Completed meetings and events 2016-2017
Tue 27th June 2017 Lunch Meeting
Outgoing President's Valedictory Address.Menu: Melon Cocktail followed by Chicken Casserole, veg. & potatoes.
Mon 26th June 2017 - Tue 27th June 2017 Supermarket Bucket Collection
At Morrisons Supermarket, Milehouse Lane. Collecting from 9.00am to 5.00pm each day.Tue 20th June 2017 Lunch Meeting
Past Presidents DaySpeaker: Bill Durose.
Subject: 'Sixteen in the 60’s'.
Menu: Prawn Cocktail followed by Lasagne, veg., chips with garlic bread.
Tue 13th June 2017 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Nigel Thomas, Dean Faculty of Health Science Staffordshire University.Subject: 'Staffordshire, the Connected University?'
Menu: Gammon, egg, pineapple, veg. & chips followed by Bread & Butter Pudding, custard.
Tue 6th June 2017 Lunch Meeting
Speakers: Brian and Barbara Hatton.Subject: 'Changing Lives in Africa'.
Menu: Chicken Liver Pâté followed by Poached Salmon, parsley sauce, veg. & potatoes.
Tue 30th May 2017 No Meeting
Spring Bank HolidayTue 23rd May 2017 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Robbie Benson - HitMix Radio Newcastle.Menu: Garlic Mushrooms followed by Lamb Casserole, veg. & potatoes.
Tue 16th May 2017 Lunch Meeting
Club Assembly. Assistant Governor Peter Broadbent attending.Menu: Chicken Supreme, veg. & potatoes followed by Cheesecake.
Tue 9th May 2017 - Dinner Meeting
At Newcastle Golf Club 7.00 for 7.30pm replacing lunctime meeting.A special dinner and talk. Partners, family and friends all welcome.
Speaker: Rotarian Ann Phair. Subject: 'Modern Slavery'. read more...
Tue 9th May 2017 No Lunch Meeting
Replaced by Dinner MeetingTue 2nd May 2017 Lunch Meeting.
Club Annual General Meeting.Treasurers report and approval of budget for 2017-18. Election of Officers 2017-18.
Menu: Prawn Cocktail followed by Cottage Pie, veg. & chips.
Wed 26th April 2017 Disctrict Crown Green Bowling Competition
At Leek. Our club is fielding a team.Tue 25th April 2017 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Rob StanwaySubject: 'The Rainbow Project'
Menu: Carved Roast Ham and parsley sauce followed by Treacle Tart and Ice Cream.
Tue 18th April 2017 No Meeting
Easter WeekTue 11th April 2017 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Rtn. Malcolm Sutton. Subject: 'Living with Cancer'.Menu: Chicken Liver and Wild Mushroom Pate with caramelised onion chutney and toast followed by Gammon Steak served with egg and pineapple, Veg and chips
Tue 4th April 2017 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: John Sanderson FIEE, Director of Power Engineering Consultants.Subject: 'The Case for Carbon'.
Menu: Roast Beef & Yorkshire Pudding followed by fresh fruit salad and cream.
Tue 28th March 2017 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Stephanie Parker. Subject: "˜Food Banks, who for?"™Menu: Potato and Leek Soup followed by Roast Lamb served with mint sauce, vegetables and potatoes.
Sat 25th March 2017 - Racenight
Fundraising event at Whitmore Village Hall. Enjoy the fun of the races. Tickets £10. Supper and Licenced Bar.Thu 23rd March 2017 - Schools Music Festival
At Wolstanton School. Additional support is requested from club members.Tue 21st March 2017 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Andrew Westwood. Subject: "˜The Teenage Cancer Trust, a personal story"™Menu: Steak and Ale Pie followed by Bread and Butter Pudding with Custard
Tue 14th March 2017 Lunch Meeting
Business Meeting.Menu: Vegetable Soup followed by Chicken Supreme in a white wine and mushroom sauce with vegetables and creamed potatoes.
Tue 7th March 2017 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Judy Kurth, Staffordshire University. Subject: "˜Local Health Inequalities, the Role of the Health and Development new Research Centre"™.Menu: Pan Fried White Fish served with a creamy lemon butter sauce followed by Bread and Butter Pudding w
Tue 28th February 2017 - Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Rev. Dr John Hall.Subject: "˜Poverty Programmes in Africa"™.
Menu: Garlic Mushrooms in a cream sauce followed by Sweet and Sour Chicken served with Basmati rice and fresh vegetables.
Tue 21st February 2017 - Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Derek Lamb.Subject: "˜Parkinsons Society"™.
