| The Rotary Club of Headingley | |||||
| Welcome to our website. We meet most Tuesdays at 12.25 at Devonshire Hall Cumberland Road Headingley Leeds LS6 2EQ to pursue the aims of Rotary. | |||||
| Recent news and events | |||||
![]() |
|||||
|
Presentation of proceeds of President's Garden Party to Sue Morgan OBE at St. James Hospital teenage cancer unit supported by the Get A Life charity. |
|||||
![]() |
![]() |
||||
|
Italian Evening in March in aid of WaterAid |
Guest Michael Crossley pleased to part with his money to WaterAid |
||||
|
RECENT EVENTS Leeds 3rd Annual Technology
Tournament
The winning teams were Basic : Garforth Intermediate : West Leeds Advanced : Guiseley
We also provided an "Innovation Trophy" for any team that comes up with the most creative, innovative idea. Farnley Park Intermediate team were the proud winners. The winning teams in each
of the three age categories were awarded a framed certificate, and permanent
trophy and all students receive a personalised certificate. Stroke Awareness Day On Saturday 18th April the Club once again participated
in Stoke Awareness Day. Superdrug kindly made space available in their
Headingley store and members of the public were invited to have their
blood pressure checked. President's BBQ This year our Annual Garden was once again held at David Ashelford's home for which many thanks. Unfortunately we were not as lucky with the weather as we have been in the past. This year we had a change from our usual barbecue
in that we were able to buy cooked meat at retail price through a contact
of the President. Regardless of the change of caterers, there was no change
in one major respect; we still had more than enough superb food and we
were even able to sell what was left to our members and their friends
in aid of the charities. HEADINGLEY EXPERIENCE On the morning of August 25th about 40 members and friends gathered at "The Headingley Experience". We first visited the Indoor nets area which doubles as a giant dining room for Test matches and then round to the Cricket Ground. Our Guide told us about the New Pavilion being built on the other side, due to be ready March 2010, and the Scoreboard which is said to be the largest in the world (20 sq ms). We were introduced to the present facilities shared by both cricket and rugby players and the changing rooms for home teams and visitors were pretty basic and cramped. We looked at the Rugby side also being redeveloped and then on to The Taverners' Bar with its luxurious seats, magnificent views of the playing areas and some seats having access to the Bar through their computers. We returned to the original Dining suite where we had a tasteful lunch
followed by a most illuminating and forthright talk on his experiences
during his Rugby League career by Barrie McDermott, our Speaker for the
day. Our Grandson. Tim had enjoyed sitting next to him at lunch so I asked
him to sum up his visit: "A great day out enjoyed by ALL". THE DEEP On Tuesday the eighth of September Whilst debarred from Devonshire Hall We wanted a trip to remember And for culture Hull has it all.
First to The Deep went Rotarys elite To see all the corals and fishes Then after lunch and a rest for our feet We were free to follow our wishes.
