Completed meetings and events 2016-2017

Thu 29th June 2017 Jun 2017 District 1080 Handover Night - Park Hotel, Diss

annual team handover read more...
Modern China

Mon 26th June 2017 Jun 2017 Peter Williamson on China - the New Norm & FOOD BANK

A very topical subject tonight. Speaker Host - Nick Hadley, General Host - Richard de Horsey, Cashier - David Adamson. read more...

Tue 20th June 2017 Jun 2017 Mini-Olympics Transport Stewards

If you are available do let Alan Shipp know. read more...

Mon 19th June 2017 Jun 2017 Club Assembly - Plans for Next Year

Annual Club Assembly. Speaker Host - Terry Gardner, General Host - Deshini Newman, Cashier - John Williams. read more...
Tractor fun

Wed 14th June 2017 Jun 2017 Kids Day Out at Wimpole

an annual activity day for special primary schools read more...

Mon 12th June 2017 Jun 2017 Club Business Meeting

Duncan to air some items. General Host - Michael Frape, Cashier - Roger Birchenall. read more...
President John Germ

Sat 10th June 2017 - Wed 14th June 2017 Jun 2017 Annual International Rotary World Convention/Conference

Rotarians from across the world meet together. read more...
Bishop David

Mon 5th June 2017 June 2017 Bishop David of Ely and Huntingdon fb Co Mtg

Speaker - Bishop David of Ely & Meal. Speaker Host - Suzie Filmer, General Host - Sian Franklin, Cashier - Mike Smith. read more...

Sat 3rd June 2017 Jun 2017 Litterpickingin Histon/Girton/Oakington area

Come and help - book in with David Adamson for kit. read more...

Fri 2nd June 2017 Jun 2017 Girton Memory Cafe - Summer Flowers

The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our seventy-fifth monthly event. Theme - Summer Flowers read more...

Mon 29th May 2017 May 2017 BANK HOLIDAY - no meeting

Bank hols read more...
MF finishes at the Arc

Mon 22nd May 2017 May 2017 IPP Michael Frape on his recent Paris Marathon

A last minute chnage to our programme. Speaker Host - Alan Franklin, Guest Host - Jools Hudson, Cashier - Naoum Tsolakis. read more...

Thu 18th May 2017 - Sun 21st May 2017 May 2017 4day Visit to Fermo Rotary Club, Italy

An International Visit - we are delighted to accept an invitation from the Fermo Rotary Club to visit them and talk about Rotary in Great Britain & Ireland. read more...
Westminster gateway

Mon 15th May 2017 May 2017 Westminster College Tour & Talk

Tour, meal and Talk followed by the Shadow Council Meeting. Speaker Host - Alan Edwards, Guest Host - Nick Hadley, Cashier - Burman. read more...
2017 teams photo

Sun 14th May 2017 May 2017 Football Tournament for local Homeless Organisations

The Tommy McClafferty Cup - Annual Event - 5 a side Footie. Organiser Rtn Mike Smith and members & friends of Cambridge South Rotary Club. read more...
Raspberry Pi Guy

Mon 8th May 2017 May 2017 All things Raspberry Pi - David & Matt fb Service Mtg

a very up to the minute talk with the Raspberry Pi Guy. Speaker Host - Paul Dover, Guest Host - Michael Frape, Cashier - Alan Franklin. read more...

Fri 5th May 2017 May 2017 Girton Monthly Memory Cafe - St Vincents Hall

The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our seventy-fourth monthly event. Theme - Music from the Shows. read more...

Mon 1st May 2017 May 2017 Bank Holiday - No Meeeeting.

no meeting
Lynford Hall & grounds

Sat 29th April 2017 Apr 2017 Rotary District Assembly - Lynford Hall

A group from the Club will go and find out about the District Plans for 2017-2018 read more...

Mon 24th April 2017 Apr 2017 Club Visit to the Cambridge Vet School

Meet 5.45pm at the Vet School. Organiser Terry Gardner./ Alan Franklin. read more...

Mon 17th April 2017 Apr 2017 BANK HOLS - No Meeeeeting

Easter Monday read more...
President Duncan at Work

Mon 10th April 2017 Apr 2017 Club AGM plus Feedback from the Manchester National Conference.

