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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250203T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250203T143000
DTSTAMP: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
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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
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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
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250119T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250119T160000
DTSTAMP:20241209T174149Z
CREATED:20241015T082308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T174149Z
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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
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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
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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
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SUMMARY:No meeting
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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
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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
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241216T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241216T143000
DTSTAMP:20241223T125124Z
CREATED:20241003T115319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T125124Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Speaker- Naill Mitchell
DESCRIPTION:Park and gardens in West Clandon.  National Trust property transformed by fire April 2015\nClandon Park\, a Grade 1 listed Palladian mansion built around 1730–33 by Thomas Onslow\, 2nd Baron Onslow\, was designed by Venetian architect Giacomo Leoni. It replaced an earlier Elizabethan mansion on the same site. This red-brick and stone-dressed building boasted interiors completed in the 1740s\, including a stunning two-storey Marble Hall adorned with marble chimney pieces by Flemish sculptor Michael Rysbrack and rococo plasterwork ceilings by Italian-Swiss artists Giuseppe Artari and Bagutti.\nIn 1956\, the Onslow family donated the house and gardens to the National Trust (NT)\, retaining the park. At the time\, Clandon Park was in a depleted state and underwent extensive restoration between 1968 and 1972 under interior designer John Fowler. Fowler aimed to evoke the period’s essence rather than replicate exact historical details. By the 2000s\, the house showcased significant collections\, including the Ivo Meissen collection\, Mortlake tapestries\, and various antiques.\nTragedy struck on April 29\, 2015\, when a fire caused by an electrical fault destroyed most of the interior\, sparing only the Speaker’s Parlour. While the external structure survived\, the National Trust initially planned to restore the ground floor and modernize the upper floors for exhibitions and events. However\, in 2022\, the Trust revised its plans\, deciding to preserve the house in its ruined state except for the Speaker's Parlour\, the external walls\, and windows. New walkways and a rooftop terrace will provide visitors insights into the mansion's construction and views of the countryside.\nThis decision\, citing the unavailability of skilled craftsmen for full restoration\, sparked opposition from many NT members. Critics argued for a ground-floor restoration aligned with John Fowler’s earlier efforts\, maintaining the building’s historical spirit. Speaker Keith Tatlock emphasized that recreating the ground floor as it appeared before the fire was achievable\, even without exact replication of architectural details.\nThe presentation by Niall Mitchell on Clandon Park concluded with a vote of thanks from Carol\, acknowledging his informative talk.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-june-davey-naill-mitchell/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241215T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241215T170000
DTSTAMP:20241006T083451Z
CREATED:20241006T083451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T083451Z
UID:807-1734253200-1734282000@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas Collections in Woking Town Centre
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URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/christmas-collections-in-woking-town-centre-2/
LOCATION:Woking Town Centre\, Jubilee Square\, Church Street East\, Woking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241214T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241214T170000
DTSTAMP:20241006T083134Z
CREATED:20241006T083134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T083134Z
UID:800-1734166800-1734195600@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas Collections in Woking Town Centre
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/christmas-collections-in-woking-town-centre/
LOCATION:Woking Town Centre\, Jubilee Square\, Church Street East\, Woking
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241212T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241212T190000
DTSTAMP:20241016T142912Z
CREATED:20241016T103936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T142912Z
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SUMMARY:Rotary Street Collections
DESCRIPTION:This is a 3 day event Taking the sleigh round.  Horsell Care helping to collect.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/rotary-street-collections-3/
LOCATION:Horsell Village Hall\, 117 High Street\, Horsell\, Woking\, GU21 4SS
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241211T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241211T190000
DTSTAMP:20241016T142932Z
CREATED:20241016T082530Z
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SUMMARY:Rotary Street Collections
DESCRIPTION:This is a 3 day event. Taking the sleigh round. With Age UK helping to collect
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/rotary-street-collections-2/
LOCATION:Barnsbury Primary School\, 3 Almond Avenue\, Woking\, GU22 0BB
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241210T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241210T190000
DTSTAMP:20241016T142950Z
CREATED:20241016T082351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T142950Z
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SUMMARY:Rotary Street Collections
DESCRIPTION:This is a 3 day event.  Taking the Sleigh round. With Street Angels helping to collect
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/rotary-street-collections/
LOCATION:KIngfild School\, 8 Kingfield Road\, Woking\, GU22 9EL
