Rotary Club of Twickenham-upon-Thames Photo Galleries
![Baby Gift and Aunt Agnes. A success story](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Agnes%20and%20Gift%20%20Jun%202024%202.jpg)
Baby Gift and Aunt Agnes. A success story
At the end of our one-year sponsorship Gift is thriving and Agnes has her own business
Details![The Rotary Fair 2024](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Crowd%20scene.jpg)
The Rotary Fair 2024
For the second year running, The Rotary Fair, for charities and voluntary organisations, was a happy and successful event. Around 50 charity and voluntary organisations were able to talk about their activities and show their wares.
Details![Shepherd's Star – Our featured local charity](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Shepherd's%20star%20crowd.jpeg)
Shepherd's Star – Our featured local charity
We are inspired by the great work that Desiree Shepherd and her band of volunteers are doing to promote social inclusion in Twickenham and Richmond by bringing people together to participate in ways that enable them to explore new life opportunities.
Details![Introducing baby Gift and Auntie Agnes](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Gift%20and%20Aunt%20Agnes.jpeg)
Introducing baby Gift and Auntie Agnes
Our club is sponsoring baby Gift and her aunt Agnes during their journey to greater independence via the five-step Marisha Matters programme run by the charity Forever Angels in Mwanza, Tanzania.
Details![Fabulous flavours of the world at Rotary Young Chef competition!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Aditi%20Dishes.jpg)
Fabulous flavours of the world at Rotary Young Chef competition!
President Chris, Gordon and Yvonne spent a really enjoyable afternoon at Waldegrave School, where eight students from Waldegrave and four from Twickenham School put on a great display at the fifteenth local round of the Rotary Young Chef competition.
Details![Father Christmas visits](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Santa%20and%20helper.jpeg)
Father Christmas visits
A big THANK YOU to all our local residents who so generously donated during our father Christmas street collections this year and for all the support and interest you have shown for our fundraising efforts.
Details![Rotary in action inTurkey](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/PHOTO-2023-05-01-07-50-43.jpg)
Rotary in action inTurkey
After the devastating earthquakes that hit Turkey in February 2023, causing 50,000 deaths, Rotarians in the three Rotary districts in the region decided they needed to act, in immediate response and also to provide sustainable support for the future.
Details![We welcome our latest member](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_5473.jpeg)
We welcome our latest member
Alexis Samuel was welcomed into the club by club president Chris Hack
Details![Zippo's Circus Collection](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2019%20with%20Martin%20Burton%20owner%20and%20founder.jpg)
Zippo's Circus Collection
Our thanks to Zippo's Circus and especially Martin Burton, owner and founder, for offering to sponsor our collections at this year's Circus on Twickenham Green
Details![Halima sets up in business](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Halima.jpg)
Halima sets up in business
Halima sets up in business now that twins Ariana and Aria are 11 months old.
Details![Rotary Young Writer winner](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2023-04-04%2013.03.55.jpg)
Rotary Young Writer winner
Joanna wins the National Rotary Young Writer award having previously won at local and district levels.
Details![Help for Halima](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Halima%20and%20twins.png)
Help for Halima
Our club will be sponsoring her during her journey to greater independence via the five step Marisha Matters programme run by the charity Forever Angels.
Details![Nepal-Schools Project](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Nepal%204_1.jpg)
Nepal-Schools Project
"Almost There" We are now nearing the end of our almost $50,00 (£36,000) TEACH project in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Mount Everest Lalitpur, helping five schools in Nepal that have been rebuilt since the 2015 earthquakes.
Details![Trade Aid](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Trade%20Aid%201.jpg)
Trade Aid
Trade Aid is a charity that provides custom-made boxes to help individuals, families and businesses become self-sufficient.
