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![Speaker Derek Potter. Host John Shield](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Charlotte_1.jpg)
Speaker Derek Potter. Host John Shield
Derek gave us a slide presentation outlining the history of the Suez Canal area from early times almost to present day. We also welcomed our first Corporate Member Charlotte Harms from Grand Hotel.
Details![Memory Cafe at Whitburn Community Library](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Whitburn%20Memory%20Cafe%2017.5.24.jpg)
Memory Cafe at Whitburn Community Library
The Memory Cafe continues to increase steadily for those living with dementia and their carers/family. Varied activities and entertainment are offered and the Cafe is open on third Friday of each month from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm at Whitburn Library.
Details![A Swinging 60's Evening](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Fancy%20Dress%20winner.jpg)
A Swinging 60's Evening
An Evening of great music by CATS NIGHT OUT and virtuoso guitarist John Wilkinson. £15.00 including supper. Prizes for best 60's outfit. Terrific night, enjoyed by all. We raised over £600.00 for our Benevolent Fund.
Details![World Polio Day Coffee Morning](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Some%20of%20the%20Guests.jpg)
World Polio Day Coffee Morning
The Grand Hotel let us host this charity coffee morning in the restaurant. Rotarians, friends and guests attended. A raffle was held during the morning. The sum of £175.00 was raised, plus a donation of £75.00 from Sunderland Rotary.
Details![Speaker D G Steve Rose Host John Lipscombe](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Citation%20for%20President%20John.jpg)
Speaker D G Steve Rose Host John Lipscombe
D G Steve visited to present us with our Presidential Citation for having completed the necessary objectives as evidenced on Rotary Club Central. He also talked about D G objectives for the current year.
Details![Desks for school in Ghana](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Gumo%20Desks%205.jpg)
Desks for school in Ghana
We donated funds to Wulugu project for them to supply desks to a school in northern Ghana.
Details![City Hall exhibition day](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/City%20Hall%20sales%20team.jpg)
City Hall exhibition day
We had arranged a table at this exhibition day and members sold our Christmas Cards. Sales went well and we were pleased to join in this event in the new City Hall.
Details![Visit to new City Hall](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Group%203.jpg)
Visit to new City Hall
Some members and wives met up to have a conducted tour by the Lady Mayor and her Consort, of the new City Hall building in the centre of the city. She was very enthusiastic and will be a good leader during her year in office.
Details![Speaker Mayor Councillor Harry Trueman. Host Elizabeth Wortman](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Mayor's%20address.jpg)
Speaker Mayor Councillor Harry Trueman. Host Elizabeth Wortman
His Worship the Mayor Councillor Harry Trueman visited with the Mayoress to give a brief talk and exchange information about End Polio Now in advance of World Polio Day on Sunday 24th October.
Details![Speaker Rev'd Eric Stephenson. Host Peter Calvert](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Ian%20Davies%20Induction%20(12).jpg)
Speaker Rev'd Eric Stephenson. Host Peter Calvert
Retired priest Eric gave us a very amusing talk on his varied life as a teacher and parish priest. Before Eric's address, we had been pleased to induct a new member, who is also a former Head Teacher and retired priest, Rev'd Ian Davies.
Details![Northern Albion Junior Football Team](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Team,%20Tony%20and%20coaches.jpg)
Northern Albion Junior Football Team
Seaburn Rotary sponsored the team's shirts with the Rotary motif on the front.
Details![Speaker Laura Forbes from Grace House](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Twins.jpg)
Speaker Laura Forbes from Grace House
Laura joined us on Zoom on 9th June to update us on the work of Grace House, particularly at the present time. They are normally very hands on with the children, but some things have had to be curtailed.
Details![Rotary Young Writer Competition](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_2759%20a.jpg)
Rotary Young Writer Competition
We had received 14 entries from Cleadon Church of England Academy, which had been judged by council members. Three members attended the whole school assembly to present the certificates and prizes for the first three winners.
Details![Speaker Denise Barna from Box Youth & Community Project](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/centre-based-youth-club-2-Copy-150x150.jpg)
Speaker Denise Barna from Box Youth & Community Project
Denise visited on Zoom to give us an update on present activities. They have been extremely busy and the breadth of the work done was an eye opener to us. More details below, together with some pictures.
Details![Speaker DG Barbara Broadbelt. Host Tony Wortman.](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Graham%20Wharton%20&%20President%20Elizabeth%20Wortman%201.jpg)
Speaker DG Barbara Broadbelt. Host Tony Wortman.
