Welcome
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the website of the Rotary Club of Chesterfield which meets at 12.45pm each Friday lunchtime at The Olde House, Loundsley Green Road, Newbold, Chesterfield S40 4NR. Tel: 01246 274321.
Having received 10,000 visitors (thank you) the tally of hits to the site has restarted again for 2011 and hit 10,000 again by October 2011 and has been started again - see bottom of page for latest number of visitors.
WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT ROTARY OR ROTARACT WITH A VIEW TO MEMBERSHIP: We extend a warm invitation to anyone wishing to futher their interest in our club or become involved in our community projects. Contact membership chairman Keith Hutchinson on 01246 e236763 or email kmh7@02.co.uk
More information about Rotaract at www.ribi.org/youth
Goal 1 - To continue with the varied programme of help for communities at home and abroad.
Goal 2 – To support Rotary's Polio Plus Appeal which aims to eradicate polio worldwide.
Goal 3 – To increase membership numbers.
Goal 4 – To support local charities Ashgate Hospice, Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice, McMillan Nurses and Derbyshire Young Carers.
Goal 5 - To organise a Christmas Party and a Spring outing for the elderly, and a Kids Out visit to the pantomime at the Pomegranite Theatre.
LATEST EVENT: Burns Night Celebration: The club held its annual Burns Night Celebration at the Winding Wheel, Chesterfield with over 100 members and guests in attendance.
Organiser PP Jim Savage MBE gives his address to the Haggis
Santa's Fundraising Sleigh Thanks to the people of Chesterfield Santa's Fundraising Sleigh, which was in attendance outside local supermarkets - Morrisons, Sainsburys and Tesco, raised over £5,000 for local charities. The club wishes to thank the local community for their wonderful financial support during these difficult economic times.
Santa's Sleigh
Senior Citizens Party The annual Christmas Party for senior citizens, mainly from local care homes, was held once again at Club Chesterfield with over 100 in attendance. They enjoyed a pie and pea supper and entertainment provided by local songbird Miss Lorraine Swann.
Local songbird Miss Lorraine Swan
89th Charter Anniversary The club celebrated its 89th Charter at the Ringwood Hotel on Sunday 6th November.
President Alan Clarke (centre) with DG Gordon McGlone (left)
and Asst DG John Shipman (right)
Cheque Presentation Funds raised at the club's Classic Car & Bike Shows held in 2011 for local charities were presented (left to right) to Kathy Hollyer of Ashgate Hospice, Helen Mower of Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice, Kath Rone of Weston Park Hospital and Jane Fenton of McMillan Nurses. Each charity received £2,000 each.
President Alan Clarke presents the cheques. Also in the
picture left reps from the two sponsors Nova Tours and
Autoworld, far right Classic Car show organiser
past president Stuart Bradley
Annual Barbecue: Fifty members, family, guests and Inner Wheel members attended the social event of the summer at the home of past president Ian and Jaqui Gaunt on Sunday 14 August 2011. President Alan Clarke thanked all helpers, but especially the Gaunt family for their hard work in hosting the event once again.
President Alan Clarke (left) thanks barbecue
hosts past president Ian & Jaqui Gaunt
Helping the Rotary Fight against Polio: Members of the club raised funds for the cause by selling bottles of donated Wilkins Tomoto Ketchup at the Tesco Community Day on Sunday 3 August.
The Mayor and Mayoress of Chesterfield with (l-r) Rotarians Rob Wadd;
Mike Cudzich (Junior Vice President); Jim Haggerty (Senior Vice President);
Mike Horton and Keith Hutchinson and bottles of Wilkins ketchup.
Ashover Classic Car & Bike Show: Local charities are to benefit after hundreds of classic cars and bikes turned up at the Ashover Show Ground, near Chesterfield, on Sunday 24 July for a new all-day rally organised jointly by the Rotary Clubs of Chesterfield, Chesterfield Scarsdale, Clay Cross and Matlock. Winner of the event, which is set to raise thousands of pounds for local charities, was Grant Draper of Rowsley in his mint condition 1967 VW 13 window split Siren Deluxe. The winning bike was owned by David Hurst of Renishaw with his 1200cc Honda Goldwing Interstate and the President's Choice of a 1934 Austin 7 Pickup was owned by Keith Rudge of Alvaston, Derby. For a full report with pictures go to the Club News - Community/Vocational section of this website.
