Welcome to the website of the Rotary Club of Preston South
President John Ross Original Founding Pennant Featuring
2010/2011 The Heraldic Griffin of Cuerden Manor
Rotary came knocking on the door in Preston South in the spring of 1966 when our parent club Preston ceded territory embracing the parishes south of the Ribble from Samlesbury to Hoole. It was at this time that the founder members adopted the Griffin which featured on the Club`s early pennants.
The inaugural meeting took place at the Bull & Royal Hotel, Preston on Wednesday 28th September 1966 and 32 members were present.
Six months later the Club was presented with the Club Charter again at the Bull & Royal on 20th March 1967 and now celebrates this Charter each year on the first Tuesday in February. The last Charter night was held on the 2nd February 2010 at Wellington Park ,Leyland where members and guests totalling 108 were entertained by comedian and Radio Lancashire presenter, Ted Robbins.
Three founder members are still active in the Club - Dick Caunce, Joe Mather and Tom Wignall - our Founder President - Geoff Cumming who remains a Life Honourary member, now lives in Devon.
From the very beginning the Club has been served by a succession of able Presidents and diligent officers drawn annually from a lively and interested membership, all of whom have consistently contributed to the undoubted stability of a club which now has 33 members.
Please view our Club Charter & Flyer by clicking on the links below.
In the next 30 days..
11/09/2010 Annual Barbecue. To be held at the home of President John Elliot24/09/2010 Annual Week -End away. To be at Portpatrick, Scotland
