Completed meetings and events 2018-2019
Sun 30th June 2019 PRESIDENTIAL HANDOVER
Andy will pass on the Chain of Office to Ralph at Westward Ho! Cricket Club. We will enjoy a Barbeque together with partners. A cash bar will be available.Sun 30th June 2019 Race for Life
We have been asked to provide stewards for this annual event which collects funds for Cancer Research UK.Fri 28th June 2019 Hatherleigh Presidents Night
Join President Philip Hackett for his Presidents Night at The Royal North Devon Golf Club.Fri 28th June 2019 Cycle Relay
Pilton College are organising a sponsored cycle relay to provide days out for the young carers of Carewise. We have been asked to provide marshalls along the route (the Tarka Trail between Asda and Fremington).Wed 26th June 2019 Dementia Training Evening
Adam Crispin, a member of Barnstaple Action Alliance (Dementia) will conduct a dementia awareness training session. Steward: Mark FowlerSat 22nd June 2019 Ilfracombe Compass Presidents Night
Join Chris Batstone for his Presidents Night at Ilfracombe Golf ClubFri 21st June 2019 Bideford Presidents Night
Join Morris Poole at The Pier House, Westward Ho! for his Presidents NightThu 20th June 2019 Memories Are Made of This
Our monthly session for those living with Dementia and their carersWed 19th June 2019 Introduction to Bonsai
Nigel Wright, a local expert, will talk about these miniature trees. PARTNER'S EVENING. Steward: Ralph GordonWed 12th June 2019 Bideford Bridge Presidents Night
We have a special invitation from Alan Glover to his night at Beaconside House. A Scatter Night for anyone not going.Sat 8th June 2019 - Sun 9th June 2019 RIBI Clean Up Day
We are invited to assist with the clean up at Croyde Beach on Saturday or Saunton Beach on Sunday.Wed 5th June 2019 CLUB AGM and BUSINESS MEETING
Preceeded by Club Council at 18:15. Steward: Chris EastaughSun 2nd June 2019 Docton Mill
Another Sunday walk. This time a visit to Docton Mill near Hartland enjoy the gardens and a cream tea.Wed 29th May 2019 REVIEW OF OUR ROTARY CLUB YEAR
A look back over President Andy's year with a quiz to test your recollection of events! Steward: Eddie DymondFri 24th May 2019 Ilfracombe President's Night
Join President John Brown at the Carlton Hotel in Ilfracombe for his President's Night.Wed 22nd May 2019 NEW MEMBERS EVENING
A interesting evening to introduce your friends to Rotary. Steward: Grahame DavidsonSun 19th May 2019 Ueli's Bluebell Walk on Exmoor
An easy walk, followed by Sunday Lunch at Hinam Farm, Dulverton. Cost £20 per head.Sat 18th May 2019 Exmoor Presidents Night
At Dulverton Town Hall. Join President Michael Scott for his President's Night and the Club's 40th Charter AnniversaryThu 16th May 2019 Memories Are Made of This
Our monthly session for those living with Dementia and their carersWed 15th May 2019 St John Ambulance First Aid Training
Sue Ayre will tell us about recent updates to this training and give us some useful tips to use in an emergency. Steward: Jerry DaviesFri 10th May 2019 - Sun 12th May 2019 RIBI National Conference
In NottinghamWed 8th May 2019 Families in Grief
Emma Marston will talk about this local charity. Steward: Brian BurgessSun 5th May 2019 BOWLING
At United Services Club. Cost £3 per head. Fine weather promised!Wed 1st May 2019 CLUB BUSINESS MEETING
Preceded by Club Council at 18:15. Steward: John BracherWed 24th April 2019 CSM Ian Lacey
Ian will give us a talk "A Brief History of the SAS". Should be very interesting... Steward: Phil BoadenSat 20th April 2019 Devon RFU County Cup Final
Volunteers needed for StewardingThu 18th April 2019 Memories Are Made of This
Our monthly session for those living with Dementia and their carersWed 17th April 2019 Cycles Scuderia
Craig Bellow runs this popular cycle shop in Kingsley Road, Bideford. He will tell us about the bikes he sells and bring some stock. Steward: Lew BaglowSat 13th April 2019 BARNSTAPLE LINK PRESIDENT'S NIGHT
Venue - Portmore Golf Club. Please support President Andy on his President's Night.Sat 13th April 2019 Know Your Blood Pressure Day