So for the gems we started to comb; There were museums and churches a plenty But soon our thoughts were turning to home And I was last through the door at six twenty. Peter Handley. 21.09. Charter Dinner Our annual charter dinner was held this year at Sandmoor on 23rd October. President Ernest Kirkby welcomed our guests David Hastings, Assistant District Governor Elect standing in for Anita Rayner the ADG , and his wife Lesley, President of the Leeds Club; together with Gwyneth Christie their Vice President. Other welcome guests from neighboring Rotary clubs included Andrew Wilson and Bill Hudson from Aireborough and David Asquith from Heckmondwike. He then welcomed his personal guests David Oliver a colleague and fellow musician and former student who would be speaking later; together with Beverley Kenny and Hilary Thompson of Leeds University both of whom have looked after our club's inner needs for many years. The main speaker was David Oliver, a long-standing friend, academic colleague and fellow musician of President Ernest. He expounded on the benefits and importance of music and dance in the education of children. His inspiring speech was enriched by piano accordion illustrations and as he and Ernest were "old groupies" together, the latter's fingers were twitching as he longed to join in. David was particularly enthusiastic about northern community music of which a great deal is to be found in Northumberland Durham and Cumbria. He suggested that the use of these working songs in the context of lessons excites levels of concentration difficult to attain in other ways. As a finale, his lullaby drew a surprisingly lyrical chorus from suitably lubricated and enthusiastic diners which in itself was a convincing demonstration of his contention. Michael Coles' vote of thanks was backed by a warmly appreciative audience of happy Rotarians and friends. John Williams |
|||||
| An Evening at the Races. The moon had just appeared over sycamore trees when the first arrived. It was a dark German car that swept into the lamplight by the clubhouse door. Out stepped an elderly man dressed in a smart cashmere coat, collar turned up as much to hide his face as shield the cold wind. The air of confidence said he was probably a banker or an accountant, and that life had been pretty good. On the other side a high-heeled shoe reached gingerly for the ground. It came under a fur hat and a grey suit and it looked good. Two hours with the hairdresser and a large gin and tonic had lifted the spirits just enough to go along with this venture. The things we women do for Rotary, you men have no idea! Others arrived in quick succession. Rovers and Fiestas that had lasted surprisingly well. Grey men with old glasses whose years in education had left their mark. Anoraks over tweed jackets no longer seen in the shops. Then came the medicine-men in comfortable old cars, happy to be retired at last. That was when we were 'family' doctors who were not afraid of working week-ends, and for half the salary they get nowadays! Inside the hall it was quite different. Bright lights, smiling faces and a glass of punch disguised as weak orange juice. Friends from the ABC had arrived in numbers. Our welcome guests, not quite sure what it was all about but keen to get involved, as always. Behind the door stood Prince Monolulu, a tall imposing figure. "you wanna buy a horse?" he muttered, with a tinge of conviction. How times have changed. Once a highly respected practitioner, he helped to raise thousands of pounds for his church, and ran a clinic for drug addicts. Now our Rescue -club man was reduced to selling horses in a gambling house. But, the Prince was doing well. Only one horse left from the first four races. I was convinced that 'Aching Bones' (by Arthur Rites) would have been vetted by the Doc. Anyway, we certainly had something in common. The fact is, far from winning the race, I never heard nor saw a sign of that horse again, apart from a strange sense of dej-vous later with the soup. Next to the Prince sat the two bookies, all smiles and welcoming (which was not surprising seeing the cash on the table). Eddy the Odds had done a lot in education and was a real asset to the firm. The Preacher started his collecting for the church roof when he was on holiday. Then, after a stretch in Wakefield he earned a lot of respect and support when he took the lead at Bramhope. Many claimed to have seen him at the last supper (club). Clerk of the Course had good pedigree and he works well with money. A
man with ideas, clearly destined for success and high office. |
|||||
| Forthcoming notable Events | |||||
| Friday 29th January Social Evening by Foundation Committee | |||||
| Friday February 5th G & S Pirates of Penzance Yeadon Town Hall Organiser John Williams | |||||
| Tuesday 2nd March Schools Technology Challenge | |||||
| Saturday March 6th (tbc) Marie Curie Collection Headingley | |||||
| Saturday 10th April (tbc) Stroke Awareness Headingley | |||||
| Friday 23rd April Social Event St. George's Day celebration | |||||
| Saturday 24th April (tbc) District Assembly YORK | |||||
| June 4th to 6th International Visit to Prague Organiser Geoff Steel | |||||
| Tuesday 15th June Trip to Calke Abbey Organiser Geoff Steel & ABC | |||||
| July 25th President's Barbecue 18 Farrar Lane | |||||
|
|
|||||
| The Rotary graphics on this site were designed by Tord Elfwendahl, Past President, The Rotary Club of Stockholm Strand, RI District 2360. http://www.elfco.se/rotary/grafik.html | |||||
| This site updated 2nd February 2010 | |||||