Completed meetings and events 2023-2024
Fri 26th April 2024 DISTRICT ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN LLANDUDNO
This year's District Conference will be held in Llandudno.Details to follow.
Tue 23rd April 2024 ANNUAL OVER-60's NON-STOP MUSIC AND COMEDY SHOW
VENUE: HAYDOCK CONSERVATIVE CLUB7.00pm - 9pm FREE COACH TRANSPORT
FEATURING 5-STAR BLACKPOOL ENTERTAINMENT read more...
Tue 23rd April 2024 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGCAgenda: Social
Fellowship Stewards: LES GREENALL + DEREK HIRST . read more...
Thu 18th April 2024 VISIT TO THE SHAKESPEARE NORTH PLAYHOUSE
VISIT TO THE SHAKESPEARE NORTH PLAYHOUSE..VENUE: PRESCOT, L34 3AB.
COST: £12.00 per head. Rotarians, Partners and Guests welcome. read more...
Tue 16th April 2024 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGC.Speaker: DAVID TOMLINSON-VULCAN FOOTBALL CLUB.
Fellowship Stewards: GEOFF FISHER + JOHN GRAVES. read more...
Tue 16th April 2024 COMMITTEE MEETINGS WEEK
Committees meet at a time and place of their choosing to discuss service matters and agree proposals for business meeting.
Thu 11th April 2024 - Sat 13th April 2024 BEER FESTIVAL
The Beer Festival is coming home!Our Beer Festival opens its doors at 6pm THURSDAY at Newton Sports Club.
Despite vandalism to our marquee in the early hours of this morning the show will go on. Please come and support us. read more...
Tue 9th April 2024 BEER FESTIVAL SET UP
Venue: NEWTON SPORTS AND CRICKET CLUB.Members will help set up for the forthcoming beer festival
Fellowship Stewards: n/a
Tue 2nd April 2024 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGC.Speaker: P.AT MCKENNA, JANET PARDOE-BROOKE. SUPPORTING THE HIGH STREET AND NEWTON IN BLOOM..
Fellowship Stewards: MIKE EAVES + RAY EDWARDSON read more...
Tue 26th March 2024 BUSINESS MEETING
Members meet to vote on proposals fromcommittees.Venue: JAYDEES, HAYDOCK.
Fellowship Stewards: MIKE EAVES + RAY EDWARDSON.
Buffet available from 6.45pm. read more...
Sun 24th March 2024 YOUTH SPEAKS GRAND FINAL
Venue: Forest Hills Hotel, Frodsham read more...Thu 21st March 2024 DISTRICT GRANT SEMINAR BY ZOOM
Each club must attend if they are applying for a grant. read more...
Tue 19th March 2024 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGC.Speaker: ANNMARIE HOUGHTON, HOME START
Fellowship Stewards: JIM COLLIER + RAY BOINTON
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Tue 12th March 2024 DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETING
DISTRICT COUNCIL by zoom
Tue 12th March 2024 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGC.Speaker: Social meeting
Fellowship Stewards: JIM COLLIER + PHIL ROUND read more...
Mon 11th March 2024 YOUTH SPEAKS DISTRICT FINAL
This year we are sponsoring a District Final at Hope Academy.Schools involved will be determined after the local heats. read more...
Tue 5th March 2024 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGC.Speaker: NIGEL DANBY PDG- ROTARY MYTHS AND MEMBERSHIP INITIATIVES.
Fellowship Stewards: IAN BOWDEN + JOHN COLEMAN. read more...
Thu 29th February 2024 AREA 7 (Wigan )MEETING
Regular meeting.AGENDA: TBA
VENUE: Tesco Community Room, Leigh
Tue 27th February 2024 BUSINESS MEETING
Venue:JAYDEES< HAYDOCK.Fellowship Stewards: IAN BOWDEN + JOHN COLEMAN.
BUFFET FROM 6.45PM read more...
Fri 23rd February 2024 BLUE MANGO DINNER IN AID OF END POLIO NOW
St Helens Rotary hosts an evening at the Blue Mango in aid of END POLIO NOW
Tue 20th February 2024 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGC.Speaker: GWYNETH MILLARD- GLOBAL SIGHT SOLUTIONS.
Fellowship Stewards: LES CLANCY + VIV CLANCY. read more...
Tue 13th February 2024 COMMITTEE MEETING WEEK
Committees will meet at a time and place of choosing to discuss service matters and proposals for the business meeting.