Winner Grant Draper with President Brian Harrison (left)
of Chesterfield Scarsdale Rotary Club and
President Alan Clarke of Chesterfield Rotary Club
Winning bike owner David Hurst and his son being presented
with his trophy by the two presidents
The two presidents with their winning choice a
1934 Austin 7 Pickup owned by Keith Rudge of Alvaston, Derby
Top honours awarded: Two hard working Chesterfield members have been awarded the top honours in Rotary. Past presidents John Hare and Stuart Bradley each received a Paul Harris Fellowship for their hard work and dedication to Rotary in a short ceremony performed by District 1220 Governor, Rtn Gordon McGlone on his official visit to the club on Friday 15 July 2011.
From left to right: Immediate past president John Keeton,
past president John Hare, DG Gordon McGlone, past president
Stuart Bradley, club president Alan Clarke
Junior Poetry Reading: Junior Vice President Mike Cudzich-Madry presented the prizes at this year's competition held at Hady School with 11 participants. The winner was Aaron Callaghan from Hady School who read 'House on the Hill'.
JVC Mike Cudzich-Madry with all the participants
Installation of 88th President: Senior Vice President Alan Clarke was installed at the club's new president at a handover ceremony held on Friday 1 July 2011 when the chain of office was transferred from outgoing president John Keeton. The club's new senior vice president is Rtn Jim Haggarty and the club's new junior vice president is Rtn Mike Cudzich-Madry.
New president Alan Clarke thanks immediate past president
John Keeton for his year of office
Presidents Evening: President John Keeton signed off after his successful year with a very enjoyable social event held at his home on 1 July 2011.
Presidents Evening in full swing
President John Keeton with Inner Wheel president
Heather White and his wife Liz (right) at Presidents Evening
Classic Car & Bike Show: The club's annual charity event was once again held at Renishaw Hall with a record 1,200 cars on show, which means that £6,000 has been raised in support of Weston Park, Ashgate Hospice and Bluebell Wood.
Senior Citizens Spring Outing: The club's annual Spring outing for Senior Citizens took place on Wednesday 11 May when the President and past president Mike Horton and their wives hosted 42 local people on a trip to Buxton with afternoon tea in the Great Dome of the University of Derby at Buxton (the largest unsupported Dome in Britain) - see Community and Vocation section for full story.
President John Keeton (centre) and past president
Mike horton (left) with local senior citzens before setting off to Buxton
Induction of three new members: President John Keeton carried out a triple induction when he welcomed three new members, Rob Woodhead, Peter Simpson and George Freeman into membership of the club at the 6 May club meeting - see Club Service for full story.
Left to right: President John Keeton, Rob Woodhead,
Peter Simpson & George Freeman
Citizen of the Year 2011: The club's Citizen of the Year Award 2011 was presented jointly to Mary Bond and Joan Wadd for community service totalling 93 years in the Girl Guide movement, including 66 years as warranted leaders.
Citizens of the Year Mary Bond and Joan Wadd
with President John Keeton
Public Speaking Competition: The club organised and hosted the finals of the Chesterfield Schools Public Speaking Competition at the club meeting held on Friday 8 April 2011.
Pictured left to right: Runners-up Victoria Waddoups (St Marys),
Adam Goucher (Netherthorpe), Hannah Rodger (St Marys),
Chesterfield Rotary Club President John Keeton,
Public Speaking winner Michael Bown (St Mary’s),
President’s wife Liz Keeton.
Fundraiser for NSPCC Club members supported the Inner Wheel Club of Chesterfield's fundraiser which raised over £1,000 in aid of the NSPCC when the club's honorary member the Duke of Devonshire gave a talk about living at Chatsworth House.
Event Organiser Inner Wheel President Heather
White with the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire
Donation made to Bluebell Wood Andrea Hudson, fundraiser for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, is presented with a cheque for £163.87, which was a joint contribution with the Rotary Club of Chesterfield Scarsdale raised at the joint Carol Service held at St John’s Church, Walton in December 2010.
