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Membership

Membership

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Highcliffe War Memorial Rejuvenation

Highcliffe War Memorial Rejuvenation

This is a Rotary led project together with Community engagement and effort to clean and remark the names inscribed on the War Memorial in advance of the 2026 Remembrance Day Service.

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Business Partnerships

Business Partnerships

Working with Local Businesses

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About us

Summary

The Rotary Club of Highcliffe meets each Thursday evening (6:15pm for 6:30pm) please contact our Secretary, Dave Foot for venue details.

We welcome everyone to our weekly meetings, particularly visiting Rotarians.

To book a visit and meal, please e-mail the Club Secretary Dave Foot at daveg.foot17@gmail.com before 9pm on the Tuesday before the visit.

We are always looking for extra help on our many projects, while at the same time enjoying ourselves at our many social events during the year.

The Rotary Club of Highcliffe-on-Sea is twinned with Club de Villiers sur Marne - Le Plessis Trévise: District 1770, France.

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Business Partnerships

Highcliffe-on-Sea Rotary club is supported by a range of business partners. 

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History

The Rotary Club of Highcliffe-on-Sea was inaugurated July 1977.

Founder Members:

Rowland Adams (Ch. International Services), Peter Allen, Howard Baker, Roger Bettle, Harold Birch, James Bochan, Alan Blake(Ch.Voctional Services), Peter Bottom, Ray Bradbury, David Cundy, Jim Elms (Ch. Foundation), Robin Harrison, Kenneth Huish, Frederic Jesty (Vice President), Raymond Jones (Hon. Treasurer), David Macrostie, Ronald Miles, Dick Minns, Martin Newland, Anthony Parkinson, Brian Pettengell (President), Mike Reynolds, John Ricketts (Hon. Secretary), John Ridout, Brian Saunders, Don Snelling, Victor Wren (Ch. Community Service)

The Inaugural Dinner was held on 14th July 1977 at the Kings Arms, Christchurch.

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Thu, Jun 25th 2026 7:12 pm - 1:12 am Thu, Jun 24th 2027

A new Rotary Year means a new President

A new Rotary Year means a new President

Outgoing President Sandeep presents the Presidents Jewel of Office to President David Parsons

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Tue, Jul 21st 2026 1:15 pm - 3:15 pm Thu, Jun 3rd 2027

Youth Opportunities in the new Rotary Year 2026/27

Youth Opportunities in the new Rotary Year 2026/27

Many youth competitions and events are being held again in the new Rotary Year. Full details will be posted on this site but an overview is below

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Tue, Sep 29th 2026 9:05 pm - 11:00 am Wed, Nov 11th 2026

Highcliffe War Memorial Rejuvenation

Highcliffe War Memorial Rejuvenation

Highcliffe Rotary is delighted to announce that all the funds necessary to restore the Highcliffe War Memorial have now been raised, thanks to the generosity of sponsors, local organisations and members of the wider community.

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Meetings & Venue

Where and when:

We meet on Thursdays at 1815 for 18.30

(We are currently exploring options for a new meeting venue following the closure of the Globe Inn, please contact our secretary for details of the next meeting venue) <



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