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Rotary and local food banks – an appeal by Rotary to YOU for help
The Rotary Club of Llandudno is drastically widening its much-needed support to the Hope Restored Food Bank by co-operating with the organiser Brenda Fogg, OBE to enable her and her team to provide shelter and nourishment to the community
detailsThe Lord Chamberlain’s Men
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men is the 21st century recreation of Shakespeare’s own 16th century “playing company” complete with Elizabethan costume, music and dance with the title being expressly approved by the current Lord Chamberlain of the day.
detailsDeath of Mike Clutton
Rotary is sad to announce the death of one of our longest-serving and much-loved friend, Mike Clutton
detailsRotary says “Hello!” to 2021
A longstanding tradition of Llandudno Rotary has been to invite a local person of the cloth to address the Club on any lessons learned from the year just gone that might be employed in the year to come
detailsSome Good News from Rotary - Community Chest Launched
In a year that has been a bit short of good news, Llandudno Rotary is delighted to announce that it has made the first round of awards from the Community Chest
detailsRotary in Llandudno this Christmas
Llandudno Rotary had hoped to overcome COVID restrictions and hold the traditional Snowman Appeal. We managed one day before new, stringent Tier 4 restrictions defeated us
detailsFind Mostyn the Great Orme Goat!
We are proud to support St David's Hospice by running this fun fundraiser on their behalf
detailsFood Banks – can YOU help?
The COVID virus adds to the demand for help from Llandudno’s food banks and yet at the same time adds to the problem of finding enough volunteers, food, and money
detailsRotary Connects the World!
When Rotary International President Mark Maloney chose “Rotary Connects the World” as the theme for his Rotary year, in early 2019
detailsFORTY-TWO YEARS OF SONG AND RYTHM
Llandudno Rotary has had a happy association with Llandudno Youth Music Theatre (LYMT) for many years
detailsHello and Goodbye from Noel Carter!
The Cae Mor Hotel is the regular meeting place for Llandudno Rotary. It had been closed throughout January and so 4th February saw our first “home” meeting of 2020
detailsScatter!
Rotarians have always visited Rotarians from other Clubs, whether to support them on their Charter Night, to try and beat them in the annual Rotary District Quiz, to seek out a speaker of particular interest.
detailsYour chance to play detective!
Can you help Llandudno Rotary and the descendants of a grateful recipient of the kindness of one of our founders?
detailsLlandudno Rotary Strikes Out!
Llandudno Rotary kicked off its activities for 2020 with a trip to Ffrith Beach 10 Pin Bowling, Prestatyn Social Secretary Mike Perry kindly arranged a friendly challenge between the nine Rotarians able to make the trip and ten of the Prestatyn Monday
detailsThank you, Llandudno!
January is named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and transitions – i.e. both looking forward and looking backwards
detailsBOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH SANTA!
The Rotary Club of Llandudno have been in delicate negotiations with the Elves and Fairies and have succeeded in getting their permission to bring Santa to Llandudno Library for two days in December.
detailsHome Start – Conwy
Rotarians were pleased to hear from Sylvia Chadwick, Manager of Home-Start
detailsThank you, Llandudno!
At their Annual General Meeting earlier this month Llandudno Rotary received the Treasurer’s Report from Rotarian David Thomas
detailsThe good that St David’s hospice does
19 members and friends of Llandudno Rotary heard Dr. George Kurian talk about the work of the town’s St David’s Hospice
detailsGirl-power prevails at Llandudno Rotary
21 Rotarians and friends demonstrated their (how can I put this?) varying skills at the Rotary Club’s Annual Skittles Competition, held at Penrhyn Old Hall on Wednesday 9th October 2019
detailsFootball, football and a moral
This double story starts with a quote from someone who may or may not have existed and who, if he did exist, almost certainly didn’t say this anyway, but here goes…..
detailsLlandudno Rotary launches Sunday lunch initiative
Llandudno Rotary, with help from ‘Friends of Rotary’ launches a new initiative at the end of this month
detailsGuide Dogs for the Blind in Wales
Sixteen members of Llandudno Rotary heard a talk on 3rd September from Mark and Natalie Jones about the work of Guide Dogs for the Blind - Cymru
detailsTwo more members for Llandudno Rotary
Traditionally August is the month that Rotary focusses on growing its membership and so it is appropriate that this month two new members signed up to the ideas and ideals of Rotary
detailsThe Bob Mills Award
When the pupils of Ysgol Deganwy return to school after the holidays they will find that their Music Department resources have been given a boost from a donation from Llandudno Rotary
detailsRainford Trials
Rotarian Colin Lovell enticed 14 members of Llandudno Rotary to a talk that had been billed as “S*x, violence and Fast Living”
detailsLlandudno Rotary on the crown green
Seasoned bowlers and some snobby seagulls alike were pretending not to notice the – ahem – somewhat variable standard of some of the bowlers in the Annual Bowling Competition hosted by Llandudno Rotary
detailsHappy New Year at Llandudno Rotary
There are 35,000 Rotary Clubs in the world and each one of them starts the new Rotary year on 1st July with a new incoming President – except for Llandudno!
