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SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting – Paul Ryb from Macular Society UK
DESCRIPTION:To book your meeting: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rotarycluboflondon2/2138472 \n \nPaul Ryb is a Managing Director at Outcome Capital\, where he leads the firm’s ophthalmology practice and oversees European activities from London. He advises entrepreneurial companies across Europe and the US on strategic and financial development\, with particular expertise in drug and medical device innovation\, diagnostics\, and AI adoption in eye health. As a visually impaired patient advocate and venture specialist\, he brings a distinctive perspective to ophthalmic innovation. \nPreviously\, Paul was a Managing Director at Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) Global Banking & Markets\, following a 10-year tenure at Lehman Brothers and earlier roles at Banque Paribas\, Dresdner Kleinwort Benson\, and HSBC James Capel\, where he established himself as a leading Telecom\, Media & Technology (TMT) investment specialist and a highly rated equity analyst recognised in Institutional Investor and Extel surveys. \nAfter losing his useful sight to macular degeneration\, Paul continued working at senior levels in banking before moving to a London private family office\, where he ran a strategic event-driven TMT investment fund. He has also held board roles across the commercial\, public and charity sectors\, including with the NHS\, RNIB\, and King’s Access Technology Group. \nPaul is Vice Chair of The Macular Society UK and serves on the Fight for Sight Investment Committee\, supporting major UK ophthalmic research funding. He also delivers the annual Living & Succeeding with Sight Loss lecture at City\, University of London\, and hosts the RybTalks podcast series for the RNIB and wider visually impaired community. \nHe holds a BA (Hons) in Economics from the University of Manchester\, is FCA-certified\, and is both a World and British champion in visually impaired tennis and a black belt in Xen-Do kickboxing.
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-lunch-meeting-speaker-tbc-3/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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SUMMARY:Easter Monday - No meeting
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URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/easter-monday-no-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260330T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260330T140000
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SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - Mark Field
DESCRIPTION:Mark Field will be our speaker. \n \nThe Rt Hon. Mark Field is a former Member of Parliament (2001–2019) for the Cities of London and Westminster and served as Minister of State for Asia and the Pacific at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. During his time in government\, he led the UK’s economic diplomacy across Asia\, overseeing key bilateral relationships with China\, In \ndia\, Japan and ASEAN\, and strengthening trade and security partnerships with Australia and New Zealand. \nA graduate of St Edmund Hall\, Oxford\, Mark began his career as a solicitor with Freshfields before founding and selling two successful start-up businesses. He is the author of Between the Crashes (2013)\, The Best of Times (2016)\, and his memoir The End of an Era (2025). \nSince leaving Parliament\, he has built a portfolio career in financial services and corporate governance\, serving as Chair\, Non-Executive Director and senior adviser to a range of UK and international businesses\, with particular expertise in audit\, risk\, remuneration and consumer duty oversight.
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-lunch-meeting-mark-field/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260323T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260323T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093335
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SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - QBM
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URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-lunch-meeting-qbm-march/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260316T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260316T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093335
CREATED:20260222T105450Z
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SUMMARY:RCL Evening Meeting - Silviu Pirvu London-based urban planner
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nSilviu Pirvu FRSA is a London-based urban planner\, DeepTech entrepreneur\, and Space Urbanist. As CTO and Chairman of the Board at Optimal Cities\, he leads the development of AI- and satellite-powered urban planning\, planetary intelligence\, and creating “cities that heal.” His work emphasizes harmonising people\, places\, and technology to deliver resilient\, prosperous outcomes in challenging settings. \nA Rotarian and Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts\, Manufactures and Commerce\, he founded and co-leads the RSA Space Network\, RSA Architecture & Urban Planning Network\, and serves on the Responsible AI Network’s Steering Committee. He is also an investor in SpaceTech\, PlanTech\, and related fields through AIUR; Managing Director UK at Spectrum Blue and Symbiotic8; and founded initiatives like ASCEND MISSION to inspire youth in aerospace careers. \nHis core mission is to make THRIVING : INEVITABLE by expanding the habitable zone on Earth and beyond through placemaking\, satellites\, wearables\, material science and Symbiotic Intelligence. Since 1995\, he has pursued building human-centered lunar habitats\, Mars and Venus habitation\, and readiness in extreme conditions. His work is supported by the European Space Agency\, UK Space Agency\, Department for Transport\, InnovateUK and international city and transport planning organisations. \nSilviu lectures globally on space & extreme environments\, AI for cities\, space habitation at the UN General Assembly Science Summits\, New York University\, Institute of Advance Architecture Catalonia and peer-reviewed NASA Frontier Development Lab papers on GeoAI for space resources.
