Latest News
What our club has been doing recently.
See the pages below for our recent events and news
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Community Award 2023
more Do you know someone who has ‘gone the extra mile’ within the Portland community over the last year?
Earthquake in Turkey and Syria
more The scale of this disaster is truly horrific. Our club is funding ShelterBox for cover, Water Survival Box for safe water and via in country Rotary, winter survival. If you would like to donate please see below
Rotary is 116 years old
more Thank you to the Weymouth Pavilion for lighting up the theatre this week in the Rotary Colours of blue and gold
Presidents Diary
more September 2022
New Rainbows Unit
more To be set up on Portland
Community Award 2022
more David Camp is our winner this year for his extraordinary work in the Community. He was presented with a certificate and a cheque for his nominated Charity the Three Ells Trust
Handover Celia hands over to Mark as President.
more Garry is President Elect and Stan President Nominee Members receive Long Service Certificates
Paul Harris Fellow
more Awarded to Carolyn at Handover
Chat Bench for Victoria Gardens
more The brainchild of Ash Jones of Chant Bench UK and with the support of Portland Rotary and the Portland Town Council
Completed! Water Project in Nepal 2021-2022.
more Rotary Clubs of Portland, Poundbury and Casterbridge with the Okhle Village Trust have completed a water supply system to Madkina
Handover Celia hands over to Mak as President.
more Garry is President Elect and Stan president Nominee
Water Project Nepal 2022 -23
more A village called Deuralitar.
Community Award 2022
more Say ‘THANK YOU’ by nominating them for the Rotary Community Award for 2022
Portland Town Mayor becomes Honorary Member
more We are delighted have Peter Roper join us for the next year.
Janet and the Jubilee Celebrations!
Ukraine Appeal
more Thank you to everyone on Portland for your support and for the huge amount of £2011 donated in two days. Thank you to Tesco for allowing us to collect on your premises.
2022 - 2023: Imagine Rotary - RI President-elect Jennifer Jones
more Jennifer imagines a Rotary where members act to make their dreams become reality and they make the most of their club experiences. She urges members to engage more with each other and use these connections to build partnerships that change the world.
Rotary Walk
more Along the Fleet. Organised by Poundbury Rotary Club. A beautiful day and a beautiful walk!
Southwell Smiley Faces
more We are delighted that it was such a successful Table Top Sale
Skittles!
more We may have lost our skittles match against Bridport club by quite a large number but we all had a great evening of friendship, played at The Swan in Abbotsbury.
Rotary Response to the Ukraine Conflict
more We are collecting at Tesco Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 March 10:00 to 16:00 to support the relief programme via Rotary Disaster Response Fund and ShelterBox
Dave Shaw
more Our New Honorary Member
Burns Night
more A successful evening both for those that attended and for the charities supported by this event
Community Award October 2021
more We are delighted to announce that winner Jonathan Powney Group Leader 1st Portland Scouts has won our award and has received a cheque for £150 for his nominated charity
New Members
more We are very happy to welcome Dave Hayes and Val MC Gowan to our Club!
Mark takes on role as President Elect
Steve Moatt, local sailmaker
more On the Silk Road Mountain Bike Race
Father Christmas on Portland
more Father Christmas out and about on his sleigh
Halloween Party at Elizabeth's
more To raise money for Foundation. here are some pictures
Haiti Earthquake Appeal 28 and 29 August 2021
more Thank you to everyone on Portland for your donations that raised £628 to enable us to be able to purchase a ShelterBox to send to Haiti
Scarecrow Competition Winner
more President Celia and Janet visited the entries. All four were brilliant and it was deemed the choir at St John’s church the winner. Well done!
President Celia's Diary
more August 2021
B Side Festival Portland
more By Elizabeth
Rotary Community Award 2021
more Say Thank You and Nominate a Deserving Person
Presidents Night
more Our first Presidents Night for nearly three years! Congratulations to Celia, Elizabeth and Garry and a wonderful celebration. Here are afew photos for reminders. Plus £367 from the raffle for Nepal!
President Celia raises £140 for Foundation
more Our own Rotary Charity known as The Rotary Foundation funds projects around the world costing millions of pounds every year. Celia and Chris organised a Tea at their home to raise funds.
Scarecrow Competition
more Portland Rotary Club is organising a Scarecrow competition. Entry is free!
Haiti Earthquake Appeal 28 and 29 August 2021
more Members of Portland Rotary Club collected to help the people of Haiti who have suffered first the eartquake then the flood. Money will go to send a ShelterBox. Thank you to Portland Tesco and the people of Portland.
President Celia's Handover Celebration
more The weather was good and the chain of office was passed to President Celia by Past President Elizabeth at an afternoon reception in Carolyn's garden
Water Programme Samjur, Nepal
more Completed February 2021 Construction of a water storage and distribution system in the village of Samjur in a rural area of central Nepal.