A Meeting to look back at the last Year & reflect on successes and Lessons to be learnt. Guest Host - Deshini Newman, Cashier - Alan Shipp. read more...
litter

Sat 8th April 2017 Apr 2017 Litterpick - Girton/Histon/Oakington Area

improving our local environment. Organiser David Adamson. read more...
spring crocuses

Fri 7th April 2017 Apr 2017 Girton Memory Cafe - St Vincents Close Hall

The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our seventy-third monthly event. Theme - Springtime and celebrating 100years of Vera Lynn. read more...
John, Wendy & Sian

Wed 5th April 2017 Apr 2017 Bramley Court Rest Home Entertainment

our Entertainers perform again read more...
Prof Larry Sherman

Mon 3rd April 2017 Apr 2017 Special OPEN MEETING - Prof Sherman to speak

Open Meeting for people interested in Rotary. Speaker Host - David Adamson, General Host - Jools Hudson, Cashier - Bob Sadler. read more...
Thanking the Lead Violin

Sat 1st April 2017 Apr 2017 Classical Concert at West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge

a City of Cambridge Symphony Orchestra event.
April Fools Day - Sample Joke 1 : 'I decided to sell my hoover - all it was doing was gathering dust !' read more...
Zena aldridge

Mon 27th March 2017 Mar 2017 Zena Aldridge from Dementia UK to speak

Dinner and a talk by Zena Aldridge. Speaker Host - Colin Brown, General Host - David Adamson, Cashier - Tim Law. read more...

Tue 21st March 2017 Mar 2017 Trophy Presentation to Parkside for their InterHouse Debating Competition

a NEW school initiative read more...
President Duncan.

Mon 20th March 2017 Mar 2017 Club Business Meeting

Club discussion. General Host - James Watts, Cashier - John Williams. read more...

Mon 13th March 2017 Mar 2017 Members Quiz Night

Speaker Host - Burman, General Host - Maureen, Cashier - Stef read more...
DG & wife, AG, Pres Duncan

Fri 10th March 2017 Mar 2017 Annual Club Charter Night Celebrations 7 for 7.30pm

A special night to celebrate the 51st Birthday of the Cambridge South Rotary Club - open to Partners, Guests and Friends of the Club in the Main Hall at Westminster College, Cambridge. read more...
Sophia & Duncan

Mon 6th March 2017 Mar17 Sophia D'Angelo (Scholar) plus all things Welsh !

Introducing Rotary Scholar Sophia (hosted by Saffron Walden Club) plus we have a taste of Wales - to celebrate St Davids Day. Speaker Host - Vicky Burman, Guest Host - Alan Franklin, Cashier - Martin Hudson. Organisers John Williams and Sian Franklin. read more...

Fri 3rd March 2017 Mar 2017 Girton Memory Cafe - St Vincents Close

The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our seventy-second monthly event. Theme - Our 6th Birthday Party ! read more...

Wed 1st March 2017 - Sat 1st July 2017 Jun 2017 Physionet - Collection of Medical Supplies

an ongoing project supporting the Saffron Walden Rotary Club Physionet Project. Club Organiser Alan Edwards. read more...
famous Sakotis !

Mon 27th February 2017 Feb 2017 Lithuanian Night - International Event 7 for 7.30pm

Enjoy authentic Lithuanian fare - be sure to put this new date in your diary. Confirm your meal choices with Organiser Amber Slamaite. Speaker Host - David Adamason & Alan Shipp, Cashier - Jools Hudson. read more...
Our Cambridge 2016 Winners

Sun 26th February 2017 Feb 2017 Annual Young Musician of the Year District Competition

Our 3 2017 candidates now qualify to go to the District Level Competition 26Feb17 - This is an Annual National Rotary competition open to all 17yrs or under on 31Aug2016 - instrumental and vocal soloists. read more...
District contestants

Sun 26th February 2017 Feb 2017 District 1080 Young Musican of the Year Final

our 3 Candidates did very well ! read more...
very rare Snow Leopard

Mon 20th February 2017 Feb 2017 Peter Pilbeam - Endangered Species

Speaker Host - Naoum Tsolakis, Guest Host - Sian, Cashier - Paul Dover read more...
Jan 2016 speakers

Mon 13th February 2017 Feb 2017 Charity Cheque Night

Our annual Parking Project is finished for this year and its time to pass on the money ! Speaker Host - Nick Hadley, Guest Host - Suzi Filmer, Cashier - Mike Smith. read more...
Martin Bell

Mon 6th February 2017 Feb 2017 Annual 4 Clubs Dinner - hosted by Cambridge Club

Tickets from the Cambridge Rotary Club. read more...
St Valentines

Fri 3rd February 2017 Feb 2017 Girton Memory Cafe - St Vincents Close

The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our seventy-first monthly event. Theme - Romance ! read more...
DG Derek Rothwell

Mon 30th January 2017 Jan 2017 Speaker - Derek Rothwell District 1080 Governor 2016-17

Annual visit from the DG. Speaker Host - Alan Shipp, General Host - Terry Gardner, Cashier - David Ellis. read more...
Duncan in fancy dress !

