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SUMMARY:Partners and Friends Evening
DESCRIPTION:Woking Football Club
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/partners-and-friends-evening-2/
LOCATION:Woking Football Club\, Laithwaite Community Stadium\, Woking\, GU22 9AA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251027T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251027T143000
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Speaker - George - Pearly King of Peckham
DESCRIPTION:George has been a Pearly\nKing since 1958\, when he was 20. He is now 86. His maternal grandfather\, from whom he inherited the title\,\nwas the Pearly King of Mile End\, but when George was a year old\, the family moved to Peckham. His suit\,\nwhich he wore to the meeting\, has 22\,000 buttons\, that he sewed on himself. He has appeared as a Pearly\nKing on Eastenders. It is also said that the character “Del Boy” in Only Fools and Horses was partly based on\nhim. Pearly Kings and Queens are part of London’s Cockney tradition. Cockneys are traditionally those born\nwithin the sound of Bow Church bells\, which are in Cheapside in the City of London. The word “cockney”\ndates back to 1362\, but was first used in its modern sense\, as an inhabitant of London\, in the 16th and 17th\ncenturies. The first Pearly King was Henry Croft (1861-1930). He was an orphan street sweeper\, who\ncollected money for charity. At the time London street traders often wore trousers decorated with mother of\npearl. Croft adapted this costume to create a sequin suit to help his fundraising activities. There are Pearly\nKings and Queens in different parts of inner London\, but sadly there are only 12 left now as opposed to 400\nwhen George first became a Pearly King. The title is usually inherited from their parents or grandparents. A\nparade of Pearly Kings and Queens was held at the opening ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympic Games\nat Stratford. Henry Croft's founding Pearly organisation was called the Original London Pearly Kings and\nQueens Association. It still exists\, although it was reformed in 1975\, and it holds the majority of Pearly\ntitles. Other organisations were set up later\, such as the Pearly Guild in 1902 and the London Pearly Kings &\nQueens Society in 2001. These organisations mainly raise money for charity\, but they also help preserve\nPearly traditions. In 2020\, George set up the Cockney Museum. It is based in Stoneleigh near Epsom in\nSurrey\, rather than inner London because property is much cheaper there. The museum has a many\nexamples of Pearly costumes and information about Cockney and Pearly traditions and culture\, which George\nhopes to preserve. Tony Usher gave the vote of thanks. He thanked George for his most interesting talk.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-george-pearly-king-of-peckham/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251024T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251024T223000
DTSTAMP:20250509T072856Z
CREATED:20250509T072856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T072856Z
UID:1508-1761332400-1761345000@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Race Night
DESCRIPTION:A fun evening watching your horses win!
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/race-night-3/
LOCATION:Sutton Green Golf Club\, New Lane\, Sutton Green\, Guildford\, Woking\, GU4 7QF\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251020T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251020T143000
DTSTAMP:20250818T143934Z
CREATED:20250818T143658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T143934Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Speaker - Judith Dandy - Planning a funeral
DESCRIPTION:Dandelion Farewells offers personalised funeral services\, guiding families with care and compassion through every step. Honour your loved one's memory.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-judith-dandy-planning-a-funeral/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251019T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251019T170000
DTSTAMP:20251021T084456Z
CREATED:20250509T072515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T084456Z
UID:1504-1760877000-1760893200@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Progressive Lunch - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:To be advised\nWoking Rotary Club\, friends and Partners.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/progressive-lunch/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251013T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251013T143000
DTSTAMP:20250718T070003Z
CREATED:20250718T070003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T070003Z
UID:1966-1760360400-1760365800@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Speaker - Justine Aldous - Surrey Community Action
DESCRIPTION:Surrey Community Action is an independent charity which has been supporting communities across the county for 75 years.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-justine-aldous-surrey-community-action/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251012T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251012T170000
