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Mural in Children's waiting area in A&E MURAL MAGIC

THE CHIILDREN'S waiting areas at the Friarage Hospital's accident and emergency department have been transformed into a magical wonderland thanks to the Rotary Club of Wensleydale.

Walkers receiving sausages in bread roll and drinks at halfway on long route Wensleydale Wander 2013 Report

There were 305 entries for this year's Wensleydale Wander despite the recent weather, and they were rewarded by a glorious sunny day.

The team making a presentation to Wensleydale Club members and their wives GSE Team from Venezuela

The Rotary Club of Wensleydale has been hosting a Group Study Exchange team from Venezuela

Wensleydale Wander 2012 report

There were 400 entries for this year's Wander- a record!

Winning Lady Herriot Run 2012 Report

Runners from all over the country took part in this year's James Herriot Country Trail Run near Bolton Castle, organised by the Rotary Club of Wensleydale.

Runners on Black Hill - Herriot Run 2010

A sequence of photos taken at the top of the first hill of the Run

Rtn Wendy in charge Rotary Tombola at Wensleydale Show

The Rotary Club held a tombola stall at Wensleydale Show to raise funds for its community projects. All prizes were won despite the rain!

Just after start .Herriot Run 2102 More Photos

This second group of photos was taken by Cilla Alcock at gate 14 on the run into the finish

Club Charter Dinner & Handover Friday 22 June 2012

This year's Charter Dinner took place on Friday 22nd June at the Queen's Head, Finghall.

Hike and Quoits with visiting Rotary Club

Berkhampstead Rotary Club walking group spent a day in Wensleydale, first hiking in Wharfedale guided by members of the Wensleydale Rotary Club, then being introduced to Quoits in the evening

Michael cutting his cake Michael Weatheralds 90th

46 Rotarians and partners, together with Rtn Michael Weatherald's family, gathered at Penley's for his 90th birthday celebration

Just after Start Herriot Run 2012 More Photos

This second group of photos was taken by Cilla Alcock at gate 14 on the run into the finish.

One of the teams from Wensleydale School Rotary Technology Tournament for Schools

Eighty eight young people in teams of four students from seven schools across North Yorkshire attended this year’s Rotary Club Technology Tournament at Catterick Garrison. This was organised by several local Rotary Clubs including Wensleydale.

Two of our younger members Fellowship meeting in Aysgarth

15 members enjoyed an informal evening at the George and Dragon in Aysgarth

Christmas Dinner 2011

This year's Christmas Dinner was held at the Queens Head, Finghall, and was very enjoyable

A Curry lunch in Newbiggin

Rotarian Adrian Jones and his wife Margaret hosted a very successful curry lunch at their home in Newbiggin

President Chris Wheatley presenting IPP jewel to C Presentations

Slideshow of James Herriot Trail Run 2011 at Castle Bolton and around12K

Photos taken by Carol Haynes at around the 12K stage of the race.

Quoits with RC Newton Aycliffe

The annual Quoits match with Newton Aycliffe Rotary Club took place in Aldborough St John.

James Herriot Country Trail Run 2011

Runners came from all corners of England on Sunday, July 31, to take part in The James Herriot Country Trial Run at Castle Bolton, organised by the Rotary Club of Wensleydale.

Slideshow of James Herriot Trail Run 2011 between gates 13 -14

These photos were taken by Cilla Alcock while marahalling at Gate 14.

Charter Night 2011

The Rotary Club of Wensleydale held its annual Charter Night and Handover at Wensleydale Creamery on 24th June.

Walker get a welcome drink at the East Witton checkpoint Wensleydale Wander 2011 report

This year's Wander was again a big success, with over 300 entries and lots of sunshine!

All the teams Rotary Technology Tournament

The Rotary Clubs of Wensleydale, Richmond, Northallerton and Thirsk joined to organise a schools technology tournament

Rotary Team arrives at Nepalese schools

A team of Rotarians from Yorkshire, including one from Wensleydale, have taken computers to two schools in Nepal.

Children with teacher, and Rtn Phil Oliver Crocus Planting at Askrigg Primary School

Pupils planted crocuses as part of the nation wide Rotary "Focus on the Crocus" initiative.

The team enjoying their first walk in the Dales GSE team from Brazil arrives in Wensleydale

Members and Guests meeting at Penleys were very pleased to welcome the Group Study Exchange Team from District 4730 in Brazil.

Mark Johnston in full flow Visit to Mark Johnston's Stables

Mark Johnston showed 25 Rotarians, wives and friends around Kingsley House stables

The race begins James Herriot Country Trail Run 2010 Report

204 runners took part in this years race. Conditions were good apart from a strong head wind on the top section. Click on the photos below to enlarge them.

