Keep up to date with our regular weekly meetings, and our featured speakers, with the Southport Rotary Club RSS Feed. http://www.southportrotary.info/rss_1.xml en-gb Gerald 'Fudger' Rimmer will present an illustrated talk on Shrimping. Mr Rimmer has been shrimping since 1949, and is the fourth generation of his family to keep the tradition alive. 02 Jan 2010 20:46:25 GMT President Rtn Peter Downham will update Members with the latest developments in the Hesketh Park Eco Project 02 Jan 2010 20:48:26 GMT Jonathan Butler will enlighten us on the background and activities of the Hazardous Area Response Team, whose members respond to major incidents involving hazardous materials 02 Jan 2010 20:49:25 GMT Former Det Supt Albert Kirby QPM, who led the Merseyside Police Serious Crime Squad, and is an adviser to the Archbishop of Liverpool, will address us on the subject of 'The Red Balloon Project.' 02 Jan 2010 20:50:33 GMT The subject of Global Warming is one which raises temperatures on all sides of the argument. Today, our own Rotarian, Professor Denis Dwyer, ventures into the hothouse. 24 Jan 2010 12:47:32 GMT Africa can seem such a long way away, but today we will be treated to a quick visit as Colin Coleman updates us as to progress with the school project in Ghana. 24 Jan 2010 12:49:42 GMT Every few months we move the Club Meeting lock, stock and soup kitchen to All Saints Church Hall where, instead of our regular buffet, we hold a Poverty Lunch, with soup, bread, and, as a special treat, a sticky bun. The profits from the lunch go to fund our charitable activities. 24 Jan 2010 12:51:38 GMT Today, in a rescheduled event, we will pay full attention to Cllr Fred Weavers, who will be speaking to us on the subject of 'The Environment.' Those arriving at the meeting by bike will earn an extra gold star! 24 Jan 2010 12:53:52 GMT Our speaker today is Canon Robert Brunswick who, though known as the author of the guide to the Church of St Michael and All Angels at Croston, will be addressing the subject of 'Humour in the Ministry.' Canon Brunswick is also Honorary Curate of St Luke's Church in Southport 17 Feb 2010 17:29:53 GMT Today we are in for a treat as we listen to our keynote speaker Robin Williams telling us about 'Locks and Things' 17 Feb 2010 17:33:00 GMT Our lunch today will have some oenological overtones, not to say a touch of Chardonnay, Chablis or Champagne (we wish?) as David Smith enlightens us with what it means 'To Know About Wine.' 17 Feb 2010 19:52:54 GMT A staff member at The Prince's Trust, Liz Thornber is responsible for recruiting, training and managing all volunteers within the Merseyside and Cheshire districts. Liz also delivers Business Skills training to young Business Programme applicants. She is also the recipient of the Northcote Staff Award 2009. Today she will be telling us about her work with the Trust. 17 Feb 2010 19:55:10 GMT One of the programmes undertaken by Rotary around the world is the exchange of Ambassadorial Scholars. Visiting our region from the USA is Megan Selbach Allen who is presently attending Liverpool University to study Disease Dynamics. 17 Feb 2010 19:58:43 GMT One of the interesting things about the members of any Rotary Club is the wide range of experience brought together in one place. Today, our (relatively) new Rotarian David Slinger will be telling us about some of his experiences. 01 Apr 2010 15:48:58 GMT There can be few more sad sights than to see lost and abandoned children, looking for some kind of security. Today, Fiona Kirby will be telling us about the work of an orphanage in Uganda. 01 Apr 2010 15:50:27 GMT A few weeks ago, the question of climate change and global warming was addressed by our Rtn Professor Denis Dwyer, which was the trigger for some debate. Today, the Prof continues with Global Warming and Renewable Energy, part 2. 01 Apr 2010 15:53:01 GMT Service Clubs such as Rotary tend to look outwards, to see what needs doing in town, country and world. But there are occasions when a little help can make a difference to our own members - hospital visits, a lift, a shopping trip, and so on. Today, our Almoner, Rtn Clive Purchase, will tell us a little more. 01 Apr 2010 15:57:11 GMT Today is our Club's Annual General Meeting. Rather like the General Election and Budget Day all rolled into one, with the prospect of that other election the day after... 