Barbara visited to tell us about her hopes for what will be a challenging year, but one to which she will no doubt rise.
Details![Club Dinner](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/President%20John%20&%20Fred%20Raffle.jpg)
Club Dinner
Another enjoyable night was had at the Sea Hotel, South Shields. There was a three course meal with choices on the night. The speaker was Fred Raffle, who has accompanied BBC commentators on Test match tours for many years.
Details![Christmas Message from Canon Stuart Bain Host Keith Higgin](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/PC170074%20a.jpg)
Christmas Message from Canon Stuart Bain Host Keith Higgin
We were very pleased to welcome Stuart, Provost at Sunderland Minster, who told us about the history of the building, his work there especially with the Christian refugees, mostly from Syria, and delivered an appropriate Christmas Message.
Details![Sun FM Toy Appeal launch](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Santa%20at%20Sun%20FM%20.jpg)
Sun FM Toy Appeal launch
We helped the local radio station with their toy appeal launch by providing our Santa Sleigh as a background for photographs with their supporters.
Details![PRESIDENT'S NIGHT DINNER DANCE](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/President%20John%20and%20Carol%202_1.jpg)
PRESIDENT'S NIGHT DINNER DANCE
A good night out was enjoyed by over 50 guests on 16th Nov 2019 at the Grand Hotel, Seaburn. Reception drinks and a three course dinner and coffee were followed by dancing to Cats Night Out. Everyone had a great time.
Details![District Conference in Skipton](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/President%20John%20and%20Carol%202.jpg)
District Conference in Skipton
A great time was had by the four couples from our club and the 200+ people who attended. Good food, good fellowship and good speakers all weekend.
Details![Lakes Weekend](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Walkers%20about%20to%20set%20off.jpg)
Lakes Weekend
Sixteen members and friends went to the Lakes for our annual weekend. Gordon had organised our stay at the Damson Dene Hotel, along with the good weather and the walks.
Details![Dame Dorothy Street School Bench](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/The%20Bench.jpg)
Dame Dorothy Street School Bench
The club has contributed towards the cost of a bench to be placed in the school grounds, which has now been installed.
Details![Rotary Garden Party](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/P8310113.jpg)
Rotary Garden Party
The club held a Garden Party social event and to raise money for its Benevolent Fund. Tickets were £10.00 each. There was a substantial hot buffet and a selection of desserts. A raffle was held and drinks were available. A surplus of £528 was made.
Details![Dictionary Presentations](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Dame%20Dorothy%20award%20winner.jpg)
Dictionary Presentations
Dictionaries have been presented to all Year 6 leavers at St Benet's, Redby, Seaburn Dene and Dame Dorothy Street primary schools.
Details![Speaker Lynne Symonds. Host Pat Emmerson](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/P8060067%20-%20resized.jpg)
Speaker Lynne Symonds. Host Pat Emmerson
Lynne came again to update us on her Wulugu Project in northern Ghana, where she is now chief of 3 different tribes covering 3 million people. The project continues to provide schools and to work with women to educate them and bring them out of slavery.
Details![Paul Harris Fellowship Awards](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/P6110008.jpg)
Paul Harris Fellowship Awards
Retiring Mayor Lynda Scanlan came to present Paul Harris Fellowship awards to Past Presidents Pat Emmerson and Elizabeth Wortman. She was then surprised to receive an award herself from President Tony Wortman for her charity work during her year as Mayor.
Details![Club Dinner](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/President%20Tony%20and%20Elizabeth.jpg)
Club Dinner
We returned to the Sea Hotel, South Shields for our annual Club Dinner on 4th March. The speaker was Major Anthony Tate, who told us about the re-enactment of the cavalry movement down the frontline during the First World War.
Details![Stroke Awareness Day](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Nurses%20starting%20work.jpg)
Stroke Awareness Day
We again had a spot in the Bridges Shopping Centre to allow the nurses to take blood pressure readings from the public. Members asked 140 people to take part and the nurses worked hard all day to keep up.
Details![Christmas Cards 2018](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Christmas_Card_2013_(4).jpg)
Christmas Cards 2018
We have had 3 favourite Christmas Cards printed again this year, as well as having some previous ones still available. They are still £5.00 for a pack of 10.
