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SUMMARY:No Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Due to Presidents weekend in France\, there will be no meeting.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/no-meeting-2/
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SUMMARY:Presidents Weekend - in France
DESCRIPTION:Woking is twinned with Plessey-Robinson\, France.  Rotary are now linked with their Rotary Club\, who have proposed many exciting events for the weekend.\nMore information to follow.Visit to Plessis Robinson 16th-19th May 2025 \nWhat a fabulous weekend.  12 of us travelled from Woking to visit the Rotary Club of Plessis Robinson.  An early start meant we caught the Shuttle to Calais and arrived in time to have a welcoming dinner.   What a welcome we were given together with canapés in the grounds then a great meal\, transport to the venue in Clamart was organised by their Clubs.\nSaturday morning a very interesting visit to the Chateau de Malmaison\, which had been the beautiful home of Napoleon and Josephine.  Here history unfurls through exquisite artefacts and beautiful gardens\, a unique blend of history and beauty. From there to a lunch organised by Graham.  The evening again so different!\nThere were three Rotary Clubs joined together to their biggest fund-raising event. “The Grand LOTTO in Clamart”\, Hundreds of prizes displayed on the stage\, then the Bingo started.   Appreciation was shown for the gifts for the prizes we brought with us. The evening is expected to raise approx. Euro 5\,000.  Late finish but many of the small children were up and enjoying the event.\nSunday\, the early risers found the Market\, with plenty of cheese being bought.\nSunday lunch on board a boat cruising the Seine\, starting at the Eiffel Tower\, a typical French meal with the views.  We managed to get a quick look at the almost finished Notre Dame Cathedral after its devastating fire.\nSunday evening\, we ate locally and our Plessis Robinson contact Eric joined us for a farewell meal in a local square.\nAn enormous thank you to Carol who set up the whole adventure plus Graham for his organising.  Also of course our fellow French Rotarians.  The hope is that they would join us next year in the UK.\nMonday.	Shuttle\,  back home by about 5p.m.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/presidents-weekend-in-france/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250512T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250512T143000
DTSTAMP:20250515T145216Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Speaker - Karin Young and Tianna Webb- Freemantle School
DESCRIPTION:This week’s speakers were Tianna Webb (Headteacher of Schools) and Karin\nYounghusband (School Business Manager) from Freemantles School. Freemantles is a Surrey County Council (‘SCC’) maintained school for children and young people with complex social communication needs; this usually includes a diagnosis of Autism. It has great understanding and specialism in this area and is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. The school supports children from 4-19 years old and has both a primary and secondary section. Its catchment area covers most of Surrey\, but most pupils come from the West. The school opened on its current Mayford site in 2007 and was designed to accommodate a single cohort of pupils in each year group with a maximum of 9 pupils per class. Since 2017 Freemantles has been expanding. From September 2025\, it will have two form entry in all year groups between Reception (4-5) and year 11\, with a total number of 243 pupils on roll at the Mayford site. Freemantles has worked with Surrey County Council to achieve this. The expansion has involved building a new Secondary and FE building on the Mayford site\, which opened in November 2023. The rest of the work was completed and facilities were available for use from March 2025. Freemantles also has a satellite site in Ripley for infant children which has grown to 45 pupils. Freemantles places a great importance on emotional wellbeing for its pupils and also working closely with parents. It offers training for them and and also for professionals. The training develops a deeper understanding of the challenges of living with Autism in a ‘neurotypical’ world towards helping children to make progress in their personal and academic growth. SCC has an Autism Outreach Programme for Schools and has commissioned Freemantles to deliver this\, in partnership with two other specialist schools. Although Freemantles is fully funded educationally by SCC\, it has to raise its own funds for its Community Learning Programme and for extra-curricular activities. These require a fleet of mini-buses and also equpment such as climbing frames. This is where Rotary can help. Terry Smith gave the vote of thanks. He said that the Club had donated to Freemantles since 2007 and we would like to help in the future. He thanked Tianna and Karin for their interesting and inspiring presentation.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-karin-young-tianna-webb/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250505T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250505T170000
DTSTAMP:20250314T104434Z
