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Contact UsWelcome to The Rotary Club of Bristol!
We're still meeting, albeit virtually!!
Despite Covid-19 we continue to look forward & make opportunities to connect people & solve problems.
Please look at our meetings listings and get in touch. We'd love you to join us on-line!
We celebrated our Centenary in 2017 when we looked back at our fantastic achievements. Now we’re “Looking Forward” to the next 100 years as part of Rotary International, with the theme this year of 'Rotary Opens Opportunities'.
Connecting Bristol businesses and entrepreneurs.
Connecting students and young professionals through Rotaract.
Connecting across the globe with Link Clubs, making regular visits and working together on joint projects;
• Rotary Club of Bordeaux
• Rotary Club of Hannover
• Rotary Club of Stockholm Söder
• Rotary Club Porto
• Rotary Club of Pokhara Fishtail
We worked with the Meadow Vale Community Association to refurbish the existing but dilapidated not fit for purpose centre.
The new centre was formally opened on 23rd June 2018. Just inside the centenary year. Now the centre can deliver the benefits of providing amenities, clubs, activities etc to cater for all ages and nationalities and so begin to create a more vibrant community
Learn moreRotary International has been working for over 30 years to eradicate Polio.
Bristol University supported Rotary in Bristol by lighting up the Wills Tower purple for polio.
We welcome new members at our meetings, whatever your age or interest, contact us to find out how you can get involved.
Every Monday
19.00 for 19.30 / 12.30 for 13.00
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At present we are meeting fortnightly on a Monday evening on zoom.
Please contact us for the link to join the meeting - we look forward to seeing you.
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Monday February 15th 2021
7.00 for 7.30 pm
We welcome David Parker - local film & TV programme maker with a passion for landscape & history.
Contact our secretary if you'd like to join us
Monday February 1st 2021
19.00 for 19.30
We are delighted to welcome Nick Hounsfield: joint founder of The Wave Bristol - he will be talking to us about the ups & downs of Starting Up a new business - & he might mention a bit about surfing too!
If you'd like to join us contact us for a zoom link...
Monday January 18th 2021
7.00pm for 7.30pm
Something curious from home, family or travels that would intrigue?
Interested? Then join us and find out what curiosities people have hiding in their homes!
Monday January 4th 2021
19.00
We are delighted that Liz Odell from Shelterbox is able to join us for out first meeting of 2021.
She will update us on recent responses from Shelter Box around the world.
Monday December 14th 2020
7.00-7.30pm
We're looking forward to welcoming Andy Heath form Cushman Wakefield to gives his take on "The effect of Covid-19 on theCommercial property market in the South-West.
Monday November 30th 2020
19.00
We're so pleased to finally be able to welcome Kalpna Woolf
Please do join us and hear her amazing story.
Contact secretary@rotarybristol.org for joining instructions
Monday November 16th 2020
20.00
A joint meeting with our twin club RC Porto.
Please contact our secretary to join us & note the later start time.
Monday October 12th 2020
19.00 for 19.30
We are thrilled to welcome Poku Osei to our meeting
Come and hear the CEO of multi-award winning youth organisation
Hear how they aim to inspire & support young people in Bristol pursue their ambitions.
Please contact secretary@rotarybristol.org for the link to join us
Monday August 23rd 2020
19.00
Join us on zoom to hear Amelia Kane and Katie Clements, representatives of Rotary District 1100, who will be talking about this years Rotary World Affairs Seminar building strong international leaders for a better tomorrow
Monday August 10th 2020
7.30pm on Zoom
Come and hear Martin Bisp, CEO of Empire Fighting Chance talk about how they support young people experiencing emotional and behavioural issues as a result of social & economic exclusion.
If you would like to join the zoom meeting please contact our secretary for details - secretary@rotarybristol.org
Monday June 15th 2020
19.30
Our speaker is Edd Smith from Caring in Bristol. If you would like to join us please contact secretary@rotarybristol.org
The charity was formed in 1987 as Caring at Christmas by members of The Julian Trust concerned about the gap in care provision for the homeless & vulnerable.
Come and hear about the charity: how they've adapted & how they've been supporting the homeless & vulnerable of our city during these difficult times.
16/09/2019
19.30
President Tim will be sleeping out on November 14th in support of 1625ip - support President Tim & 1625ip
https://sleepout2019.everydayhero.com/uk/tim-1
We heard from Chief Executive Dom Wood from 1625 Independent People about the work of 1625ip - supporting young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
They provide a broad range of care for young people. They find secure homes, teach life-skills, offer advice, help access training and job opportunities. Most importantly, they help young people to live happily and independently. www.1625ip.co.uk
Past President Tim once again took part in the 1625ip Big Sleepout - he was joined this year by current President Jane & Jill J
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