Completed meetings and events 2023-2024
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Tue 18th June 2024 The Summer Party
To be held at the Horse & Jockey at Ravensden read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSCF2426_1.jpeg)
Sat 15th June 2024 - Sun 16th June 2024 Sailability Regatta - Saturday 15th June & Sunday 16th June
Spend the day supporting the Regatta or better still volunteer and help the competitors![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Bedford Club Crest 512 x 236_1.jpg)
Fri 14th June 2024 Past Presidents Dinner
Past Presidents Dinner at The Bedford Club![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/download_43.png)
Tue 11th June 2024 Real Bedford
Peter McCormack provides an insight to his plans for Real Bedford Football Club read more...Tue 11th June 2024 Council Meeting
Rotary Club Council Meeting - Council Members Only![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Committees-LogoV2_5.jpg)
Tue 4th June 2024 Committee Meetings
Committee Meetings - Members Only![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Miltonk.jpg)
Tue 28th May 2024 Amanda Marlow
Business Development Executive at Aiimi Software Technologies .Women Leaders Winner 2023 . Mayor of Milton Keynes for 2022/23 read more...
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Tue 21st May 2024 The Inter Club Quiz
Inter Club Quiz competition for the Inter Club Shield read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Bedford Giving v2.png)
Tue 14th May 2024 Bedford Giving
Kevin Bold will update the Club on Bedford Giving's activitiesTue 14th May 2024 Council Meeting
Rotary Club Council Meeting - Council Members Only![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Committees-LogoV2_3.jpg)
Tue 7th May 2024 Committee Meeting
Committee Meetings - Members Only![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/KeechL1.jpg)
Tue 30th April 2024 Keech Hospice
Sarah Phillips was our guest speaker this evening and made a presentation to the Club on behalf of the Keech Hospice read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Bedford Club Crest 512 x 236_2.jpg)
Tue 23rd April 2024 Club Snooker Evening
This Members wishing to play Snooker should contact Rtn Charles to book their games.![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/KAPv1__1.jpg)
Tue 16th April 2024 Kings Arms Project
Kirsty Cook C.E.O. of the The Kings Arms Project gave an insight to the projects current activities' and it's plans for the future read more...Tue 16th April 2024 Council Meeting - Council Members Only
Club Council Meetings - Members Only![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Squired logo.jpg)
Fri 12th April 2024 The Angels' Share - Bedfordshire Open Door Fundraiser
Enjoy a night of Celtic/Rock with The Angels' Share at the Bedford Squires read more...Tue 9th April 2024 Club Assembly Night
Area 1260 Assistant Governor Barbara Hazell visiting the Club![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Inian food.jpg)
Tue 9th April 2024 A Club International Dining Evening
International Dining at Dadaji's Indian RestaurantTue 9th April 2024 Club International Evening
An informal evening for Club Members come together and to experience different cuisine![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Committees-LogoV2_4.jpg)
Tue 2nd April 2024 Committees
Club Committee Meetings![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/people_3.png)
Tue 26th March 2024 Members Forum
The Future of Bedford Castle Rotary Club![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Great_Ouse_at_Town_Bridge,_Bedford.jpg)
Tue 19th March 2024 Bedford in the 1950's
Bob Ricketts OBE gives an insight to the recent history of Bedford read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Young Msician_1.jpg)
Thu 14th March 2024 Young Musician of the Year 2024
The Rotary Clubs of Bedford are coming together to hold a Young Musician of the Year Competition, to be held at the Christopher Fry Hall, Bedford Modern School on Thursday 14th March 2024![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Seaforth-Highlanders-in-De-Parys-Avenue-Summer-1914-300x181.jpg)
Tue 12th March 2024 Bedfords Highlanders with Richard Galley
The Scottish Invasion of Bedford 1914 read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Council.LogoV2.jpg)
Tue 12th March 2024 Council Meeting
Rotary Club Council Meeting - Council Members Only![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Committees-LogoV2_2.jpg)
Tue 5th March 2024 Committees
Club Committee Meetings - Members Only![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Russell_Beard.jpeg)
Tue 27th February 2024 My Year as High Sheriiff of Bedfordshire
Russell Beard gives and insight to a year as the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/rationingWW2.jpg)
Tue 20th February 2024 When Brits Go Bad - Roger Leivers
Some of the darker moments of the Second World War ( Ladies & Partners )![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/British_Airways_Concorde_G-BOAC_03_1.jpg)
Tue 13th February 2024 Bedford's Contribution to Concorde
Barry Tomlinson outlines the contribution made by local Institutions in the design and building of ConcordeTue 13th February 2024 Council Meeting
Rotary Club Council Meeting - Council Members Only![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Committees-LogoV2.jpg)
Tue 6th February 2024 Committees
Club Committee Meetings - Members Only![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/pair-6554662_640.png)
Tue 23rd January 2024 60 Years a Ballroom Dancer
Rodney Weeks leads us through the Rumba, Foxtrot, Waltz, Cha-Cha, and Swing.( Ladies & Partners )
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Tue 16th January 2024 Desert Island Discs
A selection of favourites - from some old favourites ?Tue 16th January 2024 Council Meeting
Rotary Club Council Meeting - Council Members Only![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Committees-LogoV2_1.jpg)
Tue 9th January 2024 Committees
Rotary Club Committees - Members Only![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Xmas 2023.jpg)
Tue 19th December 2023 Rotary Club of Bedford Castle Christmas Party Night
Members of The Rotary Club of Bedford Castle, their wives and partners Celebrate Christmas 2023 read more...Tue 12th December 2023 Council Meeting
Council Meeting - Council Members Only![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Committees250-Logo_3.jpg)
Tue 5th December 2023 Committees
Committee Meetings - Club Members Only![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/A4 Oversize L_H 3 a (1).jpg)
Tue 28th November 2023 What you say next is a matter of life or death
Our Speaker this evening is Gary Webb![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/ROTImagine3.jpg)
Tue 21st November 2023 Kolkata to Plymouth through Rotary International
Professor Raj Roy![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/eyes.jpg)
Tue 14th November 2023 Medical ethics or lack of it!