Details![President's Night Dinner Dance](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Tony_and_Elizabeth_dancing.jpg)
President's Night Dinner Dance
President Tony Wortman booked the Grand Hotel, Seaburn for his President's Night. Dancing was to Ian Lawrence Band, with vocalist. They were excellent and a good night was had by all.
Details![The Lakes Weekend](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Lakes_walking_group.jpg)
The Lakes Weekend
18 Rotarians, partners and friends stayed at Damson Dene Hotel for a most enjoyable weekend.
Details![District Conference at Harrogate](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/PA050018.jpg)
District Conference at Harrogate
Twelve members and wives attended an excellent conference, with good speakers and company.
Details![Bring It On exhibition](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Bring_It_On_2.jpg)
Bring It On exhibition
A superb showcase for children in the north east to let them see what engineering is all about.
Details![Speaker Jessica McLelland. Host John McLoughlin](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Jessica_with_President_Ton,_father_Ian_and_teacher_Mark.jpg)
Speaker Jessica McLelland. Host John McLoughlin
Jessica was our sponsored member in the Tall Ships Race and came to tell us about her experiences in that event.
Details![The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Sunderland](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/FullSizeRender_45.jpg)
The Right Worshipful the Mayor of Sunderland
The Mayor kindly honoured us with a visit to tell us about her duties during her year in office.
Details![Speaker Elizabeth Wortman - Review of the year. Host Brian Franklin](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/President's_Review_of_the_Year.jpg)
Speaker Elizabeth Wortman - Review of the year. Host Brian Franklin
President Elizabeth gave her review of the year and was thanked by Brian Franklin for a successful term in office. She then handed over to President Elect Tony, who in turn installed Pat Emmerson as President Elect & George Lomas as President Nominee
Details![BURNS NIGHT](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Haggis_ready_to_be_addressed.jpg)
BURNS NIGHT
A good number came to join us for a Burns Night celebration, with traditional meal followed by Ceilidh dancing to Redeswyre.
Details![CLUB DINNER](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/President_Elizabeth.jpg)
CLUB DINNER
We had our annual Club Dinner at the Sea Hotel again, always an enjoyable occasion. The speaker was retired Army Major Anthony Tate talking about royal ceremonial parades.
Details![Dragon Boat Race Day](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_3969.jpg)
Dragon Boat Race Day
Rotary again held a very successful Dragon Boat Race Day at Hetton Lyons Park.
Details![President's Night Dinner Dance](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/President_Elizabeth_and_Tony.jpg)
President's Night Dinner Dance
President Elizabeth Wortman had her event at Seaburn Marriott Hotel this year, again. A most enjoyable night was had by over 50 guests.
Details![Christmas Card 2017](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Christmas_Card_2017.jpg)
Christmas Card 2017
Randle Oliver provided a new painting of Alnwick Castle for this year's Christmas Card.
Details![Second meeting](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Sept_17_2_1.jpg)
Second meeting
Several members and guests, with their carers, met again and, by request, played bingo as well as socialising.
Details![Second meeting](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Sept_17_2.jpg)
Second meeting
There were 6 guests and their carers at the second meeting. We played bingo, as they had requested.
Details![St Benet's Rotakids](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/President_receives_Charter.jpg)
St Benet's Rotakids
St Benet's Rotakids received their charter and are already very active organising events.
Details![Burns Night](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/The_Piper.jpg)
Burns Night
A Traditional Burns Night Supper, was followed by dancing to the Ceilidh Band Redeswyre.
Details![Crocus planting at Cleadon Academy](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Chuildren_receiving_and_planting.jpg)
Crocus planting at Cleadon Academy
Our Rotary club provided 4500 crocus bulbs for children to plant at Cleadon C of E Academy
Details![Speaker Joshua Weatherby. Host Charles Westerberg](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Joshua_Weatherby_answers_questions.jpg)
Speaker Joshua Weatherby. Host Charles Westerberg
Joshua, 13, came to tell us about his table tennis training camp in Amsterdam, that he attended in the summer, with some help from ourselves.
Details![District Conference 2016 in Harrogate](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Saturday_table_except_John_and_Carol.jpg)
District Conference 2016 in Harrogate
DG Peter Chandler and all his guests had a terrific conference in Harrogate
Details![Macmillan Coffee Morning](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Macmillan_Coffee_Morning.jpg)
Macmillan Coffee Morning
The club joined with Seaburn Inner Wheel to have a Coffee Morning at Cleadon Little Theatre for this very worthwhile charity.