Presentation to Bluebell Wood Andrea Hudson, fundraiser for Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, receives a donation of £400 from President John Keeton and Chesterfield FC chairman Barrie Hubbard, which was the amount raised by Chesterfield Rotary in a pre-match collection from generous football fans arriving for the Spireites home game against Torquay United at the B2net Stadium on Saturday 11 December 2010. The collection was made by kind permission of Chesterfield Football Club.
President John Keeton and CFC chairman Barrie Hubbard with
Bluebell Wood fundraiser Andrea Hudson
Joint meeting with Inner Wheel As part of the goal to extend the club's partnership with the ladies of the Inner Wheel Club of Chesterfield a joint Chinese themed meeting was held on Friday 4 February to coincide with the Chinese New Year.
Chesterfield Inner Wheel President Heather White
with Rotary President John Keeton
Visit of RIBI President The club was delighted to welcome the visit of RIBI President Jim Moulson, accompanied by District 1220 Governor Val Leivers, on Friday 28 January 2011.
President John Keeton (middle) with RIBI President
Jim Moulson and DG Val Leivers
Santas Sleigh Charitable Collection. The sum of £4,336 has been raised by the Santa's Sleigh Christmas collections at three local supermarkets, Morrisons at Brampton, Tesco Extra and Sainsburys. The clubs wishes to thank the generosity of the general public who had contributed these monies, and the supermarkets for their kind permission. The money raised will continue to fund essential charitable projects supported by Rotary locally and worldwide.
Collection for Bluebell Wood A bucket collection has raised £400 in aid of Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice. It took place at the B2net Stadium, courtesy Chestefield FC, ahead of their game against Torquay United on Saturday 11 December 2010.
Auctioneer visits Club When the club welcomed 12 guests to the club meeting on 26 November the speaker was antiques auctioneer Michael Dowse of A E Dowse & Sons, Sheffield who conducted an antiques quiz - for more info go to www.toyauction.info
President John Keeton with antiques
auctioneer Michael Dowse
Mayor's Appeal On the occasion of the annual visit by the Mayor of Chesterfield and chief executive Huw Bowen, President John Keeton presented a cheque for £100 in support of the Mayor's Appeal in aid of Fairplay (95%) and Samaritons (5%).
President John Keeton presents a cheque to the
Mayor of Chesterfield, Cllr Keith Morgan
New Paul Harris Fellow Past President Jim Savage, MBE has been awarded Rotary's highest award for services to Rotary and the Club and this was presented by District 1220 Governor Val Leivers at the club's 88th Charter Anniversary celebration on Sunday 7 November.
Past President Jim Savage presented with a Paul Harris
Fellow Award by District 1220 Governor Val Leivers
88th Charter Anniversary The club celebrated its birthday at the Ringwood Hall Hotel on Sunday 7 November when 115 member and guests were well entertained by Geoff Miller, National Selector of the English Cricket Team and inspired by a motivational speech by District 1220 Governor Val Leivers.
Guest Speaker Geoff Miller, National Selector
for the English Cricket Team
New Member Inducted President John Keeting inducted University Lecturer Mike Cudzich-Madry as a new member of the club at the meeting held on Friday 5 November.
President John welcomes Mike Cudzich-Madry
Focus on the Crocus A joint bulb planting to help raise the profile of Rotary's global Polio Eradication campaign was held with Chesterfield Inner Wheel and members of the public on Saturday 9 October in the grounds of the Crooked Spire. The 1,500 bulbs should explode into bloom to coincide with Rotary Day 23 February 2011
Inner Wheel President Heather White and
Rotary President John Keeton look on as a willing
member of the public plants a crocus bulb
Summer BBQ The annual event for members, family and friends was once again held at the home past president Ian and Jackie Gaunt on Sunday 22 August. The men did the cooking, the ladies provided the puddings.
From left to right: President John Keeton, mine hosts
past president Ian and Jackie Gaunt, Liz Keeton
Official visit of District Governor District 1220 Governor Val Leivers made her official visit to the club on Thursday 19 August and gave an inspirational talk about Rotary. The club presented her with a cheque for £600 in support of her Housing for Humanity project and this would provide one home for the homeless in Andrha Pradesh, India toward her target of 50.
President John Keeton with DG Val Leivers
Trent River Cruise A party of rotarians and friends enjoyed Sunday lunch whilst cruising down the River Trent on Sunday 15 August. Just one of a number of social events enjoyed by members of the Rotary Club of Chesterfield - next up a summer BBQ on Sunday 22 August.
