Rotary Club of Bradford Bronte Photo Galleries
Rotary District 1040 Conference
We are delighted that Past President Juli Thompson presented at the District Conference Juli is talking about “The Missing Ingredient” She is the inspiration behind FoodSavers Network in Bradford.
DetailsWelcome to our new member
Today we were delighted to welcome Sonny Ali as a new member to the world of Rotary. Vice President Saleem Kader introduced him to the club a month or so ago. We mustn't have put him off as today he became a Rotarian.
DetailsBradford Hospitals Trust
Supporting Bradford Teaching Hospital Foundation Trust the Charity delivers projects which make a real difference to the patient experience.
DetailsResults are in for #31Soup
The pitches were Eldwick Wood Turners, Happy Healthy You and The Memory Tree
DetailsStart of a new Rotary Year 24/25
We are delighted to have Alison Whalley as our new President along with Saleem Kader as President Elect. We look forward to a busy and rewarding year.
Details80's Themed Quiz Night
Our fund raising 80's Quiz night at the Storehouse was a great success. Thanks so much to Vicky and Mike Clifton, quiz masters, who once again put together an amazing quiz. Thanks also go to President Juli for the delicious food and the Storehouse for h
DetailsRYLA 2023
Do you know anyone who could gain something from this? Do get in touch. https://www.rotarygbi.org/projects/young-people/rotary-youth-leadership-awards/
DetailsImproving Bradford Beck for a better Bradford
Barney Lerner, Chair, Friends of Bradford's Becks talked about awareness, pollution and improvement of our becks.
DetailsBronte's Bradford Treasure Hunt
President Tess had put together an amazing Treasure Hunt around Bradford City Centre which led us to places we had never seem before!! When we had finished Rotarian Juli and a band of helpers made a delicious meal for us all.
DetailsBronte 28th Charter
President Ian is a real James Bond buff so we had a Bond evening with themed table decorations, face masks, clips from Bond films, games and a Scalextric track to test our racing skills .
DetailsGambian Schools Trust
Past President Tess made a donation which will go towards the cost of building another classroom at Loumen Lower Basic School which is urgently needed due to increased demand.
DetailsNew Rotarian
This morning we were delighted to welcome Vicky Clifton, Head of Learning & Outreach Bradford Museums and Galleries to the Rotary Family. We hope that Vicky enjoys being a Rotarian. We are really looking forward to her time with us and will
DetailsPhil Jackson - The Energy of Everything
Phil talked about his project, by using pictures and sound he demonstrates how the world and everything on it is connected.
DetailsKatie
Katie Mahon of Bloomin' Buds Theatre Company talked about her innovative work with the people of Bradford
DetailsBradford Museums and Galleries
Vicky Clifton Head of Learning at Bradford Museums and Galleries. also Co. Chair of Cultural Voice Forum came to talk to us and she did not disappoint.
DetailsGood Food Strategy & the Sustainable Food Partnership
Tim Howells, Senior Public Health Specialist, Bradford, talked about health inequalities. https://mylivingwell.co.uk/ and the Good Food Strategy https://www.bradford.gov.uk/media/2118/bradfordfoodstrategyfinal.pdf
DetailsPlanter update
A belated happy New Year to you all. After a long break we got back to making our planters. Hopefully our production line will speed up a notch ready for some spring planting.
DetailsPeace Scholar Malang
Rtn Darren is involved in hosting and supporting Peace Scholar students who have been sponsored by Rotary and are attending the University of Bradford's Peace Studies department. One such student is Malang from the Gambia who is studying for his MA
Details#23 Bradford Community Soup
The three pitches on Thursday just happened to concern working with young people but each one had a different focus.
DetailsPutting Ourselves in the Picture
Director Anne McNeil gave an update of this initiative and how our grant of the Bronte Youth Award helped the project.
DetailsRYLA Girls Return
Great to see our RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) candidates return to tell us all about their amazing experience at Hebden Hey,
DetailsAfternoon Tea
First fundraiser of the year and we had a great get together at Shaw House Bradford where Juli and team served us all a delicious afternoon tea with fizz if we so wished. The event was to raise money for Nightstop and the Gambian School Trust.
DetailsInduction of New Member
On Thursday we were delighted to welcome Noreen Khan to the family of Rotary. Many of us have known Noreen for a number of years and she has been to talk to the club on a couple of occasions.
DetailsTree Planting with Partners
Rotary Clubs partnered with YORgreencic and Harden Primary School to plant up to 500 trees in a field in Harden.
