Completed meetings and events 2017-2018
Wed 27th June 2018 "Handover" meeting
At this meeting the Presidential regalia will be presented to President-Elect Alan Drewitt.
Wed 20th June 2018 Games Evening with supper
Rotarian David Piggin will be organising another Games Evening. There will be a Fish & Chips supper on this occasion.
Wed 13th June 2018 Club Assembly
Club Assembly
Wed 6th June 2018 The Bob Abson Community Service Award
At this meeting Mrs Janet Abson will be presenting the Bob Abson Community Service Award to the selected nominee.
Mon 4th June 2018 Club Council Meeting
Wed 30th May 2018 No Meeting
No Meeting
Wed 23rd May 2018 Speaker Mr Martin James
Speaker Mr Martin James , son of Past President Ian James.Wed 16th May 2018 Club Annual General Meeting
Club Annual General Meeting at the White Horse in Sharlston
Wed 9th May 2018 Business Meeting
Wed 2nd May 2018 Our speaker will be the Revd. Iosif Grosu
Our speaker will be the Revd. Iosif Grosu Vicar of Featherstone and Purston.Mon 30th April 2018 Club Council Meeting
The Club Council will meet at the Black Swan PH in Normanton
Fri 27th April 2018 Our Club's 75th. Charter Dinner
Our 75th.Charter Dinner will be held in the King's Croft Hotel Pontefract WF8 4HA. Friday 27th April at 7PMWed 25th April 2018 Speaker - Ben Thaler
Ben Thaler is a RFL referee officiating in the Superleague.
Sat 21st April 2018 ROTARY - Know Your Blood Pressure Day
Wed 18th April 2018 Speaker - Awaiting information.
Awaiting information.Wed 11th April 2018 Money Laundering by Rotarian John Lockwood PHF
Mon 9th April 2018 Club Council Meeting
Wed 4th April 2018 NO Meeting
We do not meet on a Wednesday following a Bank Holiday
Wed 28th March 2018 Speaker. Sheila Wainwright PHF President. RC of Wakefield
Sheila will be advising us on the use of robotic cats used by dementia sufferers and will introduce our new local Admiral Nurse.
Wed 21st March 2018 Speakers from the KIDZ AWARE charity.
Gillian and Sabrina Archibold will talk to us about the KIDZ AWARE charityWed 14th March 2018 Our speaker will be Leanne Owen
Leanne will be updating us on her latest fundraising activities in aid of those suffering from Parkinson's Disease
Mon 12th March 2018 - Club Council Meeting at the Black Swan PH Normanton
Wed 7th March 2018 Speaker :- TBA Subject - Neighbourhood Policing
Neighbourhood Policing.
Tue 6th March 2018 Rotary Schools Technology Tournament. 2018
The Joint 10 Rotary Schools Technology Tournament will be held at the Featherstone Rovers RLFC premises on Tuesday 6.3.2018. (Sponsored by SEW-Eurodrive Ltd)
Wed 28th February 2018 Speaker Ella Dixon -CANCELLED
CANCELLED due to poor weather conditions
Wed 21st February 2018 Visit to the SHURMA Restaurant. Featherstone
Another visit to the SHURMA Indian restaurant , 91 Station Lane Featherstone WF7 5BJ
Wed 14th February 2018 The intended speaker,Sheila Wainwright, has had to CANCEL
Due to circumstances beyond our control the intended address has had to be cancelled. Alternative arrangements have been made.
Wed 7th February 2018 Business Meeting
Business Meeting
Mon 5th February 2018 Club Council Meeting
The Club Council will meet at the Black Swan PH at 1930pm
Wed 31st January 2018 Our speaker will be Gill Poole, President of the Rotary Club of Mirfield.
Gill will speak to us about RYLA Rotary Youth Leadership Awards.
Fri 19th January 2018 Our Annual Indoor Crazy Golf Tournament - 2018
The crazy Golf Tournament organised by Rotarian Norman Pickett will be held at the Mid Yorkshire Golf Club Darrington on Friday the 19th. January 2018
Wed 17th January 2018 Speaker Mrs. Sharon Firth
Sharon Firth will advise us as to what the BEAT AUTISM organisation offers.
Wed 17th January 2018 Speaker Mrs. Sharon Firth
Sharon Firth will advise us as to what the BEAT AUTISM organisation offers.Wed 13th December 2017 Club Members Christmas Dinner
Our Christmas Dinner will be at the White Horse in Sharlston, Please advise our attendance office Malcolm of number attending.
Sat 9th December 2017 Band Concert in aid of The Prince of Wales Hospice
Christmas themed concert by the Yorkshire Volunteers Band. At the Methodist Church Featherstone in aid of The Prince of Wales hospice.
Mon 4th December 2017 Club Council meeting.