Details![Latest Progress Report - October 2019](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Polio%20Vaccine%203%20with%20Rotary%20Branding%20smaller.jpg)
Latest Progress Report - October 2019
Report on progress of efforts to make the world Polio Free
Details![President's Night 2017](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Antoinette_1.jpg)
President's Night 2017
Black Tie or Lounge Suits at the Antoinette Hotel Kingston, Beaufort Road, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 2TQ on 17th June 2017
Details![Visit to Fulham Palace August 2019](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Fulham%20Palace%202.jpg)
Visit to Fulham Palace August 2019
A guided tour of Fulham Palace, historic home of generations of Bishops of London and often described as one of London's hidden gems.
Details![Vineyard Community Centre](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Vineyard%202019%20BBQ%20(16).jpg)
Vineyard Community Centre
Twickenham upon Thames Rotary (TuT Rotary) is very pleased to help and support the Vineyard Centre in Richmond, which offers a wonderful sanctuary and support network for many local people
Details![TuT Guided Tour: Royal Opera House 2019](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Royal%20Opera%20House%204_2.jpg)
TuT Guided Tour: Royal Opera House 2019
Our visit to the Royal Opera House Covent Garden included a guided tour highlighting the recent additions and improvements
Details![Speaker Esme Johnson](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Esme%20Johnson%20(3).jpg)
Speaker Esme Johnson
Esmé Johnson, Senior Actuarial Analyst working for British Airways Pensions, spoke to us about her job, her life and her career
Details![TuT Rotary Bridge Tournament for Princess Alice Hospice](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2019%20Winners%20picture%203.jpg)
TuT Rotary Bridge Tournament for Princess Alice Hospice
In 2019 Twickenham upon Thames Rotary (TuT Rotary) moved to a new location at Cobham Rugby Club
Details![Speaker Anita Mosey](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Anita%20Mosey%20revised%20(6).jpg)
Speaker Anita Mosey
Anita and her husband Stuart lived and worked on the Falkland Islands and Anita described some of their experiences and showed us some of her photos
Details![Golden Day Out 2017](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Golden_Day_Out_2017_(6).jpg)
Golden Day Out 2017
Our annual trip for local residents took in a river trip from Walton to Staines and back. Chugging gently along the river past narrow boats, barges and swans, we enjoyed a nice cup of tea and a good chat.
Details![TuT at Hands Fair](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2019.04%20Book%20stall%201%20cropped%20small.jpg)
TuT at Hands Fair
TuTRotary had three stalls this year at HANDS Fair on Twickenham Green, selling plants, books and this year we also had a publicity stand. Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to make this year such a great success.
Details![Speaker Tom Leech](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Tom%20Leech.jpg)
Speaker Tom Leech
Tom joined the club for a meal and chat, then talked to us about hearing loss
Details![Speaker Dennis Brock](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Dennis%20Brock%2020190514%20(5)%202.jpg)
Speaker Dennis Brock
Dennis Brock--(100yrs old) Chief Bell Ringer St Marys Church Sunbury--- Speaker "My memory of being a POW in Germany"
Details![The Wallace Collection](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Wallace%20Collection%201.jpg)
The Wallace Collection
Guided tour of the Wallace Collection, Manchester Square London on 3rd April 2019
Details![Visit to the Painted Ceiling Greenwich](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/8._From_the_rear.jpg)
Visit to the Painted Ceiling Greenwich
We visited the Old Naval College in Greenwich to see the restoration work on the Painted Ceiling
Details![40th Charter Anniversary Celebration](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/1988_large_group_Ian_Cave,_Ken_Smith_presenting_cheque_for_5622_to_Polio_from_Cry_Freedom_event.jpg)
40th Charter Anniversary Celebration