Details![Speaker Fred Raffle. Host Peter Calvert](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Fred_Raffle.jpg)
Speaker Fred Raffle. Host Peter Calvert
Fred Raffle returned to the club after many years to talk about his life experiences as a blind person.
Details![Rotary Lakes Weekend](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Grange_Promenade.jpg)
Rotary Lakes Weekend
Six members, wives and guests joined the annual walking weekend for fellowship and fun.
Details![Stroke Awareness Day](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Stroke_Awareness_2016.jpg)
Stroke Awareness Day
We againinvited nurses to check the blood pressure of members of the public in The Bridges.
Details![Speakers from St John Ambulance.](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Defibrillator_3.jpg)
Speakers from St John Ambulance.
Visiting to tell us about their work and receive a donation.
Details![Peoples Kitchen in Newcastle received a defibrillator](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Rotary_representatives_with_Stan_Chapman.jpg)
Peoples Kitchen in Newcastle received a defibrillator
Five clubs joined together to provide a defibrillator at the Peoples Kitchen in Newcastle.
Details![Rotary Club of Seaburn Club Dinner](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/President_Peter_and_Shirley.jpg)
Rotary Club of Seaburn Club Dinner
Over 60 people joined us at this popular annual event at the Sea Hotel, South Shields. Speaker Rev'd Canon Glyn Evans kept us well entertained.
Details![Evening Meeting. Janet Hume GNAA. Host Dennis Heptinstall.](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/GNAA_5.jpg)
Evening Meeting. Janet Hume GNAA. Host Dennis Heptinstall.
We welcomed Janet Hume from Great North Air Ambulance to give a talk and receive a donation.
Details![BURNS NIGHT](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Burns_Night_Piper.jpg)
BURNS NIGHT
Many enjoyed a traditional 3 course supper with whisky, haggis and live entertainment. 7.00 for 7.15.
Details![PRESIDENT'S NIGHT DINNER DANCE](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/President_Peter__Calvert_and_his_wife_Shirley.jpg)
PRESIDENT'S NIGHT DINNER DANCE
President Peter Calvert arranged his President's Night at the Marriott Hotel, Seaburn and enjoyed welcoming neighbouring Presidents and their spouses as well as lots of other guests.
Details![INDUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Satellite%20Team%20New%20Inductees%20Feb%202015.jpg)
INDUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS
District Governor Jean Thompson visited to induct 9 new members into the Satellite Club.
Details![Dragon Boat Race](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Finalists_with_medals.jpg)
Dragon Boat Race
Are you up to a challenge? We organised a fantastic Dragon Boat Race Day with some other neighbouring clubs at Hetton Lyons Park.
Details![Speaker. District Governor Terry Long](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DG_Terry_Long_delivers_1.jpg)
Speaker. District Governor Terry Long
DG Terry came on his formal annual visit and gave us encouraging messages about membership and other District initiatives.
Details![Coffee Morning for Macmillan Nurses](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Judith_Telfer_with_cakes.jpg)
Coffee Morning for Macmillan Nurses
Seaburn Rotary and Inner Wheel Clubs again combined to raise funds for Macmillan Nurses.
Details![Birthday Meeting for Randle Oliver's 90th](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Barry,%20Ethel%20and%20Randle.jpg)
Birthday Meeting for Randle Oliver's 90th
Some visitors from Washington Rotary Club joined us at this meeting.
Details![Christmas Card 2010](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Christmas%20Card%202010%20(2).jpg)
Christmas Card 2010
This shows a painting of St Peter's Church, Monkwearmouth, founded in AD 674, part of the Wearmouth-Jarrow monastery and home of Venerable Bede in his early years. The other painting is of Souter Point Lighthouse, built in 1887.
Details![Christmas Cards 2014](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Christmas%20Card%202014.jpg)
Christmas Cards 2014
Rotarian Randle Oliver has designed and painted 2 cards for us this year, one of Durham Cathedral and the other of Tanfield Railway. These were sold at other Rotary clubs and raised £900 for our Benevolent Fund.
Details![Aston Martin Workshop visit](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Aston%20Martin%20visit%201.jpg)
Aston Martin Workshop visit
John Lipscombe organised a visit to the Aston Martin workshop in Beamish.
