District 1260 Conference 2021

The Grove Theatre, Grove Park, Dunstable. Refreshments together with lunch will be available, all for the cost of registration of £25

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Club Meeting

This week we are joining the District 1260 Assembly session on International & Foundation. We are meeting via Zoom

District 1260 Conference 2020-21

Saturday 20th March 2021 from 10.00 hrs when the Community Showcase opens and the Conference will commence at 11.00 hrs

CANter Equine Assisted Learning & Therapy

CANter is based at ‘The Stables’, Fielden Court, Lower Gravenhurst, Set in an idyllic remote village of Gravenhurst, between Luton, Bedford and Hitchin which makes the venue easily accessible.

Club Meeting

President Peter Aspinall "My Life after Death" We are sad to announce that due to the nationwide restrictions caused by the Coronavirus, for the time being our Club is not gathering for face-to-face meetings. We are meeting via Zoom

Barton-le-Clay Christmas Lights

Christmas Lights Trail. Friday 11th to Sunday 13th December 2020 5.00 to 8.00pm

St Nicholas' Christmas Tree Festival 2020 Village Tree Trail

The 2020 Covid- 19 Safe Edition Saturday 5th December & Sunday 6th December 2020 11.00am to 4.00pm both days

Club Meeting Members Christmas Crackers

We are sad to announce that due to the nationwide restrictions caused by the Coronavirus, we cannot gather for our Club Christmas Dinner. so via Zoom, a fun evening.

Donate to the Rotary Club of Barton-le-Clay Charity Fund

Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases

Celebrate Our Polio Story this World Polio Day

Saturday 24th October 5.30 - 6.45pm Streamed live on the Rotary Great Britain & Ireland YouTube Channel

Rotary congratulates African region on becoming wild poliovirus-free

After decades of work across 47 countries on the continent, the World Health Organisation has certified the Africa region free from wild poliovirus.

World Polio Day

Saturday 24th October - 17.30 Streamed live on the Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland YouTube Channel

Great British September Clean

Club members will be litter picking in Silsoe, Campton & Barton-le-Clay. Official bags are being supplied by Central Bedfordshire Council.

Myles runs the 2.6 miles Sunday 26th April 2020

His chosen charities: The Salvation Army and the NOAH Welfare Centre, Luton.

Our Club Display at District 1260 Spring Expo

Saturday 29th February 2020 Rothamsted Park, West Common, Harpenden.

Club Meeting & Handover

We are sad to announce that due to the nationwide restrictions caused by the Coronavirus, for the time being our Club is not gathering for meetings. But, we are meeting via Zoom

Mike Jarrard

.....Sadly passed away on 7th May 2020..... Mike joined the Rotary Club of Barton-le-Clay in May 1990. 3 years after it was formed

23rd February is Purple Pinkie Day

When a child is vaccinated, their little finger is painted purple, hence the name Purple Pinkie Day. With literally millions of children attending Polio immunisation days, it is the only way to keep track of who has received their life saving medication.

Club Meeting

Tim Mason Dry Stone Walling Nominative Determination Nominative determinism is the theory that a person's name has some influence over what they do with their life Menu: Beef Bouguignon, Mashed Potato & Vegetables

..Santa's Tour of.. Barton-le-Clay

..Saturday 21st December 2019.. Old Road - including Washbrook Close, Church Road, Manor Road, Blakelands, etc.

St Nicholas' Church Christmas Tree Festival

..........Saturday 30th November & Sunday 1st December 2019........ Come and see the Barton-le-Clay Rotary Club tree "Rotary Connects The World"

A Night at The Auctions

...Thursday 28th November 2019... W&H Peacocks Auction Centre, Bedford MK42 0PE £15.00 per head- includes cold platter & wine (or tea/coffee)

Club Christmas Dinner

Tuesday 10th December 2019 Mount Pleasant Golf Club, Lower Stondon

Barton-le-Clay Christmas Lights Switch On

Sunday 24th November 2019 4:00pm Barton-le-Clay High Street

Gastro Quiz

Saturday 16th November 2019 7:00pm ......Silsoe Village Hall...... Teams of 6 £12.00 per person/includes baked potato with chilli or cheese supper

Return of the Village Gate

Sharpenhoe Road has it's gate back. After being run into by an out of control car, the gate is now repaired and back in-place.