CREATED:20250314T104419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T104434Z
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SUMMARY:Bank Holiday
DESCRIPTION:No meeting
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/bank-holiday-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250428T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250428T143000
DTSTAMP:20250304T115743Z
CREATED:20250304T115743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T115743Z
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SUMMARY:Rotary Lunchtime - Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/rotary-lunchtime-business-meeting/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250427T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250427T160000
DTSTAMP:20250304T105103Z
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SUMMARY:Club Ramble & Lunch at Bushey Park
DESCRIPTION:All Rotarians\, friends and well-behaved dogs are welcome.\nBushey Park in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames is the second largest of London's Royal Parks\, at 445 hectares in area.\nBushey Park is a haven for wildlife - from historic herds of resident deer and scores of protected anthills to ancient woodlands and winding waterways
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/club-ramble-lunch-at-bushey-park/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250426T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250426T170000
DTSTAMP:20250301T111303Z
CREATED:20250228T174543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T111303Z
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SUMMARY:Woking Football Club
DESCRIPTION:Bucket collection at the gates
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/woking-football-club/
LOCATION:Woking Football Club\, Laithwaite Community Stadium\, Woking\, GU22 9AA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250421T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250421T170000
DTSTAMP:20250304T115547Z
CREATED:20250304T115547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T115547Z
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SUMMARY:Bank Holiday
DESCRIPTION:No Meeting
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/bank-holiday-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250415T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250419T220000
DTSTAMP:20250306T102543Z
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SUMMARY:"Stalkers" A musical whodunnit performed by Woking Youth Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Amazing performances by Woking Youth Theatre.\nThe Buzz Theatre. At the top of the Peacocks\, opposite the Box Office by New Victoria Theatre\nThursday 15th April - Saturday 19th April 7.30 p.m.\nMatinee on Saturday 19th at 2.30 p.m.\nTickets can be obtained through TicketSource.co.uk\nTickets £17.50 Concessions £12.50
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/stalkers-a-musical-whodunnit-performed-by-woking-youth-theatre/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250414T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250414T143000
DTSTAMP:20250509T075136Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Speaker - Connor Maher - Woking First Responders
DESCRIPTION:Conor Maher from Woking Community First Responders (WCFR) was the speaker at our meeting. WCFR are an award-winning team of volunteers who are trained to respond to emergency calls through the 999 system in conjunction with the South East Coast Ambulance Service NHS Trust. Conor explained how they are based within the community and surrounding areas of Woking. They are able to attend the scene of an emergency in a very short time - often within the first few minutes- and in the majority of incidents they would be first on scene. The responder can then begin vital life-saving first aid before the arrival of an ambulance\, further increasing the patient’s chance of survival. WCFR are a critical element in the “Chain of Survival” for cardiac arrest patients. The Rotary Club of Woking has been one of the largest and most consistent source of funding for the WCFR over the years. Fundraising helps towards the cost of £2\,000 to equip a newly trained CFR\, with each defibrillator costing £1\,300.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-connor-maher/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250407T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250407T143000
DTSTAMP:20250414T150101Z
CREATED:20250224T105541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250414T150101Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Speaker - Tahir Masud - Twin Town (Football)
