RoKart 2020

Now in its fifth year, this is the go-to page for details of, and pictures and results of RoKart 2020. Scroll down to the bottom of the page to access (and download) the results of every heat.

Salakutjelwa School, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland)

Following the completion of the project at Forbes Reef, work is now finishing off at another one supported by RCNV - Salakutjelwa.

RoKart 2019

The 2019 RoKart competition that took place at the Northampton Indoor Karting Centre. For results of the heats, and the overall champions, scroll down to below the pictures.

Walking Weekend, Belper

Alastair and Jean's tour de force - pity about Saturday's weather.

Birmingham day out

... instead there was a morning sightseeing tour, a matinee of the Nutcracker Suite at the Birmingham Hippodrome, followed by a Japanese meal locally.

Charity presentations

Charity presentations

Handover

The crown and sceptre pass from one to t'other

President's barbecue

The great and the good joined outgoing President for a barbecue chez Adams.

Nene Valley's Christmas party

Courtesy of our on-call 'snapper' Alan Sutton here are a few pics from the party at Gt Houghton Village Hall.

Forbes Reef School, Swaziland

Keith Fossey is Chairman of the Swaziland Schools Project charity which actively supports schools there with hands-on projects.

Rotary walk

A walk organised, and led by Les Worthington

Rotary Technology Tournament 2018

This was the annual running of the competition for teams of four, open to all Northamptonshire secondary schools.

District Conference, Torquay

​The annual, usually seaside, trip for some fellowship and fun.

NGH Talbot-Butler ward assessment centre opening

Opening of the new assessment centre on the Talbot-Butler ward

Old Folks' barbecue

Great Houghton Village Hall

Palace of Westminster visit

Andrew Woods arranged a visit to the House via the Northampton South MP, Andrew Lewer

Guildhall tour, + George's Café & Bistro

This trip, involved a tour of the Guildhall, followed by a meal at the George's Cafe and Bistro.

40th anniversary summer party

As part of the celebrations of our 40th, we held a summer party at Wellingborough Golf Club.

Lichfield and the National Memorial Arboretum

This was a trip organised by Tony Billson to see the fair Staffordshire town of Lichfield and its cathedral, have lunch and then visit the NMA at Alrewas.

Sailability - naming ceremony for the Nene Flyer

On a wet and blustery Sunday afternoon President Alastair poured a little 'fizzy pop' over and 'christened' the new Sailability boat

Walking Weekend

Staying at The Links Hotel, West Runton near Cromer, this was our sociable/walking weekend.

Handover

The seal of office (together with her stock of wet fish) is passed on to the new President, Tony Roberts

RoKart 2018

The 3rd year of this very popular, annual event

Rotary Swimarathon 2018

The annual swimming competition, held at the Chris Moody Centre, Moulton College

40th anniversary dinner

This meeting, to which we invited all members past and present, was held at Northamptonshire County Golf Club

Rokart 2017

Year 2 of the RoKart (Rotary Kart) competition, launched on 31st January.

District Conference - Llandudno

A party of 20 joined the fun in Llandudno.

Sunday lunch

A number of us got together for an enjoyable Sunday lunch, at the Althorp Coaching Inn, AKA the Fox and Hounds

Felixstowe trip

Our trip to the seaside

President's barbecue

This was originally set for Sunday at the Adams' but, because of Margaret's fall, it was moved to Saturday at Pitsford Sports Field pavilion.

RoKart 2016

Starting in January teams of colleagues and friends banded together to take part in a karting challenge. All proceeds went towards funding an ultrasound scanner for the oncology dept. at NGH.

Curry at The Ark

Walking Weekend 2017

Brome Grange Hotel, N. Suffolk www.bromegrangehotel.co.uk

Young Carers go Karting

Thanks to our friends at NIKC we were able to arrange an afternoon of karting for some 12 - 16 yr. old young carers.

