Welcome to the Rotary Club of Taunton. The Club meets at lunchtime on the 1st, 2nd, and 4th Tuesday of each month. The 3rd Tuesday is an evening meeting. For more details, go to: 'weekly meetings'.

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Goodbye Chris Cutting

Goodbye Chris Cutting

On 10th December the Rotary Club of Taunton said Goodbye to one of its longstanding and exemplary members Dr. Chris Cutting.

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'Join in Somerset'

'Join in Somerset'

Join in Somerset - Rotary Club of Taunton and High Sheriff Celebrate Volunteering in Taunton

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Centenary Dinner Celebrations

Centenary Dinner Celebrations

The Club members, wives, husbands, partners and friends gathered together with special guests and visitors from partner Clubs to celebrate the Club's Centenary, exactly 100 years after the Club's inauguration on 13th December 1922.

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Youth Speaks 2025

Youth Speaks 2025

Once again youngsters from across the Taunton and Wellington Area astounded the audience with their eloquence and expertise in the annual Rotary Youth Speaks competition.

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Ceilidh and Concert - Calling the Tunes for Smile Train

Ceilidh and Concert - Calling the Tunes for Smile Train

Smiles all round from young and old

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Lisieux 2024

Lisieux 2024

Members of Taunton Rotary Club along with partners, once again hosted their long-time sister Club in Lisieux, re-igniting old friendships and strengthening relationships between our two Clubs.

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About us

  

It is a pleasure to introduce you to our Club.

Founded in 1922, the Rotary Club of Taunton has a long and proud history of service in Taunton and beyond. We continue to build on this rich 102-year legacy today.

We are a group of around 35 dedicated members who meet regularly and strive to be part of a successful and impactful club. As part of the wider Rotary family, we benefit from the fellowship, support and resources of District 1200 and Rotary International

“Service above Self” remains at the heart of Rotary. Our club actively participates in and contributes to significant local events. Strengthening our links with other voluntary and service organisations ensures that we remain relevant, engaged, and vibrant, demonstrating our commitment to the community.

This year, the Musgrove Park Hospital League of Friends features as our main local charity. Founded by our Club in 1959, the MPH LoF holds a special place for our members. “School in a Bag”, based in Yeovil and distributing school resources for children in need around the world will also feature in our programme.

Our engagement with Rotary youth programs such as Youth Speaks and the Rotary Young Leaders Award remains strong, thanks to the dedication of our members.

Our regular speaker program is excellent, covering a wide range of interesting and informative topics, often over a meal. Occasional external visits and trips add to the sense of fellowship.

We are a friendly club and we welcome new members. We invite you to contact us through our website to attend one of our meetings and find out more about becoming a Rotarian. We would love you to join us in our aim to make a positive impact in Taunton and beyond.

Tracey Khodabandehloo, President of the Rotary Club of Taunton 2024/5

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Tue, May 20th 2025 6:30 pm

Club Evening Meeting

Venue: Taunton Racecourse
Chair: President Tracey Khodabandehloo
Speaker: Guy & Caroline Wansbrough – Poverty and Danger in Kenya
DR: S. Nystrom HR: D. Pattemore

Tue, May 27th 2025 11:30 am

MSG Meeting

At Lunchtime Social venue

Tue, May 27th 2025 12:55 pm

Club Lunchtime Social

Venue: Stonegallows Inn (Hungry Horse), Stonegallows, Taunton TA1 5JP booking in/out not required gather from 12.30

Tue, Jun 3rd 2025 11:30 am

Council Meeting

Council Meeting - Racecourse

Tue, Jun 3rd 2025 12:55 pm

Club Lunch Meeting - Club Assembly

Venue: Taunton Racecourse
Chair: President Tracey Khodabandehloo
Speaker: President Elect Adrian Prior-Sankey
DR: D. Pattemore HR: D. Pearson Kirk

Tue, Jun 10th 2025 12:55 pm

Club Lunchtime Social @ Worlds End

Venue: Worlds End TA4 1ET - booking in/out not required, gather from 12.30

Meetings & Venue

Where and when:

We meet on Tuesdays at

(First Tuesday 12.55, Third Tuesday 18.30, full programme see Meetings and Events ) Taunton Racecourse
Orchard Portman
Shoreditch
Taunton
TA3 7BL

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Rotary News

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Rotary serving communities through supporting foodbanks

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