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-evening-meeting-silviu-pirvu/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - Bav Shah High Sheriff of Bedfordshire 2024/25
DESCRIPTION:  \nBav Shah\, High Sheriff of Bedfordshire 2024/25\, will be our speaker. \nRotarian Bav Shah is a Chartered Surveyor from Luton who was appointed High Sheriff of Bedfordshire by His Majesty The King\, becoming one of the youngest individuals to hold this historic office in the county’s history. \nThe role of High Sheriff is an ancient Crown appointment dating back to Saxon times. While now largely ceremonial and non-political\, it remains an important constitutional position representing the Sovereign in matters relating to the judiciary\, law and order\, and community cohesion at county level. The office plays a vital role in fostering respect for and collaboration between the courts\, police\, emergency services\, voluntary organisations\, and the wider public. \nDuring his year of service\, Bav championed a modern\, community-focused interpretation of law and order — acting not only as a symbolic representative of the Crown\, but as an active advocate for unity\, voluntary service\, public safety\, and cross-sector collaboration across Bedfordshire. \nA committed Rotarian\, Bav was previously a member of the Rotary Club of Sydney Darling Harbour (“The Darlings”) and is now a Charter Member of The Rotary Club of the City of London. In recognition of his service\, he has been awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship by the Rotary Club of Dunstable. \nBooking link: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rotarycluboflondon2/2082603
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-lunch-meeting-bav-shah/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260223T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093335
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SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - Isaac Beevor
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker will be Isaac Beevor\, Partnerships Director at Climate Emergency UK \nIsaac Beevor has 7 years of experience working and campaigning on local climate\naction\, in the UK and across Metro Vancouver. Isaac worked to support the\nintroduction of Vancouver's low-emission buildings policy and introduce an annual\nmeasuring and reporting system across the region. Having joined Climate\nEmergency UK\, Isaac collated all UK council’s net zero targets\, played a founding\nrole in the Council Climate Scorecards and leads on the national climate duty\ncampaign.\nIsaac will cover what local climate action looks like across London\, what good action\nlooks like and where things should improve or get better. \nLink to book before Friday 20 February by 12pm: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rotarycluboflondon2/2043154
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-lunch-isaac-beevor/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260216T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093335
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T163010Z
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SUMMARY:RCL Evening Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Link to book before Friday 13 February by 12pm: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rotarycluboflondon2/2043154\nWe are delighted to welcome  two outstanding speakers to our next Rotary evening: \n  John Offenbach 📸\nA London-based photographer\, John Offenbach has built a career spanning commercial\, artistic\, and academic practice. Since the 1990s\, he has worked with major international brands\, exhibited in New York and San Francisco\, and received prestigious awards including D&AD and the International Photography Awards.\nHe is currently undertaking PhD research at the Royal College of Art\, in collaboration with Imperial College London. Alongside his creative work\, John has also completed remarkable charity swimming challenges\, including a crossing of the English Channel and a swim around Manhattan. \n Cristina Morbi 🏫\nCristina Morbi is a London-based landscape and architectural designer and environmental artist. She is the director of Maetherea\, a multidisciplinary practice exploring the intersection of public art\, landscape\, ecology\, and environmental design through site-specific installations.\nHer work has been exhibited internationally\, including at the Venice Architecture Biennale\, and she is also a lecturer at the Bartlett School of Architecture (UCL)\, where she focuses on landscape systems\, material experimentation\, and ecological design. \nTwo inspiring journeys\, bringing together creativity\, research\, and environmental engagement — we very much look forward to hearing from them. \nLink to book before Friday 13 February by 12pm: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rotarycluboflondon2/2043154 \n\n 
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-evening-meeting-tbc/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260209T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093335
CREATED:20260115T162203Z
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SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - Rotary Past District Governor David Palmer
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Rotary and World War 2 \nDavid Palmer joined the Rotary Club of Barkingside in 1982 and is a Past President.\nHe has held numerous District Offices and was District Governor in 2014-2015. His proudest achievement has been to be the first Cockney District Governor. \nHe is a Director of Fellowship House Governors Ltd\, which operated the District Offices at York Gate and now administers the funds from the sale of the York Gate property.  He is also a Trustee of the District Trust Fund\, and a major donor to Rotary Foundation. \nHe has represented the RI Director on 2 occasions. He became a Freeman of the City of London in 2007. \nBook here : https://www.tickettailor.com/events/rotarycluboflondon2/2043154
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-lunch-meeting-rotary-past-district-governor-david-palmer/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260202T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093335
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SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - Prof. Luis Franceschi
DESCRIPTION:  \nProf Luis G. Franceschi\, is the Assistant Secretary General of the Commonwealth. \nHe coordinates the Political\, Democracy\, Electoral\, Public-Sector Governance\, Good Offices\,\nRule of Law\, Judicial Transformation\, Human Rights\, and Countering Violence and\nExtremism work in the 56 member countries. He is also the Commonwealth Heads of\nGovernment Meeting (CHOGM) Conference Secretary\, and the Head of the Host Country\nTask Force.\nAs a thinker\, educator\, and writer\, he loves positive and disruptive innovation. \nHe specialises in judicial transformation\, comparative constitutional law and innovation in\nlegal education. He has been a legal advisor to several international and national\ngovernment agencies\, regional courts\, and legal advisor to the United Nations and the\nWorld Bank. \nHe sits on several boards and has been a Governing Council Delegate and the\nLegal Advisor to the President of the Governing Council of the United Nations Environment\nProgramme\, where he co-drafted the UN Nairobi Declaration.
