Welcome to our website The club was founded in 1971 and currently has around 50 members. We are active in fund-raising for local, national and international good causes through a series of events and schemes throughout the year. The main annual fund-raisers are the Crathes Vintage Car & Motorcycle Rally, which is held in May of each year and the Inchmarlo Golf Challenge held in August. The club supports and encourages international exchange visits, sponsors educational, cultural and youth activities and promotes enterprise through the Young Enterprise programme in local schools. But it's not just about fundraising. There is a strong social aspect and members are part of a global network of 1.2 million Rotarians spanning most countries and cities around the globe. For further information please contact: President: Jim Thomson Secretary: John Kaighin Treasurer: Raymond Donald Webmaster: Chris Engel The Rotary Four Way Test Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned?   Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?   Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

The Town of Banchory Banchory looking west across Raemoir Road Photo by Ed Read © 2007 The town of Banchory (pop 6,500) lies on the north side of the River Dee some 18 miles west of Aberdeen, Europe's oil capital.   Originally settled in 5-6th centuries at the confluence of the River Feugh, the site became location of the annual St Ternan Fair during the middle ages. The town flourished with the coming of the Deeside Railway line in 1853 and became a popular destination for both holidaymakers and day-trippers from Aberdeen. During the 1970-90s the town expanded as a result of the oil industry and is currently undergoing a new period of growth. There are a range of shops, hotels, restaurants, garages and local services. The town has not one, but two excellent golf courses. Image above - looking to the NW with the Academy and Primary school in the centre with the High Street on the top left.

2010 Programme (Last updated by Ed - 4th Feb 2010)
Date	Meeting Details	Notes	Door Duty
Feb 10	Andrew McIlraith - Dr Chris Fenn - Nutrition, particularly in relation  to extreme expeditions. (Lady speaker)		J. Sellens G. Sinclair
Feb 17	David Edmonds - John Tyler - Deeside Railway - progress update.		R. Singlton C. Sutherland
Feb 24	Jim Dempsie -	Council Meeting	A. Thomson J. Thornton
Mar 3	Business Meeting - President Jim will say Grace.		J. Turnbull R. Wilkin
Mar 10	Peter McDermott - Local Vet Neil Cockburn will talk about his work.		G. Wilkinson S. Wilson
Mar 17	Convenor of International Service - INTERNATIONAL EVENING.                                              (Partners invited)		B. Bell R. Bond
Mar 24	Jim Hammond -		R. Bridger J. Brind
Mar 31	Edwina Keown -	Council Meeting	B. Burr J. Cordiner
Apr 7	Business Meeting - President Jim will say Grace.		E. Dair B. Dann
Apr 14	Eddie Gilanders -		J. Dempsie D. Edmonds
Apr 21	Stewart Wilson -		C. Engel M. Esslemont
Apr 28	Gordon Rattray -	Council Meeting	E. Gillanders Jim Gordon
May 4	Business Meeting - President Jim will say Grace.		F. Grant J. Hammond
May 11	Reg Wilkin -		I. Hendry D. Holmes
May 18	John McDonald -		E. Keown K. Lennox
May 25	Ryan Bond -	Council Meeting	T. Ling P. McDermott
Jun 2	Business Meeting - President Jim will say Grace.		S. MacDonald J. McDonald

 
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