Tue 13th February 2024 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGC.Speaker: Norma Tinsley. Golborne Brass Band
Fellowship Stewards: LES CLANCY + VIV CLANCY. read more...
Tue 13th February 2024 INAUGURATION OF MEMORIAL BENCH ON NEWTON HIGH STREET.
We have inaugurated a bench on Newton High Street in memory of those Rotarians who have passed to higher service.. read more...
Sat 10th February 2024 DISTRICT EVENT: INTERNATIONAL RALLY
A day time rally with opportunities to find out about different projects and areas where you can help.VENUE: BUILLE HILL PARK, ECCLES OLD ROAD, SALFORD M6 8GL.
COST £20 including lunch. read more...
Fri 9th February 2024 DISTRICT EVENT: CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP
Growing Rotary through Corporate Membership.Via Zoom
Registration Required.
Fri 9th February 2024 FRIDAY SOCIAL EVENING
ENTERTAINMENT BY GOLBORNE BRASS BANDVENUE: HPGC read more...
Thu 8th February 2024 CLUB VISIT TO SAFETY CENTRAL, LYMM
A visit to the Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service's award winning education centre. read more...Tue 6th February 2024 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGC.Speaker: Harry Steven, Job Talk.
Fellowship Stewards: STUART AINSCOUGH + RAY BOINTON. read more...
Mon 5th February 2024 YOUTH SPEAKS - GOLBORNE LOCAL HEAT
The second local heat in which our sponsored schools are involved will take place at GOLBORNE HIGH SCHOOL.read more...
Wed 31st January 2024 YOUTH SPEAKS - ST HELENS LOCAL HEAT
Two of our schools will be competing in the first of this year's local heat which is being held at St Cuthbert's Catholic Secondary school, Sutton. read more...
Tue 30th January 2024 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGC.Speaker: GRAHAM YARDLEY: INTERACT CLUBS
Fellowship Stewards: STUART AINSCOUGH = RAY BOINTON. read more...
Sat 27th January 2024 DISTRICT EVENT: -ALL ABOUT ROTARY FOR NEW MEMBERS
SPEAKER: NIGEL DANBY.VENUE: NOVOTEL HOTEL, WORSLEY M28 2YA read more...
Wed 24th January 2024 DISTRICT EVENT- DIVERSITY, INCLUSION AND EQUITY SEMINAR
A Diversity, Inclusion and Equity seminar will be held on zoom.Speaker: Debbie Hodge, PDG and Past PresidentRotary GBI.
Invitation by link only.
Tue 23rd January 2024 EVENING BUSINESS MEETING
Venue: JAYDEES, HAYDOCK.Members to meet and agree proposals from committee meetings.
Fellowship Stewards: BRIAN WOODWARD + RICHARD YORK.
DG Swati will be in attendance.
Buffet available from 6.45pm read more...
Fri 19th January 2024 CHRISTMAS FLOAT PRESENTATION EVENING TO COMMUNITY HELPERS
VENUE: St Patrick's Club, Earlestown.The Community Groups that supported us on this year's float were presented with a donation for their respective organisation. read more...
Thu 18th January 2024 AREA 7 (Wigan )MEETING
SPECIAL AGENDA: DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP INITIATIVES: NIGEL DANBY.Venue: Tesco community Room, Leigh
Wed 17th January 2024 DISTRICT EVENT:BROADCAST YOUR ROTARY STORY.
BY ZOOMThe role of social media in building the brand and using the brand to tell your Rotary story. read more...
Tue 16th January 2024 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGC.Agenda: Christmas Float Activity. Debrief
Fellowship Stewards: BRIAN WOODWARD + RICHARD YORK. read more...
Tue 9th January 2024 COMMITTEE MEETING WEEK
Committees will meet, at a time, date and venue of their choosing, to discuss business and make proposals for the business meeting
Tue 9th January 2024 LUNCH MEETING.
Venue: HPGC.Speaker: Alan Scott, Enable You Services..
Fellowship Stewards: ANDREW STOCKTON + BOB THOMPSON read more...
Tue 2nd January 2024 NO MEETING THIS WEEK
This meeting has now been cancelled.Thu 21st December 2023 SANTA'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOUR
Our final evening takes us back to Newton and the area around the High Street.STARTING POINT: Moores Farm, Ashton Road.
LEADER: Ian Parr.
SUPPORTED BY: Newton in Bloom and The High Street Hive. read more...
Wed 20th December 2023 SANTA'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOUR
Santa is visiting the Vulcan area this evening. This will now include Vulcan village and the Vulcan Pub.STARTING POINT: Aldi.
