Completed meetings and events 2018-2019
Sat 29th June 2019 PRESIDENT'S SWANSONG
An Evening Cruise on the Mersey to Celebrate President Phil's year.Club Members and partners. Details to follow.
Tue 25th June 2019 Evening Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
PRESIDENTIAL HAND OVERFellowship Stewards: John Kibbler, John Kilshaw
Hospital Visits: Syd Slater, Denis Hall
Tue 18th June 2019 Committee and Business Meeting
ST PATRICK'S PARISH CENTREFellowship Stewards: Tony Chandler, Brian Woodward
Hospital Visits: Geoff Fisher, Ian Bowden
Tue 11th June 2019 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
JOAN O'HANLON-HARGREAVES DEMENTIA TRUSTFellowship Stewards: Denis Hall, John Hilton
Hospital Visits: Geoff Fisher, Ian Bowden
Wed 5th June 2019 COFFEE IN THE PARK
Proceeds in aid of Dementia UK read more...Tue 4th June 2019 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
CLUB AGMFellowship Stewards: Denis Hall, John Hilton
Hospital Visit: Geoff Fisher, Ian Bowden read more...
Mon 3rd June 2019 URBAN KIDS GO OUTDOORS
St Thomas's C of E School will visit Pettypool Outdoor CentreTue 28th May 2019 NO CLUB MEETING THIS WEEK
No meeting on Tuesday's following a Bank Holiday.Wed 22nd May 2019 PROPOSED WINE TASTING LIVERPOOL
A visit to Liverpool for a wine tasting evening. Details to follow.Tue 21st May 2019 Committee and Business Meeting
ST PATRICK'S PARISH CENTREFellowship Stewards: Barry Curran, Mike Eaves
Hospital Visits: Geoff Shaw, Jack Bradshaw
Tue 14th May 2019 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
NO SPEAKER- RELAXING LUNCHFellowship Stewards: Barry Curran, Mike Eaves
Hospital Visit: Geoff Shaw, Jack Bradshaw read more...
Tue 7th May 2019 NO CLUB MEETING THIS WEEK
No meeting on Tuesday's following a Bank Holiday.Wed 1st May 2019 COFFEE IN THE PARK
Coffee and Cakes in Mesnes Park in aid of Meningitis UK read more...Tue 30th April 2019 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
Speaker: Rtn CRAIG ROBERTS: DISASTER AID, INDONESIAFellowship Stewards: John Coleman, Jim Collier
Hospital Visits: Ian Parr, Tony Chandler read more...
Fri 26th April 2019 - Mon 29th April 2019 CLUB FELLOWSHIP WEEKEND
The Crown Hotel, Wetheral, Carlisle, CumbriaFor club members and their partners.
Tue 23rd April 2019 NO CLUB MEETING THIS WEEK
No meeting on Tuesday's following Bank HolidaysThu 18th April 2019 BEER FESTIVAL DEBRIEF MEETING
A debrief meeting will take place at Newton Sports Club, Crow Lane.Tue 16th April 2019 Committee and Business Meeting
ST PATRICK'S PARISH CENTREFellowship Stewards: John Coleman, Jim Collier
Hospital Visits: Barry Curran, Austin Polding
Tue 9th April 2019 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
Speaker: CLUB DISCUSSION ON BEER FESTIVALFellowship Stewards: Jack Bradshaw, Tony Chandler
Hospital Visits: John Shaw, Jim Collier read more...
Wed 3rd April 2019 COFFEE IN THE PARK
The first meeting of the year.Come to Mesnes Park and sample the delicious cakes made by the ladies of All Saints Church. In aid of Together for Short Lives read more...
Tue 2nd April 2019 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
PENKFORD SCHOOLNicola Laughton and Anita Johnson
Fellowship Stewards: Jack Bradshaw, Tony Chandler
Hospital Visits: John Shaw, Jim Collier read more...
Thu 28th March 2019 BEER FESTIVAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
Venue: Dootson Solicitors, High Street, Newton
Tue 26th March 2019 VISIT TO NEWSPRINTERS (KNOWSLEY) LTD
Club visit to Newsprinters Knowsley. read more...Tue 26th March 2019 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
OPEN FORUM: MEMBERSHIP FEES, Geoff FisherFellowship Stewards: Stuart Ainscough, Ian Bowden
Hospital Visits: Syd Slater, Denis Hall read more...