Wed 29th November 2017 Speaker Rotarian John Lockwood.
Rotarian John Lockwood will be making a presentation to us on...TBA
Wed 22nd November 2017 Rotary Joint 10 Quiz
The Rotary Joint 10 Quiz will be held at the King's Croft Hotel Pontefract WF8 4HA. 6;30 for 7;00 PM.
Wed 15th November 2017 Speaker. Rotarian Alan Drewitt
Alan will update us on the PCF charity which assists the under privileged people living in the Philippines. This is the charity which we support with the ring-pull project.
Wed 8th November 2017 Business meeting
Club members "Business Meeting"Mon 6th November 2017 Club Council Meeting
Wed 1st November 2017 Faith Supper at Rotarian Max Abraham's home
Information concerning the catering arrangements will be issued by our secretary Peter, in due course.
Sat 28th October 2017 - Bill Huntley Memorial Peace Seminar
The seminar will be held at Bradford University on Saturday 28,10,2017. The theme will be "Paths to Peace"Wed 25th October 2017 Speaker - Howard Roberts of Altofts
Howard will speak to us about a publication concerning the young men of Altofts who fell during the 1914-1918 war.Wed 18th October 2017 Speaker Revd.Andrew Longshaw
Revd. Andrew Longshaw is Superintendent Methodist Minister for The Aire and Calder Circuit.Fri 13th October 2017 - Sun 15th October 2017 Rotary District 1040 Conference at Scarborough. 2017
The district conference is bring held at the Spa complex in Scarborough commencing on the 13th October 2017
Wed 11th October 2017 Social Evening
Social evening with John & Celia KappesWed 4th October 2017 Speaker. Rotarian Stephen Woodcock concerning SHELTERBOX
Stephen is the Area Representative for SHELTERBOX and will be updating us on their activities.
Mon 2nd October 2017 Club Council Meeting
Wed 27th September 2017 Speaker Jonathan Lancaster.
Jono, as he prefers to be called , will talk to us about the aims of the "Love me,Love my face" Foundation.
Sat 23rd September 2017 CANCELLED>Due to lack of support.
Harvest Supper & Charity Auction CANCELLED due to lack of support.
Wed 20th September 2017 Speaker Jono Lancaster from the
Jono will speak to us about the aims of the "Love me.Love my face" foundation. read more...
Wed 13th September 2017 NOTE! Meeting at King's Croft Pontefract. NOT the White Horse.
We are having a joint club meeting to enable the District Governor to address as many members in District 1040 as is possible.Sat 9th September 2017 Normanton Gala in Hawhill Park
We will have two stands.One having a game essentially for children, the other depicting Rotary activities & selling Rotary charity calendars.
Wed 6th September 2017 We will have a presentation by a member of the South Kirby Waste & Recycling Centre
We will have a presentation by a member of the South Kirby Waste & Recycling CentreMon 4th September 2017 Club Council Meeting
The Club Council will meet athe Black Swan PH 1930
Sat 12th August 2017 Rotary Beer Festival & Hog Roast
The Rotary Club of Normanton are holding a Beer Festival & Hog Roast in memory of Frank Clarke at the Black Swan PH on the 12th August commencing 12 noon.
Wed 9th August 2017 Our speaker will be Ms Helen Knowles from the Wakefield Hospice
Helen will be outlining the current problems being experienced by the hospice, particularly their need for new specially designed beds.Mon 7th August 2017 Club Council Meeting
The Club Council will meet at the Black Swan PH at 1930.
Sat 5th August 2017 Members Cruise on the Yorkshire Ouse.
Arranged by our President Derek Searby CBE TD. Boarding York,Evening buffet. Non members by invitation only.
Wed 2nd August 2017 Speaker - Roger Parkinson
Roger Parkinson will talk about The Woodland Trust
Wed 26th July 2017 Speaker - Michael Read CAP Community Links Coordinator
Michael Read the Wakefield Community Links Coordinator will speak to us about the "Christians Against Poverty" charity.
Sat 22nd July 2017 Rotary Club Barbecue
The barbecue will be held again this year at the home of Max Abrahams .Further details to follow.
Wed 19th July 2017 Speaker Rotarian Norman Jones - emigrating to the USA
Visiting Rotarian Norman Jones will relate his experiences in emigrating to the USA many years ago.
Wed 12th July 2017 Club meeting at The White Horse - Awaiting information.
TBAMon 10th July 2017 Club Council Meeting.
The Club Council will meet at the Black Swan PH. Normanton 7:30pmWed 5th July 2017 President's Handover and presentation of the Bob Abson Community Service Award
Our President Derek remains in office. Alan Drewitt becomes President-Elect. Mrs Janet Abson will present the Bob Abson Community Service Award.