In Green Lanes. Volunteers from our Club will be welcome to assist as Stewards.Wed 10th April 2019 "A Stitch in Time"
Charlie Siegle from Kitsons will give us some financial advice. Steward: David AndersonWed 3rd April 2019 CLUB BUSINESS MEETING
Preceded by Club Council at 18:15. Steward: Richard BeerSat 30th March 2019 SOUTH MOLTON PRESIDENT'S NIGHT
Venue - The Assembly Rooms, South Molton
Thu 28th March 2019 Spring Quiz Night
Our popular fun for all quiz!Wed 27th March 2019 NO MEETING TONITE
Please support our Spring Quiz Night tomorrow evening...Sat 23rd March 2019 BARNSTAPLE PRESIDENT'S NIGHT
Venue - The Barnstaple HotelThu 21st March 2019 Memories Are Made of This
Our monthly event for those living with Dementia and their carersWed 20th March 2019 North Devon Rounders Club
Georgina Crossman will tell us about the fun and friendship members enjoy as well as the exercise. Steward : Bob WithecombeMon 18th March 2019 EXETER RACES
A group are off to the races today!Thu 14th March 2019 TORRINGTON ROTARY CLUB INTER CLUB SPORTS EVENING
This annual event at Langtree Village Hall. £9.50 per head for the evening and buffet. Teams of ten Rotarians and partners, to include three ladies. Lew will be looking for volunteers shortly!Wed 13th March 2019 SCATTER NIGHT
Some members plan to attend the Bideford Bridge meeting to which all are welcome.Sat 9th March 2019 - Sun 10th March 2019 DISTRICT CONFERENCE
Several members are attending.Wed 6th March 2019 CLUB BUSINESS MEETING
Preceeded by Club Council at 18:15. Steward: Don WilliamsWed 27th February 2019 10 PIN BOWLING
Geoff Stubbings has organised another of these popular evenings. Begin in Super Bowl at 18:00 and then move into the Hotel for our meal. PARTNERS EVENING. Steward: Mike WillcoxThu 21st February 2019 Memories Are Made of This
Our monthly event for those living with Dementia and their carersWed 20th February 2019 "Driving Miss Daisy"
Mark Jones will tell us about this important local service. Steward : Mike WarnerWed 13th February 2019 CLUB BUSINESS MEETING
Preceeded by Club Council at 18:15. Steward: Malcolm UnderwoodWed 6th February 2019 CHINESE NEW YEAR
Welocome in the Year of the Pig at Fullam Chinese Restaurant. PARTNERS NIGHT. Numbers will be needed early for this event.Wed 30th January 2019 The Trombone
Reminiscences from Peter Smith, a local professional trombonist. Steward: Malcolm UnderwoodWed 23rd January 2019 Rob Palmer
will tell us about Commemorative Acts in relation to RAF Chivenor. Steward: Graham TaylorThu 17th January 2019 Memories Are Made of This
Our monthly event for those living with Dementia and their carersWed 16th January 2019 Chivenor Military Wives Choir
WE MEET AT THE PARK HOTEL TONITE.Vanessa Longhurst and three other members of the Choir will tell us about their beginnings and what the Choir means to them. They will NOT be singing. PARTNERS EVENING. Steward : Geoff Stubbings
Wed 9th January 2019 CLUB BUSINESS MEETING
ADG Roger Byrom will attend. Preceeded by Club Council at 18:15. Steward: Richard SmithWed 2nd January 2019 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
NO MEETING TONITEThu 20th December 2018 Memories Are Made of This
Our monthly event for those living with Dementia and their carersWed 19th December 2018 Last Meeting of the Year
Come and enjoy a special three course meal and a good social evening. Steward: John Silver.Sun 16th December 2018 Christmas Lunch
This popular annual event at The Commodore.Wed 12th December 2018 NO MEETING TONITE
Please support the old folks party on 10th December.Mon 10th December 2018 Senior Citizen's Christmas Party
Our annual event for senior citizen's at the Barnstaple Hotel.Wed 5th December 2018 CLUB BUSINESS MEETING
Preceded by Club Council at 18:15 pm. Steward Hassan ShenavarWed 28th November 2018 School in a Bag
Lis Roy will tell us about wonderful initiative to help disaster affected children. Steward: Keith RogersSat 24th November 2018 Torrington President's Night
We have been invited to support Torrington President Charles Innes at The Pier House, Westward Ho!.Wed 21st November 2018 Ouch! My Back!