DetailsFood Savers Network
Rotarians Juli and Tess gave and update on the Food Savers Network. The "Pantry" model which has been around for about 10 years is being developed around Bradford and District to try and prevent the over dependence on "free food".
DetailsJoin Rotary, you have a lot to gain.
Anne Sutcliffe, Membership Lead for District 1040 and a member of the Rotary Club of Sowerby Bridge spoke to us about the positives of being a Rotarian and how to gain new members.
DetailsHappy to Help
President Anne is supporting Mama na Mtoto as one of her chosen charities and she was delighted to present Anita with a cheque from our fundraising this year
DetailsHelping out at the Storehouse
Bronte members Sue, Rahila and Tess helped to pack and deliver Self Care Parcels of chicken curry ingredients and recipe to Bradford Residents.
Details27th Charter - Hats off to Bronte
The theme, Hats off to Bronte, encouraged us to wear our creative headgear which set the tone of the evening
DetailsTrees for Cities, Bradford
Mel Frances brightened up our morning by talking us through the her work in Bradford for Trees for Cities https://www.treesforcities.org/
DetailsVenturists
Jill works for an organisation called Participate, https://participateprojects.org.uk/ Her focus is called Venturists a unique project designed for primary schools, in particular 9 to 11 year olds.
DetailsSoup #20
Another great Soup event with the RIPPLE EFFECT. Look at the Facebook link below for all the details
DetailsMama Na Mtoto UK
Update on Mama Na Mtoto UK (1163465) which is a charity working in Kenya with pregnant mothers, their babies, children and immediate family to lead healthier lives.
DetailsInn Churches
Rotarian Juli of Inn Churches gave an overview of the plight of people sleeping rough this winter and children who are not getting nourishing food.
DetailsBradford Community E Club
Katie and Mo, told us about the work they are doing in Bradford and Leeds to attract young people to an on line Club which supports Rotary ideals.
DetailsHand in Hand with Rotary
Nabila, a Peace Scholar from the Gaza Strip is making a difference. The link Hand in Hand with Rotary https://youtu.be/kyXOrHMpNEk gives an overview of what Nabila is trying to achieve with the help of the Rotary Global Hub.
DetailsWalk for Hope
Past President Anne organised a walk to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research. The walk was just over 7 miles from Rodley along the canal to Saltaire. This was followed by a delicious afternoon tea provided by Rotarian Juli at Shaw House. Well done Anne.
DetailsWorld of Rotary
Cathy Burns, a Rotarian, member of Leeds White Rose told us about her involvement with the ICC, (Inter Country Committees)
DetailsHandover July 2020
We offered our appreciation and heartfelt thanks to President Jan for all she had done for the club during 2019/2020 which had been a very tough year.
DetailsPutting thought into fund raising
Rotarian Darren led 2 weekly meetings about Fund Raising . He got our minds into gear when he talked about the hows whys and whats of the think-plan-do approach.
DetailsFriends Feeding Families
Raj Parmar Director of Sunrise Radio, Bradford and his colleague Naz Sheikh Co-founder of Hope Yorkshire spoke about their new project. They have collaborated and developed a project called Friends Feeding Families, Bradford, hopeyorkshire.co.uk/project
DetailsPutting Ourselves in the Picture
The Impressions Gallery is part of an initiative to increase awareness of refugee women’s unheard life stories using photography and story-telling practices.
DetailsEating Out
Zander Lee talked to us about the do's and don'ts of foraging. His wealth of knowledge about the subject was amazing
DetailsVirtual Rotary 1040 Conference
Some of our club could stand it no longer, a third year without the pilgrimage to Scarborough for the Rotary Conference was not going to happen.
DetailsUpdate on Bradford Nightstop
President Ian hosted a hybrid breakfast meeting this morning. The speaker was Rotarian Darren who gave us an update and great presentation on Bradford Nightstop.
DetailsEquality Together
Mark Nicholson Chief Executive of Equality Together gave us a very interesting and informative talk about what his organisation does. It is a local user-led organisation for disabled people, their carers and families.
DetailsBradford for Everyone
Bradford Council is pioneering new ways to end segregation by bringing together people of different ethnic and religious backgrounds in schools, workplaces and shared public spaces.
DetailsBrain Tumour Research
Matthew Price talked about this terrible condition which effects children and adults alike. There has been a lack of research and funding into the 130 types of brain tumours which kill 3,600 people every year, a number which is increasing
DetailsForget Me Not Children's Hospice
Alison Parker from the Hospice and Ann came to tell us about the work of the Hospice which is in Huddersfield but serves the whole of West Yorkshire.
