Completed events in North East England

Spennymoor - Christmas Message by President Marie Walker

Ponteland - Held inside Ponteland Memorial Hall, there will be stands & displays of goodies & gifts to help you find answers for those all-important Christmas gifts. Prizes & competitions with the chance to win a Jaguar car free for the weekend.

Washington Forge - We present this musical production at the Harraton Community Centre, Washington. Show times 2.00pm and 6.30pm

Seaburn - President Tony Wortman booked the Grand Hotel, Seaburn for his President's Night. Dancing was to Ian Lawrence Band, with vocalist. They were excellent and a good night was had by all.

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Durham Bede - The annual concert will be held at Elvet Methodist Church on 2nd of November 2018

Seahouses & District - Open Golf Charity Tournament to be held at Dunstanburgh Castle Golf Course (by kind permission of Dr. P. Gilbert)

Seahouses & District - We are having a speaker from the Great North Air Ambulance charity to tell us about their work.

Washington Forge - Our annual fundraising Race Night at the Nissan Sports and Leisure Complex in Washington.

Tynedale - Venue Hexham Abbey The Great Hall.

The Conference: It will be held at the Majestic Hotel, Ripon Road, Harrogate, North Yorkshire. HG1 2HU. All meals, plenary sessions and entertainment will take place at the Hotel.

Washington Forge - In support of the work of the Stroke Association we again offered free blood pressure checks and advice in The Galleries, Washington.

Durham - The Launch of the 2018 Swimathon - get your goggles and flippers ready !

Stokesley - Stokesley Rotary Club will again have a major presence at this year's show. The very popular "Water or Wine" stall will be there again

Tynedale - In aid of the Great North Air Ambulance Service held at Prudhoe Golf Club. Enjoy a good day of golf while supporting this great charity. Thanks to all at Prudhoe Golf Club for the course. Over £100,000 raised by Golf Tournament over the years.

Stokesley - Events throughout the town on Sat 14 July. Music and Performances on The Plain and in the Churches, as well as Photography and Art Exhibitions and more in The Globe - between 11am and 4pm. Check with us for timings . Concert at 7pm in Methodist Church

Washington Forge - Run by Get Set North Events

Washington Forge - An evening to celebrate President Mathew's year

Spennymoor - Speaker for the Night on Monday 18th June 2018 is John Culine MBE from the Showmen's Guild

Bishop Auckland - A dog walking foray around Bishop Auckland Castle Park. A bring a "DOG" party!

Stokesley - Classics on Show Sat. 16 June 2018, Stokesley Showfield

Stokesley - ​Presidents Night at Laskill Country House near Hawnby. Gin tasting followed by Dinner.

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Bishop Auckland - Charity swim at Spennymoor Leisure Centre

Barnard Castle - Our Speaker is David Newman OBE is professor of Geopolitics at Ben-Gurion University in Israel where he has lived since 1982. He studied for his Ph.D at the University of Durham between 1979-1982.

Spennymoor - St Georges Evening will be held on Monday 23rd April 2018 at Sedgefield Racecourse.

Bishop Auckland - Joint event with Inner Wheel of a ukulele club based in Darlington who do a number of events throughout the year. Venue: Shildon Civic Hall 7.00pm for 7.30pm

Spennymoor - Speaker for the Night on Monday 16th April 2018 is Pat Lawton regarding Picnic in the Park

Washington Forge - In support of the work of the Stroke Association we offered free blood pressure checks in The Galleries, Washington. Saturday 14th April 2018 - 10.00am to 4.00pm

Newton Aycliffe - Groovy Street will be entertaining us at the Big Club in Newton Aycliffe with a special appearance by Shanaya

Bishop Auckland - Listen to Peter Barron former editor of The Northern Echo. Humour and anecdotes about his 17 years at the sharp end of newspaper journalism.

Hartlepool - Our Charity Ball is at 7pm Saturday the 21st April at the Grand Hotel, Hartlepool. Rooms are available at a discounted rate of £65 for 2 people including full breakfast.

Newton Aycliffe - It’s all systems go for the 9th Annual Model Railway Exhibition being organized by the Rotary Club of Newton Aycliffe at the Youth Centre, Burn Lane, Newton Aycliffe DL5 4HT (opp Tesco) on Saturday 10th March from 10 am to 5 pm.

