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Welcome to our newest member: Deborah Critchley

Deborah is passionate about the health service and, in particular, the care of older people. (insert your own joke about the average age of our club members). She is a busy lady as she works part-time as an invigilator at the Warriner school, as a Crisis Worker at the sexual assault referral centre in Bicester and as a dog walker/ sitter mainly for clients in the village of Somerton. 

She lives in Somerton and has a father of 90 who lives in Derby with his partner. Her passion in life is travelling and has this year travelled to Jordan, Portugal, Bulgaria and Borneo. She is also an avid walker and a member of the ramblers. She enjoys socialising, organising events, eating out and generally keeping fit.

Deborah will be formally inducted into the Club at our Fri meeting on 28 Nov. Please welcome her into our group.ype caption here

Posh Frocks Christmas Celebration Thu 11 Dec

Members, partners and friends are invited to the Whately Hall Hotel for a Christmas celebration with an opportunity to dress up a bit: some of use will be in DJs but any smart attire will do for this evening of social fellowship, conversation and some entertainment.  As this will be a banquet menu together with entertainment from the Five Ways Barber Shop singers the cost will be £40 per head.

 The comprehensive meal options include: Starters: butternut squash (VE), chicken liver parfait or smoked mackerel mousseline; Mains: roast turkey, herb crusted cod (GF) or nut roast (VE); Desserts: christmas pud (V), irish cream cheesecake (V) or chocolate tart (VE, GF); Petit Four: mince pies

Please circulate these details to all your friends. It would be great to get a large crowd.

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The most heartwarming events of the year  10-13 Nov 2025

 

The most heartwarming series of events of the year is almost here! For four magical evenings, your local Rotary Club is thrilled to present our annual Children's Singing for Children Concert Series! Be enchanted as young voices fill the air with joy, harmony, and a wonderful enthusiasm. Each school will bring two songs of their own choice ranging from timeless classics to modern favourites.

Following that - prepare for unforgettable massed choir finales guaranteed to uplift your spirits and put a smile on your face or maybe bring a tear of joy to your eye! This isn't just a concert; it's a celebration of community and the incredible power of young people singing. 

Bring your family, bring your friends, and make memories that will last a lifetime. All monies raised go to support Children's Charities. Add it to your calendar now!

 

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Every Second Counts: Learn CPR & Defibrillator use

 

In a cardiac emergency, time is life. Immediate CPR and defibrillator use can double—or even triple—a person’s chance of survival. Yet too few of us are trained.
Whether you're at home, work, or in the community, knowing how to respond could mean the difference between life and death. Training is quick, accessible, and empowers you to act confidently when it matters most.
💡 Be the difference. Get trained. Save lives.

 


 

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Crocus Planting gets off to a storming start - 23 Oct 2025

Braving Storm Benjamin, a team of around a dozen intrepid Banbury Rotary Club members and friends  today planted 12,000 crocus corms at Banbury Cemetery and  Crematorium. 

Why?
Because, come spring,  they hope the  burst of purple colour, will raise awareness of Rotary’s global mission to eradicate the terrible disease - polio.
Read on to find out about a project that dwarfs the scale of HS2 but is 99.8% complete!

 

 
 
 
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Birthdays

Member Birthdays
Amanda Laurenson
November 9
 

Upcoming Events

Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal
Oxford Road
Oct 27, 2025 10:00 am - Nov 07, 2025 4:00 pm
 
Coffee Morning
Banbury Cricket Club
Nov 04, 2025 10:30 am
 
Club Open Meeting Fri 7 Nov 25
The Pavilion
Nov 07, 2025 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
 
Children Singing for Children 2025
Horse Fair
Nov 10, 2025 - Nov 13, 2025
 
Coffee Morning
Banbury Cricket Club
Nov 11, 2025 10:30 am
 
Pie and a Pint Fri 31 Oct
The Pavilion
Nov 14, 2025 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
 
Coffee Morning
Banbury Cricket Club
Nov 18, 2025 10:30 am
 
CPR and Defibrillator Training
White Post Road
Nov 19, 2025 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm GMT Standard Time (UTC00:00)
 
Open Meeting Fri 21 Nov 25
The Pavilion
Nov 21, 2025 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
 
Coffee Morning
Banbury Cricket Club
Nov 25, 2025 10:30 am
 
Council Meeting
Banbury Cricket Club
Nov 26, 2025 6:30 pm
 
Club Open Meeting and New Member Induction Fri 28 Nov 25
The Pavilion
Nov 28, 2025 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm