Completed events in Rotary District 1285
future events This page shows events from around the district in the last 3 years where additional information is available.
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EPN dinner at the Raj, Culcheth, to raise funds towards the fight against polio
Bill Huntley Memorial Lecture Bradford 25th Oct 2025
Conference will be in October 2025 in Llandudno, 18th to 19th.
New members seminar, esp for direct members and Rotaractors
Unofficial walk from Didsbury Tram Station, along Stage 3 of the GM Ringway, to Bramhall. Arrive from 0930, with a view to starting walk 0945 to 1000.
Tameside - Be a part of Tameside Beer Festival (19/20th Sept 2025). Promote your business at this very popular event. Venue Stalybridge Civic Hall
Tameside - Tameside Beer Festival returns to Stalybridge 19th and 20th September A GREAT TIME HAD BY ALL Big thanks to all helpers, volunteers, entertainers and all who supported this iconic event.
Bolton Lever - A Walk on part of the Bolton Rotary Way
Rochdale - Classic Car and Bike Show - 20th July -10 til 4pm - Falinge Park
10 visitors arriving from US, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, France, Germany and Hungary
Congleton - 100 volunteers required at a really fun event.
A great evening of entertainment, 7.30pm Friday 4th July at Buile Hill, Salford, £17.50pp
Tameside - Presentation of dictionaries to year 6 at Mickelhurst All Saints CE Primary School also year 6 at Milton St James CE Primary School Mossley
Stockport-Lamplighter - Another highly successful event that was enjoyed by all and raised funds for charity.
Online meeting for club secretaries and treasurers to learn and discuss
Our district is delighted to welcome RI President Stephanie Urchick to the Isle of Man
to assess applications for awards from the 25/26 district grant
District Assembly will be held on the 10th May 2025 at the Engine Room, Warrington
Rushen & Western Mann, IOM - At Rushen Youth Centre in Port Erin (next to Tesco's in Port Erin)
The plan is to have 14 to 16 project stalls encompassing all the service areas, including the Rotary Foundation. All attendees can visit the stalls, mingle, & make connections. Speakers will give presentations throughout the day. Lunch is part of the day
Bolton Lever - Event at Spice Valley to raise funds for Foundation and International Charities £27.50pp
Macclesfield Castle - Our Annual 50 50 Swimathon is now taking entries - Dive In Here !
Zoom training meeting plus Foundation Success Stories
St. Helens - End Polio Now Meal proposed date was Thurs 27th Feb at the Blue Mango, Rainhill. Now postponed til May 2025.
Peacejam conference Friday 21st Feb 2025 at Manchester Communications Academy
Newton-le-Willows - This years Christmas activities starts with supporting the Christmas market and light switch on, Newton High Street. .
Turton - This evening, we will learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis! An evening where our local charities share their wonderful works, achievements, and activities with other charities so we can help each other to better our local community and beyond.
Presentation by the Cluster VTT medical team about their Sri Lanka trip
District Foundation Dinner at Altrincham Football Club, WA15 8AP 13th Nov 2024 6.45pm for 7.00pm.
Widnes - We are hosting a Big Band music night on Saturday, at The WIDS, Heath Road, with proceeds going to the Mayor of Halton’s Charity. A great night is promised!
Turton - This evening, we will learn about Daytripper's Bolton! It is an evening where our local charities share their wonderful works, achievements, and activities with other charities so we can help each other to better our local community and beyond.
Bill Huntley Memorial Peace Seminar 2024 Peacebuilding in a Divided World: Reflections from the Global South Saturday 26th October 2024
Tottington & Bury West - Help us Wrap up in Bury Collection Points 21st October - 3rd November 2024 Tesco Superstore - Woodfields Retail Park, Morrisons Whitefield & Ramsbottom The Tottington Centre Market Street, Safestore Crostons Road Bury
Stockport-Lamplighter - Between 17th and 31st October we collected 1428 coats at several locations as listed below.