Washington - Held at the Mecure George Washington Hotel, Washington

Washington - Held at the Mecure George Washington Hotel

Seaburn - We had our annual Club Dinner at the Sea Hotel again, always an enjoyable occasion. The speaker was retired Army Major Anthony Tate talking about royal ceremonial parades.

Alnwick - A kitchen battle between competitors sponsored by Newcastle Gosforth Rotary Club and Alnwick Rotary Club

Bishop Auckland - One of our most popular events of the year. Ideal for an early Valentines! Contact Keith Black for tickets at k.black@sky.com

Seaburn - A good number came to join us for a Burns Night celebration, with traditional meal followed by Ceilidh dancing to Redeswyre.

Alnwick - Alnwick Rotary hosted the Young Musician District Final 2017/18 at The Duchess's Community High School.

Barnard Castle - St Mary's Parish Hall

Stokesley - A great night to celebrate the success of Aids-Free Birthright for Children, with performances from Crash Bang Wallop Youth Theatre Company and the Stokesley Strummers Ukulele Group. Seasonal nibbles, Cash Bar. It will be a great night out.

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Barnard Castle - What can a robotics engineer learn from biology? Professor Jon Timmis from York University will give our Autumn Lecture on Thursday 30 November.

Seaburn - President Elizabeth Wortman had her event at Seaburn Marriott Hotel this year, again. A most enjoyable night was had by over 50 guests.

Middlesbrough Erimus - Middlesbrough Erimus Rotary Club members are looking forward with excitement to November 10th when they will be met by a traditional Scottish piper as they arrive for a very special evening sampling the very finest whiskies that the Scotch Malt Whisky.

Barnard Castle - Venue - Barnard Castle School, Enjoy the music and voices of Barnard Castle School in celebrating the centenary of the Rotary Foundation, Rotary’s own charity which continues to help individuals and communities locally, nationally and internationally.

Washington Forge - We held our annual fundraising Race Night in The Penshaw Suite at the Nissan Sports & Leisure Complex.

Blyth - IN CONJUNCTION WITH DISTRICT 3 INNER WHEEL RAFFLE WITH VERY GOOD PRIZES SPLIT BETWEEN ROTARY AND INNER WHEEL

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Durham - Rotarians from Durham U.K. will visit R.C. Durham N.C.

Spennymoor - Thank you to the Town Council for their support in lighting up the Town Hall Building and Clock Tower in purple for End Polio.

Another weekend to look forward to ...

Durham - DG Len Burns invites Rotarians to the Annual District Conference.

Sunderland - Celebration of Engineering at the Stadium of Light.

Washington Forge - Working together with other community groups

Seaburn - Rotary again held a very successful Dragon Boat Race Day at Hetton Lyons Park.

Washington Forge - This year's Swimathon was held again at the 'Everyone Active' Washington Leisure Centre. This year our headline charitable cause was 'T1KZ' - assisting children, young people and families living with Type 1 diabetes in the North East

Alnwick - DCHS Students Cook up a Storm!!

New for this year - Family Sunday Lunch

Durham - We are for communities ...

Durham - An enjoyable afternoon at the home of Past President Fari Serajian.

Bishop Auckland - In view of the very low number of entrants who have so far registered, it has been decided with regret to cancel this year's Rotary Ride event. Entry fees will be returned to those who have already paid and we offer apologies to anyone about to register.

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Barnard Castle - We are pleased to announce that Pam Warhurst, the founder of Incredible Edible, will be opening our "Dementia Friendly " People's Garden on May 19th (Friday) at 1pm.

Durham - Do you know your blood pressure?

Barnard Castle - Venue - Barnard Castle School

Crook - Hot Club du Nord St Cuthbert's Centre, Crook Tickets:£7

Washington Forge - President Ron Monaghan celebrated his year. The venue was the Chilton Country Pub & Hotel, Fencehouses

Washington - Featuring The Rockafellas and a fantastic special guest appearance from Amal Shuckup. Raising money for Crohn's and Indian Women in Need. Venue; The North Biddick Club; Tickets: £5 Contact: Neil McOnie 07930 183883 or Mick Drake 07977 484786

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Seaburn - Roll up for a free test! Members set up a stall in The Bridges Shopping Centre to enable nurses to check the blood pressure of members of the public.

