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Rotary Barrow-in-Furness - welcome! Please scroll/swipe down through this page to find out more about us, in addition to the pages linked in the menu, top-left.
Annual Golf Day at Barrow Golf Club
This is one of our major charity fundraisers so please give it your support. The competition will be followed by presentation of prizes to the winners.
detailsAnnual Duck Race
Gleaston Tarn is the venue, and there will be a car boot sale on the green as well between 10.00am and 3.30pm
detailsNorth West Air Ambulance
Regional Fundraising Rep Sarah Thompson updates us on this important service.
detailsBabs Lowes - The Holy Land
The Holy Land is an area roughly located between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea that also includes the Eastern Bank of the Jordan River.
detailsAbout us
Rotary was founded in Chicago in 1905 and despite what some people think none of the original members are still around! For many years Rotary was a male only organisation, but we now welcome ladies with open arms – if you’ll pardon the expression!
We are changing!
Earlier this year we had a little bit of soul searching amongst our members and we came up with several initiatives to make Rotary more appealing to more people.
Many people think that Rotary is a roomful of old men sitting around eating and drinking. That may have been so in the past but it isn’t now.
We have changed!
Although our club meets every week on a Tuesday lunchtime we realise this will not suit everyone, which is why Rotary changed its attitude to attendance, making it far more flexible and attractive.
We have also started a Friends of Rotary group where people who may not be able to make the meetings can still assist with the events that we organise to benefit people locally and further afield.
Be in at the start of something new.
We are looking to establish a group that will meet whenever and wherever they choose, in perhaps a less formal way – it’s up to them. We will be encouraging people of all ages, male and female, to come along and see what it’s all about.
There’s no pressure – just come along – if it’s not for you no worries.
What we can say is that we think you will enjoy yourself like we do, not just doing the ‘charity type things', but also having a good time at our social events, perhaps making new friends along the way. Take a look at the speakers we have lined up and if you fancy coming along to hear one just let us know.
Rotary does some fabulous work throughout the world with 1.2 million helpers.
If you'd like to do your bit we’d love to see you - so please get in touch.
The short address for this website is www.barrowrotary.org.uk
We are a group of friends who meet each Tuesday lunchtime at the Lisdoonie Hotel in Barrow.
Most weeks we have a guest speaker who might be representing a local charity or presenting some general information about something of interest.
We have also been known to convene in local hostelries, have a flutter at the races, or go to the theatre!
The reason the club exists is to give service where it's needed, be it at home or abroad, and as you may gather we get a great deal of fun whilst doing it.
If you're interested in finding out more just let us have a few details about yourself and we'll be in touch.
President Mike Lovell
Happening soon...
Meetings and events happening soon
Tuesday 24th April 12.30
Business meeting
Tuesday 1st May 12.30
North West Air Ambulance
Regional Fundraising Rep Sarah Thompson updates us on this important service.
Tuesday 8th May 12.30
Andrew Casson - MD of Barrow AFC
Andrew is the son of club owner Paul Casson and runs the business side of the club for his father, who is based in Texas.
Sunday 13th May 14.00
Annual Duck Race
Gleaston Tarn is the venue, and there will be a car boot sale on the green as well between 10.00am and 3.30pm
Tuesday 15th May 12.30
Paul Crarey - Barrow Raiders Coach
Paul tells us about the job of a rugby league coach
Rotary News
Be part of a global network of volunteers, trying to make the world a better place. Please also see the 'links & news' page for information from the local district and live feeds from Rotary International and Rotary International in GB&I.
Family Rotary club use skills to kick-start local charities
Rotary members unite to tackle world hunger
Meetings & Venue
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Lisdoonie Hotel, Abbey Road, Barrow In Furness LA14 5LF 01229 827312
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