Safely landed after an afternoon on the River Trent
President John Keeton enjoys the view
Installation of 87th President A well-known retired financial adviser and former local licensee is the new president of the Rotary Club of Chesterfield. John Keeton has been installed as the 87th President of the town’s oldest Rotary club.
Newly installed President John Keeton takes over the chain of
office from Immediate past president Stuart Bradley
His goals for the year includes crucial fund-raising to service the club’s varied programme of charitable projects, recruitment of new members, new social events, and extending the club’s partnership with its ladies Inner Wheel club in joint ventures. President John Keeton said: “If there are any likeminded people out there who would like to join our efforts to help others we invite them to get in touch.”
Junior verse speaking competitors with their teachers, President
Stuart, and Inner wheel president Margaret Mitchell
Samaritans Purse International Cheque for £300 presented to regional manager Jane Simmonds towards the international relief effort for those suffering from disasters. Jane attended the club's official meeting and gave an update on their current activities.
President Stuart Bradley presents a cheque to Jane Simmonds
Classic Car & Bike Show One of the club's biggest charity fund-raisers was held at Renishaw Hall on Wednesday 9 June 2010 when hundreds of cars and bikes from all over the region attended to help raise money for Weston Park, Bluebell Wood, Ashgate Hospice, and Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance.
The winning 1954 Jaguar XK120 l to r DT's Simon Gorman,
owner Peter Twyford, President Stuart Bradley
Billy Bartholamew's 1939 1000cc AJS
Tina's Morgan replica was the President's Choice
New member inducted President Stuart Bradley inducted local solicitor Kathryn Baguley into membership of the club at the evening meeting held on Thursday 20 May 2010.
Annual Spring Outing President Stuart Bradley, his wife Cath, and past president Mike Horton accompanied local senior citizens on the club's annual Spring Outing to Buxton on 12 May 2010. citizens.
President Stuart Bradley (kneeling) PP Mike Horton (extreme left)
with local senior citizens in Buxton
Presentation to Fairplay President Stuart Bradley and Rtn Mike Modiri presented a cheque for £1,000 to Francesa and Heather of Fairplay as the club contribution towards the purchase of a mini-bus which will provide transport to the new Fairplay Centre in Chesterfield.
From left to right Rtn Mike Modiri, Heather, President Stuart, Francesca
Past Presidents Dinner President Stuart Bradley was welcomed into the fraternity of past presidents at a special dinner held at Ringwood Hall Hotel on Monday 26 April where he was congratulated for leading the club through an unprecedented challenging year.
From left to right the club’s past presidents Geoff Mitchell, John Hare, Tim Stubbins,
Ian Gaunt, David Jenkins, David Longden, Mike Hadfield,
John Moss and Bryan White.
St Georges Day Dinner The club's fourth annual celebration of St Georges Day proved to be the best ever for rotary and inner wheel members and their guests, including President Stuart Bradley held at the Olde House on Friday 23 April.
Dressed for the part
English anthems singalong led by the choir
President Stuart Bradley with Inner Wheel president Margaret Mitchell
Chesterfield Schools Public Speaking Competition A highlight of the Rotary year held on the annual Partners Night in March 2010
From left to right: Runners-up James Nolan (Hasland Hall) and Hannah Rodger (St Marys),
Chesterfield Rotary Club President Stuart Bradley, Public Speaking winner
Victoria Waddoups (Netherthorpe), Chesterfield Inner
Wheel President Margaret Mitchell, Verse Speaking
winner Ellie Scott (Meadows).
Cherbobyl Childrens Lifeline A cheque for £300 was presented by President Stuart Bradley to Richard Street of Chernobyl Childrens Lifeline to fund the cost of a recuperative break in Derbyshire for a child from Belarus.
President Stuart Bradley with Richard Street of
Chernobyl Childrens Lifeline
End Polio Now Campaign A special promotion about Rotary is on display in the town's award winning Chesterfield Tourist Information Centre highlighting the work Rotary does in the local community and internationally. It coincides with Rotary Week 20-28 February 2010.