DESCRIPTION:This week our speaker was Tahir Masud. Tahir is a committee member on Woking Town Twinning Association. He has built a strong relationships with Le Plessis Robinson\, which is one of Woking's two twin towns. In recent years\, he has arranged visits by children from three local primary schools\, Barnsbury\, Hermitage and Horsell Junior School to Le Plessis Robinson to play football and he has also organised trips by children from Le Plessis to Woking. The Town Twinning Association is also working on building links between Horsell High School\, St John the Baptist and Woking College with similar schools in Le Plessis. The French school system is slightly different to ours. The equivalent of our primary school\, l’école primaire\, goes from age 6 to age 10\, le collège (junior secondary school) from 11 to 15 and le lycée (senior secondary school/sixth form college) from 16 to 18. John Kingsbury\, the Chairman of the Association is trying to build links between secondary schools in Rastatt\, Woking’s other twin town\, with secondary schools in Woking. Tahir also spoke about a catering stall which he had run in Woking Park to raise money for charities before Covid. He would like to revive it. Teresa Stedman gave the vote of thanks. She thanked Tahir for his very interesting talk. At the lunch we presented Corporate Membership plaques to Horsell Lodge Care Home and Woking & Sam Beare Hospice.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-tahir-masud/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250331T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250331T220000
DTSTAMP:20250218T155126Z
CREATED:20241209T174237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T155126Z
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SUMMARY:Friends and Partners Dinner at The Gosling
DESCRIPTION:The Gosling is on the edge of Horsell Common\, this smartly refurbished pub opened in November 2023 to become a "fully fledged" restaurant.\nThe Gosling is under the careful management of Nick and Trevor with Chef Mark and The Gosling has lived up to its early ambitions to deliver excellent European cuisine.\nThe evening will also provide entertainment provided by saxophonist Joe Lai-Tan.\nTo book a place please contact Carol Cheesman carolc@cheesman.co.uk or 07836 274801
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/social-evening/
LOCATION:The Gosling\, Chertsey Road\, Woking\, GU21 5NL
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250324T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250324T143000
DTSTAMP:20250304T115144Z
CREATED:20250304T115144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T115144Z
UID:1381-1742821200-1742826600@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Rotary AGM
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URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/rotary-agm/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250317T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250317T143000
DTSTAMP:20250320T122107Z
CREATED:20250211T105636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T122107Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Speaker- Keith Farmer - Ancestry
DESCRIPTION:This week’s speaker was Keith Farmer\, who gave a talk on genealogy research. Keith took up this up as hobby afew years ago. He has done extensive research into his own family tree and that of other members of his family. He also does research for other people\, which he undertakes for a fee to cover his expenses. So far he has done 150 family trees. He subscribes to all the main genealogy websites. These days it is much easier to do research into your family tree\, since you can use websites such as ancestry.co.uk\, myheritage.com and findmypast.co.uk. The websites usually have a basic subscription- based service and various premium services as add-ons\, which give subscribers access to more information such as overseas or military databases. It is also possible to obtain DNA tests at a relatively modest cost\, which can help with finding your ancestors when written records are missing. Census information can be accessed through the paid-for websites\, but in England and Wales also through the National Archives website\, which is free. There are similar free websites in Scotland and Ireland. You can use the General Register Office website to search for births\, deaths and marriages\, although to order a hard copy of a document costs £12.50. You can also search on the FreeBMD website\, which is free to use. They also have a FreeCEN site with census information. There is also the 1939 register of everyone living in the UK. The England and Wales section is on the National Archives website. The Church of the Latter Day Saints (Mormons) maintains a database\, which can be used for family history research. Keith told us about an ancestor of one his clients\, who had travelled to the USA at the age of 70 in the 1850’s in order to go to Salt Lake City in Utah\, which was and still is the Mormon Church’s headquarters. He travelled by ship to New York and by steam ferry and train to Detroit\, where they set off by wagon train to Utah. Unfortunately\, they were hit by a severe snow blizzard in which 13 people\, including the client’s ancestor died. David Hughes thanked Keith for his very interesting presentation.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-keith-farmer/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250310T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250310T143000
DTSTAMP:20250314T103945Z
CREATED:20250130T173132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T103945Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Speaker -  Mark Secker -Rotary web site
