Completed meetings and events 2023-2024
Mon 4th December 2023 Mike d’Abo’s musical memories
Mike d’Abo of Manfred Mann fame will entertain us tonight in aid of our Public Access Defibrillator Campaign. Manfred Mann was a prominent English rock group in the 1960’s. Tickets £30 to include a two-course meal. Click details for more information read more...
Sat 2nd December 2023 The Wombles return to Kingsholm
Following the success of previous litter picking in the Kingsholm area of Gloucester we will return this morning to continue our community service work in the area. Picking to be followed by a hot drink in Roots CafeSat 2nd December 2023 The Wombles return to Kingsholm
Following the success of previous litter picking in the Kingsholm area of Gloucester we will return this morning to continue our community service work in the area. Picking to be followed by a hot drink in Roots Cafe
Mon 27th November 2023 Ian Murray from PowerFlow Energy
Ian is the founder & CEO of PowerFlow Energy whose mission is to increase the availability of self-generated power in order to maximise the efficient use of electrical energy from renewable sources. Ian will tell us about his company’s products tonight..jpg)
Mon 20th November 2023 Pills or Pilates
Three years ago, Kristine Hargen spoke to us about movement is medicine. Tonight, Kristine will explain lifestyle alternatives for better health. Click “details” for more information on the alternatives read more...
Mon 13th November 2023 General and Service Meetings
This is the night we elect our officers for the next Rotary year. The general meeting will be followed by a service meeting when teams will expand on their plans for the current Rotary year
Mon 6th November 2023 Call my Bluff
A re-run of the popular TV game show coming to Rotary@Kingsholm. A team of celebrities, well Rotarians, will try to bluff the audience with definitions of obscure words.
Wed 1st November 2023 End Polio Now Campaign
Today Rotary@Kingsholm planted 1000 crocus corms on the via sacra outside the Eastgate market. Thanks go to Gloucester City Council, Gloucester BID and Gloucester City Safe for supporting our planting read more...
Mon 30th October 2023 Gloucester City’s bid for purple flag status
Purple Flag is an accreditation process similar to the Blue Flag award for beaches. Purple Flag status is for town and city centres that meet standards of excellence in managing the night-time economy. Ismael Ryman will tell us about Gloucester city’s bid
Mon 23rd October 2023 Samaritans
Samaritans’ purpose is to be there for people who are struggling to cope and in times of crisis, this is as vital as ever. Tonight, Vicki & Claire will explain how Samaritans keep adapting & innovating to provide a safe place for all those who need them.
Mon 16th October 2023 Tales of two well-known politicians
Mike Warburton is himself a well-known BBC spokesman on tax. He also likes to dig into the affairs of rich and powerful politicians who delight in telling us how we should live our lives but do not necessarily practice at a personal level what they preach
Mon 9th October 2023 Learning about CPR & Defibrillators
Kevin Dickens a paramedic for many years, has served on air ambulance, often seen at Kingsholm tending to the stricken. Tonight, accompanied by Dominique Hobbs he will demonstrate CPR and how to use a defibrillator as part of our defibrillator campaignMon 2nd October 2023 Stuart Langworthy England’s Walking Football Team Manager for over 60s
Stuart was appointed in 2017. He is Gloucestershire's first individual holder of the Queen's Award for Enterprise Promotion as a result of over 30 years teaching, teacher training, volunteering and generally supporting others helping them to develop.
Sat 30th September 2023 Collection at Gloucester Docks
Today, supported by Gloucestershire Police, we will be collecting in Gloucester Docks in aid of our Public Access Defibrillator Campaign, please see details on our home page for more information. Thanks to Gloucester Docks for allowing us this opportunity
Thu 28th September 2023 Launch day for installation of Three Defibrillators
Today we’ll install the first defibrillator in Northgate St in association with the air ambulance service. 2 more are planned for Kings Sq & Westgate St. Representatives from our supporters at Gloucester City Safe & Gloucester DID will be on hand
Mon 25th September 2023 Service Meetings
Another opportunity for teams to eat together to discuss and add detail to the events they are planning to meet the president’s objectives for his year. Later in the meeting team leaders will divulge their plans to all..jpg)
Mon 18th September 2023 A417 Missing Link
A landscape-led highways scheme to deliver a safe, resilient free-flowing road while conserving and enhancing the special character of Cotswolds AONB. Scheme will improve connection between two dual carriageway sections of A417 at Brockworth and Cowley
Mon 11th September 2023 Gloucester History Play Festival 2025
Phil McCormick, president elect of Gloucester Rotary is planning a weekend event telling the full history of Gloucester, it's creation and the many key historical events. Tonight, Phil will tell us all about it.