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Sunderland - Rotary club of Sunderland with Inner wheel club of Sunderland Annual Dinner and Dance at Roker Hotel Sunderland at 19:00 Hrs.

Barnard Castle - Music provided by the highly acclaimed string quartet Aurora Strings.

Durham - We joined President Pauline for an evening of fellowship and entertainment.

Newton Aycliffe - Full steam ahead for Rotary Railway Exhibition

Bishop Auckland - One of our ever popular events of the year. Ideal for an early Valentines!

Newton Aycliffe - Tireless charity campaigner Syd Howarth MBE has appealed for people throughout the Aycliffe area to help raise £2.5million to buy two state-of-the-art MRI scanners to improve medical services for patients in the North East.

Bishop Auckland - Northern Voices Choir at The Methodist Church, 21 Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland in aid of the Children's Heart Unit at the Freeman Hospital.

Teesside West - Rotary Club of Teesside West 18th Annual Charity Golf Day on Friday 23 June 2017 at Dinsdale Spa Golf Club

Seaburn - Come and join us for a traditional Burns Night Supper followed by entertainment by Redeswyre Ceilidh Band. Tickets £20.00 via this website.

Barnard Castle - Venue: Barnard Castle School - Sixth Form Centre

Bishop Auckland - Collection of christmas trees for recycling in a joint project with Butterwick Hospice

Blaydon, Ryton & Whickham - Some of the places Santa will visit

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Durham - Santa is out and about again ...

Durham - We were at Freeman's Quay once again for our annual Swimathon.

Seaburn - 80 guests joined President Brian Franklin at Seaburn Marriott for a delicious dinner and dancing to Cats Night Out.

Blaydon, Ryton & Whickham - President Kevin giving a talk on End Polio Now to the children at Ryton Primary School

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Bishop Auckland - Italian Evening with the purpose of enjoying excellent food and fellowship, and to raise funds for Aquabox

Durham - David did it again!

Tynedale - RIBI is working with The Eden Project and the International Flower Bulb Centre (IBC) in Holland to plant purple crocus bulbs from the beginning of October so they will be in flower for Rotary Day "“ 23 February.

Tynedale - Tynedale Rotary President"™s Night 2016 "“ Provisional date of Saturday 15th October 2016. at the Angel Inn Corbridge

Tynedale - 1030 District Conference in Harrogate. Our club photos

Bishop Auckland - A sponsored walk in aid of general charitable funds following the old railway line

Newton Aycliffe - One of our flagship events which regularly raises money for both Rotary's and other worthwhile causes.

Durham - We met at Freeman's Quay Swimming Pool, Durham City, to announce the details of this year's Swimathon.

Seaburn - The Dragon Boats returned for another fun-packed Race Day at Hetton Lyons Country Park.

Stokesley - Book now for the best District handover ever !

Redcar - The RAF Battle of Britain memorial Flight is coming to Armed Forces day in Redcar on Saturday 25 June 2016 , Redcar Rotary Club has arranged for the Spitfire, Hurricane & Lancaster of the Memorial Flight to over fly the event on Redcar High street

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Alnwick - Stableford rules, Teams of four, £100 per team.

Durham - Our annual distribution of charitable funds ...

Blaydon, Ryton & Whickham - The Mayor of Gateshead outside Gibside School before giving out certificates to the pupils. Please note the Outstanding Ofsted notice on the above right.

Blaydon, Ryton & Whickham - The Mayor is met by Mrs R O'Neil at the entrance to Front School Whickham before the presentations.

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Durham - Know Your Blood Pressure!

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Durham Elvet - 2016 sees the tenth anniversary of Durham Elvet Rotary Club receiving its Charter ...

Blaydon, Ryton & Whickham - Easter Egg Hunt in Rowlands Gill 21st March to 24th March 2016

Newton Aycliffe - Trains, trade stands and preservation societies ...

Durham - A thoroughly enjoyable evening ...

Newton Aycliffe - The Club successfully nominates a brave young woman as UK Young Citizen of the Year

Blaydon, Ryton & Whickham - Talk by Lisa Stephenson

Seaburn - Was held this year at St Peter's Church, Monkwearmouth.