A presentation by Rtn Stephen O'Connor![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Committees-LogoV2_6.jpg)
Tue 14th November 2023 Council Meeting
Club Council Meeting - Council Members Only![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/bbc-logo-1.png)
Tue 31st October 2023 A tour through my life at the BBC
Our speaker this evening is Peter Offer who has been with the BBC for almost 40 years. - Ladies Evening read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/4590z.jpg)
Tue 17th October 2023 Tragedy in Paris
Les Evans gives a talk about the events of 25th July 2000, when an Air France Concorde passenger jet crashed![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/people_2.png)
Tue 10th October 2023 Rtn Steve Spring
Rtn Steve Spring is our guest speaker for this eveningTue 10th October 2023 Council Meeting
Club Council Meeting![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/RYLA23.png)
Tue 3rd October 2023 RYLA 2023 Presentation
Reece Rennie RYLA Candidate attended the Club Meeting on 3rd October and gave presentation to Club Members on his experience and outcomes. read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/booktastic.jpeg)
Tue 26th September 2023 Books for Schools
A presentation by Rachael Rogan Chair of BookTastic Bedford , an annual children’s book festival designed to generate a love of reading in all children, regardless of background.Tue 26th September 2023 Council Meeting
Club Council Meeting![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Stratford.jpg)
Fri 22nd September 2023 - Sun 24th September 2023 Past President Tony's Weekend Away 2023
A weekend break to Straford Upon Avon including a evening meal on the Countess of Evesham while crusing the river Avon, a conduted tour of the Royal Shakespear Company while staying in Billesley Manor Hotel & Spar read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/easterbrook.jpg)
Tue 12th September 2023 Geology and Earth Science
Glynda Easterbrook will give an insight to the science behind and the study of volcanoes and earthquakes around the world![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/BMSTC+40th+V5.jpg)
Tue 29th August 2023 Bedford MS Therapy Centre
A presentation by Carl Field on the work of the MS Therapy Centre![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Bedford Club Crest 512 x 236.jpg)
Tue 22nd August 2023 Bowls Night at The Bedford Club
Lawn Bowls Competition at the Bedford Club![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/dg 2_2.jpg)
Tue 15th August 2023 Fellowship Night
A Club Fellowship Evening read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/David+Wiltshire+Author+Image.jpg)
Tue 8th August 2023 Face to Face Interview
David Wiltshire - Founder Member - The Rotary Club of Bedford Castle read more...Tue 8th August 2023 Council Meeting
Club Council Meeting![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Committees-Logo_6.jpg)
Tue 1st August 2023 Committees
Monthly Club Committees - Members Only![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/J elliott3.jpg)
Tue 25th July 2023 The Life and times of a Professional Rugby Player
Jamie Elliott gives an insight to the professional game read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Grafham.jpg)
Thu 20th July 2023 Grafham Water Sailabilty - Rotary Rota-Sailing Season 2023
Our next rota date is Thursday 20th July and we are seeking volunteers to help during the afternoon. For those who have not be involved before you are welcome to come along and see how Sailability works. read more...![The purpose of a Club Assembly is to share information with Club members, identify issues and discuss future plans.](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/BedCastle.logo.jpeg)
Tue 18th July 2023 Club Assembly
Jim Ellis-Jones ADG & Brian Gardener AG-Bedford Clubs![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Country Fayre Flyer (3).jpg)
Sun 16th July 2023 The Kimbolton Country Fayre & Classic Car Show.
The Kimbolton Country Fayre and Classic Car Show as well as a many other attractions![SMART Prebend Street Test](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Prebend BBQ Fundraiser 15th July 2023.png)
Sat 15th July 2023 SMART Prebend Centre - Caribbean BBQ Fundraiser
This is a Caribbean-inspired fundraising event and will provide Members with an opportunity taste unique Caribbean BBQ food and to see the Day Centre and meet the staff and clients . read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/people_1.png)
Tue 11th July 2023 Little Faces School - Kenya
Sally Searle talking about children from poorest families and their struggle to get an education read more...Tue 11th July 2023 Council Meeting
Club Council Meeting![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Scan3_1.jpg)
Tue 11th July 2023 Bridging the Gap to Literacy 10th July 2023
Members of the Rotary Club of Bedford Castle together with students and staff from Bedford Academy will be attempting to cross 100 bridges in one day read more...![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Committees-Logo_2.jpg)
Tue 4th July 2023 Committee Meetings
Monthly Club Committee Meetings![](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Young Msician.jpg)
Sun 2nd July 2023 The Bedfordshire Festival of Music Speech & Drama & The Rotary Young Musician Competition
A Four Concerto Masterclass with The Bedford Sinfonia read more...