All about Rotary for New Members to learn about Rotary - seminar on 12th Oct at the Novotel, Worsley
District Membership.Team Meeting - all willing volunteers welcome
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Tameside - Be a part of Tameside Beer Festival (20/21 Sept 2024). Promote your business at this very popular event. Venue Hyde Town Hall
Hub of North West England & IOM - First meeting of our district hub - ideas and thoughts welcome.
Disability Sports from 0900 at Sutton Leisure Centre, St Helens
Tyldesley with Atherton - Thanks to the generosity of the people of Tyldesley and Atherton, the Rotary Club have collected and donated 85 bra’s and 90 pairs of knickers to the amazing charity, Smalls for all.
Saddleworth, W. Yorks. - Community Charity Concert Well-I-Hole Farm Greenfield Saddleworth OL3 7HX Tickets and info - www.wellifest.co.uk
Bolton Lever - Bolton Lever Rotary are holding a Race Night at Bolton St Catherine's Academy to raise funds for the SEN department on 27th June 6-8pm
Tameside - Dictionaries have been presented to nineteen Primary Schools over the last ten years. The Dictionaries are designed for year six pupils, are really lovely and are very well received by pupils and staff.
Bolton Lever - Some people say I’m puddled… but I know I’m quackers… I’ll be in the brook this morning catching ducks. Hope to see some of you there. Bradshaw cricket club from 10:45, race starts at 11:00
Knutsford - Venue - Toft Cricket Club £30 includes 'one-pot' meal.
Bolton Lever - Bolton Lever Rotary Gala Night 11th May 2023 at the Last Drop, £50pp
Get ready for a fun and informative District Assembly where you'll meet the district team and other club members. (11th May 2024)
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For info seminar on Rotarygbi Enterprise membership with board member Nitesh Joshi
Sandbach - It was a unique experience of a meeting surrounded by natural flowers at a Garden Center, not too far from Sandbach.
Bolton Lever - Come along on the 4th May to either or both of the guided walks around Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the Rotary Way Bolton as part of the Greater Manchester Walking Festival.
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District Conference will be held in Llandudno 26/28 April 2024
Big Spring Clean up initiative for all clubs 20th April 2024
Tameside - Tameside Rotary will be part of Rotary’s Big Spring Clean on Saturday 20th April 10.00am. All welcome (children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult) Meet at Portland Basin, Ashton OL7 0QA. Equipment provided but bring your own gloves.
Glossop - This will be a joint event with the Glossop Bureau
Sandbach - Rotary Sandbach and the daughter club Rotary Sandbach Crosses celebrated a joint Charter Anniversary celebration.
Opportunity for incoming club presidents to meet with their AGs at Sale Golf Club
Informal chat with the DG, meeting other club Presidents and sharing ideas and best practices
Grand district Youth Speaks final hosted by Frodsham & Helsby Rotary 24th March 2023
Bolton Lever - Rain or Shine Indoor Arts and Craft Fair at Lostock Parish Centre, Bolton BL6 4EL, Sat 23rd March 11-4
Rotary Foundation Seminar, incorporating the Grant Management Seminar, Thursday 21st March 2024, 7.30pm via Zoom
Stockport-Lamplighter - Our annual fun event to raise funds for charity - Now open for on-line entries see details .
President elect preparation 1180 & 1285 7th March on Zoom
Polio Eradication - a critical mission. A fundraising dinner at the Blue Mango 23rd Feb. Join us for a relaxed, yet informative evening or fabulous Indian food and Rotary Fellowship in the presence of Dr Ondrej Mach
The District International Rally is back, Saturday 10th February Buile Hill Park, Eccles Old Rd, Salford M6 8GL, 10:30 am - 3.00pm
District members please log in for more information.
Bolton Lever - The Bolton heats of the Rotary Youth Speaks Competition
Tameside - Traditional Embroidered Ukrainian Blouses Provided by Tameside Rotary
District Public Image Meeting on Zoom 31st Jan 1900-1800
New Member Seminar on Sat 27th Jan, 0900 for 0930, at the Worsley Novotel.
