Welcome to Bradgate Rotary Club. We are known for our diversity, flexibility and creativity in achieving all things Rotary. Our home is in Groby, Leicestershire. Why not come join us?

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Markfield Crocuses

Markfield Crocuses

Let's grow together to End Polio Now

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Groby Scarecrow 2024

Groby Scarecrow 2024

Sat 14th & Sun 15th September 2024
Groby Scouts Yard Sale Sunday 15th

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Who We Are

Who We Are

We have fun while raising funds for local community groups

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Freeze Your Bits off 2023

Freeze Your Bits off 2023

271 walkers took part in our Freeze Your Bits Off Walk at Bradgate Park, raising an incredible £16k on the walk for Glenfield Breast Care Centre.

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Bark in the Park 2024

Bark in the Park 2024

The day was an absolute success with over £2000 raised

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Charities We Work With

Charities We Work With

We work with many local groups and Charities

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About us

Welcome to Bradgate Rotary Club

We formed in February 2015 and we are known for our diversity, flexibility and creativity in achieving all things Rotary. Our home is in Groby, Leicestershire.
Our patch covers Groby, Ratby, Newtown Linford, Markfield, Glenfield and Anstey.
Some of us live or work in those areas, others of us make the journey from outside.  Why not come and join us?

 
 

Becoming a member of Bradgate Rotary gives you an opportunity to take action on important issues affecting our community, our nation, and the world.  But you can also have a lot of fun — whether we’re socialising or working together on projects.  Members of Bradgate Rotary attend weekly meetings to plan events in our community, to hear from local speakers (charities, organisations, other groups) and to socialise.  Together, we make great things happen.  We have an ethos that focuses on action and achieving positive results.

“From the moment I became involved with Bradgate Rotary it was clear that the club was friendly, welcoming and committed to every project or event they took part in. A great group of people.”
- Alan Rockey, President Bradgate Rotary Club

"My experience with Bradgate Rotary has been truly valuable. I’ve made lifelong friends and connections that assist me in achieving my personal and professional goals."
- Clare Walker: Club President 2016/17

 

As the club celebrates its ninth year, it’s a great time to look back over the past twelve months. This has been a unique year for us in that we had two Presidents, with Roy taking on an additional six months and with Alan coming off the subs bench six months early to serve an eighteen-month term.

Our main focus is to work within, and serve, the communities that are in our catchment area of Groby, Ratby, Markfield, Newtown Linford, Anstey and Glenfield.

It’s not just about raising funds for charity. In the last year we have planted 2000 purple crocuses in Newtown Linford to create awareness of Rotary International’s End Polio Now campaign to rid the world of polio via a worldwide vaccination programme. We are so close – only 12 cases worldwide reported in 2023. Twenty-six fruit trees were also planted in Groby Meadows on Newtown Lane in Groby to create a Coronation Orchard which will hopefully provide the village with a good crop each year once fully established.

Well Being Events continue to be popular: in the course of the year we held our own event in Glenfield and supported the Ratby Evergreen Club and Ratby Pop In Centre event at Ratby Village Hall. September saw the Groby Scarecrow Festival and Scout Yard Sale – an event we started but have now handed over to a great committee so that it is now truly a community event which we continue to support in a variety of ways. Christmas sees our Santa sleigh coming out to play, bringing a bit of Christmas joy to local schools and communities whilst at the same time raising funds to support Rainbows Hospice in Loughborough. Our Quiz Nights continue to be popular, with the last one held at The Linford in Newtown Linford raising £650 for Leicester Musical Memory Box who provide music therapy for those with Dementia and Alzheimer’s conditions.

Bradgate Park lies right at the heart of our area. Yet again the entries for our photographic competition exceeded all expectations and produced a stunning 2024 calendar. A thousand calendars are donated to the Park for them to sell which raised approximately £7000 for the Park Trust. Our thanks go to the Trust for allowing us to organise two major fundraising events in the Park: firstly, our Freeze Your Bits Off bra walk in January in aid of the Glenfield Breast Care Centre which raised a staggering £16,500 and secondly, Bark in the Park – a day of dog displays, dog shows and a host of wonderful craft and food stalls raised over £3000, which will enable us to name a puppy for Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Over the last year we have supported 34 charities and donated nearly £18,500. International donations have comprised £1000 to the Red Cross to aid their efforts in Gaza, £1000 to Shelterbox to provide shelter and equipment to those in need in war torn and disaster areas and £500 to the Libya Flood disaster via Rotary International Foundation.

Without your support none of what we do would be possible. Together we make things happen. Why not join us? Becoming a member of Bradgate Rotary gives you the opportunity to take action on important issues affecting our local communities, our country and the world. We provide support and assistance when needed, advice and information where requested, but most importantly we enjoy relaxed friendship and fun.

Roy Cafferty and Alan Rockey, Joint Presidents 2023-2024

Get Involved
If you live, work or occasionally pass through Glenfield, Anstey, Ratby, Newtown Linford, Markfield or Groby in Leicestershire come join us at Bradgate Rotary. We meet on Wednesdays, usually in the mornings, sometimes in person at the Stamford Arms, Groby, but also on Zoom. We enjoy evening social events too.

 

Contact Us
bradgaterotary@gmail.com or call Roy Cafferty on 07817523518

 

Charity Number: 1191390 


What is Rotary?
Rotary brings together people like you — from all walks of life — who want to use their expertise for good. People whose sense of
responsibility inspires them to give back to their communities. At Rotary, we connect for good — and form lifelong friendships in the process. Together, we empower youth, improve health, promote peace, and advance our communities in all corners of the globe. With 1.2 million members in 34,000 clubs worldwide, our global community’s impact has never been greater — and it continues to grow.
Belonging to Bradgate Rotary provides members with an opportunity to give back to their community and to connect with like-minded
people. People join Rotary for many reasons, including community involvement, personal development, professional networking, and camaraderie. But perhaps the most important benefit is the satisfaction you gain from making a real difference in your community and in the world.
 
Want To Learn More Of The Rotary Family?
  1. Bradgate Rotary is geographically placed within District 1070 - Learn more about Clubs & activities in our District
  2. District 1070 is a part of Rotary International Great Britain & Ireland - Learn more about Clubs & activities nationally and internationally
  3. The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives both close to home and around the world. As the charitable arm of Rotary, we tap into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money, and expertise into our priorities, such as Eradicating Polio and Promoting Peace. Foundation Grants empower Rotarians to approach challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, and malnutrition with sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact. Strong financial oversight, a stellar charity rating, and a unique funding model mean that we make the very most of your contribution. Give and become a part of Rotary’s life-changing work. Rotary Foundation's Centenary Definitely something to celebrate - Learn how it all began & what has been achieved the world over in 100 years.
 

Meetings & Venue

Where and when:

We meet on Wednesdays at 7:30am

2 Leicester Rd.

Leicester
LE6 0DJ  01162875616

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