Rotary Activities
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Rotary and Ty Gobaith Childrens' Hospice
more COVID has thwarted fundraising for much of the past year, but Llandudno Rotary has taken to the streets again and eight Rotarians, thinly disguised as Easter Bunnies stepped into action to relieve the good people of Llandudno of some of their cash
David Thomas – longstanding Rotarian
more Llandudno Rotary has lost its most senior Member, by both age and length of Rotary service. David Thomas, who would have been 88 in May died on 21st March, after a short illness
Death of Mike Clutton
more Rotary is sad to announce the death of one of our longest-serving and much-loved friend, Mike Clutton
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Tristan Owen – Man about town!
more At their latest meeting (on Zoom) on Tuesday 16th March, 13 Members were delighted to hear from prospective Member Tristan Owen about his life and adventures.
Rotary and local food banks – an appeal by Rotary to YOU for help
more 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
The Lord Chamberlain’s Men
more 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.
Rotary says “Hello!” to 2021
more 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
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Some Good News from Rotary - Community Chest Launched
more 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
Rotary in Llandudno this Christmas
more 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
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Find Mostyn the Great Orme Goat!
more We are proud to support St David's Hospice by running this fun fundraiser on their behalf
What is Rotary all about?
more Find out more about the Rotary effect
Food Banks – can YOU help?
more 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
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Rotary Connects the World!
more When Rotary International President Mark Maloney chose “Rotary Connects the World” as the theme for his Rotary year, in early 2019
FORTY-TWO YEARS OF SONG AND RYTHM
more Llandudno Rotary has had a happy association with Llandudno Youth Music Theatre (LYMT) for many years
Hello and Goodbye from Noel Carter!
more 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
Scatter!
more 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.
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Your chance to play detective!
more Can you help Llandudno Rotary and the descendants of a grateful recipient of the kindness of one of our founders?
Llandudno Rotary Strikes Out!
more 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
Thank you, Llandudno!
more January is named after Janus, the Roman god of beginnings and transitions – i.e. both looking forward and looking backwards
BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH SANTA!
more 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.
Home Start – Conwy
more Rotarians were pleased to hear from Sylvia Chadwick, Manager of Home-Start
Thank you, Llandudno!
more At their Annual General Meeting earlier this month Llandudno Rotary received the Treasurer’s Report from Rotarian David Thomas
The good that St David’s hospice does
more 19 members and friends of Llandudno Rotary heard Dr. George Kurian talk about the work of the town’s St David’s Hospice
Girl-power prevails at Llandudno Rotary
more 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
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Football, football and a moral
more 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…..
Llandudno Rotary launches Sunday lunch initiative
more Llandudno Rotary, with help from ‘Friends of Rotary’ launches a new initiative at the end of this month
Guide Dogs for the Blind in Wales
more 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
Two more members for Llandudno Rotary
more 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
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The Bob Mills Award
more 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
Rainford Trials
more Rotarian Colin Lovell enticed 14 members of Llandudno Rotary to a talk that had been billed as “S*x, violence and Fast Living”
Speaker Meeting - Mike Perry
more 'What Boris' Bobbies Must Be'.
Llandudno Rotary on the crown green
more 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
Happy New Year at Llandudno Rotary
more 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!
Queen’s Park, Craig Y Don – Community in Action
more 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
Rotary visit to RAF Valley
more On 21st June 15 Rotarians and guests, including 3 former pilots, visited RAF Valley and were shown round by Squadron Leader Nick Jewsbury.
Some very welcome visitors to Llandudno
more Last year’s visitors thoroughly enjoyed their visit to Llandudno, Queen of Welsh resorts
2019 Assembly for District 1180
more 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
Great Day Out – St. David’s Hospice
more 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
Rotary in Cape Town
more 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.
BBC – local TV and Radio reporting
more 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
Round up the usual suspects
more 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
Fifty years a journalist
more Judith Phillips regaled Rotary with anecdotes of 50 years of journalism
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Know your blood pressure
more The Doctor will see you now!
Llandudno Rotary makes itself at home
more Some months ago Llandudno Rotary changed its venue to the Cae Mor Hotel, on the Promenade, right next to the Venue Cymru
Listen to the people
more Mike Perry, who recently transferred to the Club on his move to Llandudno after 20 years membership of Ilkeston Rotary in Derbyshire
Stepping into the Lions’ Den
more 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
Turning Concern into Action
more Alison Blott, of the St Vincent de Paul Society describing the work of he organization to Llandudno Rotary
92nd CHARTER ANNIVERSARY DINNER
more 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.