Sat 9th September 2023 Collection at ASDA Gloucester
Today we will be collecting at ASDA in aid of our Public Access Defibrillator Campaign, please see details on our home page for more information. Thanks to ASDA for allowing us this opportunity
Wed 6th September 2023 Visit to Gloucestershire Police HQ Waterwells
This visit will include an introduction by the Chief Constable, a visit to the “Ops” centre, custody suite, cell quarters; and a presentation on Armed Response UnitMon 4th September 2023 Hugh Warren sales director at Gloucester Rugby
Hugh will talk about his Welsh rugby and cricket experiences and how ladies’ rugby is growing. He will also talk about diversifying revenues: digital opportunities; growing non-core revenues and being bold and brave - talking risk and when not to
Mon 4th September 2023 Hugh Warren sales director at Gloucester Rugby
Hugh will talk about his Welsh rugby and cricket experiences and how ladies’ rugby is growing. He will also talk about diversifying revenues: digital opportunities; growing non-core revenues and being bold and brave - talking risk and when not to
Sat 2nd September 2023 Gloucester Day Celebrations and Parade
Gloucester Day celebrating lifting the Siege of Gloucester in 1643. With partners from Glos City Safe and BID, we will man a stall to raise awareness and collect for our Accessible Defibrillator Campaign. We will also take part in the Glos Day Parade
Mon 28th August 2023 August Bank Holiday
There is no meeting tonight. Hope the weather is good to help you have a good August bank holiday
Mon 21st August 2023 Japan Remembered
John Sargent, following his visit to Japan for the rugby world cup, will reminisce with us about things he found interesting during his time there
Tue 15th August 2023 Visit to Hinkley Point C
Following last night’s talk, we will visit the construction site of Hinkley Point C. Coach, £15/head, leaves Whitminster Inn at 11:30 noon, returns 6 pm for a meal at the Inn for those who wish to participate. Photo ID required
Mon 14th August 2023 Hinkley Point C Nuclear Power Station
As a precursor to tomorrow’s visit to Hinkley Point C, club member Robin Knox will outline the design of the station, the latest costs, the latest programme, progress and what else is being planned by the nuclear industry to support Net Zero.
Thu 10th August 2023 Rice Cooker for Windrush
Today we will be presenting Windrush with a 23-litre capacity rice cooker. Windrush provides over 100 weekly meals to deprived families in Gloucester. It is run by volunteers with little income. All the help they receive is much appreciated
Mon 7th August 2023 Service Meetings
Our second Service meeting of the year to enable teams to build on their portfolio of activities to keep us entertained and active during the year. During the evening team leaders will describe their team’s proposals for the year
Mon 31st July 2023 Ride with Us says Mel Glass
Mel Glass, always a cyclist, retired from developing new businesses to become a cycling instructor in London and now in Gloucestershire. Mel lives in Longlevens and rides a bike every day; you may have seen him high up on his penny farthing!
Mon 24th July 2023 Steve Lindsay MBE from Gloucester City Safe
Gloucester City Safe, GCS, is a not-for-profit Business Crime Reduction Partnership with the Business Community. GCS has highlighted the need for more public accessible defibrillators. Steve is providing huge support as we raise funds for more defibs read more...
Sat 22nd July 2023 Collection at Gloucester M5 Services, S’bound
Today is our first fundraising event in aid of our Public Access Defibrillator Campaign, please see details on our home page for more information. Thanks to Gloucester Services and the Gateway Trust for allowing us this opportunity
Mon 17th July 2023 In Memory of Jim Hickman
Earlier this year we lost Jim to pancreatic cancer, the toughest cancer of all, as it is very difficult to detect, resulting in very low survival rates. Tonight listening to Kiaragh Brown from Pancreatic Cancer UK gives us an opportunity to learn more.
Sat 15th July 2023 President's Lunch at Corse Lawn
Our traditional first social event of the year for members, partners and guests, hosted by our new president Bernard Dunkley and his wife Sylvia. Drinks on arrival followed by a three-course lunch of crab cake, confit of duck and chocolate brownie.
Mon 10th July 2023 Strong & Steady
Are you concerned about your balance? Have you or a relative had a fall? Do you want to learn the 8 steps for staying steady. If so then this is the talk for you. Lindsey Johnson will tell us about staying strong & steady, fall prevention and awareness
Mon 3rd July 2023 Service Meetings
Tonight new teams will meet together for the first time to plan their portfolio of events proposed by new president Bernard for the Rotary year 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2022. During the evening team leaders will describe their team’s proposals for the year