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-lunch-meeting-prof-luis-franceschi/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260119T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093335
CREATED:20251130T112004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T192652Z
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SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - Robert Jobson - Royal Correspondent
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker is Robert Jobson\, best-selling author and award-winning Royal correspondent. \nLink to book in advance https://buytickets.at/rotarycluboflondon2/2004742 \nRobert Jobson is one of Britain’s leading royal commentators\, dubbed the “Godfather of Royal Reporting” by The Wall Street Journal. He is Royal Editor of the respected London Evening Standard and regularly appears on television as a royal expert. \nA best-selling author and award-winning correspondent\, he has been at the forefront of royal reporting for a quarter of a century.\nHe is Royal Editor of Australia’s top rated morning shows\, Sunrise and The Morning Show for the 7 network and New Zealand’s TVNZ Breakfast One.\nIn the UK he is a regular on screen expert for ITV Daybreak\, Sky News\, Channel 5 and the BBC. In America he is royal contributor for NBC’s Today Show. He is also royal contributor to America’s prestigious Forbes magazine and Forbes.com.\nThe author of 8 books\, he is an accomplished guest lecturer for Cunard Insights programme and a regular on the after-dinner speeches circuit.
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-lunch-meeting-robert-jobson/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260112T140000
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SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - Past President Day - Rotary Club of London
DESCRIPTION:Link to book in advance https://buytickets.at/rotarycluboflondon2/2004742 \nDoug Wills will be our speaker \n \n  \nDoug Wills is Editor Emeritus of the Evening Standard and The Independent. He was previously Managing Editor of the Evening Standard for 15 years\, 10 of those as Group Managing Editor including for the Independent. \nDoug trained in journalism with Thomson Regional Newspapers in Berkshire\, went on to be the political correspondent for the Western Daily Press in Bristol before rejoining Thomson newspapers in a number of roles including features editor\, chief sub editor and Deputy Editor. He moved to London to join the Mirror Group helping to launch the London Daily News as Assistant Editor (production). \nDoug is former President of the Society of Editors and currently a board member and hon treasurer\, is chair of London Press  Club. Doug was President of the Rotary Club of London in 2023-24 and is a Rotary International representative for the Commonwealth. He is currently assisting Rotary International and the Commonwealth on environmental projects. \nDoug in the current Master of the The Stationers’ Company\, the City of London Livery Company for the Communications and Content Industries
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-lunch-meeting-doug-wills/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260105T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093335
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SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - Seamus Grant
DESCRIPTION:  \nSeamus Grant – Major Gifts Officer RI Europe Africa Office\, Zurich\nSeamus was born and raised in Derry on the north coast of Ireland. He left Ireland to study at\nSheffield Polytechnic\, South Yorkshire which became Sheffield Hallam University while he was\nstudying there\, leaving with a BA in Communications Studies.\nSeamus has always been interested in community co-operation and after working and volunteering in\nthe Credit Union movement for 17 years in Leicester\, north Nottingham and Ilkeston\, he took on a\nproject development role with the University of Leicester for 9 years. \nSeamus has been working with The Rotary Foundation since April 2023 focusing on Major Giving in\nthe 24 Districts that cover Rotary Great Britain & Ireland (Zones 19a and 20). He works with the\nEndowment & Major Giving Team and the Regional Foundation Chair to better inform Rotarians on\nthe amazing projects and programmes that the Foundation operates\, stewarding the current Donors\nand to bust some of the misinformation and myths that have built up regarding the Foundation!\nSeamus is particularly keen to promote Bequest giving to the Foundation Endowment to ensure the\nsame level of Global and District Grants for generations to come. \nSeamus is a member of the Rotary Club of Leicester Impactor Group\, which focuses on combating\nfood poverty\, assisting with local children’s play facilities and domestic abuse accommodation\nservices and promoting health initiatives in Africa and the UK.