Fri 22nd March 2019 COMMUNITY EVENT- PURPLE4POLIO CROCUS COMPETITION
A networking event for the 12 participating organisations.ST PATRICK'S PARISH CENTRE
More details to follow read more...
Tue 19th March 2019 Committee and Business Meeting
Monthly Committee and Business MeetingST PATRICK'S PARISH CENTRE
Fellowship Stewards: Stuart Ainscough, Ian Bowden
Hospital Visits: Syd Slater, Denis Hall
Thu 14th March 2019 BEER FESTIVAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
Meeting at Dootson Solicitors, High Street, newtonTue 12th March 2019 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
TOM DICKERSON: BRIDGE2AIDFellowship Stewards:Bob Thomson, Geoff Shaw
Hospital Visits: Geoff Fisher, Ian Bowden read more...

Tue 5th March 2019 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
Speaker: VIADUCT VIOLETS WOMEN'S INSTITUTEFellowship Stewards: Bob Thomson, Brian Woodward
Hospital Visits: Geoff Fisher, Ian Bowden read more...
Sun 3rd March 2019 YOUTH SPEAKS: DISTRICT FINAL
District Final at Forest Hills Hotel, Overton Hill, Frodsham read more...Thu 28th February 2019 BEER FESTIVAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
The next meeting will take place at Dootson Solicitors, High StThu 28th February 2019 YOUNG CHEF COMPETITION: DISTRICT FINAL 28 FEBRUARY
District Final: Congleton High school read more...Wed 27th February 2019 EXCITEMENT OF SCIENCE - 27 FEBRUARY 2019
Rotary International: District 1285 - Excitement of Science LectureHeld at Manchester University. 27 February 2019.
“Space - Your Past, Present and Future”
read more...
Tue 26th February 2019 ADVISORY BOARD MEETING-PIED BULL
The bi-monthly meeting of the board will take place.Tue 26th February 2019 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
AVRIL PARR - CLAIRE HOUSE HOSPICEFellowship Stewards: Ken Smith, Thiagarajan Sundaresan
Hospital Visits: Brian Woodward, John Murray
read more...
Tue 19th February 2019 Committee and Business Meeting at Pied Bull
Monthly committee meetings followed by Business meeting.Fellowship Stewards: Ken Smith, Thiagarajan Sundaresan
Hospital Visits: Brian Woodward, John Murray
Tue 12th February 2019 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
OPEN FORUM: REVIEW STRUCTURAL CHANGES AND PROGRESS TO DATEFellowship Stewards: Syd Slater, David Smith
Hospital Visits: Geoff Shaw, Jack Bradshaw read more...
Thu 7th February 2019 BEER FESTIVAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
The next meeting of this committee is provisional booked to be held at Dootson Solicitors, High Street, NLWThu 7th February 2019 YOUTH SPEAKS: DISTRICT HEAT- 7 FEBRUARY
The District heat of this event will take place on THURSDAY 7 FEB at Bedford High School Leigh read more...Tue 5th February 2019 NO LUNCHTIME CLUB MEETING THIS WEEK
This weeks meeting was last night:Mon 4th February 2019 Evening Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
Keynote speaker: Andy Cook, Chief Constable of MerseysideFellowship Stewards: Syd Slater, David Smith
Hospital Visits: Geoff Shaw, Jack Bradshaw read more...
Thu 31st January 2019 Young Achievers Award -Sea Cadets
The final Young Achievers award will be presented at a Divisional Inspection of TS Warspite, Sea Cadets, Cross Lane.Tue 29th January 2019 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
GORDON McLEOD - THE TANGO PROJECTFellowship Stewards: Geoff Shaw, John Shaw
Hospital Visits: Ian Parr, Tony Chandler read more...
Fri 25th January 2019 COMMUNITY Presentation Evening for Christmas Float Helpers
Cheque presentations to the community groups who helped with this Christmas float. read more...Tue 22nd January 2019 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
KATHRYN BOOTHROYD - ST HELENS LIBRARY SERVICECreative Writing Competition
Fellowship Stewards: Geoff Shaw, John Shaw
Hospital Visits: Ian Parr, Tony Chandler read more...
Tue 15th January 2019 Committee and Business Meeting at Pied Bull
Monthly Committees followed by Business MeetingFellowship Stewards: Craig Roberts, Alan Robinson
Hospital visits: Barry Curran, Austin Polding
Thu 10th January 2019 BEER FESTIVAL PLANNING
Venue: Dootson Solicitors, High Street, Newton. 7.30pmTue 8th January 2019 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
REPORT ON CHRISTMAS FLOAT - IAN PARRFellowship Stewards: Craig Roberts, Alan Robinson
Hospital visits: Barry Curran, Austin Polding read more...

