Completed meetings and events 2017-2018

Sat 30th June 2018 Handover Brunch

To celebrate the handover of our district Governor at the end of this Rotary year. read more...

Thu 28th June 2018 Lunch followed by the President's valedictory address

After lunch, there will a valedictory address by President Peter. Regalia to be worn. This will be followed by the induction of officers for the new Rotary year.

Thu 21st June 2018 Informal fellowship meeting

Depending on numbers, lunch may be served in the downstairs bar.

Mon 18th June 2018 - Fri 22nd June 2018 Bourton on Water walkng trip

The annual walking trip, this year is to the Cotswolds. Each year our walking holiday is kindly organized for members and their partners by Bill Fairhall, through HF Holidays. A few of the couples will be arriving on Friday 15th June.

Thu 14th June 2018 Charity Film Screening - Breathe

This event is jointly organized by Rotary Bromley and Rotary West Wickham read more...

Thu 14th June 2018 Lunch followed by a meeting and a short talk

After lunch there will be a business meeting, followed by a mini-talk by Mike Martineau on "From the horses mouth - what was behind Chris Tarrant's comments about me being "slimy, treacherous and mean"".

Thu 7th June 2018 Partners invited lunch, followed by a talk

After lunch, there will be a talk by Joanna Friel on "Camden Place, murders and French royalty before golf."

Sat 2nd June 2018 An Evening of Music and Dancing with Roy Spillar

This charity event is organized by Rotary Orpington read more...

Thu 31st May 2018 Lunch followed by a meeting

After lunch, the club will hold the Annual General Meeting.

Thu 31st May 2018 Golf followed by a dinner

A charity event organized by Rotary Bromley read more...

Thu 24th May 2018 Lunch followed by a talk

After lunch, there will be a talk by Group Captain Allen Lewis, CO South East Area, Air Training Corps on "Reach for the sky ... developing potential in the Air Training Corps".

Fri 18th May 2018 President's Night

The President's dinner will be held at the Dulwich and Sydenham Golf Club. Regalia to be worn. read more...

Thu 17th May 2018 Informal fellowship meeting

Depending on numbers, lunch may be served in the downstairs bar.

Sun 13th May 2018 The 10th Unofficial Poppy Walk

A fun walk through interesting areas of London, in aid of the British Legion read more...

Sun 13th May 2018 A Tea Party at the Golf Club

A charity event organized by Rotary Addiscombe and Shirley, together with Rotary West Wickham read more...

Thu 10th May 2018 Honeymoon Suite by Richard Bean

A charity performance at the Little Theatre, Bromley - 7.00 for 7.45pm read more...

Thu 10th May 2018 Lunch followed by a meeting and a talk

After lunch, there will be a short business meeting, followed by a talk by Dinah Scudder on "My first District Assembly" and then a talk by Mike Martineau on "Now there's a funny thing ... "

Thu 3rd May 2018 Lunch followed by a talk

After lunch, there will be a talk by Andrew Osborne, "On the Gold Coast with the Kingaroos"

Sat 28th April 2018 Charity Symphony Concert

This event is organized by Rotary Sidcup read more...

Thu 26th April 2018 Lunch followed by a talk

After lunch, there will be a talk by Tim Dawson on "Surviving the 1979 Fastnet Race". read more...

Thu 19th April 2018 Lunch followed by a talk

After lunch, there will be a "My Job Talk - and more" by Michele Odell.

Fri 13th April 2018 Dinner at the Golf Club

A charity event organized by Rotary Langley Park read more...

Thu 12th April 2018 Lunch folllowed by a business meeting

After lunch, there will be a business meeting and an update on Community Golf, by the other Richard Shaw.

Wed 11th April 2018 Wine and Cheese Evening

A charity event organized by West Wickham Business Club in association with Rotary West Wickham read more...

Thu 5th April 2018 Guests invited lunch followed by a talk

A lunch to celebrate both the anniversary of the first lunch of our 10 founding fathers and the 90th birthday of Peter Duncan, with recollections of "The 10".

Thu 29th March 2018 Lunch folllowed by a talk

After lunch, there will be a talk by Liz Varlow on "The Work of DUKllands" - this is President Peter's charity, that supports children suffering from diabetes. In addition, new member Brian Cooke will be inducted into Rotary.