Llandudno Rotary Scatters!
more 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
What is Ty Gobaith?
more 12 Rotarians met at Cae Mor Hotel and heard Beverley Bradley describe the work of Ty Gobaith (“Hope House”)
Llandudno Rotary rings in the New Year
more 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
Rotary President thrown to the Lions!
more Every Boxing Day Llandudno Lions organize a Boxing Day Dip off Llandudno’ freezing North shore
“Thank you!”
more A HUGE thanks from all at Rotary Club of Llandudno for the magnificent response to our annual Mostyn Street Snowman Charity Collection
Llandudno Rotary is reeling from yet another blow
more 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
Llandudno Rotary is reeling from yet another blow
more 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
Bryan Davies
more Llandudno Rotary – and the whole town – is in mourning for Bryan Davies, its longest-serving member - he joined the Club in 1966.
Freedom to Flourish
more A talk from Andrew Russell, Headmaster of St David’s College, Llandudno
Llandudno's role in World War II
more A fascinating evening learning about what role Llandudno had in WW2
I didn’t know THAT!
more The second round of this prestigious event
Where will YOU be sleeping tonight?
more 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
Go Go Gogarth...
more 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.
New President for Llandudno Rotary
more Incoming President Rosalind leads the Llandudno Rotary Club for the year to 30th June 2019 – and is all set to “be the inspiration”
You’ve probably never heard of Remap but…..
more Llandudno Rotary was was honoured to have as its guest speaker Mr. Brian Lammond of ReMap UK
Llandudno Rotarian goes the distance!
more Llandudno Gogarth Rotarian completes the London Marathon
On The Grapevine with Llandudno Rotary
more Llandudno Rotary features in the Daily Post's "On The Grapevine" feature
KidsOut Powered Wheelchair Crusade - Rotary Help Please
more 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
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TV Conwy
more 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.
Rotary - looking outwards
more 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
Llandudno Rotary – making a difference
more Tuesday 4th July saw President Mike Clutton hand over the reins to incoming President John New.
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Rotary Bowls Evening – how green were we?
more 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.
Club Member Profiles - John New
more Profile of individual club members
Visit to Stoke on Trent Rotary Club
more Members visited the Rotary Club of Stoke on Trent
Who is...?
more Who is Gavin Davies...new Rotarian job talk
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Planning Ahead...
more Incoming President John New outlines the Club's plans for the coming year
New Members
more Rotary welcomes new members
Who do you think you are?
more Rotarian Mike Dean spoke about tracing family trees
90th Charter Evening - 2017
more Llandudno Rotary celebrated its 90th birthday on 31 March 2017
Canadian mystery author Rotary guest speaker
more 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.
Rotary - looking outwards
more 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
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The Curse of Alcoholism
more 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
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Gwydir Castle and Gardens
more Members and friends of Rotary Club of Llandudno visited the spectacular Gwydir Castle and Gardens, a mile from Llanrwst.
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A sweet gesture
more 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
Stepping out – the new Rotary year
more Llandudno Rotary Club was honoured to receive newly-appointed District Governor Beryl Cotton to the Club
Telling the Rotary Story
more A master-class talk from Rotary Magazine Editor Dave King on “Telling the Rotary Story”
Our very own beautiful back garden
more Rob Naybour explained the history of Bodnant Gardens to members of Llandudno Rotary
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Young Carers in Conwy
more a talk by Jo Chapman about her work as an outreach worker for WCD Young Carers.
Raining Cats and Dogs but saved by the bell!
more Rotarian David Thomas delved into the fascinating background of familar sayings
Blind Veterans UK - Llandudno
more 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.
Quiz Fun
more Annual District Quiz
Llandudno Food Banks
more At Llandudno Rotary we continue to meet “virtually” and are currently focusing on how we can help the valiant efforts of Llandudno Food Banks
A right royal bistro life
more Rotary's meeting on 28 February 2017 heard from member Rosalind Hopewell about running a bistro in Windsor
How does he do it?
more Rotarian Ashok Harshey, of Llandudno Rotary Club walked 22 miles on behalf of two charities
Wales' Strategy for Older People
more Llandudno Rotary provides feedback for the EngAGE Project's consultation on Wales' Strategy for Older People
More Bulb Planting for Purple4Polio
more Local Schools plant purple crocus bulbs in Purple4Polio
Club Charter Nights
more Celebrating Rotary in Llandudno
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Rotary mourns Bob Mills
more Llandudno has lost a popular local figure as Bob Mills passes away
Who do you think you are?
more Llandudno Rotary launches search for descendants of Founder Members