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-lunch-meeting-seamus-grant/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251215T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251215T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093335
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SUMMARY:RCL Christmas Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Time to celebrate Christmas together on Monday 15 December \nTime : 12 noon till 2.30pm \nincluding 3 course meal\, Salvation army band and Singer Grace O’Malley\, Tombola\, Auction. \nPre-paid Booking only : https://buytickets.at/rotarycluboflondon1/1863423/share/52fa8f66e672bb491203cf4b8b976bcb \nRef: XMAS your name \n 
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-christmas-lunch-2025/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Event,Club Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251208T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251208T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093335
CREATED:20251029T094110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T145703Z
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SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - His Excellency Mr. Ivan Romero Martinez - Ambassador of Honduras to the UK
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Monday\, 8th December 2025\, for a rare opportunity to hear\ndirectly from the Dean of London’s Diplomatic Corps\, a statesman with one\nof the most impressive careers in international diplomacy. His insights into\nglobal affairs\, leadership\, and international cooperation promise to be\nexceptional and inspiring.\nHis Excellency Iván Romero Martínez\nAmbassador of Honduras to the Court of St James’s and Dean of the\nDiplomatic Corps\nWe are honoured to welcome Ambassador Ivan Romero Martínez\, one of the\nmost senior and respected diplomats in London\, to speak to the Rotary Club\nof London.\nAmbassador Romero-Martínez has over 50 years of diplomatic experience\,\nrepresenting Honduras around the world — including Spain\, Egypt\,\nMorocco\, the Dominican Republic\, Jamaica\, Haiti\, Colombia\, Belgium\, the\nNetherlands\, Luxembourg\, the United Kingdom\, Sweden\, Denmark\, Finland\,\nNorway and Ireland.\nHe has also held several of the most prestigious multilateral positions\,\nincluding:\nAmbassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations (New\nYork and Geneva)\nAmbassador to the European Union (Brussels)\nDeputy Permanent Representative to the Organisation of American\nStates (OAS) \nAt home\, he acted as Special Adviser to the President of Honduras with the\nrank of Secretary of State\, directing his country’s foreign policy at the highest\nlevel.\nHis international leadership has included roles such as: \nVice-President of the UN General Assembly\nPresident of the International Coffee Organisation (ICO)\nPresident of the International Mobile Satellite Organisation\nVice-President of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) \nAmbassador Romero-MartíHis nez holds degrees in law and social sciences\,\nas well as a PhD in international relations. He has further studied\ninternational law and integration politics at Johns Hopkins University\,\ninternational commerce at the Centre of Comparative Studies in Buenos\nAires\, and European integration at the University of Brussels.\nHe is also a distinguished author on matters of justice\, international law\, and\ntreaties\, and has been honoured by governments and institutions\nworldwide.
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/his-excellency-mr-ivan-romero-martinez-ambassador-of-honduras-to-the-uk/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251201T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093335
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SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - Lord Mayor City of Westminster
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URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-lunch-meeting-lord-mayor-city-of-westminster/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251124T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093335
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SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - International Men's Day
DESCRIPTION:For the First Time Ever — The Rotary Club of London Celebrates International Men’s Day!\nWe’re delighted to announce that\, for the very first time\, the Rotary Club of London will be celebrating International Men’s Day with a special lunch meeting on Monday\, 24 November 2025. \nJoin us as we come together to recognise and celebrate the incredible contributions of men and boys in our communities\, promote positive conversations about wellbeing and masculinity\, and support initiatives that make a real difference. \n✨ Reserve your place now: Book your ticket here \n  \n4 inspiring speakers \n\nHis Excellency Paul Andrew Gomez – High Commissioner of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to the Court of St. James’s and Northern Ireland\nHon. Alderman Mushtaq Lasharie\, CBE – Chairman\, Third World Solidarity\nBrigadier Tim Waugh\, CBE – Rotarian & Former Senior Officer\, British Army and NATO\nDr George Chak Man Lee\, PhD & MA (Cantab) – Associate Fellow\, University of Oxford – School of Global & Area Studies.