Thu 20th December 2018 CHRISTMAS FLOAT
The final evening of the float will be in Ashton Road and Newton-le-Willows High Street staring at Moore's Farm Ashton RoadLeader: Ron Beddard
Supported by Earlestown Cricket Club

Wed 19th December 2018 CHRISTMAS FLOAT
Tonight the float will be in BurtonwoodLeader: Austin Polding
Supported by Burtonwood Community Group

Tue 18th December 2018 CHRISTMAS FLOAT
Tonight the float is on the Vulcan Estate starting at the Wargrave Community Centre.Leader: Ian Parr
Supported by; Wargrave House School
Tue 18th December 2018 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
End of Year Reflection and Review-open forumThis will be our last meeting until 8 January 2019 read more...

Mon 17th December 2018 CHRISTMAS FLOAT
This evening the float will be on Makerfield Drive starting at Vista Road.Leader: Len Rainford.
Supported by Earlestown Cricket Club

Sun 16th December 2018 CHRISTMAS FLOAT
Today the float will be again be at Tesco, Earlestown
Sat 15th December 2018 CHRISTMAS FLOAT
Today the float will be at Tesco in EarlestownLeader: Barry Curran

Thu 13th December 2018 CHRISTMAS FLOAT
Tonight the float will be on Mill Lane starting at The Millstone Public HouseLeader: Andy Stockton
Supported by: Newton Community Centre

Wed 12th December 2018 CHRISTMAS FLOAT
Tonight the float will be in Belvedere Road starting at bottom of Belvedere Road.Leader: Alan Pomfret
Supported by Wargrave House School

Tue 11th December 2018 CHRISTMAS FLOAT
Tonight the float will be in the Common Road area starting at St Patricks Church in Marian Avenue.Leader: John Coleman
Supported by Earlestown Cricket Club
Tue 11th December 2018 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
Christmas LunchFellowship Stewards:
Alan Pomfret + Len Rainford read more...

Mon 10th December 2018 CHRISTMAS FLOAT
This evening the float will be in Acorn Street starting from Mesnes ParkLeader: Stuart Ainsough
Supported by Newton Community Centre

Sun 9th December 2018 CHRISTMAS FLOAT
The float will be at Marks and Spencers Gemini, Warrington.Leader: Geoff Shaw read more...

Sat 8th December 2018 CHRISTMAS FLOAT
The float will be at Marks and Spencers, Gemini. WarringtonLeaders: Ian Parr, Geoff Shaw

Thu 6th December 2018 CHRISTMAS FLOAT
The float will be touring Wargrave.Leader: Ian McKenna
Community Support: Newton and Earlestown Community Group.

