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Retired, semi-retired businessmen meeting together socially to listen to talks and see slide-shows on mutually, interesting subjects; to learn and share opinions of life, past, present and future. Cameradery and friendliness are the main themes discussed over coffee and biscuits in the pleasant surroundings o f the Masonic Rooms. Members meet to make new aquaintancies and to 'know a few more people in the locallity of Rochdale' with whom to form further friendships. This year the Club will celebrate 30 years of existance. Come and join us, we're sure you'll enjoy the experience. No age limit is imposed, maximum membership is set at seventy persons and currently forty-six members enjoy the facilities and attend. Sorry Ladies but 'it's men only' at the moment.
History;- Inaugurated initially by the Rotary Club of Rochdale in January 1982. A letter was raised as an 'invitation to membership' on the 11th January 1982 and sent to various colleagues and aquaintancies of the Rotary Club. This letter was signed by Mr John RG Grice, then Chairman of the Steering Committee, Rotary Club of Rochdale. After acceptance letters arrived the first meeting was arranged for Wednesday 27th January 1982 at the Masonic Rooms, Richard Street, Rochdale. This meeting was chaired by a Mr William Harding and Mr Frederic Holt acted as secretary.
Founders (19) ;- John RG Grice (founding father); William Harding; Harry Shenton; Harry T Bucknell*; Jack Whitehead; Keith Page*; Felix Milns; Thomas W Taylor; Walter Lee; Ronald Watson; Wilfred Wild; Albert Dewhurst; Max Miller; Kenneth Blackham; Arthur Strong; Arthur Buckley; Robert Pearce; George Kenyon; Arthur Blackham. * - Honorary Members active.
Hon. Members ;- Frank Hossack; Harry Bucknell; Keith Page; Harry Lees;
Edgar Williams; Stanley Fielding.
Current;- President ;- Peter John Richardson; Vice-President ;- DerekLord; Hon. Secretary ;- Neville Westerman; Hon. Treasurer ;- Barry Pinfield; Imm Past President ;- Terence Williams; Hon Auditor;- Geoffrey Howard; Hon Chaplain;- Canon Alan Shackleton;- Hon Committee Members ;- Stanley Fielding; Donald P Allen; Jack Hammill.
Forthcoming Meetings ;
Our next meeting is on Wednesday 9th May2012 : the Speaker will be Mr D. Cash and he will talk on "Irwell Valley Way"; the Vote of Thanks will be given by John Mc Caffrey.
23rd May 2012;- Speaker - Jessica Durham; Subject - Christian Aid
13th June 2012;- Speaker - Stanley Fielding; Subject - Discovery of Taverns
8th August 2012;-Speaker - Neville Westerman; Subject - Out of Africa
Come and join us for coffee, bring a friend at 1015hrs.
Club coach trip day;- 6th June 2012 - To Eden Camp calling at Lotherton House, Yorkshire, Coach leaves Masonic Buildings, Richard Street, Rochdale, at 9.00am; Carparking & Toilet facilities available. cost of travel only £16.00; bring Family /Friends, only ten seats available. contact;- N. Westerman, secretary, 01706 526 948.
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Team for year 2012/13
President - Mr Peter J Richardson .
Vice-President - Mr Derek Lord, JP.
Future Vice-President - Mr Fred. Pilling.
Hon Secretary - Mr N Westerman.
Hon Treasurer - Mr Barry Pinfield
Hon Chaplain - Rev. Canon Alan Shackleton.
Hon Auditor - Mr Geoffrey Howard.
We meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday in-the-month; coffee(£1) at 10.30am and finish at 12.00 noon. Yearly subscriptions :- £14.00.
Please come and join us, contact ;- Hon. Secretary, Tel;- 01706 526948. email; nandbwest@talktalk.net