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-international-mens-day-2025/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251117T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093335
CREATED:20250909T115156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T073659Z
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SUMMARY:RCL Evening Meeting - Stanley Leverton Day - Chairman of the Board Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland
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URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-evening-meeting-stanley-leverton-day/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251110T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251110T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093335
CREATED:20250909T115048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T073436Z
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SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - Sir Bob Neill KC (Hons) FRSA
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-lunch-meeting-sir-bob-neill-kc-hons-frsa/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251103T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251103T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093335
CREATED:20250909T115002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T073404Z
UID:3207-1762173000-1762178400@rotary-london.org
SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - SGM
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-lunch-meeting-sgm/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251027T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251027T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093335
CREATED:20250909T114513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T114513Z
UID:3201-1761568200-1761573600@rotary-london.org
SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - The Rt Hon The Lord Soames of Fletching
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-lunch-meeting-the-rt-hon-the-lord-soames-of-fletching/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251020T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093335
CREATED:20250722T083448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T073140Z
UID:3192-1760963400-1760968800@rotary-london.org
SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - Mike Finn
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-lunch-meeting-mike-finn/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251013T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093335
CREATED:20250722T083256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T091435Z
UID:3190-1760380200-1760389200@rotary-london.org
SUMMARY:RCL Evening Meeting - Pradeep Kapadia - Founder\, Kapadia Education Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Pradeep Kapadia – Founder\, Kapadia Education Foundation\n\n“How to change the lives of a million people\, one student at a time.”\n\nPradeep Kapadia is the Founder of the Kapadia Education Foundation\, which aims to provide financial support and guidance to deserving university students in developing countries. Since its establishment\, the Foundation has supported nearly 1\,100 students in pursuing higher education and making a positive impact in their communities. \nOriginally from India\, Pradeep came to the U.S. in 1972 as a foreign student and graduated from Tufts University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He went on to build a 47-year career as an environmentalist\, specialising in energy and water conservation\, and currently works as a sustainability engineer at Amazon. \nA dedicated Rotarian for over a decade with the Ojai\, California club\, Pradeep has served extensively on the International Service Committee\, collaborated with Rotary clubs in Africa and Asia\, and participated in district and global grants to promote education and environmental projects. He is a Paul Harris Fellow (×2) and has spoken at Rotary clubs worldwide. \nHaving lived on three continents and visited over 70 countries\, Pradeep is passionate about cross-cultural connections. For the past 25 years\, he has been inspired by the students he mentors and continues to travel extensively\, encouraging young people in developing countries to reach their full potential.
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-evening-meeting-pradeep-kapadia/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251006T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251006T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093335
CREATED:20250722T083137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T083137Z
UID:3188-1759753800-1759759200@rotary-london.org
SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - Lee Gibbs - The Joint Civil Aid Corps
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-lunch-meeting-lee-gibbs-the-joint-civil-aid-corps/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250929T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250929T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093335
CREATED:20250722T082908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T114330Z
UID:3186-1759149000-1759154400@rotary-london.org
SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - RCL VP Judith Diment
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-lunch-meeting-6/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250922T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250922T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093335
CREATED:20250613T182134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T051845Z
UID:3054-1758540600-1758551400@rotary-london.org
SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - International Peace Day
