Forthcoming events for your diary

Wednesday 7th August 2024

The following speakers or events have been scheduled.

Please note the venue as we will not be meeting at the Redcliff Green Tennis Club during the school holidays.

Further information will be added when available.

 

17th July at the Tennis Club           

Anna Travis of the Samaritans, one of the largest and most successful charities operating in the UK today.

 

24th July at the Bowls Club           

Lee Williams, CEO of Young Bristol, will tell us all about this successful local charity which was founded in 1928.

Young Bristol is a mission-led, values-driven charity, with a focus on supporting young people aged 8-25 during their critical out-of-school hours. 

Today, we are recognised as Bristol’s leading provider of community-based youth services, through our community youth club network based in some of Bristol’s most challenging communities, and a valued provider of outdoor activities, mobile youth services, as well as outdoor employment and informal educational opportunities.

Through safe, fun, and supportive community spaces, it’s our mission to create a positive and sustainable impact, building brighter futures for our young people.

31st  July at Bruce and Kathy's        5th Wednesday Social event

 

7th August at the Bowls Club           Bob Pritchard       

Members away days in Dorset

Tuesday 10th September 2024

Here’s the date for your diary that many of you have been waiting for.

Tuesday 10^th September, 2024.

Those of you who enjoyed last years trip to Saltash, Devon, even though the weather was foul, have made it plain that they want another trip this year, so here are the details.

Our hotel will be situated in the picturesque village of Corfe Castle, so named because it is situated in the shadow of the castle.

Like last year, the general theme will have a strong National Trust (NT) flavour, indeed the castle is owned by NT and it’s entrance is a mere 5 minute walk from the hotel through the centre of the village.

En route to Corfe we will make a stop at Kingston Lacy, ‘an Italian palace in the heart of Dorset’ considered by many to be one of the finest NT sites in the country.

After breakfast on Wednesday you will be free to discover the delights of Dorset by either doing your own thing or joining me on a rail and boat tour of the area. A heritage steam train from the station just a 3 minute walk from the hotel will provide a picturesque 20 minutes journey to Swanage.

Swanage is a popular seaside resort with all the usual seaside resort attractions. It boasts a delightful beach with a bustling harbour at one end. From here one may take a 2 hours round trip cruise to Poole and the Jurasic coast or a choice of other trips.

For those who prefer to make their own arrangements the choice of attractions is considerable with gardens, cliff top walks, museums and even more NT venues within easy motoring distances.

On Thursday we will return home via Stourhead NT, with its beautiful lake and gardens, surrounding a 300 years old ‘grand family home’, a site only 40 miles or so from home.

So, what’s the deal?

We have provisionally booked 12 rooms in the delightful Mortons Manor Hotel for 3 nights commencing Tuesday September 10^th. For more information a visit to their website is strongly recommended.

It is assumed that the majority of our party will only stay for 2 nights but if you wish to stay longer please advise me.

The cost of the stay will be £295 per couple per night which include a 2 course ‘a la carte’ meal with a £10 supplement for a third course (starter or sweet).

Subject to availability we may well have access to a private dining room for dinner (s).

The hotel are holding these rooms for us until May 6^th when I must book our requirements with a deposit of £50 per room.

Many hotels in this area are already booked up so please let me know your intentions asap.

We very much look forward to having you join us for another very enjoyable Rotary Club social get-together.