DetailsSpeaker Ben McKenna
Recycle your laptops, tablets and phones, If you are like me you never know what to do with your laptops, tablets and phones when they are no longer needed. Solidaritech based in Bradford will make really good use of the them by helping Refugees.
DetailsBradford Live
We were delighted to have Rotarian Lee Craven talk to us about Bradford Live and the new life been given to the old Odeon cinema.
DetailsFresh Thinking for Water
Rotarian Crina, Professor at the University of Bradford got us all thinking when she talked about the Circular Economy, Fresh Thinking for Water
DetailsBradford District Telephone Befriending Service
The Council, NHS and Voluntary sector have collaborated to form a Telephone Befriending Service
DetailsNew start for the Rotary Year 2019/20 - Handover
The Rotary year ends in June and starts in July for the newly appointed President Jan Lee and President Elect, Anne Griffin.
DetailsPop up Pantries
The pop up pantry operates on a membership scheme, individuals pay £6 a week, which includes £5 for food and £1 into Credit union.
DetailsBDSL
Dawn spoke to us at our meeting about Bradford Disability Sport & Leisure which is a registered charity that provides disabled people throughout the Bradford area with sporting opportunities of both a recreational and competitive nature.
DetailsBetter Start Bradford
Gill Thornton, Head of Programme for Better Start Bradford gave us an update.
DetailsBradford Bid Update
Jonny Noble, Bradford Bid Manager joined us on Zoom to update us the second year of the Bradford Bid Partnership and all the activities they have been involved in.
DetailsGive a Duck Foundation
Brian Curran told us about the Give a Duck Foundation which supports children with cancer.
DetailsRYLA 2019
Our RYLA participant Charlie Platts came to tell us all about his adventures at Hebden Hey as part of the training programme for the Rotary Youth Leadership Award.
DetailsThink Blue Green for Sustainable Urban Infrastructure
We enjoyed a thought provoking talk by Rotarian Professor Crina Oltean-Dumbrava who is the Chair of Sustainable Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering & Informatics, University of Bradford
DetailsThis place we call home
Darren has been exploring the different ways the City of Bradford and Rotary are rising to the task of tackling our environmental challenges
DetailsBloomin Buds Theatre Company
Company Bloomin’ Buds Theatre Company is a social enterprise which aims to improve access to opportunity and to the arts for people from lower and working class backgrounds.
DetailsNational Science and Media Museum
DetailsBradford Bid
DetailsRotary Conference
Our biggest ever turnout this year at the Rotary Conference in Scarborough. There was an interesting and very poignant programme which really brought home the vast need there is in the world and the necessity for Rotary to continue to do their bit.
DetailsBronte's 25th Charter
We had successful night for our 25th Charter celebrations . Keynote speaker was David Wilson, Director of Bradford UNESCO City of Film where he represents the city on an international level as part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network.
DetailsChocolate Heaven
DetailsBingley Show
Busy fun day at Bingley Show. Rotary Clubs from Bradford, Shipley, Keighley and Haworth came together to raise awareness of what we do both locally and internationally.
DetailsBradford Soup, The Storehouse, 110 Caledonia Street, BD4 7BQ
The aim of Bradford SOUP is to change local communities for the better by bringing together members of your community to pitch their ideas for improving our city - from art to social entrepreneurship, from urban agriculture to justice.
DetailsRYLA
Shannon told us about her week of RYLA earlier in the summer. Lucy Hodgson organiser of RYLA presented at our breakfast meeting alongside Shannon.
DetailsDave's Long Walk
Rotarian Dave walked quite a distance, in atrocious conditions in Scotland to raise money for Prostate Cancer, this is his story.
DetailsMalcolm the Weaver
For those people who could not make it to Rotary this morning – you missed a real treat. Malcolm Campbell enthralled us all with his mission to bring fun and colour to the lives of 4 to 8 year olds whilst they begin to understand the world around them.
DetailsBingley Show Rotary Showcase
G10 joined forces and showcased many aspects of Rotary at the Bingley Show.
DetailsSwan Songs
Ben 'Buddy' Slack is doing an independent project called Swan Songs' at the Marie Curie hospice which is really interesting. He is meeting with patients and sometimes carers and they work together to write and produce a song which he then records.
DetailsInteractors from Belle Vue Girls' School
Three representatives from the Interact Club based at BVG School gave an excellent presentation and explained their fundraising ideas and how the money raised helped the young people in Gambia attend a school nearer to them.
DetailsA new year, a new President
Caroline hands over the reins to Roland. We wish him a fantastic year and hope he achieves all he wants to do.