detailsQueen’s Park, Craig Y Don – Community in Action
At their meeting on 11th June members and friends of Llandudno Rotary were pleased to host Nicola Watkins (Chair) and Jeff Wright, (Playground Co-ordinator) of “Friends of Queen’s Park” (FQP) both of whom are volunteers in this community action group
detailsRotary visit to RAF Valley
On 21st June 15 Rotarians and guests, including 3 former pilots, visited RAF Valley and were shown round by Squadron Leader Nick Jewsbury.
detailsSome very welcome visitors to Llandudno
Last year’s visitors thoroughly enjoyed their visit to Llandudno, Queen of Welsh resorts
details2019 Assembly for District 1180
Every year, just as individual Rotary Clubs hold a Club Assembly for the purpose of reviewing and planning the coming Rotary year, so does District 1180
detailsGreat Day Out – St. David’s Hospice
Llandudno Rotary is again teaming up with St. David’s Hospice to give a group of a dozen or so day-Patients of the Hospice, and their carers a VIP day out at Bodnant Gardens on 11th June 2019
detailsRotary in Cape Town
Llandudno Rotarians Ian and Margaret Trevette have again spent the winter in South Africa and, as Rotarians, continued with their work to support Rotary projects in the Cape Town area.
detailsBBC – local TV and Radio reporting
Chris addressed 13 members and an equal number of visitors at a Llandudno Rotary meeting held at the Cae Mor Hotel on Tuesday 2nd April
detailsRound up the usual suspects
Their 92nd Birthday Bash (sometimes referred to in more gentile circles as a Charter Night) at Conwy Golf Club on Friday 29th March certainly proved to be a magnet for all “the usual suspects” who would never, ever miss an excuse to party
detailsFifty years a journalist
Judith Phillips regaled Rotary with anecdotes of 50 years of journalism
detailsLlandudno Rotary makes itself at home
Some months ago Llandudno Rotary changed its venue to the Cae Mor Hotel, on the Promenade, right next to the Venue Cymru
detailsListen to the people
Mike Perry, who recently transferred to the Club on his move to Llandudno after 20 years membership of Ilkeston Rotary in Derbyshire
detailsStepping into the Lions’ Den
Llandudno Rotary and Llandudno Lions each has a proud record of charitable and social work in the town and although each has its distinct character and traditions, each organisation has always been keen to relate to the other
detailsTurning Concern into Action
Alison Blott, of the St Vincent de Paul Society describing the work of he organization to Llandudno Rotary
details92nd CHARTER ANNIVERSARY DINNER
On behalf of President Rosalind Hopewell and the members of Llandudno Rotary Club, I extend an invitation to your members and partners to join us at the above event.
detailsLlandudno Rotary Scatters!
Last week saw Llandudno Rotary reviving an old Rotary custom of setting aside a week for members to visit other Rotary Clubs in the area, instead of their own Club
detailsWhat is Ty Gobaith?
12 Rotarians met at Cae Mor Hotel and heard Beverley Bradley describe the work of Ty Gobaith (“Hope House”)
detailsLlandudno Rotary rings in the New Year
At their first meeting of the new year, 18 Rotarians and friends dined at the Cae Mor Hotel, Llandudno, prior to receiving an address from retired Methodist preacher and friend of the Club, Malcolm Weatherby
detailsRotary President thrown to the Lions!
Every Boxing Day Llandudno Lions organize a Boxing Day Dip off Llandudno’ freezing North shore
details“Thank you!”
A HUGE thanks from all at Rotary Club of Llandudno for the magnificent response to our annual Mostyn Street Snowman Charity Collection
detailsLlandudno Rotary is reeling from yet another blow
After the recent death of Bryan Davies we have now learned that we have lost another of our much-loved colleagues of longstanding - Neal Riley - ,who died earlier this week
detailsLlandudno Rotary is reeling from yet another blow
After the recent death of Bryan Davies we have now learned that we have lost another of our much-loved colleagues of longstanding - Neal Riley - ,who died earlier this week
detailsBryan Davies
Llandudno Rotary – and the whole town – is in mourning for Bryan Davies, its longest-serving member - he joined the Club in 1966.
detailsLlandudno's role in World War II
A fascinating evening learning about what role Llandudno had in WW2
detailsWhere will YOU be sleeping tonight?