World Polio Day Thursday 24th October 2019

...Polio- A Personal Perspective... Martyn Gates shared his life story after contracting polio at the age of 18 months

Just be a Child

Go to our links page to see details of this charity

Shelter Box

Families urgently need support in north-eastern Syria. We're providing shelter for families who have been forced to leave their homes due to the conflict in Syria.

Senior Citizens Light Lunch & Afternoon Tea

.....Friday 27th September 2019........ "Zing"- Carole & Peter entertaining our guests.

Mercy Ships new "Global Mercy" Global Grant

Globally, five billion people have no access to safe and affordable surgery when they need it. Mercy Ships operates the largest charity-run hospital ship in the world, taking free medical care and surgery directly to those who need it most.

District 1260 Conference 2020

With the position with regard to Coronavirus causing more concern, the decision has been taken to postpone the District Conference until 19th - 21st March 2021 Hilton at Ageas Bowl, Southampton

The Rotary Foundation

Barton-le-Clay Rotary Club supports fundraising for The Rotary Foundation

Andy Knight is inducted as a member

President Bob makes sure Andy will always remember the day he was made a Rotarian

Luton & Dunstable Hospital Helipad Appeal

When someone suffers a major trauma, the quicker they receive specialist emergency care, the more likely it is that the treatment will prevent death or serious disability. This is referred to as the ‘Golden Hour’

Tibbs Dementia Foundation attracts further support

Launch of a Nordic-style walking programme

D1260 Beds, Bucks & Herts donates FibroScanner to Lister Hospital

Lendwithcare

The Rotary Club of Barton-le-Clay lends money to entrepreneurs in various parts of the world where most good can be done.

ShelterBox

Our vision is to see a world where no family is without shelter after disaster. Our teams work with disaster-hit families around the world, offering emergency shelter and other essential items to support them in rebuilding their lives.

Congratulations Derek

Rtn. Derek Hardy has been awarded a District 1260 Service Award for outstanding service in promoting Rotary's capability in supporting projects in the international arenas. In recognition and appreciation of his dedicated service to Shelter Box.

Bartfest 2019

Saturday 13th July 2019 1:00pm Barton Rovers Football Club

......Handover Night..... 2nd July 2019

Past President David Swain hands over to President Bob Knowles

Rotary Theme 2019/2020

R I President Mark Daniel Maloney's theme for 2019-20, Rotary Connects the World, asks Rotarians to strengthen the many ways that Rotary Connects the World, building the connections that allow people to unite and take action through Rotary service.

Annual visit to Tools For Self Reliance Milton Keynes

Club members cleaning and giving a new life to hand tools whilst on our annual visit of Tuesday 21st May 2019

Donation of towels to the NOAH Welfare Centre

Our latest contribution to the Noah Welfare Centre 152 towels that were passed on to the Club by a local business.

Luton Park Street Soup Kitchen

Barton-le-Clay Rotary Club's first involvement with the Soup Kitchen and Night Shelter was in 2011

Barn Dance 2019

A fun and enjoyable night was spent barn dancing in Barton-le-Clay Village Hall on Saturday 30th March 2019 Music from the group Abella and the caller was Andy Rouse. Highly tasteful Hog Roast supplied and cooked by John Fraser and Clair Burton

Minor Sports Wednesday 24th April 2019

George getting to grips with the old game of Tethered Skittles

Bee Orchid

The bee orchid has been the emblem of the Rotary Club of Barton-le-Clay since its foundation. The orchid, Ophyrs apifera var. aurita, grows wild on the Chiltern Hills behind the village of Barton-le-Clay.