We celebrated forty years since our Charter with a delicious meal, lots of treasured memories and visits from former members
Details![Easter Chicks sold to raise funds for Nepal](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Loads_of_knitted_chicks.jpg)
Easter Chicks sold to raise funds for Nepal
The ladies of the Knitting Bee knitted 50 chicks and raised £112 for the Club's project to equip 10 schools in Nepal
Details![Father Christmas and his sleigh 2020](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Light%20up%20Whitton%202019%20%20(62)%20cropped.jpg)
Father Christmas and his sleigh 2020
This year Father Christmas and the elves of Twickenham upon Thames Rotary Club did not tour the streets of Whitton, Twickenham, St Margaret's and Strawberry Hill with the sleigh due to COVIB 19
Details![Technology Tournament led by Twickenham Rotary Club](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2019%20Testing%203.jpg)
Technology Tournament led by Twickenham Rotary Club
A Technology Tournament is run every year for schools in Richmond Borough. It is led by Twickenham Rotary Club with help from TuT and other local Rotary Clubs and up to twelve of the local schools. This year's Tournament took place on 19th March 2019
Details![Emergency Power for Baby Home](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Forever%20Angels%202.jpg)
Emergency Power for Baby Home
With help from the Rotary Club of Mwanza in Tanzania and a grant from Rotary Foundation, we were able to provide a much needed generator for a Baby Home
Details![Visit to Kew Gardens March 2017](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Rotary_Kew_Gds_walk_(1)_-_Copy.jpg)
Visit to Kew Gardens March 2017
Justine Parker who spoke about the Discovery tour had invited members to visit the Gardens
DetailsTuT International Visit 2019
Our annual international Weekend trip was to Marseille in southern France in May 2019
Details![Rotary and Polio Eradication History](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Crocuses%20in%20box.jpg)
Rotary and Polio Eradication History
Highlights from the history of Polio Eradication over the years
Details![Stroke Awareness Day at Squires Garden Centre](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Stroke_Awareness_6_cropped.jpg)
Stroke Awareness Day at Squires Garden Centre
Every year, members of Rotary and qualified medical practitioners are at Squires Garden Centre for the Annual Stroke Awareness Day. Do venture along and have your blood pressure checked.
Details![Dave McIntivey - Amusing anecdotes from a funny firefighter](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Dave_McIntivie_14th_March_2017_(1).jpg)
Dave McIntivey - Amusing anecdotes from a funny firefighter
Amusing Stories from a fireman's life
Details![Ronald Porter - Three short talks](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Ronald_Porter_7th_March_2017_(2)_-_Copy.jpg)
Ronald Porter - Three short talks
Our speaker Ronald Porter spoke about three controversial figures from the latter half of the 20th century: Lord Boothby, Princess Margaret and Barbara Hutton.
Details![Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew - Accessibility](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Rotary_Speaker_07_02_2017_(2)_-_Copy.jpg)
Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew - Accessibility
Justine Parker spoke about developments in access to the Gardens for visitors with special needs.
Details![Richmond Furniture Scheme 2013](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Rotary_Vince_Cable_opens_(73)_-_Copy.jpg)
Richmond Furniture Scheme 2013
We have supported Richmond Furniture Scheme several times over the years with various projects
Details![Gerry Anderson NFL](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Rotary_speaker_Gerry_Anderson_(2)_-_Copy.jpg)
Gerry Anderson NFL
Our speaker Gerry Anderson spoke to us about the National Football League
Details![Fellowship evening 2016 at David Kilvington](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/001_-_Copy.jpg)
Fellowship evening 2016 at David Kilvington
Originally known as the Frugal meal, this is an annual event taking place at a member's home.