Thu 6th December 2018 CHRISTMAS FLOAT TO VISIT NBGC
The float will be outside the Boys and Girls Club supporting their annual festive event. read more...
Wed 5th December 2018 CHRISTMAS FLOAT
The float will be touring Lowton starting at Braithwaite Road.Leaders: Ken Smith, Alan Pomfret
Community Support: Business for Youth
(Note earlier start for this event)
Wed 5th December 2018 Sherry and Mince Pies in the Park
Joyce Hall and the All Saints Team invite you to their festive morning.Donations to Claire House: Together for short lives Appeal

Tue 4th December 2018 CHRISTMAS FLOAT
The float will be touring the Bird Estate, Newton starting at Sanderling Drive.Leader: John Kilshaw
Community Support: Newton Boys and Girls Club
Tue 4th December 2018 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
FINANCIAL AND BUSINESS REPORT AND DEFIBRILLATOR PRESENTATIONGeoff Fisher, Treasurer
Fellowship Stewards:
Alan Pomfret + Len Rainford read more...

Mon 3rd December 2018 CHRISTMAS FLOAT
The float will be touring Golborne starting at Barn Lane.Leader: Mike Eaves
Community support: Business for Youth
Mon 3rd December 2018 YOUNG CHEF COMPETITION
District 2nd semi-finalKingsway School Cheadle read more...

Sun 2nd December 2018 SUPPORTING NEWTON HIGH STREET TRADERS HUB CHRISTMAS MARKET AND LIGHTS SWITCH ON
The Rotary float, Santa and his helpers will be again visiting this years event read more...
Sat 1st December 2018 NEWTON COMMUNITY CENTRE CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR
The club is supporting this event which is being run by the Newton Community Centre. Park Road South WA12 8EX read more...Tue 27th November 2018 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
My Journey, An inspirational talk by BEVERLEY SCOTT MCGRORY.In aid of BASIC (Brain and Spinal Injury Centre.
Fellowship Stewards:
Ian Parr + Austin Polding read more...
Thu 22nd November 2018 BEER FESTIVAL PLANNING- NEWTON SPORTS CLUB
The Beer Festival Committee will meet for a planning sessionWed 21st November 2018 YOUNG CHEF COMPETITION
Local heat to be held at Hope Academy read more...Tue 20th November 2018 Committee and Business Meeting at Pied Bull
Monthly service committee meetings and business meeting.Fellowship Stewards:
ian Parr + Austin Polding

Tue 20th November 2018 CPR AND DEFIBRILLATOR TRAINING COURSE
This course will be run at NEWTON BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB for all new members of those organisations we have given defibs to. read more...Wed 14th November 2018 CHARTER CELEBRATION
The Rotary Club of Newton-le-Willows will be celebrating its 81st annual charter celebration. read more...Tue 13th November 2018 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
JOHN ALLEN - EARLESTOWN CRICKET CLUBA Vision for the Future
Fellowship Stewards:
Ian McKenna + John Murray read more...
Sun 11th November 2018 Newton-le-Willows Remembrance Day Parade
The club has been invited to attend the Remembrance Day Parade and lay a wreath. read more...Sat 10th November 2018 A Magical Night with Disaster Aid. Chester Court Hotel, Altrincham
Supporting Disaster Aid of UK and Ireland this is a project of the Rotary Club of Denton and Audenshaw.Tue 6th November 2018 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
GEOFF SIMM: Historical Talk (2)Fellowship Stewards:
Ian McKenna + John Murray read more...
Wed 31st October 2018 Evening Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
Guest Speaker:Christina Spencer
"Living with 60 million Foreigners!"
Fellowship Stewards: Ian Parr and Ronnie Beddard
Meal will be served at 1900. read more...
Tue 30th October 2018 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
NO MEETING-CHANGED TO AN EVENING MEETING ON WEDNESDAY 31 OCTOBERSat 27th October 2018 Norman Harvey VC Statue unveiling. Mesnes Park
This event is to commemorate the only resident in Newton le Willows to ever have been awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry.We have been invited to attend and support this event by NECG and St Helens Council read more...

