Completed meetings and events 2022-2023

A scroll showing ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics and images

Thu 29th June 2023 Rtn Keith Otter: The Forty-Two Commandments

An ancient view of Judgement. read more...
Senior citizens sitting at dining tables

Sat 24th June 2023 Senior Guests' Summer Party

We welcome senior guests to a party at the Chelmsford Cathedral Chapter House. read more...
People seated at dining tables

Thu 22nd June 2023 President's Dinner

We meet at the Ivy Hill Hotel to celebrate Mo Sadiq's year as President read more...
The words Quiz Time on a multi-coloured background

Fri 16th June 2023 Quiz in support of EGFR+ UK

At the Writtle Sports & Social Club on Friday, 16th June, at 7:15 for 7:30 pm. read more...
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Thu 15th June 2023 Club Assembly

We hear the Club's plans for the year ahead read more...
Wooden sign pointing to Southend-on-SEa

Thu 8th June 2023 Charlotte Earwaker: HARP Southend

Southend's charity for homeless people read more...
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Thu 1st June 2023 Business meeting

Our last business meeting of the Rotary year read more...
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Tue 30th May 2023 Council meeting

Council members only
Two young boys, one European and one African.

Thu 25th May 2023 Sania Sufi & Imtiaz Dossa: The Citizens Foundation

Empowering children through education read more...
Picture of people getting ready for a jumble sale

Sat 20th May 2023 Jumble sale at Danbury Village Hall

Our regular Spring event read more...
Cartoon of a ragged man holding sign asking for help

Thu 18th May 2023 Rtn Graham Furnival: An error of judgement

Oops! read more...
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Thu 11th May 2023 Rotary Showcase

We showcase Rotary and what it offers to the community, to members and to the wider world.
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Thu 4th May 2023 Annual General Meeting

We hear reports on the Rotary year to date
Drawing of a tray with a coffee pot, two cups and a sugar basin.

Thu 27th April 2023 Visit to Sanctus

We visit the former cafe that now serves the homeless read more...
Sign reading Share your Story and the hand that wrote it

Thu 20th April 2023 Rtn Jenny Black: A diverse working life - Part 2

The second part of Jenny's interesting talk. read more...
Stylise figure holding an over-sized spanner and a tool box and surrounded by germ symbols

Thu 13th April 2023 Rtn Peter Kemp: Interesting experiences in my working life

Peter was a Public Health Inspector. This meeting will be held at the Ivy Hill Hotel.
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Thu 6th April 2023 Business and Membership Meetings

After the usual business meeting we will discuss membership and meeting arrangements. read more...
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Tue 4th April 2023 Council meeting

Council members only
Ukrainian flag

Thu 30th March 2023 Rtns Chuda Karki and Maureen Benson: Experience of Ukrainian refugees in Chelmsford

We hope to have some Ukrainian guests with us to share their experiences. This meeting will be held at the Ivy Hill Hotel.

Thu 23rd March 2023 Sara Tupper: Chelmsford Business Improvement District

Initiative to support businesses in Chelmsford read more...
Cheetah

Thu 16th March 2023 Alison Mees: Cheetah conservation

Helping this fascinating creature. read more...
A nurse

Thu 9th March 2023 Clair Dade: Mid and South Essex Hospitals Charity

Supporting hospitals, staff and patients in this part of Essex read more...
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Thu 2nd March 2023 Business meeting

Our usual monthly meeting read more...
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Tue 28th February 2023 Council meeting

Council members only
Line of Rotary cogwheels on alternating blue and white backgrounds

Thu 23rd February 2023 No separate Club meeting

We take part in a Five Clubs Dinner this evening instead
Community Transport minibus

Thu 16th February 2023 Rtn Graham Furnival: Chelmsford Community Transport

Graham brings us up to date read more...
A young male teacher in mortar board and gown

Thu 9th February 2023 Rtn Keith Dabbs: Three of my teachers

Some remembered figures from Keith's schooldays. This meeting will be held at the Chelmsford Rugby Club. read more...
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Thu 2nd February 2023 Business meeting

Our usual monthly meeting read more...
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Tue 31st January 2023 Council meeting

Council members only
A hand writing "Share your story" on a piece of glass

Thu 26th January 2023 Rtn Jenny Black: A diverse working life

Come and discover just how diverse.
Coat of arms of the City of London

Thu 19th January 2023 Rtn John Watkins: My life in the City - Part 2

The second part of John's fascinating talk. read more...
Young Musician logo

Fri 13th January 2023 Young Musician Chelmsford heats

This is always a very enjoyable evening. This event will be held at St Cedd's School read more...
Sun shining on 2023

Thu 12th January 2023 Nick Alston: New Year Message

Delivered by the High Sheriff of Essex. This meeting will be held at the Ivy Hill Hotel. read more...
Ukrainian flag

Thu 5th January 2023 Rtn Chuda Karki: Supporting Ukrainian guests in Chelmsford

Chuda brings us up to date. read more...
The Holy Family, the Magi and farm animals in silhouette against a gold and blue background.

