Christmas Meal - 06/12/2014

We returned yet again to The Rising Sun in Epsom for our Christmas Meal (a tad earlier than usual as our President Phil is heading to Australia for Christmas) and it did not disappoint, we had a brilliant evening. 

Leatherhead Rotary Quiz Night - 22/11/2014

On Saturday 22nd November, over 60 enthusiastic quizzers took part in Leatherhead Rotary's annual Charity Quiz Night at Leatherhead Parish Church Hall.

Epsom Rotaractors Jasmyn, John, Helen and Laura combined with Martin, Caroline and Richard from John's quiz team to form 'That's a lot of Change.'

Surrey Air Ambulance Presentation - 05/11/2014

In the 2013/14 Rotaract year we raised £3,290.61 for Surrey Air Ambulance in memory of former club member Simon who sadly passed away in September 2013. We invited Denis from Surrey Air Ambulance along to one of our meeting to receive our donation and talk to us about the charity.

Ye Olde Windsor Castle Halloween Quiz - 31/10/2014

 

A great evening of quizzing at Ye Olde Windsor Castle. Halloween is obviously our specialist subject as we came second!

Camberley Rotaract's Gameshow Mashup - 11/10/2014

 We had a great time at Camberley Rotaract's Gameshow Mashup in aid of Step by Step (http://www.stepbystep.org.uk/)!

Epsom Riding for the Disabled Working Group - 11/10/2014

We had a very rewarding morning at Epsom Riding for the Disabled (http://www.epsomrda.org.uk/)clearing the perimeter bund with Rotarians from Epsom and Ewell.

Bowling at Charrington Bowl - 01/10/2014

We had a great evening of bowling at Charrington Bowl in Tolworth. Spectacular performance from Andy and fun evening around catching up with everyone.

Hidden Spring Vineyard Camping Trip - 15/08/2014 - 18/08/2014

Great fun was had by all at the camping weekend at Hidden Spring Vineyard in East Sussex.

Bowling at Sutton Superbowl - 22/07/2014

We had a fun evening of bowling at Sutton Superbowl. Victory for Rachel in the first game and for Mark in the second game. Thanks for organising Chris. 

EMEF Baby Monitor Equipment Presentation - 21/07/2014

left to right: Jacky, Helen, Caro, Jane, Chris and John

 

 Epsom Rotaractors attended a presentation at the Ebbisham Ward of Epsom General Hospital. It was to present a neonatal Sure Signs monitor for use at the Ebbisham ward. This equipment was purchased with some of the money raised from our Great British Quiz.

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

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

2013/14 Rotaract Year

2013/14 has been a great year for Epsom Rotaract - 4 new members, nearly £4,900 (so far) raised for our two charities and lots of brilliant socials and community events!

Volunteering at Race For Life at Epsom Downs - 29/06/2014

Volunteers from Epsom Rotaract attended the 5 and 10K races on the Epsom Downs for the 2014 Race For Life event!

The Epsom Rotary/Rotaract Presidents' Induction - 26/06/2014

Rotaract Club President Phil with Rotary President Clive Smitherham

As the new Rotary year begins (from 1st July) our new officers were inducted at the beautiful Epsom RAC in the Derby Room.  

Snowdon Trip - 20/06/2014 - 22/06/2014

Our second big fundraising event of the year was a sponsored Snowdon Walk in aid of Surrey Air Ambulance (http://www.kssairambulance.org.uk/) in memory of Epsom Rotaractor Simon, a great friend, partner of one of our club members and our Vice President.

 

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.

John's President's Meal - 14/06/2014

To celebrate the end of the Rotaract Year and to thank John for all his hard work as President this year we headed to Zizzi in Banstead! 

World Cup Bring a Dish Night @ Helena's - 13/06/2014

Great evening celebrating the start of the FIFA World Cup with a Bring a Dish Night round Helena's! 

Snowdon Preparation Walk - 07/06/2014

In preparation for our charity Snowdon Walk on 21st June in aid of Surrey Air Ambulance (http://www.kssairambulance.org.uk/) we headed to Beare Green for 8 mile walk around the Leith Hill area.