DTSTAMP:20241016T085800Z
CREATED:20241016T085800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T085800Z
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SUMMARY:Swimathon
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/swimathon/
LOCATION:Pool in the Park\, Kingfield Rd\, Woking\, GU22 9BA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251010T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251010T103000
DTSTAMP:20250804T174204Z
CREATED:20250804T174145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T174204Z
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SUMMARY:Rotary International LIVE.  UK Time 10 a.m. WATER BARRELS
DESCRIPTION:YOU TUBE 10TH OCTOBER 12 NOON KILIFI TIME.  BUT 10 A.M. UK TIME\nAt the MNARANI CLUB/RESORT\nKilifi Kenya.Followd by visit to the nearby villages to distribute the Rotary Water Barrels.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/rotary-international-live-uk-time-10-a-m-water-barrels/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251006T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251006T143000
DTSTAMP:20250728T092621Z
CREATED:20250728T092603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T092621Z
UID:1984-1759755600-1759761000@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Speaker - Alison Buckland - Woking Foodbank
DESCRIPTION:1 in 4 kids at risk of needing a food bank.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-alison-buckland-woking-foodbank/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251004T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251004T170000
DTSTAMP:20250707T074255Z
CREATED:20241015T084016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T074255Z
UID:877-1759566600-1759597200@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Rotary District Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Environment\nThis is a 2 day event
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/rotary-district-conference-2/
LOCATION:G Live\, Dene Road\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU1 4DD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251003T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251003T230000
DTSTAMP:20250707T074416Z
CREATED:20241015T083758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T074416Z
UID:871-1759505400-1759532400@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Rotary District Conference
DESCRIPTION:Cultural Buffet and Entertainment\nThis is a 2 day event.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/rotary-district-conference/
LOCATION:GLive\, Dene Road\, Guildford\, Surrey\, GU1 2AA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250929T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250929T143000
DTSTAMP:20250718T065540Z
CREATED:20250718T065417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T065540Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Speaker - Luke Sharp - WWF-UK
DESCRIPTION:Their mission is to protect and restore nature and hope to tackle the issues that pose the biggest threat to wildlife\, climate change and habitat loss.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-luke-sharp-wwf-uk/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250922T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250922T230000
DTSTAMP:20250922T093318Z
CREATED:20250922T093318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T093318Z
UID:2185-1758567600-1758582000@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Presidents Evening Partners and Friends - Beijing
DESCRIPTION:Partners and Friends Beijing Horell High Street.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/presidents-evening-partners-and-friends-beijing/
LOCATION:Beijing\, 95-99 High Street\, Horsell\, GU21 4SY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250922T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250922T223000
DTSTAMP:20250805T182341Z
CREATED:20250509T074051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T182341Z
UID:1518-1758567600-1758580200@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Partners and Friends Evening
DESCRIPTION:Drumming Snipe Mayford.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/partners-and-friends-evening-3/
LOCATION:Drumming Snipe\, Guildford Road\, Mayford\, Woking\, Surrey\, GU22 9QT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250915T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250915T143000
DTSTAMP:20250509T073937Z
CREATED:20250509T073937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T073937Z
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SUMMARY:Club Business Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Club Business Meeting
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/club-business-meeting/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250908T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250908T143000
DTSTAMP:20250728T092325Z
CREATED:20250728T092325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T092325Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Speaker - Sarah Pattenden  - The Brigitte Trust
