Laura's Birthday Meal at Il Capriccio in Ewell - 19/07/2014

To celebrate Laura's birthday we headed to Il Capriccio in Ewell!

Cheque Presentation to Epsom Medical Equipment Fund - 17/06/2014

At the last meeting of the 2013/14 Rotaract year the club presented Bess Harding OBE of Epsom Medical Equipment Fund (http://www.emef.org.uk/index.php) with a cheque for  £2,330.07. The event had a British theme in honour of our Great British Quiz in March, our main fundraising event for the charity.

Royal British Legion 10th Annual Poppy Quiz - 06/06/2014

All Saints Hall in Ewell was the site for the 10th annual (and final) Royal British Legion quiz. Epsom Rotaract's team 'Pimm's o'clock' were in attendance as was the Mayor of Epsom Cllr Robert Foote, a long time member of the Royal British Legion (http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/).

Barb and Andy run the quiz

Eurovision Party at Anthony and Ellie's! - 10/05/2014

Another year, another Eurovision Song Contest! Which meant another Eurovision Party at Anthony and Ellie's!

Phil's Bank Holiday BBQ! - 05/05/2014

A sunny Bank Holiday Monday played host to a barbeque at Phil's place!

Bromley Rotaract's Charity Fish 'n' Quiz - 22/03/2014

Club members attended Bromley Rotaract's Fish n' Quiz event in aid of Demelza Childrens' Hospice (http://www.demelza.org.uk/). The hospice supports children and young people (0-19) who are not expected to reach adulthood, and offers support to their families.

Solent Sailing Trip - 24 -26/08/2013

Simon organised another fantastic sailing trip over the last August Bank Holiday weekend.

 

 

Helena's President Meal - 29/06/2013

To celebrate the end of a successful Rotaract year with Helena at the helm the club went for a meal at Epsom Thai.

President’s Induction Meal - 27/06/2013

Our President for 2013/14 John Bishop was inducted at a ceremony at the Royal Automobile Club along with Epsom Rotary's first female president Carol Caiger on 27th June.

The Offical Epsom Rotaract Poster! 05/06/2013

Here it is. It has been in existence for quite a while, but never....online. Until now! Ooooo. Club member Phillip requested that it be put online so that he can share a link about Rotaract with his work colleagues and friends. Following the lead of our Meetup and Facebook pages here it is on our official  blog!

Bank Holiday Solent Sailing Trip – 24/05/13 – 27/05/13

Over the May Bank Holiday weekend members of Epsom Rotaract were on the water again. Thanks for a great weekend Simon.

 

Eurovision Evening at Ellie and Anthony's - 18/05/2013

Anthony and Ellie hosted their fantastic annual Eurovision evening again and it didn’t disappoint. We all had a really fun evening, singing along, dressing up and enjoying dishes from Ireland, Portugal, France, Sweden, Turkey, UK, Israel, Greece, Switzerland and Belgium. Unfortunately the UK entry didn’t win, but at least we had Graham Norton’s witty commentary to entertain us. Thank you Anthony and Ellie for being brilliant hosts! 

Rainbow Trust Presentation 19/03/2013

We invited Lorraine Rudge, the Rainbow Trust’s  Community Fundraising Manager to one of our club meeting to hear more about the Rainbow Trust’s work and to present her with a cheque for £2,000 raised from our fundraising.

 

Slindon Conservation Weekend – 15/03/13 – 17/03/13

On the morning of 15th March 9 of us set off bound for Slindon on the South Downs for what would turn out to be an action packed weekend full of rain showers and sunshine. Welcome to Britain! Despite the rain our spirits were not dampened (excuse the pun).

Valentine's Day Charity Quiz 16/02/2013

Club president Helena on the mic

Our main fundraising event for the year was a charity Valentine’s Day Quiz for the Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity (http://www.rainbowtrust.org.uk/) and was held at St Mary and St Nicholas Church Hall in Leatherhead. The Rainbow Trust supports families with children who have life-threatening or terminal illnesses.

The Epsom Rotaract Christmas Meal 08/12/2012

Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas! The Rising Sun in Epsom was once again the site of our annual Christmas meal. A full house was present for a 3 course meal, complete with Christmas music, party poppers, crackers, Secret Santa and just general mucking about with poppers and string.

Blood Donation at Bourne Hall 25/11/2012

What do you want from me, blood? Well, yes. Epsom Rotaract club members Katie and John attended a blood donation session at Bourne Hall.

The ultimate community event, John and Katie donated their plasma to help those who may need it in the future. Katie was donating for an 18th time and John for his 1st.

Epsom Motaract Does Movember 2012!

After great success last year Rotaractors are giving Movember another go this year! As its 2012 the Olympic year, club member John has decided to grow Wiggins-like side burns to with his Movember Moustache! If you want to donate to see both monstrosities in full bloom go here: http://mobro.co/johnbishop

Present wrapping for Samaritans Purse 10/11/2012

It was time once again for our annual present wrap/pub lunch! The idea is that we fill decorated shoe boxes with appropriate gifts to be sent as a Christmas present to disadvantaged children around the world. The boxes are filled with toys, games, suitable useful items for either boys or girls within a specific age bracket.

The shoe box scheme is organised by www.samaritanspurse.org  and is known as Operation Christmas Child.

The Camberley Rotaract Barn Dance 13/10/12

Grab your partner dosey doe! Camberley Rotaract held their annual charity barn dance in aid of Step by Step (www.stepbystep.org.uk ) at Collingwood College.