Thu 22nd March 2018 Lunch folllowed by a talk

After lunch, there will be a talk by Patrick Hellicar on "Edward Harrison: from Shoreditch to Shortlands ... and a fortune from penny dreadfuls". In addition, new member George Snelgrove will be inducted into Rotary.

Thu 15th March 2018 Partners invited lunch followed by a talk

After lunch, there will be a talk by David Gann on "Musical Memories - the history of popular music".

Wed 14th March 2018 Raid on Rotary Ravensbourne

Please meet in the bar at 6.45 for 7.00 pm at the Bromley Court Hotel. The cost of dinner will be £19.00 per head.

Fri 9th March 2018 Wine Tasting Evening

The wine tasting will be in the experienced hands of Rotarians David Crowe and Peter Stotesbury and will be held at the Park Langley Club. Arrive at 7.30 for 8.00 pm. read more...

Thu 8th March 2018 Lunch folllowed by a business meeting

After lunch, there will be a business meeting to consider the minutes of the Board meetings held in February and March and then Tony Power will talk about Tune-Up discussion 2.

Thu 1st March 2018 Lunch followed by a talk

After lunch, there will be a talk by Brian Dibb on "Doing two years for the Queen"

Sat 24th February 2018 International Quiz and Fish 'n Chips supper

This year, the International Quiz will again be held to support the work of Medecins sans Frontieres. More details soon ... read more...

Thu 22nd February 2018 Lunch followed by a talk

After lunch, there will be a talk by Richard Harknett on "Our Founder" and the induction of Michele Odell and then Bill Fairhall will talk about Speakers for 2018/19.

Thu 15th February 2018 Guests invited lunch followed by a talk

After lunch, there will be a presentation by a Royal Navy team, lead by the ex Commander of HMS Albion. The talk is expected to last about 40 minutes, plus questions. Please note, whilst this is not a partners lunch, guests will be most welcome.

Thu 8th February 2018 Lunch folllowed by a discussion and business meeting

After lunch, there will be a discussion on the Club Tune-Up Recommendations for Approval, plus any urgent business.

Thu 1st February 2018 Lunch followed by a talk

After lunch there will be a talk by Tony Elgood on "Motorsport in Europe 1894 - 1939"

Thu 25th January 2018 Lunch followed by a talk

After lunch, there will be a talk by our special guest - Mayor Kathy Bance MBE

Fri 19th January 2018 Goodwill Christmas Tree dinner

Our traditional dinner, 7.00 for 7.30 pm, at which we will be joined by our wives and partners and representatives from the local children's charities that we support.

Thu 18th January 2018 Informal fellowship meeting

Depending on numbers, lunch may be served in the downstairs bar.

Thu 11th January 2018 Lunch followed by a talk

After lunch, there will be a talk by Mike Martineau on "The Funny Sides of Volunteering"

Thu 4th January 2018 Lunch followed by an address

After lunch, President Peter will deliver his New Year's message

Thu 28th December 2017 Informal fellowship meeting

Dependending on the numbers attending, lunch may be served in the downstairs bar. The plan to screen a short film about "Old Beckenham" has been deferred.

Thu 21st December 2017 Partners invited Christmas lunch

Christmas lunch with all the trimmings - £20.00 per person. After lunch, there will be a few seasonal words from Rev. Bill Bowman and from Jacob, our Rotary global scholar. Book up on the form on the website.

Thu 14th December 2017 Lunch followed by two meetings

After lunch, there will be a business meeting followed by a special general meeting

Sat 9th December 2017 Christmas Concert

A light hearted concert organized by Rotary Orpington & Crofton read more...

Thu 7th December 2017 Lunch followed by a talk

After lunch, there will be a talk by Claire Tillotson on "Benefits of Music Therapy as at the Churchfields Unit".

Thu 30th November 2017 Lunch folllowed by a talk

After lunch, there will be a talk by PC Karl Hardy, who is the Counter Terrorism Borough Support Officer. His talk will be "Keeping terrorism at bay - helping our local counter-terrorism police.

Thu 23rd November 2017 Lunch followed by a talk

After lunch, Ken Peachey will give his "My Job Talk"

Tue 21st November 2017 The Churchill Dinner

The annual dinner held at the Parkwood Golf Club, is hosted by the Rotary Club of Edenbridge and Westerham. See below for further details. read more...

Sat 18th November 2017 Christmas Fair

Rotary West Wickham are the organizers of this festive event. read more...