DetailsBradford Community Soup
Come along to the Storehouse, Caledonia Street for the next Community Soup, 7pm start.
DetailsPaul Breeze Award
Rebekah Hinton spoke to us about her planned travels to do charity work in Bolivia through Latin Link. She will be working with vunerable women and children. We are supporting her with a grant from the Paul Breeze award
DetailsSaltaire Arts Trail
Our very own Rotarian June Russell explained how the Arts Trail is organised and talked about the people who opened their houses in the UNESCO village to showcase art to hundreds of visitors over the Bank Holiday weekend.
DetailsThe Cellar Trust
Andrew McCarthy Head of Fundraising and Development told us about the work of the Trust with people with mental health problems. They try to eventually get people into work and run 4 work areas in retail, catering, joinery and gardening.
DetailsCraig Burton, Rotarian through and through
At this extra special meeting we honoured one of our founder members, Craig Burton, and presented him with a Paul Harris Fellow for his dedication and promotion of Rotary throughout the world. Well done Craig!
DetailsOne in a Million update
Craig and Kirsty came to give an up date on the charity. Kirsty explained how she went from volunteer to actually working for One in a Million and her passion for the charity and the work they do.
DetailsThe hand over, meet our new President
Gary Peacock summed up his successful year as President and handed over to the new President Caroline Murie. Caroline outlined her exciting plans for the new year. Assistant Governor, Manoj Joshi from the Rotary Club of Bradford gave his support.
DetailsCharter Night at the Midland Hotel
President Gary Peacock presided over the Rotary Club of Bradford Bronte's 22nd Charter Night. Our speaker was the Rt Revd Dr Toby Matthew Howarth, Bishop of Bradford and his wife Henrietta.
DetailsRotary Cochin International
Rotarian Navin Bose came to our club to tell us a little about the work of his club Cochin International in southern India. He also reinforced the wonders of Rotary and the way Rotarians pull together and get things done wherever they are in the world.
DetailsTwitter for beginners.
Rotarian Juli enlightened us on the intricacies, the enormous potential and the possible pitfalls of using Twitter to promote Rotary.
DetailsCharter Evening
70 Rotarians and guests joined us to celebrate our 23rd year as a club. Special guest speaker was John Thirwell, film maker, journalist and broadcaster.
DetailsSuprise Visitor
This week we had a suprise visitor. It was Marilyn Monroe (aka Juli) who sang happy birthday to our President, President Gary and gave him a cake. It was a lovely suprise for all of us!!
DetailsInduction of new member
We are delighted to welcome Monica Crina Adriana Oltean-Dumbrava (Crina). She is Professor of Sustainable Built Environment Engineering University of Bradford and is passionate about learning and passing on her knowlegde.
DetailsAction for Children
Catherine came to the club to raise awareness of Action for Children and the scope of work that they do. They have also started to run a number of Children Centres in the area.
DetailsDr Raj
Dr Rajeswaran who is a Consultant physician (obesity, diabetes and endocrinology) spoke to us about the holistic approach that is needed for a healthy body. He is a director of Simplyweight. We will be inviting hime back - very interesting.
DetailsSaltaire, World Heritage Site
Helen Thornton, World Heritage Site Officer talked to us about the intricacies of looking after such a site and the production of a business/action plan which was very much a working document.
DetailsBee-keeping
To bee or not to bee was definitely the question when Keith Hebden caused a buzz at our regular breakfast meeting. Keith gave us a masterclass in all aspects of bee-keeping as he showed us his colony of bees. The samples of local honey were also delicious
DetailsMike Cowlam, Strategic Director of Regeneration for Bradford Council
Mike Cowlam, Strategic Director of Regeneration for Bradford Council, gave us a fascinating insight into future plans for Bradford. There are a lot of exciting developments in the pipeline.
DetailsThe Storehouse
This evening we were welcomed by Juli, a member of our club, who explained how her Storehouse works and how many charities and people it helps.
DetailsChallenge Alison!
Rotarian Alison Whalley presented her personal challenges for 2016 now that she has reached a significant birthday. We were treated to breakfast fizz for the special occasion! Cheers Ali.
DetailsBus Lanes and Parking
Susan Brown from the Council's Highway department explained to us the finer details of bus lane and parking rules. Something it appears was very close to many members hearts!!
DetailsThe Penny Appeal
Ridwana Wallace-Laher, introduced her colleague who told us about The Penny Appeal and the many initiatives they are invovled in. They work in over 30 countries throughout the world.