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

Mark & Helena's Birthday Meal - 31/05/2014

To celebrate Mark & Helena's birthdays we headed to Everest Spice in Epsom and we had a brilliant evening.

Epsom Rotaract vs Epsom Rotary Bite & Bowl Challenge - 27/05/2014

After filling up with food at Nandos the bowling challenge was on between Epsom Rotaract and Epsom Rotary as we struck and spun in a ten-pin bowling event at Sutton Superbowl. Who would be victorious this time?

Cheam Village Fair 2014 - 26/05/2014

On Bank Holiday Monday it was Cheam Village Fair and we were there to help Cheam Rotary out with some of the stalls.

Karaoke at Bar XLR - 25/05/2014

We returned to Bar XLR in Epsom for another karaoke session on the Sunday of the latest Bank Holiday weekend and it didn't disappoint, a fun evening was had by all and we even met Tim Vine!

Epsom Riding for the Disabled Association Working Party - 17/05/2014

Phil and Helen joined Epsom Rotary and Ewell Rotary for a Working Party at Epsom Riding for the Disabled Association (http://www.epsomrda.org.uk/)

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!

Karaoke @ Bar XLR in Epsom - 17/04/2014

Epsom Rotaract returned to Bar XLR in Epsom on the Thursday night before the Easter Weekend for more Karaoke!

Katie's Birthday Meal at Epsom Thai - 05/04/2014

We were back again at Epsom Thai to celebrate Katie’s birthday! It was a lovely evening and was wonderful to see so many Rotaractors there - old and new. 

Drinks at The Assembly Rooms - 29/03/2014

We had a great time at our recent social at The Assembly Rooms in Epsom. John, Katie, Phil and Jacky had a brilliant to catching up over a few drinks and it was lovely to meet potential new member Lucie. 

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.

Ewell Rotary Trivia Quiz in aid of Surrey, Kent & Sussex Air Ambulance - 21/03/2014

Epsom Rotaractors attended Ewell Rotary's Quiz night in Ruxley Lane Church Hall in Ewell.  In the end, the quiz raised a magnificent £1,100 for the Surrey, Kent & Sussex Air Ambulance (http://www.kssairambulance.co.uk/).

Slindon Conservation Weekend - 14/03/2014- 16/03/2014

 It was the return once again of a great tradition! Slindon 2014! With new challenges ahead!

Afternoon Tea at Helena's - 09/03/2014

After the success of the Great British Quiz, Rotaractors came over all refined when they were treated to afternoon tea at Helena & Andy's flat... sorry Lord and Lady Lloyd's residence!

Langley and Iver Rotaract Big Fat Quiz of 2013 - 05/03/2014

The next event after our Great British Quiz, was Langley and Iver Rotaract's Big Fat Quiz of 2013!

Epsom Rotaract's Great British Quiz! - 01/03/2014

Epsom Rotaract President & Quiz master John Bishop on the mic (with Super Ted in the big red chair).

Epsom Rotaract returned to Leatherhead Parish Church Hall for a British-themed quiz in aid of Epsom Medical Equipment Fund (http://www.emef.org.uk/). There were British themed rounds on Comedy, Sport, History, Music and General Knowledge plus picture rounds on British counties and British national treasures. Epsom Rotaract President John Bishop was the quizmaster for the evening and club mascot Super Ted was nearby looking out for any cheaters!

Helen's Birthday Meal - 28/02/2014

Epsom Rotaractors came together to celebrate Helen's birthday, the night before the Great British Quiz. 

Launch of New Club Poster - 25/02/2014

The long awaited new Epsom Rotaract club poster was launched on social media on 25th February.

Phil's House Warming - 22/02/2014

After months of preparation, Phil finally purchased his new home! So, he invited club members over to celebrate!

Camberley Rotaract's Gameshow Mashup - 08/02/2014

We had a fun evening at Camberley Rotaract's Gameshow Mashup and it was a very successful evening with just under £700 raised for Surrey Search and Rescue (http://www.sursar.org.uk/) and Christopher's Smile (http://www.christopherssmile.org.uk/).

New Year's Trip to Isle of Wight - 31/12/2013 - 02/01/2014

For New Year's the club headed back to the Isle of Wight and it turned out to be another fantastic trip away despite the weather.