Details![Grand Horse Race Evening with Twickenham Rotary Club April 2016](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Grand_Race_Horse_Eve_5.jpg)
Grand Horse Race Evening with Twickenham Rotary Club April 2016
A race night with a difference! in conjunction with Rotary Club of Twickenham. All funds to go to our Nepal recovery fund. Venue: URC church hall, Twickenham Green
Details![Santa and his Sleigh](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Rtn_Les_Rushbury_(Father_Christmas)-2.jpg)
Santa and his Sleigh
Santa and his Sleigh will be out and about in Twickenham and Whitton from 1st to 19th December 2023up until 17.12.21 Listen for the jingles
Details![Annual Garden Visit 2016 to West Dean Gardens, West Sussex](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSCN1629_-_Copy.jpg)
Annual Garden Visit 2016 to West Dean Gardens, West Sussex
The highlight of every TuT Rotary year is the garden trip. This year it was to West Dean near Chichester in West Sussex
Details![Visit to Geffrye Museum - April 2016](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Rotary_Mus_(6)_-_Copy.jpg)
Visit to Geffrye Museum - April 2016
TuT Rotary members visited the Geffrye Museum in Hoxton
Details![Richmond Park, past and present - June 2016](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Rotary_Richmond_Pk_Talk_(3)_-_Copy.jpg)
Richmond Park, past and present - June 2016
Max Lankester of Friends of Richmond Park presented a review of the park's history
Details![Visit to Henley River and Rowing Museum May 2016](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Rotary_group_-_Copy.jpg)
Visit to Henley River and Rowing Museum May 2016
A tour had been arranged by Gordon Peel for Club Members and guests to visit this wonderful River and Rowing Museum. There were three galleries dedicated to the River Thames, Rowing in general and rowing at the Henley Regatta.
Details![111th birthday of Rotary Celebration by Twickenham RC - February 2016](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/111th_Birthday_Celebration.jpg)
111th birthday of Rotary Celebration by Twickenham RC - February 2016
Twickenham Rotary Club held a Celebration at Fulwell Golf Club
Details![Joseph Kershaw - February 2016](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Joseph_Kershaw.jpg)
Joseph Kershaw - February 2016
Joseph was speaking to us about the 23rd World Scout Jamboree in Japan
Details![Jazz Evening at Kew Gardens RC - February 2016](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Our_singer_was_enjoying_an_Ella_Fitzgerald_number.jpg)
Jazz Evening at Kew Gardens RC - February 2016
Kew Rotary Club held a Jazz evening at the Maids of Honour restaurant opposite Kew Gardens
Details![Rachel Tranter](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Orleans_Gallery_2_1.jpg)
Rachel Tranter
Rachel Tranter told us about The Richmond Borough's Artwork, which she holds at Orleans Gallery
Details![International Evening - New Zealand - January 2016](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/_International_evening_2016-1.jpg)
International Evening - New Zealand - January 2016
Our International Evening on 18 January 2016 had a New Zealand theme.
Details![Mock interviews at St Catherine's School - November 2015](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/St_Catherines_interviews_IMG_1172_resize.jpg)
Mock interviews at St Catherine's School - November 2015
11 November 2015. An eleven-strong team from the club interviewed 20 sixth form students who were all applying for places at university
Details![Rotary Young Chef competition 2015](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Young_Chef_Comp_2015_(1)_resize.jpg)
Rotary Young Chef competition 2015
12 students, 8 from Waldegrave School and 4 from Twickenham Academy showed their skills by each preparing a 2-course meal in the competition at Waldegrave School on 10 November 2015.
Details![International visit to Munich - May 2015](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_0270_resize.jpg)
International visit to Munich - May 2015
This year's destination was Munich and 32 club members, families and friends enjoyed a long weekend in this beautiful city
Details![Walking the Dome for End Polio Now campaign - February 2015](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Margaret_on_Domewalk_(4)_small.jpg)
Walking the Dome for End Polio Now campaign - February 2015
David Squires, Paul Kershaw and Margaret Gilroy-Smith walked over the roof of the Millennium Dome to celebrate 110 years of Rotary and to support the End Polio Now campaign and raised over �1,000 by sponsorship
Details![Chess at Heathfield Junior School](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Chess_at_Heathfield_Junior_School.jpg)
Chess at Heathfield Junior School
Rotary Club members help with teaching and encouraging enthusiastic pupils in their regular Chess sessions, which have become very popular.
Details![Binod in Nepal June/July 2015](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Nepal_Earthquake_9.jpg)
Binod in Nepal June/July 2015
At end of June 2015, Dr Binod Amatya, a member of our Club flew to Kathmandu. Binod is an experienced civil/structural engineer.