DetailsThe Storehouse
Bronte member Juli Thompson described her exciting project called the Storehouse. Juli recycles fresh food in a number of innovative ways and works with Community Centres to help feed a large number of people in need in Bradford District.
DetailsThe Nepal Trust
Jeroen van den Bergh is the Operations Director of the Nepal Trust and is based in Kathmandu. He spoke about the earthquake and Rotary's response as well as the ongoing work of the Trust. Our Rotary District 1040 has close links with Nepal.
DetailsConstable of Lancaster Castle
Pam Barker, a Bradford girl and former Head Teacher of Lancaster Girls' Grammar School told us about her amazing journey to become the first female Constable at Lancaster Castle.
DetailsNew member June
We are delighted to induct a new member to Bradford Bronte. Welcome June Russell and hope she enjoys Rotary as much as we do.
DetailsSocial and fund raising BBQ at Jans
A great time was had by all at Jan's and Michael's house and the sun actually came out!
DetailsChristmas Collection at ACW Garden Centre
Eager angels and shepherds gathered at the Garden Centre to collect donations for local charities. Thank you everyone for your donations
DetailsThe Royal British Legion
Jeffrey Long M.B.E amazed us with the story of his walk to Switzerland for the Royal British Legion.
DetailsVolunteer Centre
Dave Forrest talked about the tremendous amount of volunteering activity that takes place in Bradford
DetailsICE Centres of Excellence
Heather Savage, Head of Centre talked to us about the collaboration between the Council, schools, colleges and businesses to bring about new opportunities for the future of local young people.
DetailsChristmas Collection at Woodbank Nurseries
Woodbank have been kind enough to let us collect for Manorlands and local charities. We certainly welcomed being inside out of the wind and rain,
DetailsShine
Shine is one of President Gary's chosen charities. Joan Pheasant came along to tell us all about it. Shine supports people effected by Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus.
DetailsSaltaire Inspired
June Russell talked at our breakfast meeting about her work with Saltaire Inspired. Lots of really interesting events to go and see, have a look at the website.
DetailsRotary Conference 2015
A merry band of 3 Rotarians plus Alan faced the bracing weather in Scarborough for the Conference weekend.
DetailsFringe Event as part of British Science Festival Week
5 members of Bronte, braved the very inclement weather on Saturday to man a stall at the Fringe Event as part of British Science Festival Week.
DetailsThe Giggle Doctor
Ellie gave us a real insight into the Theodora Children's Charity and how she worked through the complexities of 2 years of intense training to become an amazing Giggle Doctor.
DetailsBradford Refugee Week
Courtlin Stoker told us about her links with Rotary and her work with refugees.
DetailsLeeds Festival Clean Up
Rotary Club of Bradford Bronte face another clean up session at Leeds Festival....and it rained again!!!!
DetailsSergeant at Arms
From the Club Secretary"™s Manual Page 67, 68 Sergeant-at-Arms The function of the sergeant-at-arms is to help maintain an orderly, dignified, and effective Rotary club meeting!
DetailsMartin House
Sarah raised awareness of the wonderful work of staff at Martin House, Children's Hospice do with sick children and their relatives.
DetailsLieutenant Colonel Paul Davies
Lieutenant Colonel Paul Davies, Regional Employment Engagement Officer described the unique skills servicemen and women can bring to the civilian work force.
DetailsShine
Melissa and Gary Peacock shared their very moving story about raising their daughter Ashleigh who has spina bifida,
DetailsClub Assembly and Handover
Rotarian Richard Henton-Jones becomes our new President for 2013/4. Rotarian Dave West takes up the reins as President Elect. We hope you have a really great year Richard.
DetailsDown Syndrome
Dr Wendy Uttley talked to us about her Down Syndrome Training and Support Service.
DetailsA visit from the DG
District Governor Mark Stewart Clarke came to offer his support and outlined his thoughts about his year ahead.
DetailsHedron Collider
Out first ever evening Rotary meeting was crowned by Alan Wintersgill and his visit to see the Hedron Collider in Cern
DetailsWesty's Walk
Our very own President Dave West talks us through his amazing tales of Westy's Walk! Many curious things happened to Dave on his 200+ mile walk along Offa's Dyke but he lived to tell the tale and raised £2000 for Cancer Research - well done Dave.
DetailsClaudia Maffetone – Rotary Peace Scholar
Claudia talked about her work before she became a Peace Scholar and her interest in conflict resolution.
DetailsPaul Smithson from Alzheimers.
Paul Smithson from Alzheimers talked about the help and support that is available for the 6000 sufferers in Bradford District and the help that is available for their carers.