Early runners arriving at the halfway refreshment tent on Long Walk Wensleydale Wander 2010

An annual 12 or 22 mile round walk in in scenic Wensleydale, in aid, this year, of British Heart Foundation and local Rotary charities. Very friendly and great fun.

Newly installed President David Pointon with IPP Leslie Parfitt and PE John Ogbourne Club Charter and Handover 2010

The 30th Charter & Handover took place at Wensleydale Creamery on 25th June.

Early runners arrive at refreshment tent on Middleham High Moor Wensleydale Wander 2010 report

There was a record turnout for the 2010 Wensleydale Wander, with 315 walking or running the routes, and only one having to drop out near the end of the 22 mile version.

Rotarians at checkouts Rotarians packed bags at Tesco's

Richmond and Wensleydale clubs worked together to collect at Tescos for Polio Plus the Rotary International project to eradicate polio from the world.

George, Barrie and margaret enjoy a joke, while Adrian, June and Michael wonder what it is about Christmas Dinner 2009

33 members and guests enjoyed Christmas Dinner at Friars Head restaurant at Akebar on 22nd December.

David Hartley receiving his PHF Presentation of Paul Harris Fellowships

President Leslie Parfitt presented several Paul Harris Fellowships on behalf of the Club

Members and wives disembarking from the canal boat Canal Cruise at Skipton

30 members, wives, and guests enjoyed a relaxing canal cruise at Skipton. Among the guests were Adrian, Sarah, and their daughter Jemima from Australia.

Runners at the start Herriot Run 2009 Report

Despite the poor weather forecast and the rain that did arrive, 258 runners registered, 70 of them on the day! In the end, 238 actually ran the race, and all finished. The grass sections were softer than in previous years, but none were too wet.

Quoits with Richmond

Club members enjoyed a game of Quoits with large team of Rotarians from the Richmond Club at Downholme

District Governor John Philip and Chris, with President Laurie Kent and Margaret Charter and Handover Dinner 2009

Another successful Charter and handover dinner was held at Wensleydale creamery, with over 70 attendees.

A group of Wensleydale Rotarians awaiting their turn to visit the buffet. District Handover 2009

Eight members from Wensleydale, together with their wives, attended the District Handover which took place at District Governor Elect Em Lloyd-Davies' farm in Staveley

The Team from Uganda and Kenya GSE Team from Africa visits Wensleydale

The Team gave a superb presentation at Wensley Village Hall

A group of hapy walkers takes a break at the Lord's Bridge checkpoint Wensleydale Wander 2009 Report

This year's Wensleydale Wander was again a big success with over 230 entrants walking or running either the 22 or 12-mile routes

Path along river Ure between Lords Bridge and Wensley Views on Wensleydale Wander Routes

Pen Hill from the Shawl, Leyburn in winter Views of Wensleydale

Mayor of Leyburn presents prize to Chris Wheatley Wensleydale Show Rotary stall

Waymarking Preparations for Herriot Run 2008

Runners on first hill James Herriot Trail Run 2008

Past Pres Chris Wheatley presenting a cheque and stone plaque Best Kept Village Presentation

Tea on lawn Keith Bancroft Walk 2008

Rtn David Glover from Cornwall with Rtns Chilton and Greenwood ShelterBox roadshow

The scholars with President Bob Hughes Ambassadorial Scholars visit Jan 08

Shelterbox Wensleydale Show 2007

James Wight starting the race James Herriot Trail Run 2007

Alan Jagger with President etc Charter 2007

Bluebells Visit to CB Hall gardens May 07

The mass start in Grove Square Wensleydale Wander 2007

DG Keith and President Chris in relaxed mood Christmas Dinner 2006

Team receiving bannerettes NZ GSE Team visit 2006

Lunch at Mortons Lunch at the Mortons Aug 06

Learning to fish Fishing at Hawes Aug 2006

James Herriot Trail Run Start 2006 James Herriot Trail Run 2006

President Bob Hughes with DG Ken Robertshaw and wife Pauline Charter 2008

Rotary Technology Tournament

Rotary Club of Wensleydale joined with Clubs from Richmond, Northallerton, and Thirsk to organise a techology tournament for schhols in our area.

Keith Bancroft Rotary Walk & Tea

Rotarians were invited to bring family and friends for a walk in Wensleydale, including an exclusive opportunity to view Bolton Hall Gardens, followed by tea.

Wander 2008 report

Polio Plus

ShelterBox Roadshow visits Leyburn

Herriot Run 2007