Completed meetings and events 2021-2022
Thu 30th June 2022 NO MEETING
Too few members able to attendThu 23rd June 2022 Weekly meeting, COUNCIL MEETING TO FOLLOW
MENU - Cheese burgeror
green Thai curry
RECEPTION - Gordon Hepburn
Thu 16th June 2022 Weekly meeting COUNCIL MEETING TO FOLLOW
RECEPTION- Neil McKayMENU - Choice of
Roast chicken veg and midd tatties
OR
Smoked salmon salad
Thu 9th June 2022 Weekly meeting
RECEPTION - Alasdair ImrayMENU - choice of;
Steak pie
OR
Mac and cheese
Thu 26th May 2022 GUEST SPEAKER, Myles Edwards
Myles will update us on the activities of the Gathimba-Edwards Foundation.MENU - Beef stew with dumplings
OR
Chicken burger and chips
Thu 19th May 2022 GUEST, SPEAKER; John Smith, Chairman of the Bridge of Don Mens Shed
John will talk about his group's activities.Thu 12th May 2022 Weekly meeting
MENU - choice of;poached salmon salad
OR
beef olives
RECEPTION - Malcolm Ross
SPEAKER - Jack Archibald will do a quiz.
Thu 5th May 2022 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Reports and activities of the Rotary year.RECEPTION - Jack Archibald
MENU - choice of;
Fish and chips
OR
Caesar salad with chips and bacon
Thu 28th April 2022 Weekly meeting
MENU - choice of;Stovies with pickle beetroots and oat cackles
OR
Creamed Cajun pasta
RECEPTION - Tom Spencer
Tue 26th April 2022 PRIMARY SCHOOL QUIZ, 2022, Scotstown Primary the winners
All seven primary schools were represented in a spirited competition.We were lucky to use the excellent facilities at Braehead Primary with space for teams, parents and teachers. Rotary members presented questions and scored the answer sheets.
Thu 21st April 2022 Weekly meeting
MENU - Choice of;chicken goujon chips and salad
Or
Mac and cheese chips and salad
Thu 14th April 2022 Weekly meeting
RECEPTION - Gordon HepburnSPEAKER - Tom Spencer
MENU - choice of;
Chilli with rice and sour cream
OR
vegetarian lasagna with garlic bread and salad
Thu 7th April 2022 Weekly meeting
MENU - choice of;Gammon Steak
OR
Tomato and basil pasta
RECEPTION - Alasdair Imray
Thu 31st March 2022 BUSINESS MEETING
Plans for the upcoming activities.MENU - choice of;
Steak pie
OR
Cajun pasta
RECEPTION - Ray Grant
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Thu 24th March 2022 GUEST SPEAKER, Jennie Miller of the Friends of Westfield Park
Jennie will discuss her group's activities in this important local amenity.RECEPTION: Graham Donaldson
MENU - choice of
Scampi
OR
Cheeseburger
Thu 17th March 2022 NO MEETING THIS WEEK
Due to apologies for absence from several members it was decided not to hold a meeting on 17th March.
Thu 10th March 2022 SPEAKER MEETING
SPEAKER: Rotarian Graham Donaldson PHFRECEPTION: Neil McKay
MENU - choice of;
Mince and tatties
OR
Tomato and mozzarella pasta
Fri 4th March 2022 WEEKLY MEETING
We will discuss possible aid to Ukrainian refugees.RECEPTION: Jack Archibald
MENU - choice of:
Chicken curry
OR
Cajun pasta
Thu 24th February 2022 WEEKLY MEETING
MENU - choice of;Steak pie
OR
3 beans chilli
RECEPTION; Tom Spencer
Thu 10th February 2022 QUIZ NIGHT
Jack Archibald will be Question Master.Thu 3rd February 2022 WEEKLY MEETING
RECEPTION: Alasdair ImrayMENU - choice of;
Lasagne
OR
Beef Olives
Thu 27th January 2022 Weekly meeting, FACE-TO-FACE
At last, we return to in-person meetings at The Mains of Scotstown.RECEPTION: Ray Grant
MENU: Choice of
Haggis,neeps and tatties
OR
Pizza
Thu 20th January 2022 BUSINESS MEETING on ZOOM
Zoom invitations will be sent during the morning of Thursday, 20th January.Thu 13th January 2022 GUEST SPEAKER, on Zoom
A presentation on slides with commentary from a fellow Rotarian.Thu 6th January 2022 Weekly meeting on ZOOM
As previously, Tom Spencer will act as the Zoom host.Thu 30th December 2021 NO MEETING THIS WEEK
Happy New Year
Thu 23rd December 2021 NO MEETING THIS WEEK
Merry ChristmasThu 16th December 2021 CHRISTMAS MEAL
MENU:Starter - Parsnip & Spiced Apple Soup
Main - Roast Turkey, Honey Glazed Carrots & Parsnip, Pigs and Blankets, Roast Potatoes and red wine gravy
OR
Darne of Salmon, new potatoes and roast veg
Desert - Selection of Cakes & Mince Pies
Thu 9th December 2021 SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
MENU: choice of fish pie with vegOR
Cream Cajun pasta
RECEPTION: Tom Spencer
Sat 4th December 2021 - Sun 12th December 2021 Tyrebagger 2021
We were pleased to again be able to conduct our fund-raising while helping with the car parking at the Forestry Commision's Christmas tree sales at Tyrebagger Forest.