Come along and hear Julian Barker, a Chiropractor from South Molton, talk about health issues. PARTNERS EVENING. Steward: David Pennyfield.Thu 15th November 2018 Memories Are Made of This
Our monthly event for those living with Dementia and their carersWed 14th November 2018 KILLER SKITTLES
At United Services Bowls Club, with a pie, beans and chips supper. Cost to be confirmed, proceeds to Over and Above Charity. PARTNERS EVENING.Wed 7th November 2018 RNLI Gala Dinner
At the Barnstaple Hotel. We are hoping to get at least two tables for this annual charitable event. £29 per head. PARTNERS NIGHT. Please let Eddie Dymond know a soon as possible if you wish to attend. The guest speaker is crime writer Diane Janes.Wed 31st October 2018 CLUB BUSINESS MEETING
Preceded by Club Council at 18:15. Steward: Clice NorrisSat 27th October 2018 Spooky Cycle Ride
We have been asked by The Calvert Trust to assist with marshalling their Spooky Cycle Ride on Saturday October 27th. Volunteers, please.Wed 24th October 2018 Plastic Free North Devon
Tonite we will hear about the latest idea from the Environmental lobby. Steward: Tim Neve.Thu 18th October 2018 Memories Are Made of This
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Wed 17th October 2018 OCTOBER QUIZ NIGHT
Another of our popular Quiz Nights!Wed 10th October 2018 John Woodington
John is a local member of the British Racing Drivers Club and he has some interesting tales about his passion for top level motor sport. Steward: Roger MillsWed 3rd October 2018 CLUB BUSINESS MEETING
Preceeded by Club Council at 18:15, We meet at the BARNSTAPLE HOTEL as usual tonite and not as previously advised. Steward: David HuntWed 26th September 2018 District Governers Visit
District Governer Graham Carey will mak an official visit to the Club. Let's have a really good turnout this evening... Steward: Chris HaywoodThu 20th September 2018 Memories Are Made of This
Our monthly Dementia Cafe.Wed 19th September 2018 Pat Patel
Pat will tell us about his "Wicked Wolf" gin and how it has been such a sucess story. Re-scheduled from 11th July. This week we meet at PARK HOTEL. Steward, Allan HanlonWed 12th September 2018 Plastic Free North Devon
Find out what is being done locally to rid the world of plastic pollution. Steward: Ralph GordonWed 5th September 2018 CLUB BUSINESS MEETING
Preceded by Club Council at 18:15Wed 29th August 2018 Full Steam Ahead
David Woolley will tell us how he fulfilled every schoolboys dream to be a railway engine driver. Steward: Chris EastaughWed 22nd August 2018 Harbour Lights
An opportunity to explore these beautiful gardens. £18, including entry to garden, two course meal and hot drinks. PARTNERS EVENING. Steward: Eddie Dymond
Fri 17th August 2018 Annual Charity Golf Day
Our popular annual event for Charity. This year for "Over and Above".Thu 16th August 2018 Memories Are Made of This
Our monthly Dementia clubWed 15th August 2018 School in a Bag
Lis Roy will tell us about a wonderful initiative that delivers rucksacks of learning resources and eating utensils to those who need them. Pres Elect Ralph will be in the Chair. Steward: Jerry DaviesSun 12th August 2018 Presidents Bowls Challenge
At United Services Bowls Club. President Andy has been challenged by wife Liz who is President of USBC. A fun afternoon with a cream tea. All members and partners are welcome to take part. Cost £2.00 per head.If it is raining (!) we will play Skittles.
Wed 8th August 2018 Plymouth Fireworks
A trip to Plymouth to view the first evening of the British Fireworks Championships 2018. Streets Coach to leave Barnstaple Railway Station at 15:15.Wed 1st August 2018 The North Devon Show
We shall need about 20 members to help with the smooth running of the Show.Wed 25th July 2018 CLUB BUSINESS MEETING
Preceeded by Club Council at 18:15. Steward: Grahame DavidsonThu 19th July 2018 Memories Are Made of This
Our monthly Dementia Cafe.Wed 18th July 2018 Mercy Ships
Rachael Greenland will tell us about her experiences of working and helping on the Mercy Ships. PARTNERS NIGHT. Steward: Brian Burgess
Sat 14th July 2018 YOUNG STARS OF THE FUTURE 2018
Come and be entertained by highly talented local amateur and professional "Young Stars of the Future". Tickets from Chris Haywood or Bideford College (4:00 pm - 9:00 pm) or on the door on the evening.Wed 11th July 2018 MEETING CANCELLED
Pat Patel will tell us how his "Wicked Wolf" Gin has been such a sucess story. You might want to come by taxi this evening! PARTNER’S NIGHT. Steward: John BracherWed 4th July 2018 Tony Wasley
Tony will talk about the major part he plays in helping local yoyungsters who have been taken into care. Steward: Phil Boaden