Completed events in Rotary District
future events This page shows events from around the district in the last 3 years where additional information is available.
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Pickering - Fun & Good Food three times during the day. Funds to be donated to Ryedale Special Families

Stainborough - Stainborough Rotary will be collecting donations in Cheapside Barnsley Town Centre Please come and support us.

Whitby & District - Speak Out, took place once again with 6 team entries from local schools, each team being made up of 3 pupils from years 5 and 6.

Louth - 14th year collecting Christmas Trees from Louth and surrounding villages for charity.

Aireborough - With our special guests, this year's Bradford University Class of Peace Fellows with entertainment by Melody + her supporting choir

Birstall Luddites - Santa Sleigh 2022 from Birstall Lights switch on to Tesco Batley collections

Whitby & District - This week saw the re-launch of a well-liked competition for schools, Youth Speaks, which offers teams the chance to debate before an audience a topical issue in teams of 3.
Scunthorpe Pentagon - The Rotary Young Environmentalist Competition is organised by the Scunthorpe Pentagon Rotary Club. It is part of a national competition promoted by Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland .

Halifax Calder - President Geraldine with Poppy Wreath Sponsored football club observing 2 minute silence before the match
Bradford West - 12:00 for 12:30 C&W. AG - SH. AR

Aireborough - Hosted by President John Kitching with as his guest speaker for the evening Phil Hopkins and his subject the Unforgettable Marilyn Monroe

Scunthorpe Pentagon - October 24th is World Polio Day across the World. Rotary has been at the forefront of the campaign to eradicate Polio since 1985 Scunthorpe Church Square, UCNL and North Lindsey College will be lit up - supporting Purple4Polio

Halifax Calder - Fund-raising stall in the Woolshops Shopping Centre Saturday 22nd October 9:00am to 4:00pm

Whitby & District - Entries to this competition are invited from competitors aged 11 - 17 on the theme of - "The Beauty of Architecture".

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Wensleydale - After a successful Run in 2021 despite the difficulties, we hope that we can hold the event more normally in 2022!
Scunthorpe Pentagon - Rotary Club Isle of Axholme are holding a Charity Treasure Hunt , people are invited to take part, full details below.
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Bradford Blaize - The Rotary Club of Bradford Blaize will held their 30th Annual Charity Golf Competition at Ilkley Golf Club. The total raised for charity since inception is £180,000

Harrogate Brigantes - Join us on Friday 17 June at our charity dinner to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and raise funds for our Ukraine Appeal. Featuring special Guest Speaker Harry Gration MBE.

Scarborough Cavaliers - Not long to give your Favoured charity a boost! Charity list below. Charities will get second (final) cheque early August including gift aid plus recent donations and less platform/card fees.

Skipton - Full sales lists now available to download. Commission bid also available. See "Details" below. Presented by Hope Technology, we have a special sales lot. A voucher for a wheelset from any of the Fortus or 20Five wheelsets ranges. Retail value £450.
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Bradford West - "Street" Party & Afternoon Tea
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Skipton - Dragon Boat Racing 2022. Skipton Rotary are pleased to announce details of their 2022 Dragon Boat Racing to be held at the Coniston Hotel on Sunday 15 May.


Bradford - Presidents trip to the “Ceremony of the Keys” at the Tower of London 19th to the 21st April 2022.

Halifax Calder - Rotarian Andrew Bateman presenting books, toys and craft materials to members of the Play Team at the Children's Ward at Calderdale Royal Hospital. The funds were partly raised through donations in our Wishing Well at the hospital
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Cleethorpes - Collection for Marie Curie in Cleethorpes


Cleethorpes - The Queen’s Green Canopy: Plant a Tree for the Jubilee

Halifax Calder - Today, in addition to the many thousands of items donated at our collection point in The Woolshops you have donated over £3600. This money will be used to directly support the people of Ukraine who are suffering from this dreadful conflict.
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Cleethorpes - Donation To Riding for the Disabled

Aireborough - Having reached Paris during week two Rotary members and friends chose to move onto the route of Tour de France 2014 continuing walking, running, cycling and swimming as donations mounted for the Zarach charity.






Cleethorpes - 2021 Christmas Collection for local children and other charities

Cleethorpes - Food Collection in Tesco in Cleethorpes

Cleethorpes - ELFIE SELFIE for more information please click DETAILS

Cleethorpes - Past President Rotarian James H Jackson MBE, PHF (1928 – 2021)

Aireborough - Guest speaker Veronica Bird O.B.E. Born in Barnsley as one of nine children, spent 35 years as a Prison Officer/Governor including Deputy Governor at Armley Jail

Cleethorpes - A Calendar just for you with local views.

Cleethorpes - Daffodils planting at Bursar Academy in Cleethorpes

Cleethorpes - YMCA Humber Freeman Street Opening Weekend

Cleethorpes - BBQ at Peaks Top Farm during the Pumpkin Festival


Skipton - Concert in Holy Trinity Church, Skipton. Tickets for sale online and at Carling Jones, High St, Skipton. Also available at the door tonight. Doors open 7.00, concert commences at 7.30. Seats are unreserved.