LEADER: Ian Parr.
SUPPORTED BY: Friends of Lyme Wood read more...
Tue 19th December 2023 SANTA'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOUR
The float is back in the Park Road South area of Newton visiting the Whites Estate and Gooch Drive.STARTING POINT: Mesnes Park Car Park
LEADER: Len Rainford.
SUPPORTED BY: Ascent College, Wargrave House and the Sea cadets. read more...
Tue 19th December 2023 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGC.Agenda: President's half time report.
Fellowship Stewards: KEN SMITH + HARRY STEVENS. read more...
Mon 18th December 2023 SANTA'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOUR
Tonight we are back in Newton in the Mill Lane area.STARTING POINT: The Millstone Pub.
LEADER: Andy Stockton.
SUPPORTED BY: Business for Youth. read more...
Sun 17th December 2023 SANTA'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOUR
Santa will again be at M and S GEMINI WARRINGTONSat 16th December 2023 SANTA'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOUR
Santa will be at M and S GEMINI, WARRINGTON bringing festive cheer to the Christmas shoppers.
Fri 15th December 2023 SANTA'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOUR
Tonight the tour is covering the Wargrave area.STARTING POINT: St Mary's School, Victoria Road.
LEADER: Ian McKenna.
SUPPORTED BY: Newton and Earlestown Community Group. read more...
Thu 14th December 2023 SANTA'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOUR
Our tour takes us to the Stonecross area in Lowton.STARTING POINT: Hare and Hounds, Golborne Road, Lowton.
LEADER: Ian Parr.
SUPPORTED BY: Earlestown Cricket Club read more...
Wed 13th December 2023 SANTA'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOUR
Tonight we visit Burtonwood.STARTING POINT: The Chapel House, Chapel Lane.
LEADER: Alan Pomfret.
SUPPORTED BY: The Wargrave Community Choir. read more...
Tue 12th December 2023 SANTA'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOUR
Tonight Santa is on Vista Road and the Makerfield Estate, Newton.STARTING POINT; Medical Centre.
LEADER: Len Rainford.
SUPPORTED BY; Friends of Lyme and Wood. read more...
Tue 12th December 2023 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGC.Agenda: ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LUNCH
Fellowship Stewards: Not required this meeting.
For Rotarians, partners and guests.
Mon 11th December 2023 SANTA'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOUR
The second week of Santa's tour starts on the Trees Estate, Earlestown.STARTING POINT: Mesnes Park Car Park.
LEADER: Ian Parr.
SUPPORTED BY: Earlestown Cricket Club read more...
Sun 10th December 2023 SANTA'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOUR
Today the club will be collecting at TESCO, EARLESTOWNSat 9th December 2023 SANTA'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOUR
Today the float will be at KENYON HALL FARM
Fri 8th December 2023 SANTA'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOUR
Santa ends his first week visiting the Common Road and Earlestown area.STARTING POINT: St Patrick's Church.
LEADER: John Coleman.
SUPPORTED BY: Viaduct Violets. read more...
Thu 7th December 2023 SANTA'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOUR
Tonight we visit Golborne.STARTING POINT: Barn Lane.
LEADER: Ken Smith.
SUPPORTED BY: Earlestown Cricket Club. read more...
Wed 6th December 2023 SANTA'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOUR
Tonight we are on the Fairbrothers Estate, off Crow Lane .STARTING POINT: Belvedere Road (Medical Centre).
LEADER: Alan Pomfret.
SUPPORTED BY: Business for Youth. read more...
Tue 5th December 2023 SANTA'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOUR
Tonight our tour continues on Queen's Drive and the Birds Estate, Newton.STARTING POINT: Sanderling Drive.
LEADER: Len Rainford.
SUPPORTED BY: Newton Boys and Girls Club. read more...
Tue 5th December 2023 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGC.Speaker: Chris Scarisbrick. Newton Veteran's Association.
Fellowship Stewards: JOHN SHAW + DAVID SMITH read more...
Mon 4th December 2023 SANTA'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOUR
This year's tour kicks off in LOWTON.STARTING POINT: Braithwaite Road.
LEADER: Ken Smith.
Route now confirmed, see details.
SUPPORTED BY: NADOS (Newton Amateur Dramatics and Operatic Society) read more...
Sun 3rd December 2023 SUPPORTING THE HIGH STREET CHRISTMAS MARKET
This year the Christmas float will be at the Newton High Street event. More details to follow.