Details![Macmillan Coffee Morning](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Macmillan%205.jpg)
Macmillan Coffee Morning
About 70 people joined us for our Coffee Morning for Macmillan at the Little Theatre, held jointly with Seaburn Inner Wheel, to whom we are grateful for their considerable help. We made £370 for the charity and have added another £185 from our charity ac
Details![Lakes Weekend](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Arriving%20at%20Damson%20Dene.jpg)
Lakes Weekend
Nineteen Rotarians, wives, family and friends again stayed at the Damson Dene Hotel for a weekend of fun, fellowship, food, retail therapy and a little walking. A great time was had by all in magnificent warm, sunny weather.
Details![Douglass Dobbing awards and Dictionary presentations](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Doug%20Dobbing%20Award%20winner.jpg)
Douglass Dobbing awards and Dictionary presentations
President John, Brian Franklin and Peter Calvert visited Seaburn Dene and Dame Dorothy schools to present Dictionaries and also the first Douglass Dobbing Memorial awards to deserving pupils.
Details![GARDEN PARTY AT 11 LABURNUM GROVE](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Garden%20Party%202014.jpg)
GARDEN PARTY AT 11 LABURNUM GROVE
The club again held a Garden Party on a warm but windy day. There was a hot buffet and desserts served at 4.00pm. Beer, wine and soft drinks were able for purchase and there was a tombola. The event raised over £680 for Rotary charities.
Details![Washington Fun Bike Ride](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Seaburn%20contingent.jpg)
Washington Fun Bike Ride
John Lipscombe, Peter Calvert, Gordon Coxon and relatives, including two grandsons, completed the Bike Ride arranged by Washington Rotary from their venue to the Stadium of Light and back.
Details![Speaker Jamie Duncan RYLA. Host Mike Hirst](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/President%20John%20with%20RYLA%20Candidate.jpg)
Speaker Jamie Duncan RYLA. Host Mike Hirst
Jamie came to tell us about his week at RYLA camp accompanied by Flt Lt Jan Smith from the ATC. He gave an excellent power point presentation outlining events during the week, which he had clearly enjoyed.
Details![YOUTH MUSICAL SPECTACULAR](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Stoke%20Collins%20Irish%20Dancers%201.jpg)
YOUTH MUSICAL SPECTACULAR
Rotary North East presented a Youth Musical Spectacular at the Empire Theatre in Sunderland, when local children performed.
Details![Garden Party](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Garden%20Party%20&%20Presentations%20010.jpg)
Garden Party
We held a second Garden Party to raise funds for our Rotary Charity account and the good weather meant that those attending had a most enjoyable afternoon.
Details![Disabled Games](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DG%20Jean%20with%20some%20winners.jpg)
Disabled Games
Several of our members attended the Games in Middlesbrough. We had sponsored transport for some competitors and parents. The whole event was enjoyed by all.
Details![Stroke Awareness Day](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Nurses%20busy%201.jpg)
Stroke Awareness Day
We again assisted nurses from Stroke Association to check blood pressures of members of the public in The Bridges Shopping Centre, to alert people to possible health problems.
Details![Speaker Katie Milner (RYLA candidate). Host Mike Hirst](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/RYLA%20talk%202013.jpg)
Speaker Katie Milner (RYLA candidate). Host Mike Hirst
Katie visited to tell us about her experiences at RYLA this year. She was one of 28 candidates and described all the activities that they had to do each day. She had very much enjoyed the experience.
Details![Handover Meeting](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/John%20hands%20over%20to%20Pat.jpg)
Handover Meeting
President John handed over the chain of office to Pat Emmerson, our first lady President, who installed John McLoughlin as President Elect. Pat then told us of her hopes for a successful and eventful year.
Details![Stroke Awareness Day](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Stroke%20Awareness%20Day%202013-1.jpg)
Stroke Awareness Day
Nurses took blood pressures of members of the public at a stand that we had been allocated in The Bridges Shopping Centre. Over 200 readings were taken with 35 referred to their own doctors and 16 urgent referals.
Details![Rotary Day](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Rotary%20Day%204.jpg)
Rotary Day
Rotarians had a stand in The Bridges Shopping Centre to publicise Rotary work locally and throughout the world. They were also be selling raffle tickets to raise funds for Rotary Foundation, the draw will taking place at the Cabaret Evening on 22nd March
Details![Dictionary Presentations](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Seaburn%20Dene%20Dictionaries%202.jpg)
Dictionary Presentations
Dictionaries were again presented to Year 6 pupils of Dame Dorothy Street, Seaburn Dene and Redby Primary schools at leaving events held in each school.
