Completed meetings and events 2016-2017

Tue 27th June 2017 Swansong at Cowes Masonic Hall
Swansong at Cowes Masonic Hall with 3-course dinner. Retiring President Alan Truckel officially handed over to his successor Beryl Ely.Paul Harris Sapphires were presented to Mike Jukes, Alan Truckel and John Busby.
Tue 20th June 2017 Business meeting with buffet

Tue 13th June 2017 - Wed 21st June 2017 Dinner with speaker - Tony Gale on the Pubs of Ryde
Dinner with speaker - Tony Gale on the Pubs of RydeMon 12th June 2017 Council at President Alans house
Tue 6th June 2017 Committee meetings
Sun 28th May 2017 French Club farewell dinner at Yelfs 6:30 for 7:00pm
French Club farewell dinner at Yelfs 6:30 for 7:00pm
Thu 25th May 2017 - Sun 28th May 2017 The French connection
Weekend with out twin Club visiting the Island read more...
Tue 23rd May 2017 Dinner with speaker from Havenstreet Falconry Centre - at Yelfs
Dinner with speaker followed by a talk from the Falconry Centre at Havenstreet about the conservation of vultures. The speaker will be accompanied to the meeting by a vulture called Ringo!Tue 16th May 2017 Club Assembly and business meeting with buffet
Club Assembly and business meeting with buffetSun 14th May 2017 Walk the Wight marshalling from Bembridge to Arreton
Walk the Wight marshalling from Bembridge to ArretonTue 9th May 2017 Bluebell Walk and Pub meal. Details TBA
Bluebell Walk and Pub meal. Details TBAMon 8th May 2017 Council at President Alans house
Tue 2nd May 2017 Committee meetings
Sat 29th April 2017 Stroke awareness day
Stroke awareness day - Get your blood pressure checked for free in the Mingella Square Ryde.Tue 25th April 2017 Dinner with speaker - Ken Hicks at The Royal Esplanade Hotel
Dinner with speaker - Ken Hicks on engravings of the Isle of Wight. Guests welcome. The Royal Esplanade Hotel 6:30 for 7:00pm
Sat 22nd April 2017 Ryde Rotary Spring Plant Sale
Ryde Rotary Spring Plant Sale - At Wootton Bridge Community CentreTue 18th April 2017 AGM and Business meeting with buffet at The Royal Esplanade Hotel
AGM and Business meeting with buffet at The Royal Esplanade Hotel.6:30 for 7:00 pm start.
Tue 11th April 2017 Outing to IW Military Museum Northwood
Outing to IW Military Museum Northwood for a guided tour, 2 course cooked supper and a ride around the site in a 12 seater army lorry! £16:00 optional extras will be a ride in a Saracen armoured vehicle £8 a Chieftain tank £75 and rifle shooting £3.Mon 10th April 2017 Council at President Alans house
Sat 8th April 2017 Presidents night at Hotel Ryde Castle
Presidents night at Hotel Ryde Castle with barn dancing, guests welcomeTue 4th April 2017 Committee meetings

Mon 3rd April 2017 Ryde Rotary Crocus in bloom competition
Ryde Rotary Crocus in bloom competitionread more...
Tue 28th March 2017 Joint meeting with Sandown Rotary Club at Shanklin Conservative Club
Interclub visit to Sandown Rotary Club at Shanklin Conservative Club with an after dinner talk by couple who run Island Dance and Theatre Company. 7pm for 7:30pm £11:00.
Sun 26th March 2017 IOW Rotary Youth Speaks competition
Ryde School senior team reach Semi finals in Exmouth read more...Fri 24th March 2017 Quiz night at Wootton Bridge Community Centre
TBA. Paul Wilkes organising, John Busby quiz inquisitor........Tue 21st March 2017 Business meeting with supper
Tue 14th March 2017 Council and Club meeting
Council meeting at Yelfs at 17:30 followed by Club meeting 19:00 to 21:30 with illustrated talk by speaker Ian Young on his career as a chief test pilotTue 7th March 2017 Committee meetings
Tue 28th February 2017 Dinner with speaker - Marc Tuckey
Dinner with speaker - Spooky tales from Marc TuckeyTue 21st February 2017 Business meeting with 2 course dinner
Tue 14th February 2017 - No meeting
No meetingMon 13th February 2017 Council at President Alans house

Wed 8th February 2017 IOW Rotary Youth Speaks competition
IOW Rotary Youth Speaks competition read more...Tue 7th February 2017 Committee meetings
Tue 31st January 2017 Fun evening at Yelfs with Beetle Drive. Guests welcome
Fun evening at Yelfs with Beetle Drive. Guests welcome
Sat 28th January 2017 Cavern evening (60's and 70's night) at Aspire with Little Mick. TBA
Cavern evening (60's and 70's night) at Aspire with Little Mick. Supper and dancing, bring out those old clothes, they are back in fashion for the evening and throw some moves (dance) Little Mick has researched all the groups who played in The Cavern!
Tue 24th January 2017 Dinner with Speaker from Amey
Dinner/Speaker at Yelf"™s. "˜What a Load of Rubbish!"™talk by representatives from Amey about what happens to our waste after collection from our homes.
Tue 17th January 2017 Business meeting with buffet