Sat 2nd December 2023 SUPPORTING EARLESTOWN CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON
Santa and the float complete with our Tombola stall were at the Earlestown Market and Light Switch on. read more...
Tue 28th November 2023 DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP EVENT BY ZOOM
Growing Membership and Club Experience.A District initiative by zoom.
Tue 28th November 2023 BUSINESS MEETING
Members will meet to vote on proposals and discuss other club matters.Venue: JAYDEES, HAYDOCK
Fellowship stewards: PHIIL ROUND + JOHN SHAW
buffet available from 6.45pm read more...
Thu 23rd November 2023 DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETING
Quarterly Council Meeting by zoom.
Tue 21st November 2023 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGC.Speaker: David Bill. Water Aid.
Fellowship Stewards: ALAN ROBINSON + PHIL ROUND read more...
Mon 20th November 2023 DISTRICT FOUNDATION DINNER, ALTRINCHAM
Four of our club members attended this event. read more...Thu 16th November 2023 AREA 7 (Wigan )MEETING
VENUE: Tesco Community Room, LeighTue 14th November 2023 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGC.Agenda: General discussion of club matters.
Fellowship Stewards: LEN RAINFORD + ALAN ROBINSON read more...
Sat 11th November 2023 CHARTER NIGHT LITE
VENUE: HPGCA CHARTER NIGHT WITH A DIFFERENCE!
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Tue 7th November 2023 COMMITTEE MEETING WEEK
Committees will meet at a venue and time of their choosing.Tue 7th November 2023 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGC.Speaker: Rotarian BRIAN WOODWARD: Scots of the LMS. Railway talk.
Fellowship Stewards: ALAN POMFRET + LEN RAINFORD
Tue 31st October 2023 EVENING MEETING-IS NOW CANCELLED
The meeting has been cancelled.
Sat 28th October 2023 SUPPORTING THE HIGH STREET HIVE HALLOWEEN EVENT
Our Christmas float decked out in a Halloween spooky theme will be making its first appearance this year on Newton High Street read more...Fri 27th October 2023 MORNING ZOOM MEETING-
Disaster Aid zoom presentation- update on Türkiye earthquake by our president, Craig Roberts.Hosted by Manchester Breakfast Rotary Club read more...
Wed 25th October 2023 CURRY NIGHT FOR END POLIO
Our club is holding its own Curry night in aid of END POLIO NOWVenue: Aman's High Street Newton
Limited availability read more...
Tue 24th October 2023 BUSINESS MEETING
Members meet to vote on proposals and discuss other club business.Venue: JAYDEES, HAYDOCK.
Fellowship Stewards: STEVE OWEN + IAN PARR
Buffet available from 6.45pm read more...
Tue 24th October 2023 RAJ DINNER IN AID OF END POLIO NOW
Annual Dinner hosted by Newton and District Jubilee at the Raj Culcheth.Proceed in aid of END POLIO NOW. details to follow read more...
Thu 19th October 2023 AREA 7 (Wigan) MEETING
VENUE: Tesco Community Room, Leigh read more...
Tue 17th October 2023 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGC.Speaker: ANGELA EDWARDS, Deafness Resource Centre.
Fellowship Stewards: JOHN MURRAY + STEVE OWEN read more...
Tue 10th October 2023 COMMITTEE MEETING WEEK
Committees will meet at a time and venue to suit.
Tue 10th October 2023 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGC.Guest; Edwin Partridge AG, DGN.
Fellowship Stewards: JOHN MORSE + JOHN MURRAY read more...
Tue 10th October 2023 COMMITTEE MEETING WEEK
Committees will meet at a day and time of their choosing to discuss projects.
Tue 3rd October 2023 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGC.Speakers: Kathryn Green, Sheila Yorke , Newton Gardeners Association.
Fellowship Stewards: ADE MOLAJO + JOHN MORSE read more...
Sat 30th September 2023 SUPPORTING THE NEWTON OCTOBERFEST
We will be supporting this High Street Hub event with a pop up bar on the Pied Bull car parkTue 26th September 2023 BUSINESS MEETING
Members to vote on proposals and discuss other club business.Venue: JAYDEES, HAYDOCK.
Fellowship Stewards: IAN McKENNA + ADE MOLAJO read more...
Wed 20th September 2023 DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETING
VENUE: Novotel Hotel, Worsley Brow, Worsley, ManchesterNames of club voting reps to District secretary ASAP
Tue 19th September 2023 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGC.Speaker: Rtn JIM COLLIER- The Harvest and Corn.