Details![Christmas collections 2012](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_2992%20collectors%202012.12%20small.jpg)
Christmas collections 2012
Our street collections were very successful this year thanks to the great generosity of local residents who donated over 7,000 pounds for Rorary charities.
Details![Father Christmas visits our local streets](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0830a_resize_1.jpg)
Father Christmas visits our local streets
Between the 12th and the 21st December club members went out on most evenings or manned static sites at Sainsbury�s St Clair and Whitton High Street during the day to ask help in funding the work that we do in the community.
Details![A Guided Walk around Old Isleworth](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_1115_(1)_resize.jpg)
A Guided Walk around Old Isleworth
On Saturday 18 July 2015, a lovely Summer day, a party of 26 members, partners and friends enjoyed an excellent guided tour through Old Isleworth, led by Christine Diwell, of Hounslow Heritage Walks.
Details![Annual Garden Visit 2015 to Nymans Gardens](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0775a_(2)_resize.jpg)
Annual Garden Visit 2015 to Nymans Gardens
On 7 July 2015 a large group of members and friends were guided around the gardens by our resident expert Rtn Charlie Erskine
Details![Local artist raffles for Nepal](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0701a_resize.jpg)
Local artist raffles for Nepal
Lee Campbell, who has a studio on EelPie island gave us one of her paintings for a raffle prize to enable us to raise money for our Nepal project.
Details![Our Father Christmas in South Africa](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/%20Iris%20House%20Family%20Day%202014%201.jpg)
Our Father Christmas in South Africa
Rotarian Robert Pritt was Father Christmas to the boys and girls in Iris House, a home for children with life-limiting conditions in Capetown
Details![World's Greatest Meal - Skittles evening](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/%20Skittles%201%20DSC_01.jpg)
World's Greatest Meal - Skittles evening
This event raised funds for the End Polio Now campaign. The meal was limited to sandwiches during a break in the skittles competition. £600 was raised, which is is expect to be increased to £1800 through the generosity of the Bill Gates Foundation.
Details![Annual International trip 2014 to Madrid](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Mansoor%20photo_resize.jpg)
Annual International trip 2014 to Madrid
From 15 to 18 May 2014 a group of 35 club members, family and friends sent a very enjoyable time sightseeing and relaxing in the fascinating Spanish capital
Details![Rotary KidsOut National Day Out](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Kids%20Out%20group%202.jpg)
Rotary KidsOut National Day Out
Every June, Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland together with KidsOut take over 25,000 disadvantaged children on a fun day out. This year’s Kids Out takes place on 13th June 2018.
Details![The TuT cyclists in typical fashion!](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/image001%20CYCLISTS.jpg)
The TuT cyclists in typical fashion!
There are now two cycling groups within the Club, both meeting on a Wednesday morning for a tour and chat
Details![International evening 2014 - Russia](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0068_resize%202.jpg)
International evening 2014 - Russia
The theme for the international evening this year was Russia. 70 members and friends gathered in St Mary's Church Hall in Teddington for a three course Russian meal.This was followed by a performance by a Russian band.
Details![A wig for all seasons](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Rotary%20-%2036%20wig%20fitter.jpg)
A wig for all seasons
On 17 September 2013 Linda Cooley from Shepperton Wig Co. not only told us things we didn't know about wigs but also fitted members with those she thought most appropriate.
Details![Rotary Young Chef competition 22 October 2013](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Rotary%20-%2057%20Young%20chef%202013%20winners.jpg)
Rotary Young Chef competition 22 October 2013
Twelve aspiring young chefs competed in the facilities provided by Waldegrave School for Girls and produced mouth-watering results. The winner will progress to the next, Rotary District 1140, round.
Details![Visit to Chiswick House 11 July 2013](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Rotary_Chiswick_Park__(44)_-_Copy.jpg)
Visit to Chiswick House 11 July 2013
On 11 July 2013 club members and friends visited Chiswick House and Gardens. Ken Smith described the architecture of the House and Mike Wilkinson and Charlie Erskine showed us around the gardens.