DetailsNigel Harrison
Nigel told us about the work of the organisation and about the extent of the legacy of the Olympic Games.
DetailsMoira
Rotarian Moira Mohit's gave a fascinating talk about her trip to the Emirates and her visit to the Rotary Club in Rak.
DetailsCharter Night
President Dave West hosted Bronte's 21st Charter dinner. The guest speaker was Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe who gave a very interesting insight into how Bradford is developing.
DetailsRotary Conference
Alison, Richard, Jan, Pauline, Tess and Alan has a great time at this year's Rotary Conference in Scarborough staying at our favourite B&B Lonsdale Villas. This year we also had Assistant Governor Marla, all the way from Texas.
DetailsAlan Hall
Alan Hall ex head teacher of Belle Vue Girls' School, has a passion for writing about Bradford. He told us some interesting tales about the history of Bradford which he uncovered when researching his latest book.
DetailsTHE ROTARY RIVER AIRE CHALLENGE
We met up with Robin at one of his stops in Leeds. The Rotary Club of White Rose put on a great night. Robin is raising money for Aquabox www.facebook.com/rotaryriverairehallenge
Details‘The Grey Nomads’
Called 5000+ Rob and Jane gave a fascinating talk about the work they do with communities in Nepal, Kenya and Sri Lanka, to change mind sets. The question posed is what can you do with what you have? They empower people to address poverty.
DetailsRYLA
RYLA Candidate Naeemah Patel from Belle Vue Girls' School gave us a brilliant insight into her week at Hebden Hey.
DetailsRosie McDonnell
Rosie McDonnell is a budding 17 year old footballer playing for Bradford City Ladies. She came with her Mum, Allyson, to tell us about her career to date, her plans and hopes for the future and to ask if Bronte will sponsor her for the new season.
DetailsMad Hatters Tea Party
Rotarian Juli organised and event in City Park to raise money for Inn Churches. The Mad Hatters Tea Party took place at Forster's Bistro. Great atmosphere, just shame about the weather!!!
DetailsBrain Box
A very informative presentation about an organisation called Brain Box and the work they do with sufferers of brain tumours which are cancerous. It was incredible to hear that brain tumours effect so many people's lives.
DetailsTess
Rotarian Tess Wilkins told us the fascinating story of Harry McLinden. Her father, John Howlett,an historian has written a book about his mother's fiance who fought and died in WW1
DetailsHandover
Handover time for President Richard, welcome the new President David West (Westy)and President Elect Rotarian Gary Peacock.
DetailsCommunity Aid
Salma Khatun and Matt Doyle from Bradford University talking about Community Aid - part of the University Student Union International Health Initiative.
DetailsStan Douglas
Stan a 16 year old student from Beckfoot School told us how he is raising money to fund a trip to China and Nepal, a trip of a lifetime where they get to help build a school.
DetailsThe Wanderers Return
Rotarian Mickey Bee and his wife Izzy gave the club some really interesting and useful advice about planning a year long trip round Australia.
DetailsAsylum Seekers
The Rotary Club of Bradford Brontë used its District Grant to help fund its third residential retreat for asylum seekers to Scargill House in the Yorkshire Dales.
DetailsNew Society of the Year
Congratulations to President Andra and all members of the University Satellite Club as they were awarded 'New Society of the Year' at the University Colours Ball at The Hilton on Friday night. Thank you to everyone in Brontë who has supported this initia
DetailsThe Smile Train
Smile Train is an international children's charity that repairs cleft lips and palates.
DetailsBusy meeting!
For those who were at the club this morning I’m sure that you’ll agree that we enjoyed 3 great highlights!
DetailsInduction of the new University Society
The University Club met in the Boardroom at Student Central at 5:30pm where a formal induction ceremony was held to recognise that their club is officially associated with the Rotary Club of Bradford Bronte.
DetailsNew member job talk
One of our new members Moira Mohit talked us through her life story and how she came to be a midwife. Thanks Moira for a great talk.
DetailsGlobetrotter Dennis
Rotarian Dennis Child talked to us about his trip across the globe to Australia
DetailsAnother new member
This week we welcome Moira Mohit who was inducted to our club. Welcome Moira and I hope you enjoy being part of the Rotary family
DetailsPeter Lee
Peter Lee talked about his motivation in life and how important it is to motivate young people.
DetailsRotary Society University of Bradford
Members of the newly formed Rotary Society at the University of Bradford came to introduce themselves and tell us how they were getting on.