Fellowship Stewards:JOHN KILSHAW = IAN McKENNA
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Fri 15th September 2023 - Sun 17th September 2023 MANCHESTER ACTION SUMMIT
TO FOLLOWTue 12th September 2023 COMMITTEE MEETING WEEK
Committees will meet at a time and date of their choosing.
Tue 12th September 2023 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGC.Agenda: JOHN VARDY AWARDS - Details to follow.
Fellowship Stewards: NICOLA HUNT + JOHN KILSHAW read more...
Sat 9th September 2023 SUPPORTING THE NEWTON GARDENER'S ASSOCIATION
The club is supporting the grand Flower and Vegetable Show organised by Newton Gardeners Association.VENUE:Crownway Community Centre, Earlestown. read more...
Sat 9th September 2023 DISTRICT DISABILITY SPORTS DAY
ANNUAL EVENTSUTTON LEISURE CENTRE, ST HELENS WA9 5AU read more...
Thu 7th September 2023 AREA 7 (Wigan) MEETING
VENUE: Tesco Community Room, Leigh read more...Tue 5th September 2023 PROPOSED INTER CLUB SPORTS COMPETITION
THIS EVENT HAS NOW BEEN CANCELLED.Tue 5th September 2023 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGC.Speaker: COMMUNITY SERVICES.
Fellowship Stewards: DEREK HIRST + NICOLA HUNT
Tue 29th August 2023 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGC.Speaker: Rtn Peter James-Robinson. Disability Sports.
Fellowship Stewards: LES GREENALL + DEREK HIRST read more...
Tue 22nd August 2023 BUSINESS MEETING
Members will meet to vote on proposals and discuss other business.Venue: JAYDEES, HAYDOCK.
Fellowship Stewards: JOHN GRAVES + LES GREENALL read more...
Thu 17th August 2023 CLUB VISIT TO AQUABOX, WIRKSWORTH, MATLOCK, DERBYSHIRE
Nine Rotarians visited Aquabox, Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire read more...
Tue 15th August 2023 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGC.Speaker: John Unsworth, Janet Shelton, Joshua Valentine.: Newton-le-Willows Sea Cadets.
Fellowship Stewards: GEOFF FISHER + JOHN GRAVES read more...
Tue 8th August 2023 COMMITTEE MEETING WEEK
Committees will meet at a time and place to suit.
Tue 8th August 2023 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGC.Agenda: THE HIGH STREET HIVE - COMMUNITY UPDATE
Fellowship Stewards: RAY EDWARDSON + GEOFF FISHER. read more...
Sat 5th August 2023 SUPPORTING THE NEWTON TOWN SHOW
Come and visit our coconut shy at the annual town show in Mesnes ParkThu 3rd August 2023 DISTRICT TRAINING FOR SECRETARIES AND TREASURERS
Training for new (and not so new) secretaries and treasurers.By zoom
Tue 1st August 2023 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGC.Speaker: DANIEL MOSS, APO (RACAF-NORTH-MERSEYSIDE-969-OC).
Topic: The Air Cadets.
Fellowship Stewards: MIKE EAVES + RAY EDWARDSON. read more...
Sat 29th July 2023 SUPPORTING NEWTON COMMUNITY CENTRE
Unfortunately this event has now been CANCELLEDTue 25th July 2023 BUSINESS MEETING
To take proposals and discuss other club matters.Venue: JAYDEES, HAYDOCK.
Fellowship Stewards: BARRY CURRAN + MIKE EAVES read more...
Thu 20th July 2023 AREA 7 (Wigan) MEETING
Representatives from the clubs making up the Wigan Cluster will meet to share information.VENUE: Tesco Community Room, Leigh. read more...
Tue 18th July 2023 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGC.Speaker: CRAIG ROBERTS -The Turkish Earthquake.
Fellowship Stewards: JIM COLLIER + BARRY CURRAN read more...
Tue 11th July 2023 COMMITTEE MEETING WEEK
Committees will meet at a date and time of their choosingTue 11th July 2023 LUNCH MEETING
Venue: HPGC.Agenda:Community Partnerships: Newton Swimming Club, NADOS, Earlestown Viaduct Club.
Fellowship Stewards: JOHN COLEMAN + JIM COLLIER read more...
Tue 4th July 2023 CLUB ASSEMBLY
Venue: HPGC.Club Assembly: -AG Edwin Partridge will hear the plans for the coming Rotary year.
Fellowship Stewards: VIV CLANCY + RAY BOINTON read more...