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Contact UsWelcome to The Rotary Club of Bristol!
Despite Covid-19 we have continued to meet virtually, making opportunities to connect people and solve problems. From 5th July 2021 we will return to weekly meetings on Monday evenings with face to face meetings alternating with Zoom meetings.
Please look at our meetings listings for details and get in touch. We'd love you to join us in person or online!
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 'SERVE to CHANGE LIVES'.
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 more
Rotary 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.
Visit EndPolioNow.orgWe 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
*** STOP PRESS***
From 5th July 2021 we return to weekly Monday meetings - 1st & 3rd Monday evenings at The Bristol Hotel - 2nd & 4th Monday evenings virtually on Zoom.
Please contact us if you would like to join a meeting - we look forward to seeing you.
***STOP PRESS***
Monday July 12th 2021
7.00-for 7.30pm
Our next meeting - on zoom - we will hear from David Wait The Centre Manager of The Galleries
To join us please contact our secretary for the link
Monday May 23rd 2021
7.00 for 7.30pm
We are delighted to welcome Fiona Francombe, who was appointed as Principal & CEO of The Old Vic Theatre School last summer. The challenges of leading a world class theatre school at a time when theatres were closed & only now opening up again.
If you would like to join us please contact our secretary
secretary@rotarybristol.org
Monday May 10th 2021
19.00 for 19.30
An update on the work of The Pahar Trust Nepal during the pandemic from Executive Director Alan Sweetman.
Please join us on zoom by contacting our secretary
Monday April 26th 2021
19.00 for 19.30
We welcome Natalie Moore - Senior Film Officer at Bristol UNESCO City of Film.
We will all be aware of the filming taking place around our city recently - come and find out the reasons they have chosen Bristol as a location.
Contact our secretary if you'd like to join us on zoom
Monday April 12th 2021
19.00 for 19.30
Come and hear about the development of the SW Coastal Path from an idea in 1973 to today.
Many of us have done part of the walk & some have done all of it!
Please contact our secretary if you'd like to join us on the walk!
Monday March 29th 2021
19.00 for 19.30
We welcome Freddie Bird - Chef from @littlefrench_bristol on North View, Westbury Park.
Join us on zoom to hear his journey ..
Monday March 15th 2021
19.00 for 19.30
We are delighted to welcome Emma Slee - regional Editor for Reach plc.
Those of you in Bristol will know that Bristol Post is one of their publications.
To join us contact our secretary.
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 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 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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