Technology Tournament 2017

The 12th running of the event for teams from all Northamptonshire schools

Technology Tournament preview

This was to be a celebration of St Paddy's day but, as next week is the actual event, we are having Chief Judge, David Harding conduct a 'show and tell' on the project for this year, which will give a chance for volunteers to ask questions.

Swimarathon 2017

Chris Moody Centre, Moulton College, Moulton NN3 7QL

Hawane Primary School in Swaziland

We have recently supported this school in Swaziland

Old Folks' Party

Held at Weston Favell Academy, as usual

Christmas party 2016

Handover

The crown and sceptre transfer to the new president

Walking weekend 2016

We headed for the hills of Derbyshire and were based at the Lee Wood Hotel in Buxton.

Rotary Technology Tournament 2016

This is the annual one-day challenge to complete a project in competition with all other secondary schools in the county.

Rotary Technology Tournament 2015

The tenth running of our annual challenge, open to students from all secondary schools in Northamptonshire. A gallery of pictures of the day is also shown here.

Rotary Technology Tournament 2014

It was the 9th running of our annual competition for young people of Northamptonshire

Rotary Technology Tournament 2013

The 2013 Tournament, held at Weston Favell Academy. All secondary schools in the county were invited to participate, but the invite didn't always get to the right person. If you want YOUR school to be involved next time get in touch (see below).

Dinner Dance

at Great Houghton Village Hall

Cultural trip to Liverpool

Parliamo Scouse

Christmas Dinner with our ladies

Christmas with all the trimmings including Yorksire puddings (who knew?) was the order of the evening.

ShelterBox Collection for the Philippines typhoon

Volunteers from all 4 local clubs manned a display of a ShelterBox tent and filled box and collected over £1,300 from the public.

Rotary Technology Tournament 2008

Rotary Technology Tournament 2008. The 3rd, annual competition for local schools

Rotary Technology Tournament 2007

Rotary Technology Tournament 2007 The second annual competition for local schools

Young Carers' Day Out

We took a party of Young Carers (recommended by the Northamptonshire Carers service) for a bit of fun and adventure at Rock UK in Irthlingborough.

Lone Parent Holiday 2013

We took a coach-load of folk to Dawlish for a week beside the seaside, #beside the sea#

District Conference - York 2013

Nene Valley joined the other Rotary clubs in District 1070 at the annual conference in York.

Ablitt Shield

Named for the late Brian Ablitt, who died in July 1995

Slab-laying

We spent a couple of days clearing away the gravel, levelling off in preparation for, and laying a path of slabs so our friend John Glanister can be wheeled out of the house.

Walking Weekend 2013

This year's walking weekend was in the Malvern Hills. We stayed right in the centre of Great Malvern, at the Abbey Hotel, which abuts the Priory itself, ideal both for those who wanted to walk and those who didn't, but wanted to see the local sights.

Rotary Technology Tournament 2006

With the support of the local authority we invited students from local schools to come along to Avenue campus of Northampton University to take part in a technology tournament. Think 'Great Egg Race', but without Professor Heinz Wolff

Paul Harris Fellows' evening

Once a year we formally honour our Paul Harris Fellows. Fellowships are awarded to those in the community who have 'put in a little more than the norm'

Monthly walk

We congregated at the Old Cherry Tree, Great Houghton in time to get booted up for a 5-miler - across the fields, down to the flood plain, back to the village and then the 'dog-walk' on the made path around the pond near Brackmills.

District Conference 2012

In an attempt to reduce costs and 'try something different' the District Conference this year was held in Telford, at the Buckatree Hall Hotel www.buckatreehallhotel.com

Christmas meal

Christmas meal at Cheyne Walk, with our Ladies.

Weekday walk

Each December Max uses this as a dress rehearsal for the village's boxing Day walk.

Chris Davey memorial

Together with some of Chris' other friends we organised a short walk, followed by a get-together and bring-and-share meal at Gt. Houghton Village Hall.

Weekday walk

Mike Woods was our leader this month. We started at the Bell in Odell MK43 7AU. The landlord opened for us to order lunch and 'lighten the load' before we set off.

