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.

Epsom & Ewell Borough Fun Day 29/09/2012

 On Saturday the 29th September Epsom and Ewell Rotary Club jointly organised a celebration of Epsom and Ewell Borough Council’s 75th birthday with a Family Fun Day at Hook Road Arena, with around 6000 local residents and children attending and Epsom Rotaract were there to lend a hand.  



 

The Penny Black Quiz 27/09/2012

Big news -on this night John, Chris & Katie aka the 'Quizzle Sticks' didn't come last in the quiz at the Penny Black Quiz!

Several weeks of coming last did not dampen this team's Rotaract-like indomitable spirit! Finally, after weeks of trying the team clawed its way up the leader board.

The team came 4th out of 6 teams with 74 points. They even took a victory pic afterwards - hooray!!

Olympic Opening Ceremony Party 27/07/2012

OLYMPIC MOTTO: "CITIUS,ALTIUS,FORTIES = "FASTER, HIGHER, STRONGER."
JOIN US FOR THE EVENT OF THE YEAR 2012 OLYMPICS AND WATCH THE OPENING WITH US!
CHOOSE A COUNTRY WHICH IS PARTICIPATING IN THE GAMES, BRING THAT FLAG TO THE CEREMONY/PARTY  AND A BIT OF THE COUNTRYS FOOD!!!!

Eurovision 2012 at Ellie's! 26/05/2012

It's Eurovision time! For the second year running Rotaractors and friends gathered at Ellie's flat to watch the  big event unfold on TV.

 

 

Holly's president's meal 19/05/2012

Epsom Thai was the setting for Holly's president's meal. The Rotaract year ends on July 1st. However, Holly is so busy (with two rambling clubs and work to deal with) that this was the only Saturday she could make!

Solent Day Sail 28/04/2012

Epsom Rotaract's Simon provides another insightful glimpse into Rotaract's latest sailing trip:

Epsom Rotaract New Members Evening 21/04/2012

In late April, Epsom Rotaract staged another new members evening at Wetherspoons.

Cheese and Wine Tasting Evening at Rachel's place 31/03/2012

 

 

New club member Rachel recently staged a cheese and wine tasting evening at her place. There was Brie, Boursin and Babybel as well as other types of cheese not beginning with 'B.'

 

Firewalk! 26/03/2012

  Hot off the press!! Epsom Rotaract Vice President Helena recently took part in a 'Firewalk' to raise money for the charity Surrey Care Trust. She walked across coals burning at 1200 degrees Fahrenheit without any pain or injury (thankfully!) at Woking Football Club.

Helena, walking the walk.

The Epsom Rotary Ball 03/03/2012

Rotaract's sponsoring club Epsom Rotary staged a charity ball at Reigate Manor Hotel in aid of the Alzheimers Society. President Colin Peel holds a special place in his heart for this charity, as his wife sadly passed away due to Alzheimers a few years ago. This made everyone all the more determined to make it a night to remember!

Colin Peel with Sarah Colin of the Alzheimers Society

The Epsom Rotaract New Members Evening 25/02/2012



Epsom Rotaract staged a new members evening at the Assembly Rooms in Epsom. Members both past and present attended to give an insight to prospective members about what the club does and its benefits.

Sign Language & Deaf Awareness Course 04/02/2012

In early February, club members, Rotarians, friends and colleagues attended the BSL (British Sign Language) course.