Thu 22nd December 2022 Rtn Keith Otter: What do we know about Christmas?

Keith, who has an MA in Pastoral Theology, hopes to clear up some misunderstandings and add some new facts. read more...
Red baubles and white ribbons and red and white starts on a red background

Sat 17th December 2022 Mulled wine and mince pies

At Anne Moriaty's home to raise funds for Sanctus. read more...
A Christmas wreath bearing the Rotary logo

Thu 15th December 2022 Christmas Party

A time to relax and celebrate read more...
Two people dressed as elves and others at a desk

Sat 10th December 2022 Santa's Grotto

At Christchurch, New London Road, as part of their Christmas Fair
Piles of coins on a Christmas background

Fri 9th December 2022 Christmas collection

At Morrisons, Copperfield Road
A payroll file and caclulator

Thu 8th December 2022 Rtn John Knott: Sort of job talk

Sort of about John's job! read more...
Image of a Christmas tree

Sun 4th December 2022 Writtle Christmas Tree Festival

At Writtle Christian Centre. Our Club will have a tree there.
Image of a Christmas tree

Sat 3rd December 2022 Writtle Christmas Tree Festival

At Writtle Christian Centre. Our Club will have a tree there.
Santa Claus and presents superimposed on a picture of the Cathedral

Sat 3rd December 2022 Santa's Grotto

At Chelmsford Cathedral as part of their Xmas Fair
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Thu 1st December 2022 Business meeting and Special AGM

We elect our officers for the forthcoming Rotary year read more...
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Tue 29th November 2022 Council meeting

Council members only
A radiation hazard sign

Thu 24th November 2022 Rtn David Axon: Dealing with nuclear radiation

Keeping everyone safe
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Thu 17th November 2022 DGE David Willis: Rotary Membership

We discussed membership recruitment. read more...
A series of Rotary logos on alternating white and blue backgrounds

Thu 10th November 2022 Scatter week - no meeting

We visit other Clubs instead.
People getting ready for a jumble sale

Sat 5th November 2022 Jumble sale

At Danbury Village Hall
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Thu 3rd November 2022 Business meeting

Our usual monthly meeting
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Tue 1st November 2022 Council meeting

Council members only
Drawing of a diseased pair of lungs

Thu 27th October 2022 Angela Terry: EGFR Positive UK

EGFR Positive UK supports those who have lung cancer and have tested positive for the epidermal growth factor receptor. read more...
A line of yellow tents among mountains

Thu 20th October 2022 Catrin Allen: Trek to Everest Base Camp

A fascinating journey read more...
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Thu 13th October 2022 DG Jed Brooks

A visit from our District Governor read more...
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Thu 6th October 2022 Business meeting

Our usual monthly meeting read more...
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Tue 4th October 2022 Council meeting

Council members only
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Thu 29th September 2022 Daisy Mansfield: Living with leprosy in Nepal

Having spoken to us earlier in the year abut the Leprosy Mission's work worldwide, Daisy now concentrates on TLM's work in Nepal. read more...
Springfield Scout Hut

Thu 22nd September 2022 Rob Jackson: Springfield Scout Hut

Rob brings us up to date.
City of London coat of arms

Thu 8th September 2022 Rtn John Watkins: My life in the City

We hear from one of our banker members. read more...
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Thu 1st September 2022 Business meeting

Our usual monthly meeting read more...
Picture of a lake in the English wooded countryside

Wed 31st August 2022 Galleywood Common walk

Members and spouses walked around Galleywood Common. read more...
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Tue 30th August 2022 Council meeting

Council members only
Four teenagers walking into sunset

Thu 25th August 2022 Lindsay Hurrell: Tom Bowdidge Foundation

A charity supporting young people and children with cancer
Wartime German stamp

Thu 18th August 2022 Rtn David Axon: Discovering Adolf Hitler's Political Will and Testament

More post-wartime stories from David. read more...
Map of Suffolk

Thu 11th August 2022 Rtn Francis Whitbread: Suffolk tour

A tour round what is now Francis's home county read more...
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Thu 4th August 2022 Business meeting

Our first Business Meeting of the new Rotary year
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Tue 2nd August 2022 Council meeting

Council members only
A smiling young woman holding the Earth in the palm of her hand

Thu 28th July 2022 Lucy Lewis: First Woman

The first woman Bomb Disposal Officer read more...
Guards band walking towards Buckingham Palace

Thu 21st July 2022 Rtn Angela Dickman: Trooping the Colour

Angela and Geoff's experiences at the Platinum Jubilee celebration read more...
An empty chair

Thu 14th July 2022 Fellowship meeting

Remembering members who have died since the first lockdown read more...
Computer graphic of a coffee cup

Sat 9th July 2022 Senior guests' summer party

At the Chelmsford Cathedral Chapter House. read more...
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Thu 7th July 2022 Handover meeting

The members of the 2021-22 Club Council hand over to their successors. read more...
A group of people walking along a coastal path, seen from the rear.

Sat 2nd July 2022 2 July 2022: John Scammell Memorial Walk

A walk in memory of our late member John Scammell read more...
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