Details![Group Study Exchange visitors from D 4540 in Brazil](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/GSE%20Team%20Roof%20of%20Civic%20Centre.jpg)
Group Study Exchange visitors from D 4540 in Brazil
We were responsible for the hosting of these visitors from 28th September to 2nd October 2011.
Details![Speaker Celia Mrs White, Headteacher from Sunningdale School. Host Peter Calvert](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Celia%20White.jpg)
Speaker Celia Mrs White, Headteacher from Sunningdale School. Host Peter Calvert
Details![EVENING MEETING with wives and friends. Speaker Lynne Symonds.](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/David%20and%20Lynne.jpg)
EVENING MEETING with wives and friends. Speaker Lynne Symonds.
Lynne is the tribal chief to over 2M of the poorest people in the world and came to tell us about this role.
Details![Bowls with Inner Wheel](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/The%20Bowlers.jpg)
Bowls with Inner Wheel
The annual challenge took place at Cornthwaite Park, Whitburn, with the match being Rotary v Inner Wheel this year.
Details![Handover to New President Brian Franklin](../assetsextras/img/new-no-main-pic-blue300.jpg)
Handover to New President Brian Franklin
Details![Focus on the Crocus Bulb Planting](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/P9300086.jpg)
Focus on the Crocus Bulb Planting
Three Primary Schools agreed to help us with the planting of 5000 purple crocus bulbs.
Details![Ins and Outs 2010](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Rotary%20Functions%20June%202010%20014.jpg)
Ins and Outs 2010
Four members with their wives/husband went to support President Tony at Gosforth Park.
Details![Santa's Sleigh Christmas Collections](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Santa%20Tony%20with%20Baxter%20Bear.jpg)
Santa's Sleigh Christmas Collections
Santa went on his usual round in the Seaburn, Fulwell and Roker areas.
Details![Club Evening Meeting for Membership. Speaker David Sadler](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/P1010119_3.jpg)
Club Evening Meeting for Membership. Speaker David Sadler
Members are inviting guests who are interested in Rotary.
Details![Santa Christmas Sleigh collections](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Santa's%20Sleigh%202009.jpg)
Santa Christmas Sleigh collections
We again visted the houses in the Seaburn, Fulwell and Roker areas on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday the 7/8/9 and 14/15/16 December to enable the children to see Santa and the parents to contribute towards our Charity funds.
Details![RIBI Conference Blackpool 11/13 Apr 2008](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/P4120287.jpg)
RIBI Conference Blackpool 11/13 Apr 2008
Details![Stroke Awareness Day 25 Apr 2008](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Thestandoutsidetheshop.jpg)
Stroke Awareness Day 25 Apr 2008
Details![Mayor's Parlour Rotary Reception 4 April 2008](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/MayorsParlour1.jpg)
Mayor's Parlour Rotary Reception 4 April 2008
Details![Mayor becomes Honorary Member 22 Jan 2008](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/HonoraryMember0006.jpg)
Mayor becomes Honorary Member 22 Jan 2008
Details![Sunningdale School 21 Jan 2008](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/P1210703.jpg)
Sunningdale School 21 Jan 2008
Details![President's Night 9 Nov 2007](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/PresidentsNight20070013.jpg)
President's Night 9 Nov 2007
Details![District Conference Amsterdam Oct 2007](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/PA060559.jpg)
District Conference Amsterdam Oct 2007
Details![Lakes Weekend Sept 2007](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/P9300502.jpg)
Lakes Weekend Sept 2007
Details![Group Study Exchange Team Visit 2 Oct 2007](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/GSETennessee0015.jpg)
Group Study Exchange Team Visit 2 Oct 2007
Details![Charity Draw Evening Sept 2007](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Mayor&John.jpg)
Charity Draw Evening Sept 2007
Details![Garden Party August 2007](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/P8260446.jpg)
Garden Party August 2007
Details![RYLA 2007](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/l_1ca4440e73a8907b646553bf59b317f0.jpg)
RYLA 2007
Details![Annual Bowls with Inner Wheel July 2007](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/P7070233.jpg)
Annual Bowls with Inner Wheel July 2007
Details![Ins and Outs July 2007](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/P7060222.jpg)
Ins and Outs July 2007
Details![District Conference Leeds 2007](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/P2250311.jpg)
District Conference Leeds 2007
Details![GSE Team Visit 26/2/07](../assetsextras/img/new-no-main-pic-blue300.jpg)