DESCRIPTION:This week’s speaker was Mark Secker who is a member of Bookham & Horsley Rotary Club and is also the District Assistant Secretary in charge of IT. He gave a presentation about Rotary View. This is a database which is accessible to all Rotarians who have registered for MyRotary. Through it a member can access and edit the information that Rotary holds on them\, their security settings\, which determine who can see their information\, and whether they want to receive emails from the District\, their Club\, RGBI and Rotary International. They can also input information on their spouse or partner\, providing that the member has their permission. The Club Secretary would normally input the data and is responsible for keeping it up to date. Members can also see but not edit information on their club including other members’ contact details (the on-line equivalent of the yellow book). They can also look up members of other clubs including overseas members. Another useful faciity is the ability to send emails to groups of members or members individually without having to create a special list. Members found the presentation very useful and asked a number of questions. Graham Fagence gave the vote of thanks.\nAnother guest at the meeting was Joy Allen who is Chair of Trustees of Age UK Surrey. This is a charity that provides services for older people including Home Helps\, a Gardening Service\, Independent Care Advice advice on Last Powers of Attorney and a wide range of other services. It is based in Milford but provides services across Surrey. It is separate from the national Age UK but is affiliated to it. Joy gave a short talk about the Charity which had participated in our doorstep Christmas collections and the Club gave it a donation of £250.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-mark-seeker/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250307T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250307T223000
DTSTAMP:20250120T103211Z
CREATED:20250120T103211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T103211Z
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SUMMARY:ROTARY QUIZ NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:Come and enjoy an evening of fun.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/rotary-quiz-night/
LOCATION:Sutton Green Golf Club\, New Lane\, Sutton Green\, Guildford\, Woking\, GU4 7QF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250303T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250303T143000
DTSTAMP:20250220T102227Z
CREATED:20250203T103015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T102227Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime speaker  - Carol Ellis  White Lodge Centre
DESCRIPTION:White Lodge Centre\nThey enable those with a range of disabilities to lead fulfilling lives.\nSupport from birth\, child therapy services and a specialist nursery. Services for children and teenagers plus support for young adults.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-carol-ellis/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250224T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250224T143000
DTSTAMP:20250304T174407Z
CREATED:20250130T172949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T174407Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Speaker - Swimathon presentations
DESCRIPTION:This week the Club presented cheques from the proceeds of last October’s Swimathon to three more local charities. This was in addition to the cheques presented to Woking & Sam Beare Hospice and Woking High School earlier this month. The cheques were presented by Richard Roberts from Trident Honda\, which has been the main sponsor of the Swimathon since it started. The three charities in attendance were:- Woking Youth Theatre\, which was represented by Jo Hazelton (Stage Manager/Props & Costume) and Alex Hazelton (an actor and director); Riding for the Disabled Association- Woking & Chobham Group (also known as SAMBER)\, which was represented by Sue Turok its Chair and Coach and by Pennie King (Treasurer); and GASP Motor Project represented by its CEO Alex Thompson. Woking Youth Theatre is an amateur theatre group for young people aged 14-21. It puts on plays and musicals\, mainly at the Rhoda McGaw Theatre in Woking. These are of very high quality and the group has won many awards. It is planning to spend the donation on a bursary for a young person. Riding for the Disabled-Woking & Chobham Group (SAMBER) which is based at Higher Park Farm in Chobham\, teaches riding to children with physical or learning difficulties working with White Lodge\, Fremantle School and Hermitage School. It is planning to purchase specialiist equipment including a customised sheepskin saddle for a young rider with the donation. GASP Motor Project delivers accredited courses in basic motor mechanics and practical engineering skills to children aged 14-16 working with local schools. GASP provides specialist\, practical\, hands-on learning either at its fully equipped workshop in Albury (near Guildford) or through its mobile unit\, which enables it to bring the courses out to schools and youth organisations across Surrey. It wishes to buy new tyrechanging and wheelchanging equipment with the money that the Club has donated to it. Club President Carol Cheesman and Terry Smith\, Events & Fundraising Chair\, thanked Richard Roberts very much for presenting the cheques. They also thanked the charities for their dedication and the very worthwhile work that they do and for coming to our lunch meeting.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-swimathon-presentations/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250217T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250217T223000