Menu: Pork & Cider Casserole with Mustard & Sage served with fresh vegetables followed by Apple Crumble and Custard.
Tue 14th February 2017 - Youth Speaks Competition
At the Performing Arts Centre, Newcastle College. Additional support is requested from club members.Tue 14th February 2017 - Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Judy Triner.Subject: "˜Glass Fusion, my hobby"™.
Menu: Melon followed by Chicken wrapped in bacon, barbecue sauce and cheese melt.
Tue 7th February 2017 - Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Jim Worgan.Subject: "˜History of Coal Mining in North Staffordshire"™.
Menu: Homemade Steak and Mushroom Pie with vegetables and Chips followed by Lemon Meringue Pie served with fresh cream.
Mon 6th February 2017 - Fundraising & Social Dinner
At Evening Spice Indian Restaurant, Poolside, Madeley CW3 9DX. Family and friends all welcome. Meal £12.95 includes starter and main course plus naan. Please book with John Milner.Tue 31st January 2017 - District International Showcase
At the Park House Hotel, Shifnal (TF11 9BA). Contact: Roger Garland. Menu: mushroom soup, chicken main course followed by chocolate tart and mint ice cream, £18.00. Speakers: From"™ Village Water"™, "˜Disaster Aid UK"™ and "˜Greenfields Africa"™.Tue 31st January 2017 - Lunch Meeting
BUSINESS MEETINGMenu: Egg Mayonnaise followed by Pork Loin in a Mustard Cream & Apple Sauce, vegetables and potatoes.
Tue 24th January 2017 - District Quiz Round 2
Venue TBC. Our A Team will be in action again.Tue 24th January 2017 - Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Neale Clifton.Subject: "˜Newcastle Borough - Future Regeneration and Development"™
Menu: Steamed Salmon Fillet served with vegetables and potatoes followed by Tangy Lemon Tart served with fresh cream
Tue 17th January 2017 - Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Dr.Nigel Thomas, Dean Faculty of Health Sciences, Staffordshire University.Subject: "˜The Connected University"™.
Menu: Chicken Liver and Wild Mushroom Pate with caramelised onion chutney and toast followed by Gammon Steak served with egg an
Tue 10th January 2017 - Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Mrs. Ros Powell.Subject: "˜Living with my husband with Alzheimers"™.
Menu: Lamb Casserole followed by Lemon Cheescake.
Tue 3rd January 2017 - No Meeting
New Year BreakTue 27th December 2016 - NO MEETING
Christmas WeekThu 22nd December 2016 - Sat 24th December 2016 Charity Christmas Bucket Collection
At Morrisons Supermarket, Goose Street, Newcastle.Tue 20th December 2016 CRISTMAS LUNCH followed by Carols with the Salvation Arm Band
Family and friends all welcome but please pre-book your places with Roger Garland (special price for three course meal £15.95 - cheque please to Newcastle Golf Club). For menu click 'read more...' read more...Tue 13th December 2016 Lunch Meeting at SLATERS Country Hotel & Inn
Speaker: Gary Sirrell, Cyber Crime Protect Officer for the West Midlands Region.Subject: "˜Cyber crime and what you should know"™.
Menu: Pâté served with salad and toast followed by Salmon, Vegetables and potatoes
Mon 12th December 2016 - Wed 14th December 2016 Charity Bucket Collection
At Morrisons Supermarket, Milehouse Lane, Newcastle.Tue 6th December 2016 - Lunch Meeting
SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING - Election of officers for 2017-18Menu: Chicken wrapped in bacon served with vegetables followed by Lemon Meringue Pie with fresh cream.
Sun 4th December 2016 - Senior Citizens' Christmas Party
At Holy Trinity Community Centre, London Road, Newcastle.Tue 29th November 2016 Lunch Meeting at Newcastle Golf Club
Speaker: Ian Martin, Wines Etc.. Subject: "˜Gin and ? anything you want these days!"™Menu: Soup followed by Gammon, Pineapple, Egg and Chips.
Tue 22nd November 2016 Lunch Meeting at Newcastle Golf Club
Speaker: Martin Frischer, Reader Health Service Research, Keele. Subject: "˜Addiction: Reality, myth or something else?"™Menu: Cottage Pie followed by Cheesecake.
Thu 17th November 2016 - District Ten-Pin Bowling Competition
At Festival Park. Our team is once again in action, this time in the second round of the competition.Tue 15th November 2016 Lunch Meeting at Newcastle Golf Club
Speaker: Trevor McMillan, VC Keele. Subject: Keele update.Menu: Melon followed by Chicken Curry with Rice and Nan Bread.
