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Rotary in the Community

Stories of Horwich Rotarians out and about in the community. It is currently in the process of being revamped. Old stories have now been removed and stories from the past three years will gradually be uploaded. Many have been communicated via our FaceBook

Senior Citizens Afternoon Tea

Senior Citizen's Afternoon Tea

In previous years, the Rotary Club of Horwich had funded an evening event for Senior Citizens but this year it ws moved to the afternoon and a great time was had by all at Hilltops Social Club in Blackrod with the tea provided by Truly Scrumptious of Aspull, entertainment from Darren, a raffle and prize bingo. A couple of photos here and a video with more photos over on the right of the page.

Senior Citizens Afternoon Tea

Senior Citizens Afternoon Tea

Having a Party

Mayor of Horwich Charity Ball, April 2026

Numerous Horwich Rotarians and Inner Wheel members attended the annual Mayor of Horwich Charity Ball at Rivington Barn on April 24th. This included Honarary Rotarian, Cedric Holt, whose granddaughter is the current Mayor of Horwich. Many thanks to Henry Lisowski for permission to repost hs photographs - the full set of photos from the night are on his FaceBook page.
Photos from Mayor of Horwich Charity Ball 2026

Beer Festival 2025

One of the highlights of the Rotary Year is the annual Beer Festival. We are eternally grateful to our sponsors who underpin the event so we can raise funds which are then used throughout the year in the community and for good causes further afield.
Mayor Victoria Rigby and President Phil JonesMargot, Jean and supportersMore photos to be uploaded - but preferably as a slideshow.
 

 

 

The Rotary Club of Douglas Charter Night

There were 7 Rotarians attending the Charter Night from the Rotary Club of Horwich.

The clubs have been twinned for many years and the photographs shows Past  President Margot Mather, with Past President of Douglas, Bill Hamilton-Turner, and Past President of Horwich, Geoffrey Pearson, at the plaque and tree planted within Infinity Circle of the Cooil Y Ree Memorial Garden in Douglas, remembering the 37 passengers that died in the plane crash in 1958 on the hillside of Winter Hill.

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On the dancefloor

Senior Citizens' Afternoon Tea Party

more Senior Citizens' Afternoon Tea Party 2026

Visit to Blackpool Zoo

Rotarians help Blackpool Zoo outing

more Rotarians Jean Gittins and Alena Scott help with Schools visit to Blackpool Zoo part funded by Horwich Rotary