Details![Presentation to Mary's Meals](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0593_resize.jpg)
Presentation to Mary's Meals
Fiona Lynch from the Charity Mary's Meals is presented with 20 filled school backpacks and a cheque for £140 when she visited us at the completion of our efforts for the charity last year.
Details![Rotary Foundation fellowship evening 24 July 2012](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0668%20small.jpg)
Rotary Foundation fellowship evening 24 July 2012
The theme this year was Nepalese and Binod Amatya and his family provided a splended Nepalese spread which enabled us to raise a substantial proportion of our target for giving this year to the Rotary Foundation, Rotary's international charity fund.
Details![Strawberry Hill Music and Fun Day 22 July 2012](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0594a%20Strawberry%20Hill%202%20small.jpg)
Strawberry Hill Music and Fun Day 22 July 2012
Club members manned a stall selling cool and refreshing drinks at this extremely well-attended event held in the grounds of Strawberry Hill House on 3 June 2012
Details![HANDS Fair – Twickenham Green 2012](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSCN1284%20small.jpg)
HANDS Fair – Twickenham Green 2012
A real Diamond Jubilee atmosphere or this Bank Holiday charity fair on 4 June. Our plant and book stalls were as successful as ever and raised over £2000 for our Rotary charities and projects
Details![Annual International Visit 2012 - Budapest](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Budapest%20(1)%20small.jpg)
Annual International Visit 2012 - Budapest
Our internatonal trip this year was to the beatiful city of Budapest. 47 club members and friends enjoyed splended weather,accommodation and sightseeing.
Details![Madogo School experiences Kew Gardens and Museum of London](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_0168%20Madogo%20shool%202%20small_1.jpg)
Madogo School experiences Kew Gardens and Museum of London
Two teacher and two pupils from Madogo School in Kenya are on an exchange visit to Waldegrave School in Twickenham.
Details![Visit to Hillier Garden, Romsey in May 2012](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/P1020109%20small.jpg)
Visit to Hillier Garden, Romsey in May 2012
On 3 May club members and friends were treated to a guided tour of the Hillier Garden by our own expert Charlie Erskine. Before the tour the head gardener gave us an historical overview.
Details![International Evening 2007 - Hungary](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_4363A%20small.jpg)
International Evening 2007 - Hungary
Hungary was the theme this year for the International evening on 17th January when we were pleased to welcome visitors and guests from the Rotary clubs of Feltham and Richmond. The Hungarian meal was followed by dancing from the Hungarian troupe Hunique
Details![Christmas street visits and collections](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Les%204319%20small.jpg)
Christmas street visits and collections
Father Chrismas in his sleigh, accompanied by his busy helpers, travelled the local streets exuding good cheer and chocolates and gratefully receiving donations. Around �6,500 was raised for the charities we will be supporting during 2012.
Details![Community Award to Anne Wallace 2011](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Ann%20Wallace%20and%20Bill%20S.jpg)
Community Award to Anne Wallace 2011
On 29 November Anne Wallace updated the club on the work of the the Crossway Pregnancy Crisis Centre. It is a free and confidential service, formed to help women facing an unplanned pregnancy, or dealing with an abortion or miscarriage.
Details![Clarendon School Bicycle Project 2011](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_4300small.jpg)
Clarendon School Bicycle Project 2011
Details![President's Evening 2011](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_2649small.jpg)
President's Evening 2011
Details![Rotary Shoebox Scheme - Trafalgar School gets involved](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/14th%20Nov%202011%20Trafalgar%20Junior%20schoolB.jpg)
Rotary Shoebox Scheme - Trafalgar School gets involved
Details![St Margarets Fair July 2011](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_3140a%20small.jpg)
St Margarets Fair July 2011
Details![International Trip to The Hague May 2011](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/The%20Hague%20May%202011%20(61)%20small.jpg)
International Trip to The Hague May 2011
Details![Club visit to Emmetts Garden](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_0141%20Emmetts%20garden%20small.jpg)
Club visit to Emmetts Garden
Details![Purple crocuses in bloom 2011](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_1702a%20small.jpg)
Purple crocuses in bloom 2011
The 7500 crocus bulbs planted in local primary schools last October are in bloom now in the Spring - reminding pupils of the Polio Plus campaign and the purple fingers of immunised children
Details![Rotary Young Photographer competition](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_1488a%20small.jpg)
Rotary Young Photographer competition
St Mary's School young photographers show their work and their certificates
Details![International evening 25 January 2011](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_1276a.jpg)
International evening 25 January 2011
This year's event was a Nepalese evening hosted by Rotarian Binod Amatya and his family.