DESCRIPTION:The Brigitte Trust is an independent registered charity\, offering a free service of emotional and practical support from trained volunteers.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-sarah-pattenden-the-brigitte-trust/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250901T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250901T143000
DTSTAMP:20250708T100243Z
CREATED:20250708T100220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T100243Z
UID:1947-1756731600-1756737000@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Speaker - Robert Eyers - York Road Project
DESCRIPTION:They work to help people get off the street\, navigate the complexity of the housing system\, and find  a secure\, long-term home.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-robert-eyers-york-road-project/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250818T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250818T143000
DTSTAMP:20250821T154632Z
CREATED:20250721T154350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T154632Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime Speaker - Rupert - Woking Environment Action
DESCRIPTION:They were set up in 1994\, as Woking Local Agenda 21\, in response to the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio.  This charity promote the conservation\, protection and improvement of our physical and natural environment\, in particular Woking and the surrounding areas.This week our speaker was Rupert Devereux who is the Chair of Woking Environment Action (WEAct). WEAct\, which was originally known a Local Agenda 21\, was founded in 1994. It is an environmental action group. It has a number of projects. Woking Repair Cafe\, where a team of volunteers offers free repairs to: small household electricals\, battery-operated clocks\, ceramics\, small items of furniture\, toys\, computers\, garden tools\, clothes and textiles. Sessions are held once a month in different parts of Woking borough. Woking Biodiversity Group has a number of nature conservation projects. This includes helping to look after Woking Borough Council green spaces such as Mayford Meadows\, Millmoor Common and St Johns Lye. WEAct planted 420 trees at the White Rose Lane Nature Reserve and St Peters Recreation Ground. The group also does water testing in rivers throughout the borough. Woking Wings originally focused on tawney owls by putting up nesting boxes has been extended to bats and swifts. Woking Hedgehogs is helping to conserve these animals which are now an endangered species. WEAct is campaigning for the Climate and Nature (CAN) Bill to pass into law- this has been put on hold by the Government. It also arranged an exhibition called Letters from The Global South to campaign on climate change issues. WEAct is also campaigning on plastic pollution to reduce the use of single use plastics in packaging. WEAct has set up community garden projects in West Byfleet\, Sheerwater and Old Woking and a scheme to distribute surplus produce such as fruit to foodbanks and community fridges. The Sustainable Byfleet initiative is a collaboration between WEAct and local organisations to enhance biodiversity and boosting sustainable living in Byfleet\, West Byfleet and Pyrford and surrounding areas. Keith Tatlock thanked Rupert for his interesting and informative presentation. Carol suggested that we look at ways that the Club could work with WEAct on projects and explore whether WEAct could become a corporate member
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-rupert-woking-environment-action/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250811T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250811T143000
DTSTAMP:20250515T150149Z
CREATED:20250509T073818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T150149Z
UID:1514-1754917200-1754922600@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Finger Buffet Lunch. Please note not at Hoebridge
DESCRIPTION:Finger Buffet\nCost £10 per person\nHorsell Lodge Care Home\,\nKettlewell Hill\,\n Horsell  GU21 4JA
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/finger-buffet-lunch/
LOCATION:Horsell Lodge\, Kettlewell Hill\, Horsell\, GU21 4JA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250804T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250804T143000
DTSTAMP:20250718T064619Z
CREATED:20250718T064619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T064619Z
UID:1960-1754312400-1754317800@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Speaker - Teresa Stedman  Iceland part 2
DESCRIPTION:Part 2 of Teresa's holiday in Iceland
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-teresa-stedman-iceland-part-2/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250728T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250728T143000
DTSTAMP:20250515T145949Z
CREATED:20250506T164456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T145949Z
UID:1476-1753707600-1753713000@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Lunch Finger Buffet. Please note not Hoebridge.