Wed 24th October 2018 CELEBRATING WORLD POLIO DAY
Over the coming months the club, partnering with local organisations will be supporting Purple4Polio, the official Rotary International Campaign for the eradication of Polio globally. read more...Tue 23rd October 2018 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
CHRISTMAS FLOAT STRATEGY-Ian ParrFellowship Stewards:
John Kibbler + John Kilshaw read more...
Tue 16th October 2018 Committee and Business Meeting at Pied Bull
Monthly service Committee Meetings to monitor club projects followed by Business Meeting.Fellowship stewards:
John Kibbler + John Kilshaw
Fri 12th October 2018 RACE NIGHT
An evening at the races at Haydock Park Golf Club read more...Tue 9th October 2018 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
CLUB MEMBERS OPEN FORUMA discussion of relevant club issues
Fellowship Stewards:
Dennis Hall + John Hilton
Wed 3rd October 2018 COFFEE IN THE PARK
The final coffee morning of this year.Proceeds in aid of THE BRITISH LUNG FOUNDATION read more...
Tue 2nd October 2018 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
GEOFF SIMM: Historical Talk (1)Fellowship Stewards:
Dennis Hall + John Hilton

Thu 27th September 2018 MANCHESTER HERITAGE WALK
A walk through the historical areas of the city possibly stopping off at a local hostelry. read more...Tue 25th September 2018 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
Community: Defibrillator PresentationsFellowship Stewards:
Mike Eaves + John Graves read more...
Mon 24th September 2018 URBAN KIDS GO OUTDOORS
A visit to Petty Pool Outdoor Centre for primary pupils of St Paul of the Cross, Burtonwood. read more...Tue 18th September 2018 Committee and Business Meeting at Pied Bull
Monthly committee service meetings to monitor club projects.Fellowship Stewards:
Len Rainford + John Graves
Tue 11th September 2018 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
JOHN VARDY MEMORIAL AWARDSFellowship Stewards:
Sundar + Jim Collier read more...
Wed 5th September 2018 COFFEE IN THE PARK
MacMillan Big Coffee Morning read more...Tue 4th September 2018 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
MALCOLM GREENHALGHNEWTON GARDENER'S ASSOCIATION
Fellowship Stewards:
Barry Curran + Jim Collier read more...
Tue 28th August 2018 NO CLUB MEETING THIS WEEK
There are no meetings the Tuesday after a bank holidayWed 22nd August 2018 LOCK IN AT THE FIRKIN
An evening of networking and fellowship at our local real ale pub read more...Tue 21st August 2018 Committee and Business Meeting at Pied Bull
Monthly committee service meetings to monitor club projects.Fellowship Stewards:
Stuart Ainscough + Tony Chandler
Wed 15th August 2018 INTER-CLUB GAMES NIGHT
Newton Jubilee V Ashton V Newton-le-WillowsCompetition for the annual trophy
Venue: Parkside Sports and Community Club, Golborne WA3 3HG read more...
Tue 14th August 2018 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
Rotarian Jim Collier: Country ParksFellowship Stewards
Tony Chandler and Brian Woodward
Tue 7th August 2018 Lunch Meeting: Haydock Park Golf Club
Visit from District Governor to address club.Fellowship Stewards:
Tony Chandler + Sundar

Sat 4th August 2018 - Supporting the Newton Town Show
Newton Town ShowSaturday 4 August, 11.00 -5.00 p.m
Mesnes Park read more...
Tue 31st July 2018 Lunch Meeting, Haydock Park Golf Club
Rotarian Alan Robinson: Website and Social Media issues read more...Tue 24th July 2018 Lunch Meeting. Haydock park Golf Club
Victoria Musk, Newton Boys and Girls Club will update members on plans for the year ahead