DTSTAMP:20241105T103343Z
CREATED:20241105T103343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T103343Z
UID:1058-1739818800-1739831400@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:BANQUET AT THE BEIJING
DESCRIPTION:Join Rotary family and friends and help Celebrate Chinese New Year.  2025 is the year of the snake\, we can promise there will be no snake on the menu.  As in previous years\, along with good company and a wonderful selection of chinese dishes\, there will be plenty of entertainment and a raffle during the course of the evening.\nReserve your place contact Carol Cheesman on 07836 274801 or carolc@cheesman.co.uk.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/banquet-at-the-beijing/
LOCATION:Beijing\, 95-99 High Street\, Horsell\, GU21 4SY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250210T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250210T143000
DTSTAMP:20250307T155242Z
CREATED:20241121T103524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T155242Z
UID:1082-1739192400-1739197800@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Speaker- Simon Jones
DESCRIPTION:Woking Football Club \n9 year old Harry was a runner-up in the Colin Kramer award.  As a football fan he was invited to Simons talk on Woking Football Club.  Simon presented Harry with a WFC scalf plus a T shirt signed by the players. Despite his physical needs\, affecting his movement. H is a regular visitor to Woking Football Club.  He had earlier last year a long term absence from school\, has shown resilience and pushed through and enjoys all aspects of school life.  He left the meeting with a huge smile on his face.\nThis week\, we welcomed Simon Jones from Woking Football Club (WFC)\, which is now a corporate member. WFC\, nearly 140 years old\, has been based at Kingfield Stadium for over a century and currently competes in the Vanarama National League. \nRecently\, the club underwent an ownership change\, with Todd Johnson becoming the principal shareholder. Johnson is also part of the ownership group of Minnesota United\, a Major League Soccer team in the USA. Simon\, as WFC’s Business Development Director\, oversees the club’s commercial\, community\, and charitable initiatives. \nWFC collaborates with local businesses like Seymours\, Laithwaite Financial Services\, Boz\, and MKJ. Its charity of the year is Woking & Sam Beare Hospice\, and it also supports other local charities\, including the Rotary Club of Woking\, helping them raise funds through partnerships. The club is deeply engaged in the community\, training young footballers of all genders. Looking ahead\, its key challenges are improving financial results\, enhancing on-field performance\, and planning a stadium renovation. \nCarol gave the vote of thanks. \nExciting raffle prizes await at the Beijing evening. If you can’t attend but wish to buy tickets\, contact Teresa at teresastedman@hotmail.co.uk. A strip of 5 tickets costs £5 (BACS payment before the event). \nA special auction prize\, donated by Woking Hilton Hotel\, includes an overnight stay in a King Guest room for two\, with breakfast and a three-course dinner at OXBO restaurant. Minimum bid: £100. Email your bid to Teresa. The winner will be announced on the night.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-simon-jones/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250203T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250203T143000
DTSTAMP:20250211T102618Z
CREATED:20241223T124450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T102618Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Speaker- Richard Roberts
DESCRIPTION:Richard is the Sponsor for Woking Rotary Swimathon.\n This week the President inducted Horsell Lodge Care Home as our third corporate member. Mario Marzolini\, the Customer Relationship Manager attended the lunch on its behalf. The Club also presented cheques to Woking & Sam Beare Hospice and to Woking High School\, from money raised by the Swimathon. The Hospice was represented by Richard Roberts\, who is a trustee. Woking High School was represented by Adam Wilkins\, a Science Teacher\, and by four pupils from their swimming team. Richard Roberts\, whose company Trident Honda sponsors the Swimathon\, presented the cheque for Woking High School to Mr Wilkins and also presented the pupils with a trophy for the team that collected most money.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-richard-roberts/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250202T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250202T153000
DTSTAMP:20250203T102554Z
CREATED:20241022T150758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T102554Z
UID:1014-1738488600-1738510200@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Calling all men over 40. PROSTATE CANCER AWARENESS