Tue 10th January 2017 Mezze meal, Ada Mediterranean Restaurant, Union St
Mezze meal, Ada Mediterranean Restaurant, Union St. 6:45 for 7:00pm.Mediterranean buffet at Ada in Union Street. The start time is 6.45 for 7pm and the cost is £15, to include a tip and a raffle ticket
Mon 9th January 2017 Council at President Alans house
Tue 3rd January 2017 Committee meetings

Fri 23rd December 2016 Merry Christmas - Elf spotted at the Rotary Tesco Collection
This Elf was spotted collecting monies for Rotary local good causes at Tesco's in Ryde, Many thanks to Tesco's for allowing us to collect, the general public for donating and the Rotarians who took part.Fri 23rd December 2016 Merry Christmas - Elf spotted at the Rotary Tesco Collection
This Elf was spotted collecting monies for Rotary local good causes at Tesco's in Ryde, Many thanks to Tesco's for allowing us to collect, the general public for donating and the Rotarians who took part. read more...
Thu 22nd December 2016 Cheque presentation to EMH
President Alan presented a cheque for £250 to Nigel Hartley the chief executive of EMH this afternoon. The money was raised from a table collection at the Christmas dinner in lieu of Club members sending cards to one another.Tue 20th December 2016 Christmas Party - Guests welcome
Christmas Party - Entertainment by White Satin and Keynote Barber Shop singers .Guests welcome read more...
Fri 16th December 2016 Snap Disco
Snap Disco at the Balcony RydeTue 13th December 2016 Special General Meeting and business meeting with buffet
SGM and Business meeting with buffetMon 12th December 2016 Council at President Alans house
Tue 6th December 2016 Committee meetings

Tue 29th November 2016 Dinner with speaker - Job talk from JVC Colin Caldicott. Guests welcome
Dinner with speaker - Job talk from JVC Colin Caldicott. Guests welcomeTue 15th November 2016 Business meeting with buffet

Tue 8th November 2016 Dinner with speaker - Joy Ballard (Head of Ryde Academy)
Dinner with speaker - Joy Ballard (Head of Ryde Academy) talking about her plans for for the school and whether we might be of assistance. Guests welcome.Mon 7th November 2016 Council at President Alans house

Sat 5th November 2016 Fireworks party at Smallbrook Stadium
Fireworks party at Smallbrook StadiumThe evening of family fun started with music and children's entertainer Stevo the Magician, followed by the very popular Bloodstone Border Morris Dancers and Wight Diamonds Marching Band. read more...
Tue 1st November 2016 Committee meetings
Tue 25th October 2016 Dinner with speaker - Mike Howell
Dinner at Yelfs followed by a talk by Mike Howell on his experiences as a GP.
Sat 22nd October 2016 - Sun 23rd October 2016 Crocus collection at Busy Bee
Crocus collection at Busy Bee - Contact Colin Caldicott(last updated 08 10 2016 11:00 read more...

Wed 19th October 2016 Club darts night
Club darts night at High Park Tavern in Marlborough Road, to include a round sandwiches £2-50. contact John Busby to book yourself in.Tue 18th October 2016 Business meeting with buffet

Tue 11th October 2016 Wine tasting at Majestic Wine at Wootton followed by a supper TBA
Meet at Majestic Wine at Wootton at 6pm for wine tasting, followed by supper at The Lakeside. read more...Mon 10th October 2016 Council at President Alans house
Tue 4th October 2016 Committee meetings

Tue 27th September 2016 Dinner with speaker - Rev Amanda Collinson
Dinner meeting at Yelfs. followed by a talk by the Rev Amanda Collinson, Vicar of Northwood.Tue 20th September 2016 Business meeting with buffet

Tue 13th September 2016 Visit to Earl Mountbatten Hospice
Hear the Chief Executive outline his plans for the future, plus a tour of the new garden and art gallery, followed by supper in the John Cheverton CentreMon 12th September 2016 Council at President Alans house
Tue 6th September 2016 Committee meetings

Tue 30th August 2016 Croquet evening at Croquet Club in Playstreet Lane with supper
Croquet evening at Croquet Club in Playstreet Lane with supper read more...Tue 16th August 2016 Business meeting with buffet
Mon 8th August 2016 Council at President Alans house

Fri 5th August 2016 - Sun 7th August 2016 Ryde Rotary Club 3 Day Summer Event
Ryde Rotary Club 3 Day Summer Event at Eastern Gardens, Ryde.Real ale bar, burger stand, tea coffee and sandwich tent, entertainment and music. read more...
Tue 2nd August 2016 Committee meetings
Sat 30th July 2016 Summer BBQ (American supper) at Vic's house
Summer BBQ (American supper) at Vic's house 3pm onwards read more...Tue 26th July 2016 Meeting re. driver awareness at Ryde firestation.
So you think you're a safe driver? Meeting at Ryde fire station, Nicholson Road, Ryde, at 6:30pm for driver awareness training session followed by a bar meal. TBATue 19th July 2016 Business meeting with buffet
Tue 12th July 2016 Dinner with speaker - Kimberley Murray
Speaker - Kimberley Murray, a Binstead athlete who is hoping to compete in the 2018 Winter Olympics Skeleton Bobsleigh events for team GBMon 11th July 2016 Council at President Alans house
Tue 5th July 2016 Committee meetings