Details![Crocus bulb planting October/November 2010](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_2500a.jpg)
Crocus bulb planting October/November 2010
During October and November clubmembers distributed 7,500 purple crocus bulbs to be planted by 11 primary schools as part of the Thanks-4-Life Rotary Polio plus campaign
Details![Christmas collections December 2010](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_1082a.jpg)
Christmas collections December 2010
Details![We helped to buy a boat! October 2010](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0840a.jpg)
We helped to buy a boat! October 2010
On 31 October 2010, the President Kike Wilkinson and several club members went to see in action the boat we had helped the Twickenham Sea Scouts Corps to purchase
Details![Benches for Teddington Memorial Hospital gardens 4 August 2010](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/2010%20New%20seats%20small.jpg)
Benches for Teddington Memorial Hospital gardens 4 August 2010
Rotary club members donated four durable hard-wood benches to the hospital on on 4 August 2010.
Details![Brian becomes Paul Harris Fellow - 3 August 2010](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Dsc_0388.jpg)
Brian becomes Paul Harris Fellow - 3 August 2010
At the annual Fellowship meal to raise funds for Rotary Foundation the club made Brian Burgess a Paul Harris Fellow and David Kilvington presented him with the award
Details![May Fair plant sale 31 May 2010](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Dsc_0453_2.jpg)
May Fair plant sale 31 May 2010
At the HANDS charity fair on Twickenham Green on Bank Holiday Monday the club raised over £2500 by selling a wide variety of plants.
Details![Club visit to Milan April 2010](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0134small.jpg)
Club visit to Milan April 2010
Our international trip this year was to the busy but intruiging city of Milan, rich in culture and modern business.
Details![Major charity support June 2010](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/DSC_0052small.jpg)
Major charity support June 2010
In June 2010 some of our club members participated in large national fund raising events for the British Heart Fondation and Kidney Research raising over £2,000 for the two charities.
Details![RIBI Conference April 2010](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_2246small.jpg)
RIBI Conference April 2010
Club memmbers Paul Kershaw, Gordon Peel,Les Rushbury and Mark Scudamore attended the excellent RIBI Conference in June 2010. Seen here with Janice Kershaw and Ann Scudamore. Yvonne Peel took the picture and then went surfing (see other picture)
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St Paul's cathedral February 2010
On 25 February 2010 a group of club members and friends were treated to a comprehensive guided tour of St Paul's Cathedral
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ShelterBoxes for Haiti February 2010
Around £5,000 raised by St Mary's Primary School, Waldegrave School and Club members
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Thanks for Life publicity campaign. February 2010
Shop fronts in Twickenham were borrowed to show what Rotary does and raise the profile of Polio Plus
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Olympic Park visit 30 January 2010
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International Evening 26 January 2010
The International Evening this year was an 'Italian job' at the Dolce Vita Restaurant in teddington.
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Father Christmas street collections December 2009
This year's Christmas collections for Rotary charities raised over £5,800 and the club is really grateful to all those who contributed.
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Christmas Party 2009
Members and friends enjoyed a pantomime-theme Christmas party at Strawberry Hill Golf Club on 15 December 2009.
