Primary Schools' Public Speaking Competition

This year's competition was held at Ballacottier Primary School - the 2017 winners. The 2018 winning school is St. John's Primary School.

Secondary Schools' Public Speaking Competition

The competition was held at Ballakermeen High School for the second successive year as they were winners in 2016 and again in 2017.

Winter Hill 60th Anniversary

A ceremony was held at Cooil y Ree Park, St. John's to mark the 60th Anniversary of the Winter Hill plane crash. A memorial event was also held in Horwich attended by a party of 24 from the Island.

Lunch Meeting

Our special guest was Honorary Rotarian His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor. Sir Richard entertained members with a talk highlighting some of the less successful episodes in his diplomatic career.

Summer Camp

Once again the Island's Clubs hosted a party of young people from a wide variety of countries as part of the District Summer Camp. Activities included a ride on the Great Laxey Mines railway and taking part in the Ramsey Carnival.

Senior Schools' Public Speaking Competition

The competition was held at Ballakermeen High School who were 2016 winners. All 6 Secondary Schools competed and the standard was extremely high. The eventual winner was Ballakermeen High School - two years in a row!

Primary Schools' Public Speaking Competition

The competition was held at Marown School who were the 2016 winners. 8 teams competed for the Shield this year and after the usual high quality competition the victors were Ballacottier. Arbory were 2nd and Marown 3rd.

Senior Schools' Public Speaking Competition

The senior teams will be doing battle for the honour of being the 2016 winners of this annual competition.

Junior Schools' Public Speaking Competition

The annual battle between the Island's Primary Schools for the Public Speaking Competition.

Lunch - Business Meeting

Our guests at lunch today are Mark Lalor-Smith with his parents Julian & Sara and his siblings Terence and Courtney. Mark will be presented with a Junior Recognition award for his efforts in raising £3,000 to buy Shelterboxes.

Royal Manx Agricultural Show

For the first time in its history, the Club will have a stand at the Royal Manx Show, highlighting the Club's involvement in the local community and on the wider world stage.

District Summer Camp 2015

The Isle of Man Rotary Clubs hosted the District Summer Camp participants for 3 days.

World Polio Day 2014

To mark World Polio Day our Club held a special lunch on 22nd October at which we put on show 2 Iron Lungs and also unveiled the football strips which the Ellan Vannin team will wear endorsing the End Polio campaign. Two iconic buildings were lit purple.

Lunch Meeting at 1.00 pm

This will be a special lunch for World Polio Day. There will be a number of surprises before during and after lunch and the Hotel will be preparing some appropriate food for us. This lunch will be talked about for a long time - Do Not Miss It!

Visit to Horwich

On 1st May 2014 6 members from RCO Douglas (President Mike Priest, VP Kevin Kneen, Howard Callow, Mark Pearce and Bob Dowty Senior and Junior) and RCO Rushen & Western Mann President John Quaye travelled to Horwich.

Rudolph Christmas Visits 2013

Rudolph will be visiting mores schools than ever this year and will finish his travels in Strand Street on 21st December.

End Polio Day at Scoill yn Jubilee

Douglas Primary School, Scoill yn Jubilee raised funds for End Polio by holding a cake sale and Dress Purple Day. Thanks to the hard work of the cake bakers and the enthusiasm of the staff, pupils and their families £890 was raised - fantastic.

Inter Club Quiz Night

Annual Quiz competition between the 5 Manx Rotary Clubs. After a hard fought competition the winners for 2013 were defending champions, Rushen & Western Mann. Congratulations to them, commiserations to Douglas who were a close second again.

Charity Night

Annual Charity Night extravaganza. Book your places now to avoid disappointment. Be prepared to experience a world of adventure................

Rudolph Christmas 2012

Rudolph once again visited a number of Douglas Primary Schools in December as well as going to Rebecca House and other points around the town.

New Members 2012

Three new Members joined our Club during 2012 - Clare Faulds, Martin Elliott and Peter Tyreman. We welcome them all to the world of Rotary.

Heart Save 2012! Places are still available on all the courses. Do you know about the new CPR techniques? Find out by coming to a course and bring your spouse/partner/friends with you - it could save your life! Contact Peter Curphey before it's too late.

End Polio Public Collections

Club members (together with some additional family members) made collections in the Strand Shopping Centre and outside Shoprite/Iceland in Market Street from 9.00 am until 4.00 pm as part of End Polio Day. A total of £400 was collected - a great effort!

RIBI PR Trophy 2010/2011

Lunch at 1.00 p.m.

On the menu today is Thai Crab & Noodle Soup followed by Duck and Prawn Chow Mein or Poached Cod. The winning team from CRHS will attend lunch and reprise their winning performance in the recent Intermediate Public Speaking Competition.

New Members 2010

We are pleased to welcome our new members in the calendar year 2010.

New Members 2009

New Rotarian members of the Rotary Club of Douglas during the calendar year 2009.

New Members 2008

New Members 2007

New Members 2006

Rotarian Cliff Walters ex KWC teacher

PHF Award to Eddie Allen

President Richard Corkill presented former Rotarian Eddie Allen with a PHF Award in recognition of his particular work with Rudolph. Eddie made particular mention in his acceptance speech of the support he had received from his wife Ruth.

End Polio Now

For 2011 Douglas Rotary Club is focusing on getting our message into the local Secondary Schools and the IOM College, including KWC & Buchan. During February 6,000 school children will hear about Rotary's campaign to End Polio Now.

Rudolph 2010

Rudolph was again out and about around Douglas for the 2010 Christmas season

PHF awards to Mr & Mrs Dorricott

PHF Awards were presented to David and Alison Dorricott in recognition of their significant contribution to philanthropic and charitable situations around the world.

Junior Public Speaking Competition

The winning school this year was Arbory - congratulations to them and all the other teams for a fantastic competition

Donation to Reach School

Chairman of Foundation Committee Ian Lewandowskyj presents a cheque to Henry Hamilton-Turner to support his charity raising funds for Reach Matriculation School, Tamil Nadu, Southern India.

Rudolph 2009

Rudolph and Santa make their usual rounds of schools and shopping areas spreading Rotarian Christmas cheer

Christmas Lunch 2009

80 Rotarians and guests enjoyed a wonderful lunch at the Hilton Hotel and were entertained splendidly by Rotarian John Riley and two members of his singing ensemble.

Charity Night 2009

Charity Night supported by MicroGaming

Donations 2008

Foundation Committee BBQ 2008

Horwich Charter Night 2008

Soroptimist Dinner 2008

Charter Night 2008

Junior Public Speaking 2008

2008 Isle of Man Swimming Championships

Ramsey Charter Night 2008

Intermediate Public Speaking 2008

Winter Hill

2007 Father Christmas & Rudolph

Vintage Pictures of Rotary Events

Rotary Whist Drive Wednesday 23rd February, 1938 with President A.J. Parkes held at the Sefton Hotel