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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Youth Speaks 2024

Youth Speaks 2024

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

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Burundi The World's Poorest Country

Burundi The World's Poorest Country

We are proud to be supporting the Great Lakes Project, a charity which works in the world's poorest country, Burundi. Follow the stories and learn how lives have been transformed by this charity.

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Water Survival Boxes

Water Survival Boxes

Water Boxes are packed and distributed by Rotarians and provide essential survival equipment to disaster hit areas.

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Roar Charity

Roar Charity

Richard Huish College launches new Charity with pump prime funding from the Rotary Club of 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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100 Centenary Trees

100 Centenary Trees

100 trees have been planted at Maidenbrook country park to commemorate the Club's Centenary Year (2022/2023) and in support of Queen Elizabeth II's Jubilee 'Green Canopy' project.

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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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Happening soon...

Tue, Oct 15th 2024 6:30 pm

Club Evening Meeting

Venue: Taunton Racecourse
Chair: President Tracey Khodabandehloo
Speaker: Nik Harwood - Young Somerset
DR: M Blackwell HR: D Brown

Tue, Oct 22nd 2024 12:55 pm

Lunchtime Social @ Worlds End

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

Tue, Oct 29th 2024 6:30 pm

Club Fifth Tuesday Evening Meeting

Venue: Taunton Racecourse
Chair: President Tracey Khodabandehloo
Speaker: Rob Beckley QPM, High Sheriff of Somerset
DR: B Cleaver HR: A Cox

Tue, Nov 5th 2024 11:30 am

Council Meeting

Council Meeting

Tue, Nov 5th 2024 12:55 pm

Club Lunch Meeting + Business

Venue: Taunton Racecourse
Chair: President Tracey Khodabandehloo
Speaker:Teri Underwood Armed Forces Project Manager and Rebecca Oliver Engagement Officer NHS Somerset Integrated Care Board
NHS Somerset ICB

DR: A Cox HR: J Cozens

Tue, Nov 12th 2024 12:55 pm

Lunchtime Social @ Hankridge Arms

Venue: Hankridge Arms TA1 2LR - booking in/out not required, gather from 12.30

Meetings & Venue

Where and when:

We meet on Tuesdays at 12.55

(Third Tuesdays 18.30 ) Taunton Racecourse
Orchard Portman
Shoreditch
Taunton
TA3 7BL

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