An easy question for most of us, but not for everyone; and it’s a growing problem in Conwy, Martin Cooil told 20 Rotarians and guests at a talk to Rotary Club of Llandudno on “Homelessness” on Tuesday 30th October
detailsGo Go Gogarth...
Find out more about the new "satellite" club that is being created in Llandudno - ideal for busy working people who want to put something back into the community.
detailsNew President for Llandudno Rotary
Incoming President Rosalind leads the Llandudno Rotary Club for the year to 30th June 2019 – and is all set to “be the inspiration”
detailsYou’ve probably never heard of Remap but…..
Llandudno Rotary was was honoured to have as its guest speaker Mr. Brian Lammond of ReMap UK
detailsLlandudno Rotarian goes the distance!
Llandudno Gogarth Rotarian completes the London Marathon
detailsOn The Grapevine with Llandudno Rotary
Llandudno Rotary features in the Daily Post's "On The Grapevine" feature
detailsKidsOut Powered Wheelchair Crusade - Rotary Help Please
YOUR HELP PLEASE! We ' Rotary' have been asked to help with the following: The charity Kidsout have struck up a partnership with the Midshires Group who specialise in mobility equipment, and they are launching what they describe as a Powered Wheelch
detailsTV Conwy
Rotarians and their friends and guests were enthralled by the story that lies behind TV Conwy, as told by directors (voluntary and unpaid) Debbie Braden and Anna-Marie Munro in their “dynamic duo” presentation.
detailsRotary - looking outwards
August is traditionally the month Rotary worldwide looks to see how it can increase its reach, and the value of the work it does, by expanding its membership
detailsLlandudno Rotary – making a difference
Tuesday 4th July saw President Mike Clutton hand over the reins to incoming President John New.
detailsRotary Bowls Evening – how green were we?
Every year the Rotary Club of Llandudno hosts a competition at Craig y Don Bowling Club as to which of the area’s Rotary Clubs will carry off the coveted Llandudno Bowls Challenge Shield.
detailsCanadian mystery author Rotary guest speaker
Acclaimed Canadian author Elizabeth J Duncan, a two-time winner of the Bloody Words (Bony Blithe) Award for Canada's best light mystery, held a magnifying glass up to her writing process at a recent meeting of Llandudno Rotary.
detailsRotary - looking outwards
August is traditionally the month Rotary worldwide looks to see how it can increase its reach, and the value of the work it does, by expanding its membership
detailsThe Curse of Alcoholism
A talk given recently by Rtn. Alan Guinn, a past President and past Mayor of Llandudno, about of the heartbreaking and yet incredibly rewarding experience of helping alcoholics to face their demons
detailsGwydir Castle and Gardens
Members and friends of Rotary Club of Llandudno visited the spectacular Gwydir Castle and Gardens, a mile from Llanrwst.
detailsA sweet gesture
A sweet pea gesture, actually! At this time of the year, prize-winning gardener Allan Evans, a horticulturalist from Llandudno Junction, would normally be staking his claim to Gold and Sliver prizes at the Royal Welsh Show for his speciality – sweet peas
detailsStepping out – the new Rotary year
Llandudno Rotary Club was honoured to receive newly-appointed District Governor Beryl Cotton to the Club
detailsTelling the Rotary Story
A master-class talk from Rotary Magazine Editor Dave King on “Telling the Rotary Story”
detailsOur very own beautiful back garden
Rob Naybour explained the history of Bodnant Gardens to members of Llandudno Rotary
detailsYoung Carers in Conwy
a talk by Jo Chapman about her work as an outreach worker for WCD Young Carers.
detailsRaining Cats and Dogs but saved by the bell!
Rotarian David Thomas delved into the fascinating background of familar sayings
detailsBlind Veterans UK - Llandudno
On Tuesday, 22 September, sixteen members of Llandudno Rotary plus one visitor were delighted to hear a talk by Volunteer Co-ordinator Joanna Tann about the Llandudno establishment of the charity Blind Veterans UK.
detailsLlandudno Food Banks
At Llandudno Rotary we continue to meet “virtually” and are currently focusing on how we can help the valiant efforts of Llandudno Food Banks
detailsA right royal bistro life
Rotary's meeting on 28 February 2017 heard from member Rosalind Hopewell about running a bistro in Windsor
detailsHow does he do it?
Rotarian Ashok Harshey, of Llandudno Rotary Club walked 22 miles on behalf of two charities
detailsWales' Strategy for Older People
Llandudno Rotary provides feedback for the EngAGE Project's consultation on Wales' Strategy for Older People
detailsWho do you think you are?
Llandudno Rotary launches search for descendants of Founder Members
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