Completed meetings and events 2022-2023

Wed 28th June 2023 AGM and Assembly meeting - a BBQ at the Smith's home

This afternoon we summarised our achievements in 2022-23 and shared our plans for the coming Rotary year 2023-24 under incoming President Angela Ellis read more...
President Kim presenting Samden with CITC cheque

Tue 27th June 2023 We meet up with teachers from Nepal in Much Wenlock

These teachers are supported by one of our favourite charities, Classrooms in the Clouds based in the Everest region on Nepal read more...

Wed 14th June 2023 Frugal lunch meeting at Ivan and Cathy's home

We will enjoy a relaxed afternoon at Ivan and Cathy's home in Wigmore.

Tue 13th June 2023 District Quiz semi final against Cowbridge Rotary in Brecon

We met the Cowbridge Rotary Club at the Brecon Castle hotel for a battle royale.... read more...

Sat 10th June 2023 Colours Fashion Show raising money for local charities

This was our third "Colours" Fashion Show event, always a favourite fundraiser for us and a great attraction for the community. read more...

Wed 7th June 2023 Dinner and Council at the Lion in Leintwardine

We will enjoy the Lion's dinner menu plus catch up with last months activities
Bracken Trust headquarters in Llandrindod Wells

Wed 31st May 2023 Visit to the Bracken Trust in Llandod plus dinner

We visited the Bracken Trust in Llandrindod Wells - a fascinating and well equipped cancer support clinic read more...

Sat 20th May 2023 Deferred until next Rotary Year Charity brunch at the Dixon's home in Walford.

This is our first such brunch where we will break bread (and other goodies) with fellow members and very welcome guests.

Wed 17th May 2023 Frugal lunch meeting at Bruce and Sandie's home

We enjoyed a relaxing afternoon at Bruce and Sandie's lovely home in Leintwardine. We also covered a bit of essential business.... read more...

Thu 11th May 2023 Final of the Area district quiz

We met Aberystwyth Rotary Club at the Crown in Rhayader - it was a battle Royale! read more...

Sun 7th May 2023 Knighton Town Coronation fun day - we help out....

This was enjoyable afternoon when we served teas and coffees to the grateful crowds. read more...

Wed 3rd May 2023 Lunch and council at the Lion in Leintwardine

We will enjoy a lunch at the Lion and catch up on the events of last month.
A group view

Wed 26th April 2023 Frugal lunch meeting at David and Heathers home

We enjoyed a relaxed and sociable afternoon at the Barwick's home in Gladestry, raising money for local charities. read more...

Wed 5th April 2023 Dinner and Council at the Lion in Leintwardine

We will enjoy dinner, and a catch up this months events, this evening.
General overview

Wed 29th March 2023 Steak and Bowls at the Grove, Leominster

As always, we enjoyed this evening, with steak, peas and chips ( or fish/veg option) plus a game of ten pin bowling. read more...

Wed 15th March 2023 Lunch at the Radnorshire Arms in Beguildy

We will enjoy a sociable, and very tasty, lunch at this favoured venue today.
Angela in Brockley Meadow on "Tigger's March"

Wed 1st March 2023 - Fri 31st March 2023 Sponsored walk for Rotary Earthquake Appeal

Incoming President Angela Ellis will be walking/running at least 2 miles a day in March to raise money for the Turkey and Syria earthquake appeal through Rotary. read more...

Wed 1st March 2023 Council and lunch at the Lion in Leintwardine

This will be a quick update from Council members before we enjoy a relaxed lunch meeting

Wed 22nd February 2023 Visit to the Spaceguard Centre

This was an enjoyable afternoon event. The Centre is committed to tracking Near Earth Objects that could potentially hit the Earth.... read more...

Fri 17th February 2023 Quiz (BYO supper and drinks) for local charities

This was the next of our twice yearly quizzes organised by quiz master extraordinaire Paul Barrett read more...

Wed 15th February 2023 Young Photographer Competition 2023

Winners have been decided! read more...

Wed 15th February 2023 Lunch at the Radnorshire Arms in Beguildy

We will enjoy a relaxing lunch meeting today

Wed 1st February 2023 Council at 7 pm sandwiches at 7.30pm at the Baron

This is the last of our Council meetings in this venue.

Wed 25th January 2023 Lunch and speaker at the Lion in Leintwardine

We enjoyed a excellent meal in the upstairs private room, with new member Tom Dixon sharing his life experiences. read more...

Wed 11th January 2023 A council meeting at the Smith's home in Leintwardine

This was an enjoyable "frugal lunch" meeting at Kim and Sheila's home read more...

Wed 28th December 2022 No meeting - Happy New Year!