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241209T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241209T143000
DTSTAMP:20241223T125541Z
CREATED:20241016T083615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T125541Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Speaker-John Stocker
DESCRIPTION:This week\, we had Special General Meeting and Business Meeting followed by a speaker. The meetings were held over lunch. Our speaker this week was John Stocker who gave a talk called Travels of an Octogenerian Backpacker. John told us about his very interesting trip around Europe using an Interail Pass (First Class). John’s pass allowed him 10 days of travel within two months\, although he completed his travels in 22 days. The basic pass currently costs just over 700 euros\, but he had to pay a 43 euro supplement to use Eurostar and there were some other supplementary charges. He used the Rail Planner app on his phone to plan his journeys. John started his journey at St Pancras in London travelling first to Brussels where he changed onto a German high speed train to Cologne. He then traveled to Wernigerode in Saxony-Anhalt in the former GDR. This town is the starting point for Harz Mountain Ralway a narrow gauge railway which travels to Brocken the highest mountain in the Harz mountain range. John showed us an interesting video of the train journey. At the peak of the Brocken are two towers. One of them was used by the USSR to spy on NATO and the other used by the East Germans to spy on their own people. After Wernigerode\, John travelled to Warsaw via Berlin. While there\, he visited the site of the Warsaw Ghetto\, where 460\,000 Jewish people were confined by the Nazis during WWII. About 92\,000 died in the Ghetto and after it was closed\, a further 300\,000 were killed in Treblinka concentration camp. John was also able to visit the main buildings in the city\, which were restored after the war\, including the Old Town and the 237 metre high Palace of Culture & Science\, which was built in the Soviet era. John next travelled to Budapest\, which is situated on the Danube. This also has some very impressive buildings including the Parliament Buiding which is based on the Palace of Westminster in London. While there John went on the Children’s Railway. This is a narrow-gauge railway that is run by children aged 10-14 who provide all the staff\, except for the drivers\, including the guards and ticket collectors on the trains. John’s next stop was Catania in Sicily\, which he reached by travelling through Verona and Rome. John will continue his talk next year. Graham Fagence gave the vote of thanks\, thanking John for his fascinating talk and accompanying videos and photos.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-john-stocker/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241209T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241209T170000
DTSTAMP:20241209T174417Z
CREATED:20241209T174336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241209T174417Z
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SUMMARY:Ramble & Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Still being organised.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/ramble-lunch/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241208T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241208T170000
DTSTAMP:20241006T082657Z
CREATED:20241006T082445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241006T082657Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Collections @ Morrisons
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URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/christmas-collections-morrisons-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241207T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241207T170000
DTSTAMP:20241006T082611Z
CREATED:20241006T082322Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas Collections @ Morrisons
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URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/christmas-collections-morrisons/
LOCATION:Morrisons Supermarket\, 82 Goldsworth Road\, Woking\, GU21 6NX
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241203T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241203T230000
DTSTAMP:20241011T123954Z
CREATED:20241006T080820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T123954Z
UID:782-1733252400-1733266800@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas Celebration Dinner
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URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/christmas-celebration-dinner/
LOCATION:West Byfleet Golf Club\, Sheerwater Road\, West Byfleet\, KT14 6AA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241202T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241202T143000
DTSTAMP:20241211T103129Z
CREATED:20241003T114732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T103129Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Speaker-Mike Goddard
DESCRIPTION:Mizens Railway\nFounded in 1990 on the old Mizens Farm site\, now the McLaren Technology Centre\, the railway carried 60\,000 passengers annually in the 1990s. In 1999\, McLaren financed its relocation to make way for factory construction. After exploring various sites\, including Brooklands Museum\, the railway secured a 10-acre plot next to Knaphill Nursery on Barrs Lane. Volunteers\, with some professional help\, built the new railway\, and interim services operated at Squires Garden Centre. It officially reopened in May 2002\, inaugurated by Woking MP Humfrey Malins.\nOperations and Membership\nMizens Railway has 125 members\, with 35-40 active volunteers serving as drivers\, guards\, and maintenance crew. Running costs of approximately £70\,000 annually are covered by ticket sales\, catering\, and merchandise. The railway operates regular services from May to December on Sunday afternoons (2-5 PM) and hosts special events\, including Santa Specials\, New Year's Day rides\, and the Knaphill Village Show.\nFeatures\nThe railway boasts over 30 engines\, including 10-12 steam engines and more than 20 diesels\, all owned by members. There are three routes:\n•	The Suburban: A ¾-mile route taking 7-10 minutes.\n•	The Miler: A 1-mile route completed in 10-15 minutes.\n•	The Highlander: Featuring bridges\, currently under maintenance.\nMike highlighted the remarkable effort involved in relocating and maintaining the railway\, which remains a testament to the dedication of its volunteers.\nThe talk concluded with Jane Cooper thanking Mike for an insightful presentation about this community-driven treasure.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-mike-goddard/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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