Handover 2012

It was the end of Roger Goddard's year, and the start of Alan Sutton's one. And it was a Ladies' evening too

RYLA Sunday 2012

RYLA Sunday 2012

Weekday walk

Tony Billson volunteered to lead us this month. The start point was at the White Horse in Welton nr. Daventry NN11 2JP.

The Archer And His Bow

Our outgoing Asst Governor, Peter Brearley came to tell us about archery and its tools

Oakfield Summerhouse

As part of our enduring commitment to certain charities we have built a summerhouse for the residents of Oakfield home.

Rotary Technology Tournament 2012

Rotary Technology Tournament 2012. Next year's event will be on Wednesday 20th March, during National Science Week.

Sailing Spring 2012

3/4 of the March Hair team went sailing on the Solent

Walking Weekend 2012

We went to Sherwood Forest, staying at the Clumber Park Hotel S80 3PA

Brian Ablitt Shield evening 2012

We were joined by this year's recipients of the shield, which is given in memory of one of our own members who was an active Scouter for many years

Weekday walk

Peter and Jean Miller were leading us this month. We started at the Saracen's Head, Little Brington at 10 sharp.

Old Folks' party 2011

The annual Old Folks' Party at Weston Favell Academy

District 1070 Conference 2011

Southport

Refuge project

Laying a new floor at the refuge

Business meeting

Goodbye to Phil, and hello to our newest Paul Harris Fellow, Charles Afford

Sailing August 2011

Some of the boys decided to go for a spot of sailing

Handover 2011

Duty Rotarian: Gavin Ferguson. STOP PRESS: This was a Ladies Evening

Walking weekend 2011

Malcolm Saw led us through the beautiful countryside of North Norfolk.

Peter Moreton - a Celebration in Words and Music

Spinney Theatre, Spinney Hill Road, Northampton NN3 6DG.

Birthday Party 2010

Duty Rotarians: Eric Watson and Colin Wilsher

Oakfield's Homestead

Led by Chris Pickering decking and a pergola were constructed at Homestead, which is Oakfield's home for the more independent. There were work parties on all three days.

District Conference, Bournemouth 2010

The weather was good, the company even better and even the conference was good in parts

RYLA 2010

Rotary Youth Leadership Award is an annual event run, over a week at Grafham Water

Trip to Morgan Cars in Malvern

Our members' trip to Malvern to visit the Morgan Cars factory. Although I don't think anyone actually placed an order

Walking weekend 2010

Another excellent weekend of fellowship, fun and LOTS of mud

Technology Tournament - a preview

As a warm-up for the main event on Wed 17th March we got to try out what the kids will do, far better than us, in a few weeks time. Duty Rotarians: Hall & Harris

Burns Supper 2010

Scotch broth, haggis, cranachan and a good dram were served to the appreciative crowd. The Pudding was piped in by Alan McIlravie

Pensioners' party

Weston Favell School

Walking weekend 2009

Based at the Centurion Hotel in Midsomer Norton, BA3 4BD we enjoyed a weekend of fellowship and gentle exercise in the Mendips.

Eric's seat - a visit

Richard Parkinson arranged a visit to Eric's bench at Pitsford, in the company of Margaret. There was also an extended walk.

Weekday walk

Les Worthington bears the Leader's Stick

Brian Ablitt Shield evening 2009

Duty Rotarians: Harrison and Latham

Workdays at Oakfield

Ivan got together a motley crew, over 3 days, to get their hands dirty

Rotary Technology Tournament 2009

Rotary Technology Tournament 2009. Local students raced to prepare, design and construct a meteorological satellite in competition with other students (and their teachers too)

Weekend walk

Starting from the Kings Head, Wadenhoe, out to Lyveden New Bield and back to the pub for lunch.

Christmas 2008 - Tony's pictures

Handover 2008

Outgoing President Alan hands over to incoming President Chris

Haiti emergency

These are just a few pictures of ShelterBoxes being sent off and arriving in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Also of the collection in the Grosvenor Centre Northampton