Thu 16th November 2017 Lunch folllowed by a talk

After lunch, there will be a talk by Debbie Wells on "The work of Pancreatic Cancer UK"

Tue 14th November 2017 Charity Quiz

Rotary Orpington & Crofton are organizing a pub quiz, in aid of local childrens' charities read more...

Sat 11th November 2017 Antiques and Collectables Roadshow

JusB are organizers of this event, about the history and the value of items. read more...

Thu 9th November 2017 Lunch followed by a short business meeting and discussion

After lunch, there will be a short business meeting followed by a talk by Peter Duncan and Bill Fairhall on how our club set up Beckenham Probus and then a quick review of GCT and Douai.

Thu 2nd November 2017 Lunch folllowed by a talk

After lunch, there will be a talk by David Crowe on "Oddities of the law".

Sat 28th October 2017 Antique, Vintage and Collectables Fair

Organised by Rotary Langley Park at Hayes Free Church read more...

Thu 26th October 2017 Lunch followed by a talk

After lunch, there will be a report on the District Conference 2017, President elect, Tony .

Sun 22nd October 2017 Rotary South East Conference

Our District Conference 2017 will be held in Bournemouth.

Sat 21st October 2017 Rotary South East Conference

Our District Conference 2017 will be held in Bournemouth.

Thu 19th October 2017 Lunch followed by an assessment

After lunch, there will be an assessment of the returns for the "Club Tune-Up"

Thu 12th October 2017 Lunch followed by a discussion

After lunch, there will be a short business meeting followed by a topical talk/discussion

Sun 8th October 2017 Charity Swimalong

An attempt by relay teams to swim a marathon for charity. read more...

Thu 5th October 2017 Lunch folllowed by a talk

After lunch, there will be a talk by Sharron Roberts on "The work of Computers 4 Africa"

Fri 29th September 2017 - Sat 30th September 2017 2017 Charity Beer Festival

Organised by LPRC and held at Old Dunstonian Sports Club in aid of St. Christopher's Hospice read more...

Thu 28th September 2017 Lunch followed by a talk

After lunch, there will be a talk by David Rycroft on "Thalidomide - a history of a catastrophe"

Thu 21st September 2017 Lunch with our contact club - Rotary Sodertalje

This is a flying visit from our Swedish friends. After lunch, we will have the opportunity to renew friendships and catch up on their news.

Sat 16th September 2017 Bowls Fun

South Hill Wood Bowls Club is the venue for this informal afternoon, to introduce non-bowling members and partners to the delights of the game. read more...

Thu 14th September 2017 Lunch followed by a discussion

After lunch, there will be a short business meeting followed by a topical talk/discussion

Thu 7th September 2017 Lunch followed by a talk

After lunch, there will be a talk by our District Governor, Carol Vizzard.

Thu 31st August 2017 Lunch followed by a talk

After lunch, there will be a talk by President Peter on "Drought. Are we running out of water in London - and in Beckenham".

Thu 24th August 2017 Lunch folllowed by a talk

After lunch, there will be a talk by Stuart Talbot (of RCLP) on "Real ale - and organizing a beerfest"

Sun 20th August 2017 Purple 4 Polio Tea Party

A tea party at Addington Palace, organized by 4 local rotary clubs ... (including us).

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Thu 17th August 2017 Lunch followed by a talk

After lunch, there will be a talk by Dave Cooke on "My role as the new manager at the Park Langley Club"

Sat 12th August 2017 Wheels and wheelchairs

We are reprising this successful event from last year, to be held in Battersea Park in conjunction with Easy Saturday Skating. Please come along and help out ... more details to follow.

Thu 10th August 2017 Lunch folllowed by a short business meeting

After lunch, there will be a short business meeting plus a review and planning discussion.

Thu 3rd August 2017 Lunch folllowed by a talk

After lunch there will be a "My Job Talk" by Adolph Williams

Thu 27th July 2017 Partners invited lunch followed by a talk

After lunch, there will be a talk by Julie Fox on "Six in the city"

Thu 20th July 2017 Lunch folllowed by a talk

After lunch, there will be a talk by Tom Pine on "Disaster management"

Thu 13th July 2017 Lunch followed by a short business meeting and discussion

After lunch, there will be a short business meeting followed by a talk by President Peter on "An introduction to Visioning"

Thu 6th July 2017 Lunch followed by an address

After lunch, there will be an address by our incoming President Peter
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