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walk from Winterbourne Abbas to Stratton
On Saturday eleven of us, past and present members of Portland Rotary along with Poundbury and the Okhle Village Trust walked over the hills and through the valleys in beautiful sunshine past snowdrops for an excellent pub lunch. the walk was 8.5 miles
detailsCommunity Award 2018
Please see poster, and also a list of previous winners. We want as much publicity and nominations as we can get in 2018.
detailsBingo!
Bingo at Julia's with the help of Margaret Stone. A fun evening with lots of prizes and raised £210 for Foundation
detailsIan hands a cheque to the Portland Archologists
It was received by Martin Blundell, who had given a presentation about the Portland Archaeological Society They are in need of a new roof to protect the site at Portland Bill
detailsLast Rotary Walk before Nepal
Several current and old members of the club were joined by Jane form Poundbury for a walk from Hardy's Monument along the South Dorset Ridgeway
detailsRotary Foundation funding for multi-club projects
At Friday's (27th October 2017) Poundbury meeting three clubs received their Foundation grants that support projects in Nepal,
detailsBaspani NepalWater Project 2016
Baspani water project completed and Payaswara given the go ahead
detailsHMAV Bounty
An incredible and beautiful model sailing ship built by John Heather (Honorary member)
detailsElizabeth Hardy Inducted into the club
We were delighted last night to welcome Elizabeth to become our newest member of Portland Rotary
detailsAnnual Community Award
Portland Rotary Club's annual award is nominated by members of the public and presented to a deserving individual who has helped the Portland Community.
detailsQuiz Night at the Aqua
Raised £168.00 thanks to everyone who attended and especially Sarah and Jayne for organising. as always an excellent buffet provided by the Aqua
detailsA walk in the Rain around Cerne Abbas and Sydling St Nicholas
Members of Portland, Casterbridge and Poundbury Clubs along with Richard and Judy from the Okhle Village Trust were walking in preparation for our visit to Nepal for Water Projects in Local Villages
detailsFriendship Cup
The cup this year was for Darts and the winning team was Julia & Paul after a hard and closely fought match
detailsVire Exchange Visit 2017
And Lin and Ozzie become Honorary Members Here are a few pictures! Click on the Thumbnails
detailsVire Exchange 2016
The annual exchange between Vire Rotary and Portland This year it was our turn to go to Vire
detailsHandover 2016
President Mark handed over the reigns to President Elect Dave Ian became President Elect Garry became Vice President Rachel became a Paul Harris Fellow Paul Merry won the Community Award for his charitable work and support for the local community
details42nd Street
Fantastic trip to London to see 42nd street. £726.00 was raised which is being shared between the Nepal project and Breast cancer care. Many thanks to everyone that supported this event and also for the raffle prizes. Janet
detailsPirates and Mermaids at Sarah's
There was no meeting arranged so Sarah stepped in and everyone dressed up for a sea themed evening and fish and chips!
detailsCommunity Tea
An annual event, this year held at the Colliton Club Dorchester. Dorchester Casterbridge along with Portland Rotary clubs. Our side organised by Sheila Sutherland. A successful and enjoyable afternoon for everyone
detailsHurricane Disaster Appeal
Members of the club collected at Tesco, courtesy of the management, to provide a ShelterBox to aid victims of the recent hurricanes that have devastated the Carribean
detailsHandover 2017
Dave handed over the reigns to incoming President Ian, Gary as President Elect and Gillian becomes Vice President
detailsVisit to Nigeria
Mark Townsend Visited Enugu on behalf of The Rotary Foundation to see a project on Maternal and Child Health in March 2015
detailsPhoto taken this morning at Westcliff on Wednesday baby and toddler group receiving donation of £100 from the Club for equipment.
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Liz Clarke joins Portland Rotary
We are delighted to welcome Liz as a member of Portland Rotary She was inducted into the club on the 27th September
details£500 Donated - Haylands Pre-School
This money was raised from our 2015 Burn's Night Party, and will go towards providing an outdoor canopy, so that children can enjoy being outside all year round, especially in the windy Portland weather.
detailsHilda Swinney - Honorary Member
Hilda was welcomed into the club on our guest night on 16th August 2015
detailsWater Projects Nepal 2018 Overview
Portland, Casterbridge and Poundbury Rotary Clubs with help of RIBI Donations Trust, District 1200 and Okhle Village Trust
detailsYangsing Water Project 2017
Nepal water project - Portland Rotary in conjunction with Dorchester Casterbridge, Poundbury and the Okhle Village Trust
detailsPayaswora Nepal Water Project 2017
Portland, Casterbridge and Poundbury Clubs with help of District Grant
detailsArubot Nepal Water Project 2018
Portland, Casterbridge and Poundbury Clubs with help of RIBI Donations Trust and Okhle Village Trust
detailsGairiswora Nepal Water Project 2018
Portland, Casterbridge and Poundbury Clubs with help of District Grant and Okhle Village Trust
detailsPokharichap Nepal Water Project 2018
Nepal water project - Portland Rotary in conjunction with Dorchester Casterbridge, Poundbury and the Okhle Village Trust
detailsPayaswora New Nepal Water Project 2018
Nepal water project - Portland Rotary in conjunction with Dorchester Casterbridge, Poundbury and the Okhle Village Trust and RIBI Donations Trust
detailsDungeni Nepal Water Project 2018
Portland, Casterbridge and Poundbury Clubs with help of RIBI Donations Trust and Okhle Village Trust
detailsRaipali Banyang Nepal Water Project 2018
Portland, Casterbridge and Poundbury Clubs with help of RIBI Donations Trust and Okhle Village Trust
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