Completed meetings and events 2019-2020

Thu 25th June 2020 Online Club Handover

In a Zoom meeting, Pres. Andrew Murray will hand over the responsibilities of the Club to P.E. Katrina Gibbons who will then induct other Office Bearers and convenors, followed by a virtual Whisky Tasting hosted by Paul Main
VoT: S.V.P. Charles Keeper read more...

Thu 18th June 2020 Summer Club Speaker Online – Tom McPherson

Tom McPherson will give a talk under the Club’s Summer Speaker Programme
VoT: N/A read more...

Thu 11th June 2020 Summer Club Speaker Online – David McLeod

David McLeod will give a talk under the Club’s Summer Speaker Programme
VoT: N/A read more...

Thu 4th June 2020 Katie McCrossan -

Katie McCrossan will talk on the impact of the "Spanish" Flu, on Lanarkshire, in 1918/19
VoT: David Crichton

Thu 28th May 2020 Online Club Assembly - S.V.P. Katrina Gibbons

President Elect Katrina and the Committee Convenors will give the members their plans for the coming Rotary year
VoT: Tom McPherson

Thu 21st May 2020 Peter McCrossan - Last year's Summer Talk

Peter McCrossan will give his Summer Talk which had to be postponed due to a power cut at the Bentley Hotel
VoT: David McLeod read more...

Thu 14th May 2020 Pres. Andrew Murray – Club A.G.M. – Online

Annual General Meeting of the Club including election of Office Bearers and Conveners
VoT: John McDonald read more...

Thu 7th May 2020 Michael Gibbons - Independent Photographer

Michael Gibbons, an Independent Photographer, based in Greenville, South Carolina, will join us over Zoom to talk about his career
VoT: Peter McCrossan read more...

Thu 30th April 2020 Quiz Night to be held online over Zoom

As we don't have a "virtual" speaker, the Club will be holding our second Quiz Night online over Zoom.
VoT: N/A read more...

Thu 23rd April 2020 Clive Coombes – Classic Wedding Car Business

Clive Coombes, former diplomat and senior military officer, will speak to the Members on his Classic Wedding Car business
VoT: Paul Begley read more...

Sat 18th April 2020 Callander Cycle Challenge – 2020 – POSTPONED

Unfortunately, we have taken the decision to postpone Callander Cycle Challenge due to the Covid 19 outbreak. Hopefully, this event be held at a later date, in the autumn read more...

Thu 16th April 2020 Chip Ross – R/C of Strathcona Sunrise – online over Zoom

As Covid-19 means we cannot meet together, our guest, Rotarian Chip Ross, of the Strathcona Sunrise Rotary Club in Courtney, Vancouver Island, will give a short talk on Rotary in Canada, followed by some online chat, over Zoom.
VoT: James Gibbons read more...

Thu 9th April 2020 Club Talk by Jane Allan to be held online over Zoom

As Covid-19 means we cannot meet together, Jane Allan will give a short Club Talk, followed by some online chat, over Zoom
VoT: Ian Carrol read more...

Thu 2nd April 2020 Quiz Night to be held online over Zoom

As Covid-19 means we cannot meet together, the Club will be holding a Quiz Night online over Zoom read more...

Thu 2nd April 2020 Rotarians’ online clap for the NHS, Carers and Key Workers

Members of the Rotary Club of Motherwell and Wishaw clap for the NHS, Carers and other Key Workers during our online meeting read more...

Thu 26th March 2020 NO ENTRY – Covid-19 – Closure

Due to the Covid-19 outbreak our meetings have been suspended. The situation will be under constant review and members will be advised as soon as meetings can be resumed.

Thu 19th March 2020 NO ENTRY – Covid-19 – Closure

Due to the Covid-19 outbreak our meetings have been suspended. The situation will be under constant review and members will be advised as soon as meetings can be resumed.

Thu 12th March 2020 Frank Devine – Project Gambia: People Feeding People

Frank Devine will speak to the members on his fundraising efforts to assist the people of The Gambia
H&R: Bill McCallum & Willie Talbot
VoT: Jane Allan read more...

Thu 5th March 2020 School Speaker Evening - Dalziel High School

Pupils, from Dalziel High School, will make speeches on topics of their own choice
H&R: Tom Agnew & Bill McCallum
VoT: Jim Peat read more...

Thu 27th February 2020 Jeff Frew – Cycling UK, Development Officer

Jeff Frew, Cycling UK Development Officer for South West Scotland will speak to the members on what the Big Bike Revival in Scotland, is all about
H&R: Jane Allan & Paul Begley
VoT: Hugh Graham read more...

Wed 26th February 2020 Visit to Rotary Club of Cumbernauld plus District Quiz

Members will visit the Rotary Club of Cumbernauld at the Dullatur Golf Club, 1a Glen Douglas Drive, Cumbernauld, G68 0DW, 18.45 – 20.30 (approx.), to support our quiz team in the second round of the District Quiz
We will leave the Bentley Hotel at 18.10

Thu 20th February 2020 Duncan Cameron – Radio Presenter

Duncan Cameron, radio presenter, and retired airline executive, will address the members
H&R: Jane Allan & Paul Begley
VoT: Des Donnelly read more...