DESCRIPTION:Amazing day with 185 people having their PSA test. Watching this space there will be another chance 1st February 2026. \nWhat is a PSA blood test?\nSimple and Quick: A minimally invasive blood test that takes only a few minutes.\nAccurate: Measures the level of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) in your blood\, which can indicate the presence of prostate cancer.\nBenefits of attending this event\nPeace of Mind: Know your PSA levels and take charge of your health.\nExpert Guidance: On-site healthcare professionals will be available to answer your questions and provide information.\nCommunity Spirit: Join others in raising awareness and taking proactive steps against prostate cancer.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/calling-all-men-over-40-prostate-cancer-awareness/
LOCATION:Horsell Village Hall\, 117 High Street\, Horsell\, Woking\, GU21 4SS
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250127T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250127T143000
DTSTAMP:20250211T104940Z
CREATED:20250103T173310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T104940Z
UID:1162-1737982800-1737988200@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Speaker-Presentation of Colin Kramer Award
DESCRIPTION:The award was set up in the memory of Colin The Colin Kramer Award is presented to a child in the Woking Area who has shown exceptional resilience in the face of a life-changing event. The award includes a certificate and book token to the value of £100. It was set up in memory of Colin Kramer who was particularly keen to encourage children to read. This week as a memorial to Colin Kramer\, Penny Kramer presented this year's Colin Kramer Award to Noah\, a boy aged 10. He was accompanied at the Rotary lunch on Monday by his parents plus his head teacher. Sadly\, Noah’s best friend had a brain tumour and he passed away. In his memory\, Noah then grew his hair long and then eventually had it cut to make a wig for children undergoing cancer treatment. He has also climbed to the top of four mountains: Scafell Pike\, Ben Nevis\, Snowdon and The Brocken and through sponsorship\, raised over £5\,500 for the Hospice. At lunch\, Noah bravely told us what he had achieved. He said that he felt proud when he reached the summits. It was also fun and a good challenge.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-presentation-of-colin-kramer-award/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250120T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250120T143000
DTSTAMP:20250122T164241Z
CREATED:20241121T103409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T164241Z
UID:1080-1737378000-1737383400@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Speaker- Kevin Flude
DESCRIPTION:Kevin Flude recently gave an insightful talk about his father\, Ben Flude\, titled A Boy from Haggerston. Kevin\, a published author\, has edited a book of the same name\, which offers a vivid glimpse into life in London and Essex during the 1920s and 1930s\, as well as Guildford and Woking in the 1940s. The book is richly illustrated with photographs of Ben and his family. \nThe Flude family descends from French Huguenots who fled France after Protestantism was outlawed in 1685. Many Huguenots settled in London\, particularly around Shoreditch. A notable ancestor\, John Flude\, a broker from Cornhill\, London\, donated a gold and silver medallion to Dartmouth College\, USA\, in 1785. \nBen Flude was born on Lee Street\, Haggerston. His father\, Benjamin\, worked as a mechanic for the Royal Flying Corps during World War I and later for Imperial Airways. Tragically\, he passed away from a burst ulcer shortly after Ben was born. Ben's mother\, Ada (née Prosser)\, one of eight sisters\, initially worked as a cook at the Bovril Factory but returned to work there as an office cleaner after her husband’s death. She left Ben in the care of her parents\, ensuring he had simple meals like bread\, dripping\, and an egg for lunch. \nIn 1935\, Ada remarried Ernest Mosley\, known as "Pop\," who worked as a warehouse manager at Smithfield meat market. The family moved to Leyton\, Essex\, where Ben had his own room and attended the local primary school. In 1938\, at age 11\, Ben passed a scholarship exam and joined Chingford County High School. The family expanded with the birth of Ben’s sister Patricia in 1939. Later that year\, his school was evacuated to Hockley\, Essex\, and subsequently to Coleford in the Forest of Dean as World War II loomed. \nKevin's talk ended with this first installment of Ben’s story\, with more details promised in future chapters.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-kevin-flude/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250119T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250119T160000
DTSTAMP:20241209T174149Z
CREATED:20241015T082308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T174149Z
UID:866-1737288000-1737302400@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Founders Day Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Orangery book for 30 people.\n2 course carvery meal.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/founders-day-lunch-orangery-book-for-30-people-2-course-carvery/
