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Club weekend away

Club members joined Carol and Brian in Majorca, for the annual weekend away.

President's Lunch

Once again, was held at Chancellors. An excellent day, well supported by the Club, and enjoyed by everyone. Click the title above (in blue) to see pictures from the day.

Helen Troup becomes a member

We are delight to welcome Helen into membership of the Club

Princes Trust and Stockport Music Academy

The Club have once again supported the Princes Trust, as they produce artwork for the Stockport Music Academy

Committee meetings

Committee meetings after the meal, followed by induction of new member Narendra Gulhati.

Speakers Evening

Scott Reid, will be talking about local wildlife.

2013 Youth Speaks competition

Primary Youth Speaks competition, held at Didsbury Road Primary School.

Speaker Evening

The speaker this evening was Val Cottam MBE, who was a volunteer at both the Commonwealth Games in Manchester, and at the 2012 Olympics.

Speaker Evening

This evening we had a visit form the Mayor of Stockport, Councillor Wendy Meikle.

Committee Reports

Committee chairs report back to the Club. There will be a Burns Night theme this evening.

We had a great day for the walk. Dry and not cold. 24 of us walked from Lyme Breeze to Bollington, where we spent an hour at the Vale Inn. Then a walk back to Lyme Breeze was followed by a lovely meal.

2012 12 Beechwood

The Ukulele band played during the Christmas lunch at Beechwood.

Christmas Party

At Hyde Bank Farm, Romiley.

Members Christmas meal

The Club members' Christmas meal, at Heaton Moor Golf Club.

ABC Family Group

The ukulele band played for the ABC Family Group. Click the blue title words for pictures.

Welcome to Joan Ebbrell

We are delighted to welcome Joan Ebbrell to membership of the Club

Speaker Evening

Speaker this evening is the best selling crime writer Val McDermid, best known for the Tony Hill series, that was adapted for TV with the title "Wire in the Blood". Partners are invited to tonight's meeting.

Speaker Evening

Tonight ten Club members each spoke for three minutes. Click 'read more' for pictures.

Junior Golf Day

Golf Day for Heaton Moor Golf Club junior section.

Robbie's 80th Birthday

This was the first meeting after Robbie's 80th birthday, which was celebrated with a tartan theme.

Speaker Evening

Our own Nan Ironside was the speaker tonight. Her topic was "It always happens to me". Partners were invited, and everyone enjoyed a thoroughly entertaining evening.

2012 06 06 Paul Harris Award Presentation

Dr Leslie Dawson was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship, in recognition of the work he has done over the years as a local GP, church member and U3A member.

Club Assembly 2012

The new committee chairs will outline their plans for the coming year.

2012 06 05 Jubilee Party

Garden party to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, at David and Ros Scott's house. Such a brilliant afternoon, despite the weather.

2012 05 20 Heatons Open Garden Day

Visit some of the best house gardens in the area. Further details at www.heatonsopengardens.net

President's Final Fling

A suprise social event for Clyde and Rhona, as a token of the Club's appreciation of the work they did last year during Clyde's presidency.

Speaker Evening

Kevin Dranfield, talked about Stockport's town centre's Blue Plaques walk.

Speaker Evening

Ann Sawer, from the Red Cross, talked to us about how to save a life with CPR. Also at this meeting, Nan Ironside was presented with the Lamplighter for her recent hard work with the schools.

Heatons Festival, 2012

The Club was at the Heatons Festival. As well as some stewarding and marshalling, our fire prevention advisers were out in force, spreading the word about smoke alarms.

Open night with invited guests.

An evening with those that helped with the open gardens event. Also there will be young people from the Princes Trust. Partners are invited to this meeting. Please let David know.

2012 05 27 President's 'Night'

This will be a lunchtime event, at Chancellors, Moseley Road, Manchester. Drinks in the gardens from 12:30pm, then lunch at 2:00pm. President Clyde will speak after lunch, then it's back out to the gardens for more drinks and socialising.

2012 06 13 Boule at the Crown

This meeting will be at The Crown, Didsbury Road, and NOT at the Golf Club. Boules on the bowling green, followed by a meal at the Crown. Bob to finish the evening off with his guitar.

2012 05 25 Heaton Chapel Station

The band played at the opening of the Artwork display at Heaton Chapel Station.

The Prince's Trust 2012

Recently the Youth Committee have been working closely with the young people of the Prince's Trust.

Ian Roebuck induction 2012 03 14

Ian Roebuck is inducted into membership of the Club.

Speakers Evening

Jeff Tuck, talking about the RAF raid on Peenemunde. Carol presented a banner from the incoming RI President.

Speakers Evening

Martin Francis talked to us about the Colditz Glider, and brought along his quarter scale model to show us.

Khensani Primary School

Carol Cross has been a regular visitor to Khensani School, in South Africa. The school recently produced a CD of the children singing, which can be seen on YouTube. Many thanks to Doug Cooper, in Cyprus, for production of the music and photo presentation.

Marjorie Leach joins the Club

Marjorie Leach joins the Club.

New Year Walk 2012

Gentle stroll from marple Bridge to the Roman Lakes and back, followed by lunch at the Midland.

Sue's 50th Birthday

The whole Club was invited to celebrate Sue's 50th birthday.

Youth Speaks competition 2012

Held at Norris Bank school, 4pm start.

Charity Curry Night

Charity Curry Night at Spice Tower, Marple Road.

Open night with invited guests.

Tonight various people that have contributed to our Christmas Float collection will be entertained. The meal will be a buffet. Partners are also invited to this meeting.

Speaker Evening

Ann Metcalf and Don Roach will talk about the 'Folkore of Cheshire'.

Christmas Party

for Club members and their partners. At the Kro Bar, Shaw Road, Heaton Moor

Heaton Chapel station

Members Christmas Party

at the Crown, Heaton Mersey.

Ukulele Band

Christmas Float Collections

Speakers Evening

Janet Lowe, Head of Greenbank School in Cheadle Hulme talking about her work with a school for disabled children in Kenya. Partners invited to this meeting.

Speakers evening

Swimathon 2012

Held at Stockport Grammar School. More details to follow.

Harvest Fair and Farmers Market

Heaton Mersey Park (off Richmond Road/Vale Close)

Bowling at the Crown Inn

There is no meeting at the golf club this week.

President's Night

Bredbury Hall. 7:00 for 7:30. Dress code - DJs

Tony Ashurst PHF

Dubrovnik

The Presidents weekend or in his case week away in Dubrovnik

Trip to Lords

Further details from Richard or Robbie.

Evening walk in Manchester

A party of 20 Rotarians & friends had a guided tour of the Northern Quarter of Manchester.

New Year Walk

Start from Disley station car park at 10am. Lunch at Red Lion, High Lane.

Christmas Party

At Peel Moat College, Heaton Moor. Entertainment by the Lamplighter Thespians.

Postcard from Cyprus Oct 2010

Ken celebrates his 65th birthday by raising a glass or two with friends in Portugal.

Speakers evening

Satish Mehta and Kate Smith talking about their recent work in Uganda. Partners are invited to this meeting.

Historical walk round Stockport

On the 5th Wednesday in September some 20 members & wives joined in a guided walk around Stockport town center. Ending with a yummy hotpot supper with apple pie & custard provided by The Royal Oak.