Thu 2nd December 2021 WEEKLY MEETING, District Governor's visit.
Heather Stuart, District 1010 Governor, will join us for the evening.RECEPTION: Gordon Hepburn
MENU: choice of
Cheeseburger with chips and salad
OR
green Thai curry with rice
Thu 25th November 2021 WEEKLY MEETING
MENU: Beef olives, creamy mash and winter greensOR
Tomatoes and red peppers gnocchi
RECEPTION: Neil McKay
Thu 18th November 2021 WEEKLY MEETING
RECEPTION: Alasdair ImrayMENU: Chicken and leek pie With chips and peas
OR
Smokey bean chilli with steamed rice
Council meeting to follow
Thu 4th November 2021 WEEKLY MEETING
RECEPTION: Graham DonaldsonMENU: Balmoral Chicken
OR
Vegetable Curry with steamed rice
Thu 21st October 2021 WEEKLY MEETING -
President Mary asks that all members wear something purple to signify our support for the Rotary worldwide campaign to end polio.
Sat 16th October 2021 Farmers Market 2021
We took a stall at the Bridge of Don Farmers Market selling a variety of items donated for our charity funds, many of which were acquired in a cultural exchange with the Rotary Club of Northeast San Antonio, Texas.Thu 14th October 2021 WEEKLY MEETING
6PM for 6:30 at the Mains of Scotstown.Thu 7th October 2021 WEEKLY MEETING
6PM for 6:30 at the Mains of Scotstown Inn
Fri 1st October 2021 - Fri 12th November 2021 Shoeboxes 2021
In spite of the complications imposed by the pandemic, our club, with assistance from local primary schools and others, collected over 100 shoeboxes filled with gifts for shipment to Eastern Europe.Thu 30th September 2021 WEEKLY MEETING with visitors
Representatives of the Better Bridge of Don Committee will visit to discuss plans for community activities.Thu 23rd September 2021 NO MEETING THIS WEEK
Members please note Gordon's emails of 17 and 20 September.
Sat 18th September 2021 Bob's Books
Bob and Alison held a book sale in their garden. The proceeds enabled them to donate the sum of £320 to Orchard Brae School, a special education facility.Thu 16th September 2021 WEEKLY MEETING
6PM for 6:30 at Mains of Scotstown InnThu 9th September 2021 WEEKLY MEETING in person.
6PM for 6:30 at Mains of Scotstown Inn
Sun 5th September 2021 Cattle Drove
Balgownie Rotarian Alex Bowes took part in a sponsored walk in company with a small herd of highland cattle.The event was organised by members of the Rotary Club of Aberdeen St. Fittick and followed a portion of the route known as the Fungle Road.
Thu 26th August 2021 ZOOM MEETING
Hopefully discussing the resumption of face-to-face meetings and participation in community activities.Thu 19th August 2021 NO MEETING THIS WEEK
The next meeting will be held on Thursday 26 August. It is hoped that will then be the last of the ZOOM meetings before we return to meeting in person at the Mains of Scotstown.
Sat 14th August 2021 Grampian Forest Rally 2021
Rotary members assisted with traffic, performing the unwelcome task of informing potential visitors that spectators were not permitted at this year's event.Thu 12th August 2021 ZOOM MEETING
We hope to discuss the potential return to meeting weekly in person.Thu 5th August 2021 NO MEETING, the club has gone to fortnightly meetings
The next meeting will be Thursday, 12th August.
Thu 29th July 2021 ZOOM MEETING with guest speaker
Fiona Miles will tell us about her activities with Global Sight Solutions.Thu 15th July 2021 ZOOM MEETING
7PMThu 8th July 2021 NO MEETING THIS WEEK
The club has moved to fortnightly Zoom meetings. Next week, 15 July, we will have a guest speaker.Thu 1st July 2021 GUEST SPEAKER, Hector Cardenas
Hector will show a presentation about the history of the San Antonio Fire Department.