DetailsBronte's 20th Charter
It was wonderful to see past Presidents and friends at our 20th Charter and very fitting that Professor Ann Sumner Executive Director of the Bronte Society was our guest speaker.
DetailsSOPHIE
Sylvia Lancaster talked to her about the horrific death of her daughter Sophie. It was a very moving and humbling experience. The Sophie Lancaster Foundation, will focus on creating respect for and understanding of subcultures in our communities.
DetailsBradford Police Museum
Dr Martin Baines talked to us about the plans for the Bradford Police Museum which will be returned to its original place within Bradford City Hall. Soon the old cells and court room will be open for visitors to see along with plenty of fascinating artef
DetailsGambian Update
Hilary and Steve came to give us an update of the work they are doing in the Gambia along with Ousman Bah, Gambian MP and Kebba who is the Gambian Schools Trust's project manager for the building projects.
DetailsLeeds Festival Salvage August 2013
Out collecting after Leeds Festival. Missed Mickey Bee and scouts this year but still managed to get piles of food for Bradford Foodbank and sleeping bags for Inn Churches
DetailsMartin Dewhirst from 'New Dawn'
New Dawn is a charity that sets out to deliver the ability for refugees in the desert to break out of aid dependency by empowering young people in the UK to stand with them to create a sustainable food production environment. By making use of permacul
DetailsPaul Harris Award
Mickey Bee is awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship at Call My Quaff fundraising event
DetailsWhizz Kids
We had an excellent presentation on Whizz Kids, a charity which provides disabled young people with custom built wheelchairs which really change their lives making them able to leave confident more independant lives.
DetailsLittle Germany Clean Up
Making a start on cleaning up Little Germany with Bronte Rotarians and friends
DetailsBelle Vue Girls' Interact Club
The Interactors have a great time raising money for the Gambian Trust.
DetailsA very special occasion
Rotary GB&I President John Minhinick & his wife Sheila joined us for breakfast on Thursday morning. We will also had some other guests, including District Governor Keith, AG Edgar, members from Halifax, Skipton, Bradford West & Bradford Clubs.
DetailsOdeon Project
Lee Craven, a local business man joined us for our breakfast meeting and told us about his ambitious and exciting plan for the Odeon building. He talked us through the history of the site and his vision of returning it to its former glory as a venue for
DetailsRichard at Forsters Bistro
A change of venue for our breakfast meeting, Forster's Bistro next to the City Park.
DetailsCollections for the homeless in Bradford
Members of the club dressed as angels and shepherds to collect money for the homeless of Bradford
DetailsOne in a Million
One in a Million is a Bradford based charity that helps children and young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Craig McHugh brought us up to date on the wonderful work that is going on.
DetailsAndy McMenemy
Our speaker is ANDY McMENEMY who earlier this year completed a mind boggling 66 Ultra (that's longer than the usual 26 Miles !) Marathons in 66 Days ..... wow !
DetailsRotarian Jan
Another truly fascinating insight into the Brontes brilliantly narrated by our Jan.
DetailsNatalia Muto
Currently doing her MA in Conflict, Security and Development in the University of Bradford, UK, as a Rotary Peace Fellow 2011-2012, Natalia has also been a Global Poverty Ambassador as part of the Global Poverty Project in UK since February.
Details19th Annual Charter Dinner
100 guests joined President Chris at Bronte's Charter celebrations
DetailsKen Robertshaw
Our Speaker is PDG Ken Robertshaw of Halifax RC. Always entertaining, Ken spoke about an Arctic Expedition he undertook recently, for a Children's Charity
DetailsRYLA 2012
Shereen Bano a student from Belle Vue Girls' School thanked us for nominating her for RYLA.
DetailsSusan and Derrick
Bradford Schools Drug Prevention Initiative – Charter Award It provides opportunities for schools to be formally recognised by way of a charter mark for having robust policies and procedures to deliver the educational curriculum in relation to drugs etc
DetailsThe Haven
Debra Horsman from the Haven spoke to us about the holistic work they do with men and women who suffer from breast cancer.
DetailsNew member's talk left us breathless
Sarah gave us a brief run down of her career and we were all amazed at what she had achieved and marvelled at her determination. What a great lady.
DetailsHand over
Hand over time again!! Meet our new President Chris Aldred and President Elect Richard Henton-Jones, have a great year.
DetailsForster's Bistro
Our goal at Forster's Bistro To take the best local ingredients. Cook them in a fresh and imaginative way. Train the next generation of work ready chefs and provide Bradford and It's businesses with an exciting lunch alternative. Some of the pr
DetailsCLIC Sargent
CLIC Sargent do wonderful work with children and young people who have cancer. For more information visit www.clicsargent.org.uk
DetailsGambia
Hilary and Steve's update on the Gambian Schools Trust. The club has strong links with this charity and it was really interesting to see how it was progressing.
