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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Young Environmentalist Winner announced

Young Environmentalist Winner announced

Winners of the Young Environmentalist competition celebrated their success at local, District and National rounds whilst all contributors received certificates, prizes and cash for their school environmental projects.

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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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Youth Speaks 2024 - Opening Rounds

Youth Speaks 2024 - Opening Rounds

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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Pride of Somerset Youth Awards 2024

Pride of Somerset Youth Awards 2024

The award ceremony will take place on Thursday 16 May 2024, 6.30pm to 9pm at The McMillan Theatre, Bridgwater

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Rotary Supports Somerset Scouts Kenya Project 2023

Rotary Supports Somerset Scouts Kenya Project 2023

Taunton teenager Sam Stroud shared his moving experience as part of a recent scout trip to Kenya to help in three schools located 8 hours north of capital Nairobi. The Rotary Club of Taunton contributed to his innovative fund-raising for the trip.

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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

   

 

As we move into our 101st year at Taunton Rotary Club, we may ask what the coming year holds as we continue to implement the Rotary mantra of 'Service above Self'

 

In a changing world we endeavour to make a difference and to respond to the changing and increasingly diverse needs of a changing world by offering support and hope at home and abroad.

 

Having lived in Africa for some 8 years I have a different perspective now from when my experience was limited to that in a relatively wealthy Europe.

 

Although some members may be less agile physically than others, the same indomitable spirit is evident. I am confident that although some things will inevitably change, the generosity and tenacity will persist alongside the fun and fellowship which are at the root of why Rotary was first formed. 

 

During the coming year there will be opportunities to raise funds and awareness of charitable organisations such as Operation Smile (Cleft Lip or Palette in children), PAT (Pets As Therapy)  and Great Lakes Outreach and many more local groups with wide-ranging needs.

 

Join us for stimulating and often challenging talks over a meal to find out more. We'd love to see you either as a one-off or better still on a regular basis.

 

Harry H McFaul 

President of Taunton Rotary Club

 

 


 

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Happening soon...

Tue, Mar 19th 2024 6:30 pm

Club Evening Meeting

Venue: Taunton Racecourse Chair: President Harry McFaul
Speaker: Bill Williams - Disaster Charity 'React'
HR: Chris Cutting DR: Tony Cox

Tue, Mar 26th 2024 9:00 am

Day Trip to American Museum Claverton

Venue: Coach trip from Taunton to Claverton nr Bath . All times tbc
Chair: President Harry McFaul
HR: Tony Dowsett DR: Chris Cutting

Tue, Apr 2nd 2024 12:55 pm

Club Lunch Meeting

Venue: Taunton Racecourse Chair: President Harry McFaul
Speaker: Tony Murray - This is Your Life
HR: Jim Greenslade DR: Tony Dowsett

Tue, Apr 9th 2024 12:55 pm

Club Lunch Meeting

Venue: Taunton Racecourse Chair: President Harry McFaul
Speaker: Business Meeting
HR: Tony Murray DR: Jim Greenslade
Club Council: 11.30am

Tue, Apr 16th 2024 6:30 pm

Club Evening Meeting

Venue: Taunton Racecourse Chair: President Harry McFaul
Speaker:
HR: Nigel Handbury DR: Tony Murray

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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