The role of social media in building the brand and using the brand to tell your Rotary story
A district membership information session on Zoom with Steve Martin.
The "Inns and Outs" of our Foundation - Monday Nov 20, 2023 at 6.45pm for 7pm, Cresta Court Hotel. £22pp
Rushen & Western Mann, IOM - At Comis Hotel 6pm to 6.30pm for Welcome Drinks
New Mills, Marple & District - at Qurashi restaurant Romiley. £20pp. All profits to The Sreepur Village.
Informal chat with the DG, meeting other club Presidents and sharing ideas and best practices
Tameside - In aid of “The Believe & Achieve Trust”. To be held at 4C Community Centre Taunton Rd A-u-L OL7 9DR Tickets £6
Informal seminar for new members. 9 til 1pm 30th Sept at the Worsley Novotel
New Mills, Marple & District - newly released film starring Maggie Smith. 200 tickets at £10pp incl drink and ice-cream at the interval
Tameside - Tameside Beer Festival Friday 22nd September and Saturday 23rd September - Thank you to our sponsors, helpers, entertainers, staff at Hyde Town Hall and you if you attended- a great two days
New Mills, Marple & District - President's evening at Hazelgrove golf club Sat 16th Sept, 7 for 7.30pm. £25pp
EVOLVING ROTARY A Rotary Institute for Zones 17, 18, 19 & 20a Fri 15th to Sun 17th Sept 2023
Come and be part of an exciting day of inclusivity and outstanding sportsmanship at the Disability Sports Day, Sat 9th Sept at Sutton Leisure Centre
Tameside - Annual Charity Golf Day in aid of Willow Wood Hospice held at Werneth Low Golf Club raises £3500 - WHAT A GREAT DAY
New Mills, Marple & District - Speaker at our lunchtime meeting on 17th August
New Mills, Marple & District - We will have a bookstall at the Disley Carnival, inviting the public to take one free (donations welcome)
There is always something new to learn, and even club secretaries and treasurers, who have been in post for a while will benefit from joining the meeting.
Manchester - one-hour Mentalist Show with ESP specialist Deepak Rao. It will be at Gandhi Hall, Withington, on Thursday 27th July
Bolton Lever - Your chance to help the Bolton Rotary Clubs and our district, register and marshall the Ironman night race and the Ironkids race
Stockport-Lamplighter - Participants rode static bikes in aid of the charity Prostate Cancer UK at Dunelm Stockport between 10am and 3pm.
Tameside - Tameside Rotary recognises the contribution to Rotary by Michael Craig. Creating him an honorary member
Join us on May 13th to recharge your Rotary Batteries and rekindle your Rotary Friendships. We have a packed session starting at 10.30 with some exciting speakers lined up
Zoom training in collaboration with North Midlands Cluster
District 1285 Officer Training 15th March 2023
Save the date - Thurs 9th March - Polio Eradication @ the Blue Mango, Rainhill
Multi District AG Training on Wed 1st March. North England Cluster from 19:00 to 21:00 on zoom. This will include Facilitator Training and Conflict Management.
the Rotary Excitement of Science lecture for schools at Manchester University
Sandbach - The Meal Pack event for Rise Against Hunger was successfully completed with the help of about 100 volunteers.
Multi District Leadership Forum to be held at Warwick on to which all DGE’s, DGN’s, AG’s and District Training officers will be called. RGBI will be sending out details directly in due course.
Volunteer with us, as we aim to pack 30,000 dried meals for children in Africa. Brilliant fun and fellowship and not to be missed.
Zoom meeting for all President Elects, AGs and PDGs following DGE Swati's attendance at the International Assembly
Zoom meeting ID 949 586 6951 Meeting postponed - dates to be reset
Glossop - 7000 light display and open evening for fund raising
Glossop - Extravaganza of Brass Band Music and the "The Human Jukebox"
