeting with Speaker
Sun 24th May 2015 Rotary Car Boot Sale on Sunday 24th May
CAR B0OT SALE - 1.00pm - at Lower Hook Farm, Royal Wootton Bassett.read more...
Wed 20th May 2015 Lunchtime Meeting with Speaker
Our speaker was Kerry McNally who works for Carer Support Wiltshire. read more...
Wed 13th May 2015 Lunchtime Meeting (13:00)
A rare chance to learn about the close protection of VIPs. read more...Wed 6th May 2015 1:00pm AGM and Business Meeting
This business meeting is also our AGM.Tue 5th May 2015 Com-Voc Committee Meeting (7pm)
Mon 4th May 2015 7:30pm - Club Council
Wed 29th April 2015 Lunchtime Meeting with Speaker
Multiple Sclerosis Week (from 28th April to 4th May) read more...
Sun 26th April 2015 Youth Challenge 2015
The "Challenge" is aimed to encourage competition and friendly rivalry between local community youth groups for prizes up to £500. The Youth Challenge is hosted by both Rotary Clubs of Royal Wootton Bassett.read more...
Mon 20th April 2015 - Fri 24th April 2015 Scatter Week
During Scatter Week, members of RWB & District are encouraged to visit other Rotary Clubs.
Thu 16th April 2015 Schools' Quiz Challenge
A quiz contest to challenge and entertain pupils from local primary schools. read more...
Wed 15th April 2015 Lunchtime Meeting with Speaker
At our lunchtime meeting, our speakers, Cerian and Phil gave us a very good understanding of the way the Samaritans operate.
Wed 8th April 2015 Delegates at the Giant's Causeway and in Belfast
A photo from the Giant's Causeway - the most visited National Trust property - as well as some photos of other activities.
Wed 8th April 2015 Lunchtime Meeting (13:00)
Our "in-house" speaker, Bernard, was talking about money matters and the effects of hyperinflation.Sat 4th April 2015 Volunteers to collect items for the Foodbank
A photo of Allison helping with the collection of food for the foodbank.Wed 1st April 2015 1:00pm Business Meeting
Mon 30th March 2015 - 7:30pm - Club Council
Club Council - meeting brought forward
Wed 25th March 2015 Lunchtime Meeting with Speaker
Sheridan Parsons from RWB gave us a very interesting talk about her book "Wootton Bassett in the Great War".Tue 24th March 2015 Com-Voc Committee Meeting (7pm)
Mon 23rd March 2015 - Presentation to HMS Turbulent
The Rotary Club of Royal Wootton Bassett & District donated £100 to the Sea Scouts of HMS Turbulent. The funds were raised over the Christmas period.
Sun 22nd March 2015 Metal Detectorists Rally 2015
19th Annual Rotary Rally for Metal Detectorists read more...
Fri 20th March 2015 Donation to LINK6 & RWB Good Neighbour Scheme
Presentation of £200 received by Mike Davidson, treasurer of LINK6 and the RWB Good Neighbour Scheme. read more...
Wed 18th March 2015 Lunchtime Meeting with Speaker
The Rotary Club of Royal Wootton Bassett & District has donated £200 to help a specially commissioned "Requiem for Soldiers" to be staged in November. read more...Wed 11th March 2015 Lunchtime Meeting & Council Recommendations
Meeting includes Council RecommendationsWed 4th March 2015 1:00pm Business Meeting
Mon 2nd March 2015 7:30pm - Club Council
Minutes of Club Council read more...
Wed 25th February 2015 Lunchtime Meeting with Speaker
Mr John Davies, Chair of the RWB Arts Festival spoke at our lunchtime meeting giving a broad overview of the Festival in June as well as a reminder about the Gala Concert on Friday 27 February. read more...Wed 18th February 2015 Evening Meeting with Speaker
An evening meeting with partners and guests. 7.15pm for 7.45.Tue 17th February 2015 Com-Voc Committee Meeting (7pm)
Wed 11th February 2015 Lunchtime Meeting (13:00)
Wed 4th February 2015 1:00pm Business Meeting
Mon 2nd February 2015 7:30pm - Club Council
Wed 28th January 2015 Lunchtime Meeting with Speaker
Wed 21st January 2015 Lunchtime Meeting with Speaker
Mon 19th January 2015 Junior Youth Speaks Competition
A public speaking competition involving three local primary schools. read more...Wed 14th January 2015 Lunchtime Meeting (13:00)
Wed 7th January 2015 1:00pm Business Meeting
At the first meeting of the year, our two newest members - John and Robin - were formally welcomed.Tue 6th January 2015 Com-Voc Committee Meeting (7pm)
Wed 17th December 2014 Lunchtime Meeting with Presentation
Today, the funds raised by both the Rotary Clubs in Royal Wootton Bassett, were passed on to the Wiltshire Air Ambulance service. read more...Wed 10th December 2014 Lunchtime Meeting with Speaker
Wed 10th December 2014 Santa Collections
An evening visit from Santa and his helpers. read more...
