Banger Racing that never was

The plan for Bank Holiday Monday was a trip to Banger Racing. Based on the fact that we, and anyone else we know, has only ever been when the weather has been British in the extreme, we did not expect either a hot, bright, sunny day, meaning the venue was really busy.

After a quick chat in the rather too busy car park, we concluded that we'd struggle to find space inside to spread out for a relaxed afternoon of picnicing and watching cars get destroyed and decided to picnic at Emberton Park.

A drive around the park and we found a nice quiet spot, laid out the rugs and relaxed. Helen R returned some bean bags to Helen D, which proved useful for entertainment. We also undertook some blind tasting of Oreo cookies vs own brand and Phil and Matthew confirmed that you can tell the real thing.

The younger party members took a walk around the lake for ice creams to complete the Bank Holiday properly.

A nice relaxing afternoon and we'll try out the Banger Racing when the weather isn't quite so nice!

Macmillan Coffee Morning

We are holding a coffee morning from 10am til 12noon on Saturday 24th September as part of the World's Biggest Coffee Morning for Macmillan.

The coffee morning will be in Atterbury Avenue, Leighton Buzzard, just give us a ring (see Contact Us) to find out the full address.

Bring along some cake / biscuits if you want, but most importantly, bring yourself, perhaps a friend and some money, as we'll have a raffle as well as the usual donations for a cake / drink.

Hopefully the weather will be nice, and we'll be in the garden, but whatever the weather, we will have cake.

Pub of the Month July

British summer greeted us at our first Pub-of-the-Month to our joy. Firstly we sat and enjoyed the sun's rays from The Swan's beautiful beer garden. Elizabeth kindly joined us for pre-drinks before her wine evening. She bought along two lovely guests, some will know him - Steve and his partner Lucia.

Although the wait for food was long due to them being over stretched, there was some very interesting conversations being had. With the light, 10pm came around very quickly. Nigel enjoyed an envious dessert and we parted ways, sober but merry.

Our next one will be Saturday 17th September if you would like to join us please email us This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Venue is Ye Olde Swan, Newport Road, Woughton on the Green, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 3BS which is a Chef & Brewer pub and from our experience does reasonable food. Meeting time 7.00p.m.

New Rotary Year 2016-2017

At the start of the first meeting of the year Alison handed over the Presidential chain of office to Sue our President for the Rotary Year 2016-2017.

In turn Sue presented Graham with the chain for Vice President.

The meeting was attended by Former District Governor Sandy Aked-Walker and David her husband where Sue and her Council set out the plan for the club for the year ahead.

Sandy commented that The Brickhills was a really good club with a strong vision for what they want to acheive in the forthcoming year and she wished Sue a really enjoyable year ahead.

Presidents night 2016

Saturday the 25th June saw us celebrating the end of the Rotary year 2015-2016 and saying thanks to outgoing President Alison for her contribution to the year and welcoming in the new Rotary year with our incoming President Sue.

As was Alison's wish we went to Grosvenor Casino in Luton organsied beautifully by incoming President Sue; after all we are the casino Kings and Queens of Rotary!

The meal was good and we had some token with which to play the tables and machines. Some of us were luckier than others but it was unanimously agreed that it was a first class evening.

Alison honoured her council which was appreciated and she awarded the Rotarian of the Year which was almost a unanimous vote for Lesley who has contributed enormously to the club and she will be greatly missed next year. Well done Lesley and thank you from all the club members.

See all the pictures here

Swimathon Presentation to our club

Our club, The Rotary Club of the Brickhills was invitied to attend the presentation of the 2016 Swimathon Awards Night by RC of Milton Keynes on Wednesday the 29th June 2016.

President Sue was unable to attend so Andrew and Elizabeth Sheldon attended in her place. The Brickhills were awarded the cup for the Rotary Club that swam the most lengths in this last swimathon. Congratulations to all the swimmers for this wonderful achievement., you have done the club proud.