Sun 29th January 2017 Jan 2017 Swimathon for the Samaritans

President Duncan tries out his best strokes. read more...

Sat 28th January 2017 Jan 2017 Litterpicking - Histon / Girton / Oakington areas

Team hard at work in the cold and damp. read more...
Westminster Main Hall

Mon 23rd January 2017 Jan 2017 Burns Night Dinner and Celebration - Guest Night.

a themed night including haggis & cranachan ! £17 each. Organiser - David Adamson, General Host - Alan Franklin, Cashier - Michael Frape. read more...

Mon 16th January 2017 Jan 2016 Club Business Meeting + Charter night Meeting.

Dinner and a Business Meeting. General Host - Paul Dover, Cashier - Alan Franklin. read more...

Mon 9th January 2017 Jan 2016 Youth Speaks Team fb Club Council meeting + 5pm Memb/Mentoring Mtg

Dinner and Speakers . Speaker Host - Martin Hudson, General Host - Richard deHorsey, Cashier - Suzie Filmer. read more...
Basil makes a lovely sister !

Fri 6th January 2017 Jan 2017 Girton Memory Cafe - St Vincents Close

The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our seventieth monthly event. Theme - Panto ! read more...
Happy Customer

Mon 2nd January 2017 Dec2016 & Jan £7/day Low Cost Xmas Parking - Cambridge City

Cambridge - Low Cost City Centre Parking. 277 volunteer slots, 14 day managers, 3 Co-ordinators - including lots of support from other organisations. read more...

Mon 2nd January 2017 Jan 2016 No Meeting today - Bank hol.

break read more...
Winners

Sun 1st January 2017 - Tue 28th February 2017 Mar 2017 Young Writer Competition - Reflections - RESULTS

Annual National Rotary Competition for essayists and poets - 500 Words. read more...
Ring Pull

Sun 1st January 2017 - Fri 30th June 2017 Jan 2017 Collect Ring Pulls 2017 - support the Purple Community Fund

Each soft drink can Ring Pull is worth 3p to this great charity.
Club Co-ordinating Collector - David Adamson. read more...

Sun 1st January 2017 - Fri 30th June 2017 Jan 2017 Collect for Food Bank 2017

Local families need your support.
Organising Club Collector - David Adamson. read more...
stamps

Sun 1st January 2017 - Fri 30th June 2017 Jan 2017 Collect Stamps 2017

Change stamps - used or unused - into money for this charity.
Organising Club Collector - Colin Brown. read more...

Mon 26th December 2016 Dec 2016 No Meeeeting today - Bank hol.

break read more...
pretty table

Mon 19th December 2016 Dec 2016 Annual Christmas Lunch - family & friends very welcome

a fun family occassion with some home grown entertainment. (Speaker Host - Nick Hadley if necessary), General Host - Colin Brown, Cashier - Paul Dover. read more...
Jools H

Mon 12th December 2016 Dec 2016 Job Talk by Jools Hudson

Dinner and a Job talk. Speaker Host - Terry Gardner, General Host - Colin Brown, Cashier - Richard deHorsey. read more...

Mon 5th December 2016 Dec 2016 Nicholas Chrimes on What did the Tudors do for Cambridge ?

Dinner and Speaker - Speaker Host - Michael Frape, General Host - Naoum Tsolakis, Cashier - Burman. read more...
food bags waiting to be picked up

Mon 5th December 2016 Dec 2016 FOOD BANK XMAS COLLECTION

a cold time of year read more...

Fri 2nd December 2016 Dec 2016 Girton Memory Cafe - St Vincents Close

The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our sixty-ninth monthly event. Theme - Christmas ! read more...
Quiz 2017

Thu 1st December 2016 - Tue 31st January 2017 Dec/Jan 2017 Club Christmas Quiz - open to all !

Rogers fiendish quiz ! read more...

Wed 30th November 2016 Nov 2016 Usborne Dictionaries Presentation - Girton Glebe Primary School

the Glebe delighted to receive 8 lovely quality books read more...
Mike & Head Belinda

Tue 29th November 2016 Nov 2016 Yaxley Infant School £518 fundraising for Naalarami

wonderful funds from 2 school projects read more...
Surer, Parker and Elizabeth

Mon 28th November 2016 Nov 2016 Dinner and Global Scholar presentations

Parker and Surer talked to us. Speaker Host - Alan Franklin, General Host -John Williams, Cashier - Vicky Burman. read more...

Mon 21st November 2016 Nov 2016 Club Business Meeting

Time to lay plans for the Parking Project 2016 plus other matters.
(Speaker Host if needed - David Ellis), General Host - Naoum, Cashier - Burman. read more...

Mon 14th November 2016 Nov 2016 Speaker David Kinder fb Club Council

Dinner & Speaker Rev David Kinder. Speaker Host - Richard deHorsey, General Host - Alan Shipp, Cashier - Colin Brown. read more...
Mike, Colin & John

Thu 10th November 2016 - Fri 30th June 2017 Mar 2017 40,000 Purple Crocus Corms planted for Polio

a huge effort by the 4 Cambridge area Rotary Clubs to support the Purple 4 Polio Fundraising Campaign and enhance Cambridge City Open Spaces too read more...
Naoum

Mon 7th November 2016 Nov 2016 Club Special General Meeting and Naoum Tsolakis Job Talk

Today we elect our next years Officers and enjoy a talk from Rtn Naoum about his work at the University. Speaker Host - Paul, General Host - Amber, Cashier - Maureen. read more...
Red White and Blue

Fri 4th November 2016 Nov 2016 Girton Memory Cafe - St Vincents Close

The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our sixty-eigth monthly event. Theme - Armistice and Fireworks read more...
Rotary Family logo

Mon 24th October 2016 Oct 2016 Scatterweek - Visit another Club & report back !

Spread our fellowship to another club & bring back ideas from the contact. No Monday meeting at Westminster college this week. read more...
Marshalls Aerospace

Sat 22nd October 2016 Oct 2016 Visit to Marshalls Aerospace, Cambridge

We have gained unusual access to Marshalls Aerospace and a tour has been arranged. Organiser Alan Franklin. read more...

Mon 17th October 2016 Oct 2016 Chris Carr on his business Harrowden Turf

A business talk from local success - Chris Carr. Speaker Host - Bob Sadler, General Host - Sian Franklin, Cashier - Jan Cooper. read more...

Sat 15th October 2016 Oct 2016 Annual District Conference

A great opportunity to network with Rotarians across East Anglia. Organiser - Jan Cooper (President Elect). read more...
Last Years Group

Wed 12th October 2016 Oct 2016 Welcome Event for Global Scholars 2016-17

Finger buffet and Talks from our newest Global Scholars. Organiser - Paul Dover. read more...
Peter Wadhams

Mon 10th October 2016 Oct 2016 Meal & Speaker - Prof Peter Wadhams - Looking for Arctic Ice

Our Speaker today is our own Peter Wadhams who is an expert in Polar Ice. Speaker Host - Jan Cooper, General Host - Tim Law, Cashier - John Williams. read more...
Harvest time.

Fri 7th October 2016 Oct 2016 Girton Memory Cafe - Harvest

The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our sixty-seventh monthly event. Theme - Harvest. read more...

Mon 3rd October 2016 Oct 2016 Club Business Meeting

Come and share your opinions and discuss plans and recent Council activity. General Host - Stef Kroeber, Cashier - James Watts. read more...

Sat 1st October 2016 Oct 2016 Trad Jazz Night - Haslingfield

Great evening of Jazz with the Barry Tyler Band. read more...

Mon 26th September 2016 Sep 2016 Our RYLA Candidate tells us about her experiences

Annual RYLA week - Rotary Young Leaders Award. Followed by Council Meeting. Speaker Host - Paul Dover, General Host - Martin Hudson, Cashier - Mike Smith. read more...
debaters 2015

Mon 19th September 2016 Sep 2016 Annual VI Form Peace Debate Day 4pm

part of annual worldwide Peace One Day. To be held in the Great Hall at the Leys School. Open to All from 4pm. Organisers - Mike Smith & Terry Gardner. read more...

Mon 19th September 2016 - Wed 21st September 2016 Sep 2016 Three days of talks and discussions with Sixth Forms by Peace Scholar

Bradford Peace Scholar from coup-ridden Fiji - Sandy Fong - to talk to 8 Sixth Form Groups in the local area. Organiser Rtn Mike Smith. read more...
David Cleevely Sep16

Mon 12th September 2016 Sep 2016 Meal and Talk by David Cleevely - 5.45pm start

Speaker - David Cleevely. Open to Partners and Guests. Food Week 3 (out of sequence). Speaker Host Burman, General Host - John Helmsing, Cashier - Amber Slamaite. read more...