Mon 8th December 2014 - Tue 23rd December 2014 Santa Collections
Santa's Sleigh from now until 23rd December! read more...Wed 3rd December 2014 1:00pm Business Meeting
Wed 3rd December 2014 Shoe Box Collection
Collection of shoe boxes containing presents for central and eastern Europe. read more...Mon 1st December 2014 7:30pm - Club Council
Wed 26th November 2014 Evening Meeting with Speaker from Canine Partners
Our speaker, Malcolm Wells MBE, gave us a highly entertaining talk and a huge amount of information about the amazing dogs helping to transform the lives of disabled people. To read more, press the blue button. read more...
Wed 19th November 2014 Lunchtime Meeting with Speaker
SpeakerTue 18th November 2014 Com-Voc Committee Meeting (7pm)
Sat 15th November 2014 - Sun 16th November 2014 RWB Arts Festival
Serious competitions for classical guitar players. read more...Wed 12th November 2014 Lunchtime Meeting with RIBI star speaker
An opportunity to listen to an RIBI speaker via the magic of downloads.Wed 5th November 2014 1:00pm Business Meeting
Mon 3rd November 2014 7:30pm - Club Council
Sat 1st November 2014 Race Night
A Race Night at St Bartholomew's Church HallWed 29th October 2014 Lunchtime Meeting with Speaker
We were joined by Michael Roshier at our lunchtime meeting. read more...
Wed 22nd October 2014 Lunchtime Meeting with speaker
One of the starting points of Dave's talk was the fact thaton returning from the First World War, his father was told to give up work in a factory. As a consequence, the family tried farming. No one in the family had done it before!
Sun 19th October 2014 Charity Fun Run in Lydiard Park
A Fun Run organised by Local Rotary clubs to raise funds for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance Charitable Trust. read more...Wed 15th October 2014 Lunchtime Meeting - Fellowship/Discussion
Wed 8th October 2014 Lunchtime Meeting with Speaker
Tue 7th October 2014 Com-Voc Committee Meeting (7pm)
Mon 6th October 2014 7:30pm - Club Council
Wed 1st October 2014 1:00pm Business Meeting
Sat 27th September 2014 District Boules Final
Eleven boules teams competed at the Red Bull to determine the winning team for the District. Our team came in at fifth place.
Wed 24th September 2014 Evening Meeting with Speaker
After a fine meal, our members, partners and guests were treated with a talk from Terry Edwards.
Wed 17th September 2014 Lunchtime Meeting with Speaker
Only 1 in 10,000 people have Myasthenia Gravis. Its rarity means that it may be misdiagnosed for some time. read more...Wed 10th September 2014 Lunchtime Meeting - Council Recommendations
Wed 3rd September 2014 1:00pm Business Meeting
Mon 1st September 2014 7:30pm - Club Council
Sun 31st August 2014 Rotary Car Boot Sale
Another Rotary Car Boot Sale at Lower Hook Farm. read more...Sat 30th August 2014 Broad Town Big Gig
Our volunteers didn't have time to take photographs. They were too busy cooking and serving food - and their hard work throughout raised more than £600 for charitable causes. Well done!
Wed 27th August 2014 Lunchtime Meeting with Speaker
Our lunchtime speaker was Chris Coyle from the Wilts and Berks Canal Trust. read more...Tue 26th August 2014 Com-Voc Committee Meeting (7pm)
Wed 20th August 2014 Lunchtime Meeting with Speaker
Wed 13th August 2014 Lunchtime Meeting with Speaker
Wed 6th August 2014 1:00pm Business Meeting
Mon 4th August 2014 7:30pm - Club Council
Sun 3rd August 2014 RYLA 2014
The completion of our Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) for 2014. read more...Wed 30th July 2014 Evening Meeting with Speaker
Members, spouses and guests.
Sat 26th July 2014 International Committee BBQ
The International Committee held a big BBQ Buffet to raise funds for the Calabash Trust. read more...
Wed 23rd July 2014 Dementia Friends Information Session
On Wednesday 23rd July, several Rotarians and a spouse took part in a Dementia Friends Information Session to find out how to help people live well with dementia. read more...Wed 23rd July 2014 Lunchtime Meeting with Speaker
Nigel Butler outlined his career to date - noting that you don't have to be good at maths to be an accountant.
Wed 16th July 2014 Lunchtime Meeting with Speaker
Our speaker was John Fowler - a fundraising ambassador for the Prospect Hospice. read more...Wed 9th July 2014 Council Recommendations and Presentations
Two guests from two different charities were invited to our lunchtime meeting for each to receive a donation from our Rotary Club. read more...
Wed 2nd July 2014 Dementia Friends Information Session
On Wednesday 2nd July 2014, eleven Rotarians and their friends took part in a Dementia Friends Information Session to find out all about how to help people live well with Dementia. read more...Wed 2nd July 2014 Business Meeting