Tue 8th November 2016 Lunch Meeting at Newcastle Golf Club
Business Meeting.Menu: Fried Fish, Mushy Peas and Chips followed by Fruit Crumble and Custard.
Tue 1st November 2016 Lunch Meeting at Slaters
Speaker: Diane Cox. Subject: The North Staffs Carers AssociationMenu: Roast Beef & Yorkshire.
Tue 25th October 2016 Lunch Meeting at Newcastle Golf Club
Speaker: Tracey Brammer. Subject: "˜Child Protection Issues"™Menu: Steak and Ale Pie followed by Bread and Butter Pudding with Custard.
Tue 18th October 2016 Lunch Meeting at Newcastle Golf Club
Speaker: Sam Warrilow. Subject: "˜The Alice Charity"™Menu: Pate followed by Cod Mornay
Tue 11th October 2016 Lunch Meeting at Newcastle Golf Club
Speaker: Ted Clewley. Subject: "˜District Emergency Planning Project"™.Menu: Carved Roast Ham and parsley sauce followed by Treacle Tart and Ice Cream.
Tue 4th October 2016 Lunch Meeting at Newcastle Golf Club
Speaker: Rtn. Paul Worrall. Subject: "˜Who am I"™Menu: Melon followed by Chicken wrapped in bacon, barbecue sauce and cheese melt.
Tue 27th September 2016 Lunch Meeting at venue TBC
Speaker: Ray Elks. Topic: The ARCH Project.Menu: TBC.
Tue 20th September 2016 Lunch Meeting at SLATERS Country Hotel & Inn
Business MeetingMenu: Melon followed by Salmon in Parsley Sauce & Veg
Tue 13th September 2016 Lunch Meeting at SLATERS Country Hotel & Inn
Speaker: Jayne Cheshire and Jane Aiton. Topic: Ambassadors for the Compass Projects.Menu: Steak and Ale Pie & Veg followed by Sherry Trifle.
Fri 9th September 2016 - Fashion Show - Fundraising Event
At Great National Hotel, Newcastle-under-Lyme. read more...Tue 6th September 2016 Lunch Meeting at SLATERS Country Hotel & Inn
Speaker: Carol Barrs. Topic: Police Academy SchemeMenu: Pate followed by Roast Pork & Veg.
Tue 30th August 2016 - NO MEETING
Bank Holiday WeekTue 23rd August 2016 Lunch Meeting at NEWCASTLE GOLF CLUB
Speaker: The Worshipful the Mayor of Newcastle-under-Lyme Councillor Ian Wilkes. Topic: "˜Plans for my Year of Office"™Menu: Gammon, Egg & Pineapple with Chips followed by Lemon Meringue & Cream.
Tue 16th August 2016 Lunch Meeting a NEWCASTLE GOLF CLUB
Speaker: Naomi Worrall. Topic: Zambia Project - "˜Restless Development"™.Menu: Melon followed by Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding.
Fri 12th August 2016 - Sat 13th August 2016 Charity Bucket Collection
At Morrisons Supermarket, Milehouse Lane, Newcastle.Tue 9th August 2016 Lunch Meeting at NEWCASTLE GOLF CLUB
Speaker: Dr. Fraser Dukes. Topic: Eradication of Polio, the last stage.Menu: Chicken Chasseur followed by Bakewell Tart & Fresh Cream
Tue 2nd August 2016 Lunch Meeting
Business Meeting.Menu: Vegetable Soup followed by Chicken Supreme in a white wine and mushroom sauce with vegetables and creamed potatoes.
Tue 26th July 2016 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Speaker: John Sayer, incoming District Governor.Menu: Pan Fried White Fish served with a creamy lemon butter sauce followed by Bread and Butter Pudding with Custard.
Tue 19th July 2016 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Speaker: John Rickwood. Topic: "˜Who am I?"™Menu: Garlic Mushrooms in a cream sauce followed by Sweet and Sour Chicken served with Basmati rice, veg & Chips.
Tue 12th July 2016 Lunch Meeting
Speaker: Speaker: Caroline Scoll,North Staffs MIND. Topic: Work of the Younger MIND Services.Menu: Fried Fish in Batter served with Mushy Peas and Chips followed by Apple Crumble and Custard.
Tue 5th July 2016 Lunch Meeting
Induction of President Carol Reddish and Officers of the Club. Regalia to be worn.Menu: Home-made Steak and Mushroom Pie with vegetables and Chips followed by Lemon Meringue Pie served with fresh cream.