Details![What was it like in the war? - Orleans Park School pupils find out](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_0384small.jpg)
What was it like in the war? - Orleans Park School pupils find out
On 10 November 2009 pupils from Orleans Park School in Twickenham heard from members of the Rotary Club of Twickenham upon Thames first and second hand experiences of life during the second World War
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Visit to Cherkley Court - August 2009
A club visit to Cherkley Court on 13 August 2009, when members and guests were expertly guided around the gardens by our resident botanical expert Charlie Erskine
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President's At Home day
Club members and partners joined President Mark and his family for a garden party at the end of his presidency
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Dictionaries for Year 5 pupils
In late June and early July the club presented over 150 illustrated dictionaries to year 5 pupils in St Mary's, Archdeacon Cambridge and St Stephens schools in Twickenham
Details![Home Link's new kitchen](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/_27_00052A.jpg)
Home Link's new kitchen
During the 2008-2009 Rotary year the club presented Home Link respite care centre with £2000 to purchase a new commericial grade cooker for their kitchen at their centre next to St Augustine's Church.
Details![HANDS Fair Twickenham Green 25 May 2009](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/10A_00157small.jpg)
HANDS Fair Twickenham Green 25 May 2009
Almost all club members were involved in growing,nuturing and selling plants at the charity fair on Bank Holiday Monday. The book and record stall was also successful this year.
Details![Mock interviews project March 2009](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Rotary%20-Jenny%20d.jpg)
Mock interviews project March 2009
In early 2009 the club organised a series of mck interviews with Year 11 pupils at Waldegrave School
Details![Visit to Lyon May 2009](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/00A_00112.jpg)
Visit to Lyon May 2009
A long week end for club members and friends in the third largest city in France
Details![World Blind Sailing Championships May 2009](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/S5002264%20Jackie%20Venus.jpg)
World Blind Sailing Championships May 2009
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Golden Day Out 2008
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President's Night 28 June 2008
Details![London guided walk June 2008](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/_14_00060small.jpg)
London guided walk June 2008
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Coverwood picnic and concert June 2008
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Wakehust Place June 2008
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Paul Harris fellows 30 May 2008
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October 2008 WelCare gets panto tickets
Details![HANDS Fair Twickenham Green 29 May 2008](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/_2A_00039.jpg)
HANDS Fair Twickenham Green 29 May 2008
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Berlin visit May 2008
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British Library and St Pancras 20 February 2008
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Collecting for Marie Curie Feb/March 2008
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The Furniture Scheme March 2008
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Sunrise Malawi January 2008
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Deputy Mayor's visit February 2008
Details![Rotary Young Chef competition October 2007](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_0666.jpg)
Rotary Young Chef competition October 2007
Details![The Great River Race September 2007](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/67230020.jpg)
The Great River Race September 2007
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Golden Oldies outing September 2007
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Brooklands Transport Museum September 2007
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Homelink donation July 2007
Details![London Bridges walk June 2007](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/IMG_0039.jpg)
London Bridges walk June 2007
Details![Visit to Rome May 2007](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/95310039.jpg)
Visit to Rome May 2007
Details![Otakar Kraus Foundation May 2007](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/01700004.jpg)
Otakar Kraus Foundation May 2007
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Greetings from RC of Kumasi February 2007
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International evening January 2007
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District Conference Oct 2006
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A Royal Day Out September 2006
Details![Visit to Prague October 2006](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/067_pocta_Masaryk.jpg)
Visit to Prague October 2006
Details![Golden Oldies outing 24 September 2006](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/Golden%20Oldies%202006.jpg)
Golden Oldies outing 24 September 2006
Details![St Margaret's Fair 2006](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/56700036.jpg)
St Margaret's Fair 2006
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Old Roman Wall of London July 2006
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Outgoing President Brian July 2006
Details![Visit to Royal Military Academy May 2006](../upimages/PageMainPics/thumbs300/46100019.jpg)
Visit to Royal Military Academy May 2006
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HANDS Fair May 2006
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Visit to Lisbon April 2006
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Shelter boxes
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Rotary centenary plaque May 2005
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