24 Apr 2010 14:10:49 GMT The Expert Patient Programme aims to provide a forum for feedback between Health Professionals and those patients with an ongoing need to access their services. David Waugh will tell us about his experiences as a Patient Representative 24 Apr 2010 14:12:28 GMT Today is one of our quarterly Poverty Lunches, held at All Saints' Church Hall, when we remind ourselves of the meaning of moderation at mealtime, and channel the surplus of our lunch costs towards those in greater need. (Note: if you go to the Royal Clifton today, you will have even less lunch than the rest of us!) 24 Apr 2010 14:13:53 GMT The Southport Flower Show has been delighting the crowds for eighty years now, and our own Rtn Tim Timmerman who is closely involved with the Show will be telling us about the Show's Past, Present, and Future! 24 Apr 2010 14:16:37 GMT Rod Jacques is a former Governor of Walton Gaol, and more recently a member of HM Inspectorate of Prisons. Today he will be unlocking some of the secrets of 'The Inside Story.' 28 May 2010 20:15:58 GMT Once a year we hold a meeting called 'Club Assembly' when the incoming officers will brief the other Club members about the programme of activities for the coming Rotary Year, starting in July. Today is that day, and this is that meeting. 28 May 2010 20:17:07 GMT Bob Willetts is best known as a local dentist, but he is also an amateur sailor of some renown. Today we will be hearing tales from afore the mast about the 'Pacific Islands.' Now, where's the mainbrace? 28 May 2010 20:17:47 GMT Max Dunbar is a Project Manager at the Liverpool Records Office, and today he will be staying on-side when he tells us about the 'Everton Collection' of documents, photographs and memorabilia of Everton FC from the 1880s onwards. It's a goal! 28 May 2010 20:18:29 GMT There is no regular lunch meeting today. Instead, we will gather in the evening to say 'Thank You' to outgoing President Peter Downham and 'Welcome' to incoming President Keith Mitchell. 28 May 2010 20:19:28 GMT Today is our day to welcome not only our new President but also the new RIBI President Jim Moulson from RC Paisley Callants, and District 1180 Governor Gwyn Dryhurst-Dodd from RC Denbigh, who will be paying official visits to Southport in the first week of their years of office. How good is that? 22 Jun 2010 20:24:17 GMT We have been greatly impressed by Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar Megan, who addressed the Club recently. Today, Scholar Min Hua, accompanied by District International Officer David Barton, will tell us of her experiences. 22 Jun 2010 20:25:41 GMT Our own Rotarian Cyril Legge has done amazing work in Kenya, with the Kenya Health Research Project which he and Barbara have headed for many years past. Today Rtn Cyril will give us an update. 22 Jun 2010 20:26:24 GMT The recent Club Away Day to Port Sunlight was enjoyed immensely by everyone who went on the visit, but for those who couldn’t make it on the day, Rtn David Brayshaw will bring a little Sunlight to today’s meeting. 22 Jun 2010 20:27:13 GMT It's all magic! Well, at least that is what we think we might see. Our own Rtn Rick Tynan manages to conceal the mirrors in the smoke to create some stunning illusions, 30 Aug 2010 09:39:09 GMT Not quite Part II of Rtn Rick Tynan's magical performance, today we will all take part in a quiz - which may not be exactly what it seems! 30 Aug 2010 09:42:58 GMT Southport FC is going from strength to strength, and today we will all be taking part in Fitness Training, or lunch, together with Haydn Preece. It's a goal! 30 Aug 2010 09:44:06 GMT One of Southport's key delights is the Botanic Gardens and a star of the Gardens is the museum. Curator Nicky Jones will be telling us more. 30 Aug 2010 09:44:51 GMT The Westminster Village is something we have all heard about, but probably know litte. Today, Southport MP Dr John Pugh will give us a personal tour round. 30 Aug 2010 09:45:25 GMT We all expect to aim high, but today we will hear from a speaker who has reached the peaks of success. Alan Williams will talk about 'Mountaineering.' 30 Aug 2010 09:46:11 GMT Today is our Poverty Lunch, at All Saints Church Hall, a day when our soup and bread reminds us of those who have little, and our lunch money goes to help them. 30 Aug 2010 09:47:03 GMT The focus of Rotary's 'Service Above Self' is often outward-looking. Today's talk by Club Almoner Clive Purchase reminds us that sometimes we need to look closer to home. 30 Aug 2010 09:48:19 GMT Here is the One O'Clock News, with Geoff Williams and Charles O'Hara reading it. Not a throwback to the old Home Service, but another, up to date: Southport's Talking Newspaper 30 Aug 2010 09:48:52 GMT