Selling on Bucky-Doo Square

The First day of selling

Planting Hyacinth Bulbs for Christmas

Planting the bulbs

Hyacinth sales help from the community

Lisa Finlayson & Wayne Fraser at Bradpole Post Office and Pete and Gill Mayo at Burton Bradstock Post Office between them sold over 200 pots of bulbs. This voluntary act of good will during these difficult times is very much appreciated by the Club.

Rotary Ukraine support in Bridport

Both Bridport Rotary Clubs have worked together collecting donations for the Ukrainian refugees in Poland, Rumania, Moldova and Hungary. In 10 days we have raised circa £8000 which included £700 which the Bridport Youth footballers collected.

Bridport Big Band Jubilee Concert at the United Church.

An Evening of Music Celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Two new members and a visit from DG Ric Canham

On Tuesday 6 September 2022 Fred Field and Peter Richards joined our Club. This was on the same evening as our District Governor Ric Canham paid a visit.

A Visit to the West Bay Discovery Centre

Visit to Centre followed by Fish and Chips

Melplash Show - August 2022

A very pleasant day meeting and welcoming the visitors at the Show.

Melray Update - August 2022

Melray Felix in her High School Uniform.

SOS Africa children get back to school after Covid lockdown

SOS Africa have made great efforts to get the children safely back to school whilst Covid is still rampant in South Africa

SOS Africa Grabouw

Melray Felix in her High School Uniform. Melray’s education is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Bridport and organised by SOS Africa.

President Colin's 'At Home'

A very enjoyable afternoon tea in a very pleasant setting.

Handover July 2022

Bernard hands over to Colin

Digital Microscope for the West Bay Discovery Centre

The Digital Microscope was Provided by Donations from our Business Partners

Presidents Evening at the Golf Club

Because of covid restrictions there were no President's Evenings in 2020 and 2021. This year's event was a celebration for three Presidents; the previous two plus this year's.

Christmas greetings from the mayor of Bridport

Bridport Mayor, Ian Bark's Christmas card was designed by Theo Poole, Year 6 at St Catherine's Primary School.

Paul Harris Awards

On Tuesday President Chrissie awarded Paul Harris Awards for outstanding service to Rotary and the Club to Bernard Paull and Martin Cox.

Paul Harris Awards

Paul Harris awards were presented to three members at the AGM and another member the following week.

World Polio Day

The Town Hall clock will be illuminated purple and collections will be made for the Purple for Polio campaign to eliminate polio worldwide.

Polio Eradication

Rotary International coordinate the worldwide operation to administer the polio vaccination programme. In this recent photo Bridport Rotarian Clive Bath is working on the programme in Mumbai.

Evening with guests & talk by Martin Whiting-a scout project in Kenya

Evening with guests and a talk by Martin Whiting-a scout project in Kenya

Hyacinth bulb selling in Buckydoo.

Annual event Hyacinth bulb selling every Saturday before Christmas in Buckydoo square.

Christmas Cheer BBQ in Buckydoo

Christmas Cheer BBQ in Buckydoo

President's at Home barbecue

President Chrissie invited all members and their partners for an evening barbecue at her home in the Bride Valley.

Summer Lunch at Salwayash village hall

Summer Lunch at Salwayash village hall

President's Handover

History is made as Bernard Paull hands over the Presidency to Chrissie Bailey; the First Lady President in the Club's history

Kids Out Day to Crealy Park

The Club invited 3 local schools to the Annual Kids Out at Crealy Park, Devon. 34 pupils from Mountjoy, St Mary’s and Symondsbury joined some 400 other pupils from Dorset, Somerset and Devon to enjoy a great day out.Thanks to Asda & Crealy for its success

President's Night

President Bernard Paull's Night, to thank all the people who have helped over the last year, was held at Highlands End. The evening went with a swing with entertainment by Rachael Roberts and the Gatsby Gang Jazz.

Blind Cub tea party

Rotary members treated the Blind Club to cakes, biscuits and tea and Tony Williams entertained them with music & songs on his keyboard.

Polio Eradication

Clive Bath presenting a pennant from the Rotary Club of Amritsar to our President Bernard Paull.

Cream Teas and maypole dancing display at the Salt House, West Bay

An enjoyable event for all.

Race Night

A real fun evening betting on recorded & filmed horse races from various racetracks. There are 8 horses in each race and you can place £1 bets on as many as you wish. A hot buffet is included and all profits will go to Rotary Charities. CLICK LINK BELOW

For over 30 years, Rotary has committed to fighting to eradicate polio across the world…

Thank You!

Thanks you's from the children on 'Kids Out' at Crealy

Kids Out at Crealy Park

30 children from St Mary’s Bridport and Symonsbury School enjoyed a warm and dry day around the park, joining other children from clubs in Rotary District 1200.

Bridport Beer Festival BBQ

Our Club members will BBQ locally made burgers ( Frampton's) to feed the many hundreds of enthusiastic beer drinkers