Scunthorpe Pentagon - This is the 3rd time this walk has been held This year it is along new routes offering walkers choices of 10km or 10 mile walks
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Whitby & District - The Fun Run event, Octoberfest, returned after an enforced Covid absence and was a huge success with more young runners than ever.

Halifax Calder - Meal at Crow Nest Golf Club at 7pm. We have to give meal options in advance and confirm numbers

Bradford Blaize - The Rotary Club of Bradford Blaize will hold their 29th Annual Charity Golf Competition at Ilkley Golf Club. The total raised for charity so far since inception is £175,000.
Whitby & District - This year's theme is "Colours of Nature

Cleethorpes - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library at the Strand Academy

Halifax Calder - Ten club members and guests had a private tour of the museum on Wednesday evening, led by volunteers from the museum. It went very well and we learned a lot about Calderdale’s industrial heritage.

Cleethorpes - Gavin (Harry) Marshall talk about the RED ARROWS

Cleethorpes - LUDBOROUGH 1940s WEEKEND Pictures from SUNDAY 12.9.2021
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Cleethorpes - LUDBOROUGH 1940s WEEKEND TOMORROW SUNDAY 12.9.2021

Cleethorpes - Litter Pick Today we litter picked on the beach and around the boating lake in Cleethorpes under beautiful sunshine.

Cleethorpes - Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, The Pink Raffle.

Aireborough - Admission was £10 by ticket only, limited capacity on sale at www.guiseleytheatre.org/boxoffice

Cleethorpes - BBQ for Grimsby Town Sports and Education Trust

Halifax Calder - Good news / bad news ;-) Because of the short notice only 2 Rotarians made it this week; but we will be picking again next weekend.

Stainborough - We are delighted to offer a Charity Ladies Luncheon to raise funds for Barnsley Youth Choir and LimbBo

Brigg - President David was delighted to welcome Bozena Allen as President elect 22/23 and Vice President Paul McCormick 23/24 onto his team. Pictured are President David, President elect Bozena and Vice President Paul.

Cleethorpes - WE PUT ON A BBQ 18TH JUNE AT HUMBERSTON ACADEMY FOR NCS


Bradford West - Brad Ashton is an accomplished comedy writer who has worked in comedy for half a century.

Brigg - We are delighted to announce that past president of the Brigg Rotary Club and town councillor, Brian Parker, has become the new Mayor of Brigg. A socially distanced handover ceremony took place in the Methodist church hall during the town council meeting
Scunthorpe Pentagon - Face to Face Meetings to restart on Tuesday 3rd August

Cleethorpes - £500.- Donation to the One Foundation

Cleethorpes - £500.- Donation to Grimsby Food kitchen

Cleethorpes - £500.- Donation to the Rock Foundation
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Whitby & District - The Rotary Club of Whitby & District is pleased to announce the winners of the Young Writer Competition 2021.



Scunthorpe Pentagon - What we did in March and are planning for April and the future . We are still meeting every week, albeit via Zoom

Bradford Blaize - Robert Allan has done an average of more than 12,500 steps per day against his goal of 10,000 steps to raise funds for the Marie Curie Hospice in Bradford. Please sponsor him by following the links on the Details page.

Leeds - An online presentation on the celebration of Passover

Bradford West - EVENT NOW OPEN. 17th March is the last day. Fundraising for Sue Ryder. Like most things, a little different this year. Please see the link below for details.

Aireborough - Aireborough Rotary secured a Global Grant to set up a Computer Suite in Mnyakanya High School, Kwa Zulu, Natal - remarkable results followed
Birstall Luddites - courses run by Birstall Luddites Rotarian John Keen.

Cleethorpes - Interesting talk by our local hero Zane Powles

Scunthorpe Pentagon - The Club continues to meet each Tuesday evening at 7pm via Zoom and following Government & Rotary announcements it has been agreed that hopefully (restrictions being lifted) we will reconvene for our first Face To Face meeting on July 6th

Cleethorpes - Local Rotary Clubs support for foodbank and other charities over the past year

Halifax Calder - 37 miles white knuckle ride sandwiched between 2 exhilarating roller-coaster sea crossings - for only £5!!!

Halifax Calder - Join the members of Halifax Calder Rotary and enjoy a virtual climb of Wainhouse Tower to raise funds for Overgate Hospice. https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/ClimbTheTower

Whitby & District - G P Taylor joins team for Young Writer Competition

Scunthorpe Pentagon - Through the Pandemic the Club continues to meet each week (via Zoom). January has been a interesting month for new President Colin

Leeds White Rose - Oan th’ 28th day, o’ Januar, in the year o’ Oor Lord, 2021 @ 19:00 GMT - Zoom details by request.

Whitby & District - Entries are invited for this year's Competition.

Whitby & District - Christmas Boxes delivered to local residents


Skipton - An online quiz via Zoom to raise money for Operation Smile. Valuable prizes to win. Entrance is free though a donation of £5 per player will be appreciated. Any number can join in.
District members please log in for more information.