DESCRIPTION:To be held at Horsell Lodge Care Home\nKettlewell Hill\nHorsell\nWoking\nGU21 4JA\n  Cost £10\nPlease note that parking is limited.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunch-finger-buffet/
LOCATION:Horsell Lodge\, Kettlewell Hill\, Horsell\, GU21 4JA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250726T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250726T170000
DTSTAMP:20250708T095527Z
CREATED:20250228T175736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T095527Z
UID:1353-1753525800-1753549200@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Horsell Village Show
DESCRIPTION:Please note the change of venue\nThe proposal is to have a stall at the show in aid of Work Aid\nTea and Cake Stall
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/horsell-village-show/
LOCATION:Woking High School\, Morton Road\, Horsell\, GU21 4TJ
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250721T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250721T143000
DTSTAMP:20250718T064742Z
CREATED:20250708T102212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T064742Z
UID:1951-1753102800-1753108200@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Speaker - Keith Rose - Woking Community Furniture Project
DESCRIPTION:They collect unwanted furniture and electrical items from the local community and provided these items at low cost to families and individuals in need.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-keith-woking-community-furniture-project/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250720T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250720T170000
DTSTAMP:20250707T073917Z
CREATED:20250414T150414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T073917Z
UID:1416-1753016400-1753030800@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:INTERNATIONAL GARDEN PARTY TOGETHER WITH PRESIDENTS BBQ
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/international-garden-party-together-with-presidents-bbq/
LOCATION:Birch House\, Birch House\, Horsell Birch\, Horsell\, GU21 4XD
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250714T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250714T143000
DTSTAMP:20250721T153742Z
CREATED:20250709T200727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T153742Z
UID:1954-1752498000-1752503400@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Lunchtime Speaker  -  George Major  -  The Original Cockney Museum Absent
DESCRIPTION:In the absence of the scheduled speaker\, Graham and Diane Fagence and Terry Smith spoke about their visits to Peru. Graham and Diane went to Peru ten years ago. They flew to Lima and travelled to Cuzco by train. Diane described their visit to Machu Picchu\, an Inca city dating from the 1500’s. They travelled by train which slowed down enough for them to jump off. They then walked up the path to Machu Picchu\, which is some 2\,500 feet above the railway station. She described the magnificent sight that you see when walking through the gate. The city is 8\,000 ft (2\,430 metres) above sea level. Terry and Mary Smith visited Peru this year. They flew to Lima\, via Madriid and then flew to the Peruvian part of the Amazon where they transferred to a boat. The boat had 12 cabins accomodating 24 people. There were also 4 skiff boats\, which can reach speeds of up to 40 mph\, which are used to explore the narrower inlets on the river. They encountered many types of birds and fish as well as boa constrictors and tarantula spiders. Terry described how the locals construct their houses of wood and corrugated iron along the river. They are two storey buildings. In the rainy season\, the river floods and the lower storey is under water\, so the inhabitants retreat to the upper storey. Schooling is a major issue in the Amazon region. Children attend school only up to the age of 9. Terry was trying to find out whether Rotary could help older children to learn\, perhaps using remote learning via laptops powered by solar panels. Terry and Mary also visited Machu Picchu. They went by train and then by a bus. Since Machu Picchu is so popular with tourists\, visitors are split into three groups to visit different parts of the site. They visited the lower part of the site. Both Graham and Diane and Terry and Mary greatly enjoyed their visits to Peru. They all thought that it was well worth the effort to get there. Brian Nettleingham thanked Graham and Diane and Terry for their very interesting talks\, which were particularly impressive given that they had had little notice.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-george-major-the-original-cockney-museum/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250712T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250712T223000
DTSTAMP:20250708T095653Z
CREATED:20250228T175317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T095653Z
UID:1350-1752325200-1752359400@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Pyrford and Wisley Flower Show
DESCRIPTION:Joint stall with the Hospice.  Where the proposal is to feature Work Aid.\nGates open 1p.m.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/pyrford-and-wisley-flower-show/
LOCATION:Pyrford & Wisley Flower Show\, Pyrford Cricket Ground\, Pyrford Cricket Ground
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250707T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250707T143000
DTSTAMP:20250721T154836Z
CREATED:20250314T105139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T154836Z