Thu 8th September 2016 Sep 2016 Punting and Picnic Evening

Meet on Kings Bank - opposite the Chapel - BYO picnic to share. Organiser - David Adamson. read more...
Stef

Mon 5th September 2016 Sep 2016 Speaker & Meal - Stef Kroeber's Job Talk & Induction

Today is a usual club Speaker meeting - our own Stef will tell us about her work. Speaker Host - Terry Gardiner, General Host - Maureen Hallsworth, Cashier - Alan Shipp. read more...
Sophie & Becca 2015

Sat 3rd September 2016 Sep 2016 RYLA Week - support our Candidate

A week of challeging Experiences in a very relaxed and supportive environment for 18-26yr olds. read more...

Sat 3rd September 2016 Sep 2016 Litterpick - in Oakington/Histon/Girton area

Meet David at 9am at Gretton School. Let him know numbers so enough equipment and high vis jackets can be organised. Organiser David Adamson. read more...

Fri 2nd September 2016 Sep 2016 Girton Memory Cafe - Old Time Music Hall

The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our sixty-sixth monthly event. Theme - Old Time Music Hall. read more...

Mon 29th August 2016 Aug 2016 Bank Holiday - No Meeeeting

Bank Holiday read more...
DNA double helix

Mon 22nd August 2016 Aug 2016 VISIT & MEAL - the Sanger Institute 3.45pm

A fascinating Tour of the Sanger Institute Campus, Hinxton ( to the south east of Cambridge ). Meet at 3.45pm. Organiser - Alan Franklin read more...
metal detacting

Mon 15th August 2016 Aug 2016 Ron Bennett - Metal Detecting and local history

Speaker host - Colin Brown, General Host - Alan Franklin, Cashier - Stefanie Kroeber read more...

Wed 10th August 2016 Aug 2016 Shakespeare at Trinity College

An open air gem - Comedy of Errors - twin mayhem !. Organiser David Adamson read more...

Mon 8th August 2016 Aug 2016 Social - Flat Green Bowls at Girton & Pub Meal

Alan and Sian Franklin has organised a fun evening - a Have-a Go Bowls Evening and Pub Meal. read more...

Fri 5th August 2016 Aug 2016 Girton Memory Cafe - Summer Holidays

The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our sixty-fifth monthly event. Theme - Summer Hols read more...

Mon 1st August 2016 Aug 2016 Robin Catchpole - Are We Alone ?

A discussion about what is life and are we alone in the universe ? General Host - Alan Edwards, Speaker Host - David Adamson, Cashier - Nick Hadley. read more...

Thu 28th July 2016 Jul 2016 Annual Fun Sports Challenge vs Rutherford

The Ashes Inter-Club Trophy Club Organiser Colin B. read more...

Mon 25th July 2016 Jul 2016 Club Business Meeting

Internal discussions - General Host - Alan Edwards, Cashier - Bob Sadler. read more...
Twelth Night

Thu 21st July 2016 July 2016 Shakespeare at Downing College

Open air Shakespeare in a beautiful outdoor setting - excellent each year. Organiser - David Adamson. read more...
Fracking diagram

Mon 18th July 2016 Jul 2016 Speaker - Keith Tovey - Fracking

Fracking good or bad ? Cashier - Martin Hudson, Speaker Host - James Watts, General Host - Paul Dover. read more...
Her Mississippi Kayak Challenge

Mon 11th July 2016 July 2016 Speaker - Grace Alsancak

Topic - a challenge to kayak the length of the Mississippi River.
Speaker Host - Amber Slamaite, General Host - Mike Smith, Cashier - Maureen Hallsworth. read more...
Michael & Duncan at the start of the year.

Mon 4th July 2016 Jul 2016 Handover of Presidents - Michael to Duncan

Transfer of responsibility from Michael Frape to Duncan Hannay-Robertson for the coming year. General Host - Richard de Horsey, Cashier - Terry Gardner. read more...
chalk board

Fri 1st July 2016 July 2016 Girton Memory Cafe - School Days

The Memory Cafe welcomes All. A warm welcome for people with dementia or other problems associated memory loss (and their families / carers). Our sixty-fourth monthly event. Theme - Old School Days ! read more...
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