Halifax Calder - What is Coal pit pottery? See below for the Google explanation, or join us on the 9th to find out from John

Stainborough - Santa will be riding around Dodworth, Gilroyd and Higham spreading joy this year for Christmas. Make sure you look through your window to see him go pass.

Filey - Former Filey Rotary Member Susanne Garnett draws on a long and varied career in the aid sector, particularly overseas aid, to talk about how she came to this kind of work,and about her book.

Brigg - The community response has been overwhelming. THANK YOU EVERYONE

Whitby & District - The Rotary Club of Whitby and District challenged entrants aged 11-17 years to show off their photography talent by interpreting this year's theme of 'Wild Nature' and create a three-piece portfolio.

Aireborough - Virtual Brass Band Concert featuring the Hepworth Band and commentary by Frank Renton PHF



Halifax Calder - President Geraldine laying the wreath at the Cenotaph in Halifax

Halifax Calder - A brilliant day on Saturday highlighting the work of Rotary In the fight against polio eradication and raising funds to support the campaign.
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Scunthorpe Pentagon - Since 1985 Rotary has been leading the fight to eradicate the World of Polio - In August It was announced Africa was Polio free. Only Pakistan and Afghanistan remain as Polio Outposts.

Leeds White Rose - Run, Walk, Cycle or dance, in fact anything to raise money for the Joanna Project and Rotary Foundation over the weekend.

Cleethorpes - Article in the Grimsby Telegraph Newspaper about our fundraising this year

Halifax Calder - A day out for ALL the family. Social-distancing exempt!
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Scarborough Cavaliers - The walk is 3.6 miles in Wykeham Forest. Respecting the spirit of the latest Covid guidelines it is NOT a 'group' walk. You can walk individually or in your own bubble anytime up to 5 Oct See DETAILS for link to map & more info. Donations close 6 Oct..

Halifax Calder - Rotary's 'monumental contribution' to ending polio celebrated in PMQs
Bradford Blaize - A charity dinner is to be held at the Aagrah Midpoint Restaurant at Thornbury Bradford BD3 7AY. The main beneficiary will be the Marie Curie Hospice in Bradford. Ticket prices are £25 per person or £250 for a table of 10. Dress Code - Smart Casual


Halifax Calder - A team of club members plus family and friends have begun to walk the (equivalent of) 50 mile Calderdale Way

Cleethorpes - Cleethorpes Rotary Calendar for 2021 On Sale Now You can buy one at local shops or via Just Giving

Cleethorpes - Face Masks and Face Shields Donation to local charities

Aireborough - The way you live your life is your gift to those who come after - Alyson Wort

Stainborough - We will be celebrating Yorkshire day, having a picnic at Cannon Hall

Birstall Luddites - Robert Jacksons Walk for "End Polio Now".


Pickering - Teams of 4 players required, see details - NEW LADIES COMPETITION
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Whitby & District - For the first time, Whitby and District Rotary Club ran the national 2019/ 2020 Young Writer's Competition with 22 local schools invited to participate. The theme was "Connections".

Doncaster St. George's - We regret that in the current situation with Covid-19 we have no other option than to cancel this years show. We hope to see you in 2021.

Filey - Donation to help children living on Ukerewe Island, Lake Victoria, to be educated
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Bradford West - Local primary schools competing for the John G Brook Memorial Trophy in a debating / public speaking competition.

Bradford West - To be held at Shipley Golf Club, Beckfoot Lane, Bingley. BD16 1LX

Bradford Blaize - Unfortunately owing to the Coronavirus pandemic Ilkley Golf Club have closed their clubhouse so unfortunately the 29th Annual Charity Golf Competition has had to be cancelled. The total raised for charity up to 2019 is £175,000.
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Cleethorpes - We are supporting together with the Inner Wheel Club of Cleethorpes the FTLOS Sub Group for Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Trust

Stainborough - Enter our Lockdown Photo Competition 1st - 31st May

Scarborough Cavaliers - We raised nearly £600 for Scarborough makers to buy materials to make scrubs (gowns) for Scarborough Hospital, local NHS teams, GP's and carers in the whole of the Scarborough area, outlying villages Filey and Whitby.
Wensleydale - Many thanks to those who participated. We received 21 limericks in total, and here they are for you to enjoy


Holderness - Flight Lieutenant Clifford B North and his part in the war leading to VE Day 75 years ago
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Malton & Norton - Lunch at the Expanse Hotel, Bridlington in aid of St Catherine's. Organised by Driffield Support Group
Scunthorpe Pentagon - Food Banks within Northern Lincolnshire will receive £2000 from Rotary Clubs within their area.
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Wensleydale - In view of the Government's advice regarding the coronavirus epidemic, THE WENSLEYDALE WANDER IS POSTPONED UNTIL LATER IN THE YEAR. Details of a new date will follow in due course


Pickering - Artwork of all types by numerous local artists -- Click on any artwork to commence the slide-show for full details