No meeting - Happy New Year!
President Kim welcoming everyone

Wed 14th December 2022 Christmas dinner at the Lion in Leintwardine

This was our annual Christmas get together at this excellent venue. read more...
Past President Ivan manning the table with Christmas hat!

Tue 13th December 2022 Christmas collection at the Knighton CO-OP

This was our annual Christmas collection where, thanks to everyone's generosity, we raised £250 for the local charities we support
President Kim sharing the latest news

Tue 6th December 2022 Lunch at the Radnorshire Arms in Beguildy

Note that this meeting was changed to a TUESDAY and although there was no Christmas entertainment we enjoyed a lovely turkey lunch.
Past President Margaret and our Rotary Christmas tree

Sun 4th December 2022 - Sun 18th December 2022 The Rotary Christmas Tree at St Edwards tree festival

We were delighted to share our Rotary Christmas tree with visitors to the St Edwards Church

Wed 30th November 2022 Steak and Bowls evening cancelled

This is always an enjoyable social evening with steak, chips, peas and bowling but the Grove do not do this now until the spring. See you then!

Wed 23rd November 2022 Frugal lunch at Nick and Kathy's Knighton home

This was a very enjoyable lunch, raising money for our local charities. read more...

Fri 18th November 2022 Quiz (BYO supper and drinks) for local charities

Quiz (BYO supper and drinks) for local charities at the Leintwardine Village Hall read more...

Wed 2nd November 2022 Council at 7 pm sandwiches at 7.30pm at the Baron

Council at 7 pm sandwiches at 7.30pm - all members welcome

Wed 26th October 2022 Dinner at the Lion in Leintwardine

Dinner at the Lion in Leintwardine

Sat 22nd October 2022 Polio Awareness stall for World Polio Day TBC

With World polio day on October 24th, we will be having a stall at the Knighton farmers market on this Saturday. read more...

Wed 12th October 2022 Lunch at the Radnorshire Arms in Beguildy

We will meet for lunch today at the above excellent venue

Sun 9th October 2022 Car rally parking stewarding VSCC hill climb

We enjoyed stewarding for this exciting event and raised over £1500 for local charities, thanks to everyone's generosity!

Wed 5th October 2022 Council at 7 pm sandwiches at 7.30pm at the Baron

Council at 7 pm sandwiches at 7.30pm - all members welcome

Wed 28th September 2022 No meeting today

No meeting today due to President's night last week.

Wed 21st September 2022 President's night at the Lion in Leintwardine

Tonight was President Kim's special evening and it was great fun! read more...

Wed 14th September 2022 BBQ at Peter and Mary Gray's home

We met at Lydham Village Hall before going in convoy to the Gray's home. read more...

Wed 7th September 2022 Council at 7 pm sandwiches at 7.30pm at the Baron

Council at 7 pm sandwiches at 7.30pm - all members welcome

Wed 31st August 2022 Steak and Bowls at the Grove, Leominster

This was an excellent evening in good company read more...

Sat 27th August 2022 Knighton show and carnival

We had a stall at this local show which gave us a presence there. read more...

Wed 24th August 2022 Frugal lunch meeting at David and Heathers home

Frugal lunch meeting at David and Heathers home.... read more...

Wed 17th August 2022 Lunch at the Radnorshire Arms in Beguildy

Due to Peter and Mary's BBQ being cancelled we enjoy the hospitality of this excellent pub.

Wed 3rd August 2022 Council at 7 pm sandwiches at 7.30pm at the Baron

Council at 7 pm sandwiches at 7.30pm - all members welcome
Bracken Trust outreach nurse Janice Vincett, Reg Cawthorne, Rotary President Kim Smith, outreach nurse Sylvia Wilkinson

Mon 1st August 2022 We donate to the Bracken Trust

Our cheque for £500 was gratefully received by Reg Cawthorne read more...

Fri 29th July 2022 We donate to Mid Powys MIND and Blood Bikes Wales

We presented £500 to each of these community based charities read more...

Wed 27th July 2022 Frugal lunch meeting at Bruce and Sandie's home

We will enjoy, as always, a frugal lunch at the Morgan's lovely home in Leintwardine

Wed 6th July 2022 Dinner at the Radnorshire Arms, Beguildy

This was our second meeting at this venue and was much enjoyed read more...
Meeting up with CITC in Ludlow. From left Hazel, Shaun and Sherpa Dawa plus Rotary members

Mon 4th July 2022 We meet Sherpa Dawa from CITC at the Queens in Ludlow

We meet Sherpa Dawa from Classrooms in the Clouds at the Queens in Ludlow read more...

Sat 2nd July 2022 Car Treasure Hunt - Cancelled for now

We will be holding our third annual car treasure hunt today. Start times will be staggered and bring your own lunch and drinks for the final venue.
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