LOCATION:Foxhills Country Club\, Stonehill Road\, Ottershaw\, Lyne\, Chertsey\, Surrey\, KT16 0EL
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250113T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250113T143000
DTSTAMP:20250122T164546Z
CREATED:20241121T103244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T164546Z
UID:1078-1736773200-1736778600@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Speaker- Kevin Mack
DESCRIPTION:Kevin Mack\, a member of Rushmoor Rotary Club and District 1145 Compliance Lead\, spoke about the Rotary Children’s Fun Day. Previously organized in partnership with Kids Out UK\, a charity supporting disadvantaged children\, the event underwent changes in 2023 due to governance concerns. Kevin and two other Rotarians\, appointed as trustees at Kids Out\, resigned last June. The Fun Day is now run in collaboration with a new charity\, Kids in Mind\, while maintaining a similar format. \nRotary GBI has generously funded recovery efforts post-Covid lockdown\, including subsidies for the event. Negotiations with the Army\, which owns the Rugby Ground where the event is held\, have been challenging. Additional inspections were required\, and safety concerns arose due to uncertainty about the location of underground floodlight cables. To address this\, bouncy castles were relocated to avoid potential risks. \nThe event remains successful\, with 1\,280 children attending last year out of 1\,364 invitees. They were accompanied by 880 carers\, teachers\, and parents\, along with 300 volunteers\, including Rotarians and other helpers. Local Rotary clubs continue to provide strong support\, with most clubs in the area participating. \nRotary has also secured funding for toy boxes designed for children with special needs or those fleeing domestic violence\, continuing an initiative previously managed by Kids Out. \nTerry Smith\, delivering the vote of thanks\, reminisced about the first Fun Day held at Thorpe Park in 1990. This event was made possible with support from Lady Grantchester\, daughter of Sir John Moores\, founder of Littlewoods. Terry expressed gratitude to Kevin for his engaging talk and dedication to the event’s success.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-kevin-mack-2/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250106T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250106T143000
DTSTAMP:20250110T164522Z
CREATED:20241121T103134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T164522Z
UID:1076-1736168400-1736173800@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Speaker- Keith Tatlock
DESCRIPTION:Presentation by Keith Tatlock stating Rupert Brooke demonstrated early promise as a poet and athlete. He attended King’s College\, Cambridge\, and thrived socially and intellectually\, forming connections with the Bloomsbury Group and leading the Fabian Society. \nBrooke's life was marred by personal struggles\, including a breakdown in 1912\, which led to travels in North America and the Pacific. His experiences were documented in letters commissioned by the Westminster Gazette. With the outbreak of World War I\, he joined the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve. His poetry gained fame early in 1915 with works like "The Soldier\," immortalized as a poignant reflection on sacrifice. \nTragically\, Brooke fell ill from a mosquito bite that led to sepsis during the Dardanelles Campaign preparations. He passed away on the Greek island of Skyros in 1915 at age 27. His tomb there is maintained by the Anglo-Hellenic Society\, and his legacy endures through memorials and his collection\, 1914 & Other Poems\, which saw widespread acclaim posthumously. Despite his untimely death\, Brooke remains a haunting figure symbolizing the youth lost to war.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-david-cavanagh-tony-henderson-2/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241230T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241230T170000
DTSTAMP:20241121T102608Z
CREATED:20241121T102555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T102608Z
UID:1072-1735545600-1735578000@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:No meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/no-meeting-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241223T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241223T170000
DTSTAMP:20241016T083718Z
CREATED:20241016T083718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T083718Z
UID:903-1734940800-1734973200@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:No Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/no-meeting/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241216T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241216T143000
DTSTAMP:20241121T102458Z
CREATED:20241121T102458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T102458Z
UID:1068-1734354000-1734359400@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Speaker- June Davey & Nail Mitchell
DESCRIPTION:Clandon Park
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-june-davey-nail-mitchell/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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