Chesterfield Rotary Club president Stuart Bradley,
Chesterfield Tourist Information Centre manager, Bernadette Wainright,
Shelter Box In support of the Haiti
Burns Night Celebration Members of the Rotary Club of Chesterfield and their guests held their annual Burns Night celebration at the Winding Wheel on the anniversary of Robbie Burns’ birthday on Monday 25 January 2010.
From left to right: President Stuart Bradley, organiser past president Jim Savage,
Ann Innes presents the haggis, Pipe Major Tony Varley,
& Rtn Jim Haggarty provides the guard of honour.
New member inducted A new member joined the club on Friday 8 January 2010 when mental health manager and dancing school principal Dawn Longden-Whiting, daughter of past president David Longden, was inducted by President Stuart Bradley into membership of the Rotary Club of Chesterfield.
From left to right: Past President David Longden, new member
Dawn Longden-Whiting, President Stuart Bradley
Santas Sleigh Christmas 2009 The annual Christmas supermarket charity collections started at Tesco Extra on Sunday 20th December before moving on to Morrisons, Brampton, on Monday and Tuesday 21 and 22 December and back at Tesco Extra on Wednesday 23 December. A sum of nearly £4,000 was raised and the club wish to thank all those local people who so kindly donated.
President Stuart Bradley looks on as Brendon and
Esmy with her mum meet Santa at Tesco Extra
Christmas Carol Service The annual Christmas Carol Service organised jointly by Chesterfield and Chesterfield Scarsdale Rotary and Inner Wheel Clubs was held Tuesday 15 December 2009 at All Saints' Church, Wingerworth, with the Chesterfield Male Voice Choir in attendance. See full story on the club news page.
Chesterfield Male Voice Choir with Chesterfield Rotary president Stuart Bradley,
Chesterfield Inner Wheel president Margaret Mitchell,
Scarsdale Inner Wheel president Connie Parkin and
Scarsdale Rotary president Clive Robbins
Kids Out Panto Trip Youngsters from Spire Infants School were taken by the club to see Cinderella at Chesterfield's Pomegranate Theatre. They were hosted by president Stuart Bradley and past president Mike Horton who organised the event.
The youngsters from Spire Infants School
President Stuart Bradley with the Ugly Sisters
87th Charter Anniversary Celebration Held at Ringwood Hall Hotel on Sunday 8 November, over 120 members and guests enjoyed an evening of entertainment and fun. President Stuart Bradley and his family (pictured) were in full attendance, including granddaughter Rosie as there was no one left to babysit.
Chesterfield Rotary Club President Stuart Bradley
enjoying the Charter Celebration with his family.
From left to right, front row: Son Danny, 10 week old granddaughter Rosie,
wife Cath, President Stuart, youngest son Paul.
Middle row: son Joe and daughter Liz.
Top row: son Mark, daughter Laura, son David.
Official visit by the Mayor of Chesterfield President Stuart Bradley welcomed the Mayor of Chesterfield, Cllr Adrian Kitch and Huw Bowen, chief executive of Chesterfield Borough Council making their annual official visit to the club in October 2009.
President Stuart Bradley with the Mayor of Chesterfield, Cllr Adrian Kitch (right)
& Huw Bowen, chief exec of Chesterfield BC
Champagne Classic Car Rally President Stuart Bradley and his son David finished a creditable ninth out of sixty entrants in their 1972 BMW in the annual October event held in the Reims Champagne region of France.
President Stuart Bradley (left) on the road with his navigator son David
Club delegation attend District 1220 Conference President Stuart and Kath Bradley were part of a club delegation of nine members and their wives to the conference this year held at Llandudno in October 2009 where the strong message was 'The future of Rotary is in YOUR hands'.
President Stuart and Kath Bradley (centre) lead the
club’s conference delegation
Official visit of District 1220 Governor Tony Stimpson He advised that the Rotary International theme for the year is 'The future of Rotary is in your hands' a reminder that providing crucial service to disadvantaged people in local communities at home and abroad was only possible if the organisation itself continued its programme of renewal and recruitment of younger members keen to get involved.
President Stuart Bradley with DG Tony Stimpson
Young Carers Outing August 2009 After the treat of a meal at McDonalds in Chesterfield a group of young carers were taken ten pin bowling by members of the club. The event was organised in conjunction with Action for Children, Derbyshire and Derby City Young Carers Service.