DetailsTumaini
Tumaini - Homes of Hope Safe and healthy motherhood and childhood initiative 2011 to 2013
DetailsAsylum Seekers visit to Scargill
Bradford Brontë’s Asylum Seeker Project came to fruition this Easter when Club President Tess Wilkins and Foundation Chair Richard Henton-Jones accompanied a party of asylum seekers for a two day retreat at Scargill House in the Yorkshire Dales.
DetailsBucket Collections
Brontarians were out in style at ACW and Woodbank Garden Centres collecting for Marie Curie and Manorlands.
DetailsUnusual Business Meeting!!!!
Our business meeting appears to have been dominated by other events!!
DetailsPaul Hogg
Paul Hogg from Bradford District NHS is the Trust's secretary. He came to speak to us about mental health issues across Bradford
Details1040 Conference - Scarborough
Well fellow Brontarians if you weren't there you certainly missed a fantastic weekend and a "Paul Harris"!
DetailsKing Lear
Rotarian Jan Lee organised a trip to the West Yorkshire Playhouse to see King Lear
DetailsPositive Bradford
Rotarian Saleem Kader and Jane Vincent instigated a terrific event to celebrate the good things about Bradford
DetailsVision Africa
Deborah Kimathi spoke about the amazingly diverse work Vision Africa was doing with children and young adults in Africa
DetailsRummaging at Leeds Festival
A few of us got to Leeds Festival when the revellers had left only to find a real tip!
DetailsCouncil Meeting
DetailsLaura Crane Youth Cancer Trust
This week sees the launch of our work with the Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust.
DetailsIf you are happy and you know it clap your hands!
We supported Positive Bradford at a major event in Lister Park
DetailsThat's Cricket
For a start to Tess's year a number of intrepid Rotarians partners and friends made it to a game of cricket!
DetailsClub Assembly
We say good bye to Andrew and welcome Tess as our new President for 2011 - 2012
DetailsImpressions Gallery
Anne McNeill, Director of the Impressions Gallery spoke to us about the work of the gallery
DetailsInaugural Charter Ceremony
District Governor of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces in Pakistan & Afghanistan, Shezad Ahmed attends the Interact Charter Ceremony
DetailsPresident's Challenge - £1,128.38 raised!
A fantastic day was had by all the Bradford Grammar School on Saturday 4th June when enthusiastic teams went head to head for the President's Challenge!
DetailsJoseph, past President from How, in Ghana
Joseph was introduced by Rotarian John Walker from the Rotary Club of Scarborough Cavaliers
DetailsBollywood Party
An exciting night of music, glamour and fun. In aid of charities The ISIS Project Shipley and The Gambian Schools Trust.
DetailsWesty on his way!
We all join Dave West in his retirement celebrations. What are you going to get up to now Dave?
DetailsUpdate on Focus on the crocus
Frizinghall Primary School – presented the Club with a cheque for £208.41 at the BUG ceremony last Wednesday.
DetailsFocus on the Crocus
In Bradford Urban Garden students from Shipley College, Belle Vue Girls' School and Frizinghall Primary including parents help to plant purple and yellow crocus in the shape of the Rotary Wheel.
DetailsGambian School Trust
Krishan Mistry came to talk about his time in Gambia with the Gambian School Trust
DetailsMartin House Hospice
Alison Wort from Martin House Hospice gave us an insight into what they do and the special relationships they form.
DetailsThe Presidential Challenge Quiz
Fri 4th Feb 2011 at 7pm Full Bar/Free Light Buffet BRADFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL School BOOK NOW : Team of 10 only £100 Call Darren 07779 230065 or email darren.kelly@kellcomm.co.uk In aid of: Yorkshire Air Ambulance, Martin House, One in a Million
DetailsAnother new member
Paul joins us as a new member at Bronte and Raj gave us an inspirational talk on the power of positive thinking
DetailsMercy Ships
John and Iris Rhodes came to talk about Mercy Ships and the wonderful work they do. Past President Phil had raised money for them and invited them to come and tell us about the work that has been happening in the last year.
DetailsRotary Peace Scholar Bianca Neff
Rotary Peace Scholar Bianca Neff was given a warm welcome at the breakfast meeting this morning.
DetailsRYLA
Shamaila Iram from Belle Vue Girls' School tells us about her Ryla experience of the summer at Hebden Hey
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