Thu 13th February 2020 Margaret McFarlane – Maggie’s Centre

Margaret McFarlane, of Maggie's Lanarkshire, will address the members on the work of the Centre
H&R: Peter Brown & Ian Carroll
VoT: Andrew Steven

Fri 7th February 2020 Annual Burns Night - A Taste of Burns

Chaired by Pres. Andrew, the members and guests will be treated to an evening of good food, entertainment and friendship.
H&R: Jane Allan & John McDonald
VoT: SVP Katrina Gibbons read more...

Thu 6th February 2020 THERE IS NO CLUB MEETING

There is no Club meeting as an evening to celebrate the works of our Bard, Robert Burns, will be held tomorrow night
H&R: N/A
VoT: N/A

Thu 6th February 2020 “The Lion King” – Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh

Members and their guests, after a pre-theatre meal at the Bentley Hotel, will travel by coach, to the Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh for an evening performance of the musical “The Lion King”
H&R: N/A
VoT: N/A

Thu 30th January 2020 Business Meeting

Club Officials and Convenors will update the members on the progress of their various projects
H&R: Callan Dick & Des Donnelly
VoT: Tom Sleith read more...

Thu 23rd January 2020 Claire Connelly – Head Teacher of St. Aidan’s High School

Ms Connelly will be our guest speaker tonight addressing the members on 'overcoming poverty related barriers to learning'.
H&R: Callan Dick & Des Donnelly
VoT: Allan Scott read more...

Thu 16th January 2020 Lesley McBride – Kilbryde Hospice

Lesley McBride, Community Fundraiser for Kilbryde Hospice, will talk on the work of the organisation
H&R: James Gibbons & Hugh Graham
VoT: James Robertson read more...

Thu 9th January 2020 Kirsten Sinclair – “Oor Wullie’s Big Bucket Trail”

Kirsten Sinclair, Chief Operating Officer of the Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity will talk about the work of the Charity and her involvement with “Oor Wullie’s Big Bucket Trail”
H&R: James Gibbons & Hugh Graham
VoT: David McLeod read more...

Thu 2nd January 2020 THERE IS NO CLUB MEETING

Christmas and New Year Break

Thu 26th December 2019 THERE IS NO CLUB MEETING

Christmas and New Year Break

Thu 19th December 2019 Christmas Meal and Celebration

As always, this will be a seasonal evening of fun, laughter, good food and friendship
H&R: Bill McCallum & Peter McCrossan
VoT: Ian Carrol read more...

Wed 18th December 2019 Santa Visits Wishaw

Santa, and some Rotarian helpers, will tour Wishaw spreading Christmas Spirit and raising funds for various charities.
Details of route and stopping places are given below read more...

Mon 16th December 2019 Santa Visits Motherwell and Wishaw

Santa, and some Rotarian helpers, will tour Motherwell and Wishaw spreading Christmas Spirit and raising funds for various charities.
Details of route and stopping places are given below. read more...

Thu 12th December 2019 Gillian de Felice – Edinburgh Zoo Big 5 Project

Gillian de Felice, Edinburgh Zoo, will talk to the members on this exciting development
H&R: Bill McCallum & Peter McCrossan
VoT: Tom McPherson read more...

Thu 5th December 2019 Grace and Tom McNeill – Viewpark Conservation Group

Grace and Tom will address the members on the principal project of the Viewpark Conservation Group, the acquisition of the Douglas Support Estate, on behalf of the community.
H&R: John McDonald and David McLeod
VoT: David McLeod read more...

Thu 28th November 2019 THERE IS NO CLUB MEETING TONIGHT

There is no Club meeting at the Bentley Hotel, tonight. Our annual St. Andrew's Night celebration is being held at the Belmill Hotel, Bellshill.

Thu 28th November 2019 St Andrew’s Night

The Club will be holding a special evening to celebrate our Patron Saint, St. Andrew – Guest Speaker Malcolm Roughead, O.B.E.
H&R: John McDonald and David McLeod
VoT: S.V.P. Katrina Gibbons read more...

Thu 21st November 2019 Margaret Mitchell, M.S.P.

Margaret Mitchell, M.S.P. for Central Scotland will address the members
H&R: Tom McPherson & Ronnie Moore
VoT: John McDonald read more...

Thu 14th November 2019 Business Meeting

Club Officials and Convenors will update the members on the progress of their various projects
H&R: Tom McPherson & Ronnie Moore
VoT: Peter McCrossan read more...

Tue 12th November 2019 Visit to Rotary Club of East Kilbride Kittoch

Members will visit the Rotary Club of East Kilbride Kittoch, at The Montgomerie Arms, 1 Montgomery Street, East Kilbride, G74 4JS, 18.00 for 18.30. Speaker: Jeff Frew – Cycling UK
WE WILL LEAVE THE BENTLEY HOTEL AT 17.15 TO TRAVEL TO EAST KILBRIDE read more...