UID:1410-1751893200-1751898600@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:Handover meeting and Club Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Handover meeting & Club AssemblyThis week we had a combined Assembly and Handover Meeting. Nana Opare\, who is the Assistant Governor for our area\, attended the meeting. Committee Chairs presented their reports on the 2024/25 Rotary Year and their plans for 2025/26. Brian Nettleingham is standing down as Chair of Club Services and will be replaced by Teresa Stedman. Tony Usher has been elected as Treasurer. Carol Cheesman\, who was President for 2024/25 has been re-elected as the President for 2025/26. She gave a report on her year of office. Carol’s objective was to rejuvenate the Club after Covid. The Club has recruited 6 new members\, including for first time in its history\, three corporate members: Woking & Sam Beare Hospice\, Woking Football Club and Horsell Lodge Care Home. We held a number of successful Partners & Friends events\, which included dinners at Versova Indian Restaurant\, the Beijing Chinese restaurant and the Gosling. We had good attendance at each event raised £700 to £1000 for charity. We held a successful Racenight in October 2024 and a Quiz in March this year. The annual Swimathon raised money for Woking & Sam Beare Hospice and three other local causes – GASP\, Woking High School and Woking Youth Theatre. We had Christmas collections at Morrisons and Jubllee Square and also had street collections with the help of Horsell Care and Age UK to raise money for local charities. We have donated money to the new Diagnostic Unit at Woking Community Hospital. This was a joint project with Woking District Rotary Club and the Friends of Woking Community Hospital. We are combining with the same partners in a project to refurbish the Bradley Ward at the hospital. The Club has recently formed a link with the Rotary Club of Clamart\, Le Plessis Robinson\, Velizy based in Woking’s French twin town. Club members visited the French Club in May this year. Nana Opare spoke about the importance of boosting membership. Keith Tatlock proposed a vote of thanks to Carol thanking her for very successful and extremely active year as President and looking forward to her next year.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/lunchtime-speaker-teresa-stedman-iceland/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250706T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250706T170000
DTSTAMP:20250506T163551Z
CREATED:20250506T163551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T163551Z
UID:1472-1751810400-1751821200@rotarywoking.co.uk
SUMMARY:New Members BBQ
DESCRIPTION:More details to follow
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/new-members-bbq/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250630T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250630T143000
DTSTAMP:20250721T155156Z
CREATED:20250314T105013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T155156Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime meeting - Teresa Stedman.  Iceland
DESCRIPTION:This week’s weeks speaker was Teresa Stedman who gave us a very interesting talk about her visit to Iceland last year. Teresa and her husband went with another couple on a trip of over 2 weeks. They hired a car and drove around the island\, a distance over 800 miles\, staying in hotels on the way They visited many interesting sites including Reykjavik\, the capital. Iceland is 190 miles from North to South and 310 miles East to West with a land area of 40\,000 square miles - somewhat bigger than Ireland. It has a population of just 400\,000. Iceland was first settled by Norwegians in 870. It remained independent until 1260\, when it came under Norway and later under Denmark. In 1944\, it broke away from Denmark\, then occupied by the Nazis\, becoming fully independent. Teresa showed us many interesting photos and videos including many of glaciers and waterfalls. There are 10\,000 waterfalls in Iceland. There are also many glaciers\, which cover about 10% of the land area. Ice breaks off the glaciers and falls into rivers to form icebergs\, these then go out to sea. It is possible to see the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) in Iceland although it is difficult to see them with the naked eye. However if photographed they show up well in the photo. The island is volcanic and has a number of geysers and warm springs. Around 30% of its power is generated from geothermal activity and 70% from hydroelectricity\, making it one of the greenest countries in the world. The only animal that is native to Iceland is the Arctic Fox. All the other animals were introduced by settlers. These include sheep\, cattle\, chickens\, goats\, reindeer and the Icelandic pony or horse. Horses and ponies can be exported from Iceland\, but not allowed to be imported to prevent disease. Originally Iceland had many forests\, but most of them were cleared for agriculture and sheep grazing\, which led to soil erosion. Since 1990 there has been a reforestation programme and forest cover has increased sixfold\, albeit from a low base. Sue thanked Teresa for her fascinating presentation. Part 2 will be on 4th August.
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/handover-meeting/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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SUMMARY:Lunchtime meeting- Keith Tatlock  - The Shakers
DESCRIPTION:Talk by our Rotary Member Keith.\nThe Shakers. Oregon\, History\, Communities\, Lifestyle and legacy
URL:https://rotarywoking.co.uk/club-schedule/club-assembly/
LOCATION:Hoebridge Golf Club\, Old Woking Road\, Old Woking\, Woking\, GU22 8JH
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