The president with a group of the young carers having a ball
Rotarians enjoying a healthy meal
More pictures in the members only section
Summer Barbecue August 2009 This annual event held jointly with the Inner Wheel Club of Chesterfield was held at the home of past president Ian and Jackie Gaunt.
President Stuart Bradley gives a vote of thanks after a glorious afternoon
Planning to set up a Rotaract Club August 2009 Visit by District Rotaract Officer and president of Nottingham Rotaract Club to talk to the club about their recent Rotaract experience of fun and service in the local community. This as a prelude to the Chesterfield Rotary Club setting up a Rotaract club in the Chesterfield area for 18-30 years olds.
From left to right: District 1220 Rotaract officer Noel Harrison,
senior vice president John Keeton, Nottingham Rotaract president
Steve Moore, Rotarian Ben Stubbins.
Supporting the Chernobyl Childrens Lifeline charity, which brings youngsters from polluted Belarus to the fresh air of North East Derbyshire every summer, and a social evening held at the Olde House , Newbold organised by the landlords, Julie and Gerard Wood.
From left to right: Chris Priestley (organiser of the Bands Night at the
Olde House to raise money for this social night), President Stuart Bradley,
president of Chesterfield Soroptimists Margaret Meeney, Richard Street
of Chernobyl
Promoting Rotary July 2009 President Stuart Bradley in stormtrooper gear with rotarian Keith Hutchinson at the Ashgate Hospice Summer Fair promoting Rotary with some help from outside forces.
Verse Speaking Competition July 2009
The first official function of the new Rotary Year for president Stuart Bradley was the Junior Schools' Verse Speaking competition, which was held at Hady Junior School Hady Primary School
President Stuart Bradley with the junior verse entrants and the
winner with the cup Emma Jensen from Hady Junior School
The event was organised by rotarian Charles Evans, who was also chair of the judging panel which also included president Stuart Bradley and Chesterfield Inner Wheel Club president Margaret Mitchell.
For full details of our full Rotary programme click on 'Club Calendar'
Our club was chartered in 1922 (RIBI No.99, RI No.1389), and at present has 63 active members and 2 honorary member. We are pleased to have been instrumental in the formation of three local daughter clubs, the Rotary Clubs of Chesterfield Scarsdale, Dronfield and Bolsover.
The President of our club for the 2009-10 Rotary Year is local jeweller Stuart Bradley and our Hon. Secretary is local architect Tim Stubbins.
Review of the last Rotary year 2008-09
The Club celebrated the 86th year since receiving its charter in 1922 with a Charter Anniversary Ball at the Chesterfield Hotel on Friday 14 November 2008.
President Bryan White with wife Heather and family at the Charter Ball
We actively support our local community and contribute to educational, health and other charitable causes in many different parts of the world.
Santa's fund-raising Sleigh at Sainsburys December 2008
A trip to the pantomime for local school-children Christmas 2008
Charity dinner in aid of Ashgate Hospice held at
Ringwood Hall Hotel March 2008
Back l to r: Luke Hawkins, James Nolan (winner), president Bryan White, Cassie Robson,
front l to r; Hannah Rodger, Karin Tokunaga.
The club’s Citizen of the Year for 2009 Mrs Chris Street
for her good work in Kenya
Young Enterprise winner – ‘No Bull Enterprises’ of
President Bryan and Heather White with their guests
at the St Georges Day celebration April 2009
Senior Vice President Stuart and Kath Bradley at the
St Georges Day celebration April 2009
President Bryan White takes the wheel when 45 local senior
citizens were taken for a Spring outing to Buxton in May 2009
President Bryan White with son Jonathan (left) on their Three Peak
sponsored quest in May 2009 to raise £1,200 toward
Rotary's global End Polio Now Campaign
President Bryan White’s last official duty presenting illustrated dictionarys
to Spire Junior School
President Bryan White rotary project leader Mike Horton
(front) Year3/4 students Luke Hall, Haylie McNeice, Liam Cartledge
President Bryan White signs off a successful year
(more pics of the President's Evening
in the members only section)
We extend a warm welcome to all Rotarian visitors and to non-Rotarians wishing to further their interest in our organisation. Contact us through the 'Contact Us' page.