Thu 7th November 2019 School Music Evening - Brannock High School

Pupils from Brannock High School will visit the Club to entertain the members
H&R: Jim Peat & Jim Robertson
VoT: Bill McCallum read more...

Sat 2nd November 2019 Christmas Market 2019

Our Christmas Market, organised in conjunction with Dalziel High School P.T.A., will raise funds for our Furniture for Families project read more...

Thu 31st October 2019 McGonagall Night

The Club will celebrate the memory and work of William Topaz McGonagall, widely acknowledged as Scotland’s worst poet, with a dinner in his honour and readings of his poems
H&R: Jim Peat & Jim Robertson
VoT: Hugh Graham read more...

Mon 28th October 2019 Visit to Rotary Club of Glasgow North & Bishopbriggs

Members will visit the Rotary Club of Glasgow North & Bishopbriggs, at Eagle Lodge/Oregano, 2 Hilton Road, Bishopbriggs, G64 2PN, 18.30 for 19.45. Speaker T.B.C.
WE WILL LEAVE THE BENTLEY HOTEL AT 17.50 TO TRAVEL TO BISHOPBRIGGS read more...

Thu 24th October 2019 Gerard Dunn

Gerard Dunn will address the Club on food and football
H&R: Allan Scott & Tom Sleith
VoT: James Gibbons

Thu 17th October 2019 Business Meeting

Club Officials and Convenors will update the members on the progress of their various projects
H&R: Allan Scott and Tom Sleith
VoT: Des Donnelly read more...

Thu 10th October 2019 Principal Officer Ellen Wong, US Consulate General, Edinburgh

Ms Wong will address the members on her role in Scotland and recent events, here and in her country. This evening will be a joint meeting with the Rotary Club of Hamilton
H&R: Andrew Steven & Ian St John
VoT: Callan Dick read more...

Thu 3rd October 2019 Nils Melzer – Professor of International Law at Glasgow University

Prof. Melzer will address the members on his role as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment
H&R: Andrew Steven & Ian St John
VoT: Ian Carrol read more...

Thu 26th September 2019 Corporate Quiz Night

The Club will host a Corporate Quiz Night where local businesses will be invited to enter teams to raise funds for Rotary charities
H&R: Tom Agnew & Willie Talbot
VoT: Paul Begley read more...

Thu 19th September 2019 D.G. Jo Pawley - District Governor's Visit

District Governor Jo Pawley will make her official visit to the Club
H&R: Tom Agnew & Willie Talbot
VoT: Paul Begley read more...

Thu 12th September 2019 R.Y.L.A. Candidates & Schools Golf Competition Winners

R.Y.L.A. Candidates report back on their experiences and the School Golf Competition winners are presented with the Douglas Clementson trophy
H&R: Jane Allan & Paul Begley
VoT: Jane Allan

Thu 5th September 2019 President Andrew Murray - Presidential Address

President Andrew will give his address for the Rotary Year 2019-20
H&R: Jane Allan & Paul Begley
VoT: Tom Agnew read more...

Thu 29th August 2019 Summer Programme - Club Speaker - John McDonald

John McDonald will address the Club
H&R: Paul Begley & Ian Carrol
VoT: N/A

Thu 22nd August 2019 Summer Programme - Club Speaker - Peter McCrossan

Peter McCrossan will address the Club
H&R: Paul Begley & Ian Carrol
VoT: N/A

Thu 15th August 2019 Summer Programme - Club Speaker - Bill McCallum

Bill McCallum will address the Club. This evening will be a Taste of China Buffet
H&R: Callan Dick & Des Donnelly
VoT: N/A

Thu 8th August 2019 Summer Programme - Club Speaker - Charles Keeper

Charles Keeper will address the Club
H&R: Callan Dick & Des Donnelly
VoT: N/A

Thu 1st August 2019 Summer Programme - Club Speaker - Hugh Graham

Hugh Graham will address the Club
H&R: James Gibbons & Hugh Graham
VoT: N/A

Thu 25th July 2019 Summer Programme - Club Speaker - Ian Carrol

Ian Carrol will address the Club. This evening will be a Taste of India Buffet
H&R: James Gibbons & Hugh Graham
VoT: N/A

Thu 18th July 2019 Summer Programme - Club Speaker - Des Donnelly

Des Donnelly will address the Club
H&R: Charles Keeper & Bill McCallum
VoT: N/A

Thu 11th July 2019 Summer Programme - Club Speaker - Katrina Gibbons

Katrina Gibbons will address the Club
H&R: Charles Keeper & Bill McCallum
VoT: N/A

Thu 4th July 2019 Summer Programme - Club Speaker - Tom Agnew

Tom Agnew will address the Club. This evening will be a U.S. Independence Day Buffet.
H&R: Peter McCrossan & John McDonald
VoT: N/A read more...
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