DESCRIPTION:International Peace Day \nPre-paid event : book here before 17 September \nhttps://buytickets.at/rotarycluboflondon1/1848013 \nH.E Osman Topčagić\, Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Ambassador to the UK\, born in Sarajevo\, is a seasoned diplomat and public servant with a distinguished career in European affairs. He served as Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Ambassador to the UK and later to the EU\, before becoming Director of the Directorate for European Integrations and Head of the Department for the EU at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Decorated with the French Ordre National du Mérite in 2007\, Osman has also been active in academia and civil society\, serving on the Steering Board of Sarajevo University and as President of the PanEuropean Union of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Trained in mathematics and classical music\, he speaks English and Russian. \nHer Excellency Dr. Iruthisham Adam- The High Commissioner of the Republic of Maldives \nIruthisham Adam has been a member of PILPG’s Circle of Former Ambassadors to the UN Human Rights Council since 2023. A career diplomat of over 25 years\, she has served in London\, New York\, and Geneva\, and was the first Ambassador of Maldives to Germany\, Italy\, Turkey\, and Switzerland. She also served as Vice President of the UN Human Rights Council in 2013. She has been a strong advocate for women\, children\, the disabled\, and small states\, leading key negotiations on human rights\, climate change\, and the establishment of the Trust Fund for Small States and LDCs. She later served as Minister of Health and Minister of Youth & Sports\, introducing universal health coverage\, modernizing medical services\, and advancing youth and sports facilities nationwide. \nDr. (Mrs.) Rajni Rijal – President of the Women’s Council\nDr Rajni Rijal is a dentist\, researcher\, and community advocate based in Surrey. A qualified dental surgeon and Care Quality Commission registered manager\, she oversees multiple practices\, ensuring high standards of patient care. She holds a PhD from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine\, where she conducted malaria research in Africa\, before pursuing a career in dentistry. Beyond her clinical role\, Dr Rijal serves as Chair of The Women’s Council\, leading global health initiatives for children and families with disabilities across Asia\, the Middle East\, and beyond. She has also worked with ADAPT in Mumbai\, delivering dental care and education to disadvantaged communities. Balancing professional excellence with community service\, Dr Rijal is committed to accessible healthcare\, sustainable wellbeing\, and empowering communities through education and advocacy. \nMr Rashad Vahabzade\, Deputy Chief of Mission at the Azerbaijani Embassy in London \nMr Rashad Vahabzade\, born in Baku\, Azerbaijan\, is a career diplomat. He began his career at the UNHCR office in Baku before joining the Administration of the President as Assistant to the State Counsellor for International Affairs. He later served at the Embassy of Azerbaijan in Ankara and as Head of the First European Department (UK and Northern Europe) at the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry. In 2006\, Mr Vahabzade was appointed Political Counsellor at the Embassy in Ankara\, and from 2010 to 2015\, he served as Deputy Director for Europe at the Foreign Ministry. He was then Counsellor at the Embassy in the United Kingdom (2015-2019) and later Deputy Director at the Organizational Control Directorate at the Ministry. Since 2022\, he has been Deputy Chief of Mission at the Azerbaijani Embassy in London. Throughout his career\, Mr Vahabzade has also served multiple times as Charge d’Affaires of Azerbaijan to both Türkiye and the United Kingdom.
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-lunch-meeting-international-peace-day/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250915T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093335
CREATED:20250613T181545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T102106Z
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SUMMARY:RCL Evening Meeting - Laura Windsor\, dubbed the UK’s Queen of Etiquette
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-evening-meeting-2/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250908T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250908T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093335
CREATED:20250613T181501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250828T093416Z
UID:3047-1757334600-1757340000@rotary-london.org
SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - Ian Pelham Turner and Helena Chard - Royally Rich
DESCRIPTION:an Pelham Turner and Helena Chard – Royally Rich \nLifestyle Television Presenters
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-lunch-meeting-5/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250728T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250728T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093335
CREATED:20250613T181234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T153345Z
UID:3043-1753705800-1753711200@rotary-london.org
SUMMARY:RCL Lunch Meeting - Helen Fry - Women in Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Helen has authored and edited over 25 books covering the social history of the Second World War\, including British Intelligence and the secret war\, espionage and spies\, and MI9 escape and evasion. \n​She is the foremost authority on the ‘secret listeners’ who worked at special eavesdropping sites operated by British Intelligence during WWII. Her groundbreaking research and extensive media coverage have shed light on one of the greatest intelligence deceptions of the war: the bugging of Hitler’s generals at Trent Park in North London\, and thousands of prisoners of war at Latimer House and Wilton Park in Buckinghamshire. Helen is the official biographer of MI6 spymaster\, Colonel Thomas Joseph Kendrick. She has also extensively written about the 10\,000 Germans who fought for Britain during WWII. \nHelen will be speaking about her latest book – Women in Intelligence.  This book is a groundbreaking history of women in British Intelligence spanning the 20th century. It provides an incredible account of the efforts of women across two world wars\, with tales of bravery and heroism. Many new stories are told for the first time\, shining a light on the hidden legacy of women in intelligence from World War One to World War Two.
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-lunch-meeting-4/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250721T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250721T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093335
CREATED:20250613T181103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T153315Z
UID:3040-1753122600-1753131600@rotary-london.org
SUMMARY:RCL Evening Meeting - Global Scholars
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://rotary-london.org/event/rcl-evening-meeting/
LOCATION:The Chesterfield Hotel\, Mayfair\, 35 Charles St\, London\, W1J 5EB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Club Meeting
END:VEVENT
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