A Walk in the Wet
more Members of Portland and Casterbridge Rotary, from Haylands preschool and with friends who visted Nepal walked Colmers Hill and Golden Cap. Very wet, very muddy but great fun!
Food Programme in Nepal 2020 and 2021
more 2.6 tons of rice and other food supplies sent to villages in Nepal to help alleviate poverty during Covid-19
Evening on Foundation
more David perkins, District Foundation Chair
Walk around Hardys and Little Bredy
more A small group from Portland and Casterbridge walked through the bluebells at Hardys and had a picnic by the lake at Bridehead.
ShelterBox
more An update by Hugh Deed
Old Laptops Needed
more At the Portland Academy many appreciative pupils would welcome the receipt of a donated laptop
2021-22 Presidential Theme
more Shekhar Mehta Rotary International President-elect
Water and Sanitation
more Picture thanks to Debbie Mckay
Diary of life in Neo Chorio
more No 3 - February 2021
Diary of life in Neo Chorio
more No 2 - January 2021
Diary of life in Neo Chorio
more No 1 - December 2020
February is Peace and Conflict Prevention/Resolution Month
Rotary and KidsOut deliver over 5,000 toy boxes to children in refuges
The Rotary Foundation
(members only log in for more information)
An Evening with Mike Storr
more “Masters of Mirth – Music Hall laughter makers” January 2021
Reminiscences from Nepal January 2021
more Richard Backwell from the Okhle Village Trust looks back and summarizes what has been achieved in Nepal over the last 19 years
Kamala is a Paul Harris Fellow.
more Well done, Kamala. We are proud of you January 2021
Community Award October 2020
more Congratulations!!! ICA has won Portland Rotary’s Community Group Award 2020 and we have also awarded Andy McNally an individual award for his wonderful hard work during Covid.
Presentation to Coastwatch
more Visit by President Elizabeth December 2020
Rotary Walk
more A couple of walks whilst allowed in Tier 2 restrictions. Six maximum and well distanced outdoors. The walks were around Rodden and langton Herring
Guy Fawkes Competition. Well done winners!
more President Elizabeth cycled round Portland in gale force winds to judge the 14 entries! Well done to everyon ethat entered! Thank you to HGH for their sponsorship. Here are some pictures.
Local Charity Worker and Rotary Clubs team up to help rural Nepal
more Nepal Okhle Village Trust, Portland and Casterbridge Rotary members and the water projects undertaken
Portland Flu Clinic 10 October 2020
more Twenty members of the club were delighted to help Royal Manor Health Care with marshalling duties whilst the annual flu jabs were administered at the Heliport
Calling All Volunteers!
more By Keith Barnard-Jones
Vire Exchange 2019
more Our friends visit from the Rotary Club of Vire et le Bocage Click on a thumbnail to enlarge and scroll through with the arrows
Handover 2020
more Tribute to Garry President 2018-2020
Nepal Water Project for Samjur Village
more We organised two evenings around the subject of travelling round Japan. we are delighted that we raised £570 plus an amazing anonymous donation! Big thank you to everyone who attended/assisted.
Elizabeth in Peru
more Elizabeth went on a RIFE (Rotary International Fellowship Exchange) in February Click on an image to enlarge then scroll through Or download as a Powerpoint
Corona
more Portland Rotary Club action
Burns Night 2020
more Raised £1110.50 for Charities supported by Rotary
Corona Virus
more Portland Rotary Club action
Christmas Events. What Portland Rotary did over Christmas.
more Party at St Georges and the Sleigh
Hurricane Dorian
more A big thank you to the residents of Portland who so generously donated £378.36 at the Rotary Collection at Tesco. This will make such a difference to those who lost everything.
Planting Crocuses
more Portland Rotary and year 2 children from the Atlantic academy planting purple crocuses for the Rotary Polio plus. Children are given a purple pinky for helping Victoria Square September 2019
Meeting at the Sugar Loaf
more A social club evening to replace our regular one
Welcome to Richard
more Richard is our latest member and was inducted into the club by President Garry
Rotary Walk around Portland
more A great walk with those who have been or going to Nepal this year. Barrie (Casterbridge) Richard (OVT) Cliff, Kathy, Chris Jo and Celia(Portland) Joyce, Jane (Poundbury) Elizabeth(Portland) Ruth Richard (Casterbridge) and Andy sat
Keith Wins Top Award
more For International Service in Eradication of Polio well done Keith!
Handover
more The 2019 team took over on July 1 Garry handed over to Garry as President! Elizabeth President Elect Celia Vice President
Happy Birthday Elizabeth
more Many club members joined Elizabeth in fancy dress for her 60th birthday. What a wonderful evening!
Sarah's Birthday
more AT Rodwell Manor What a fantastic evening. Here are some photos
Rotary Walk
more A lovely walk through Cerne past the Cerne Giant to Sydling St Nicholas and the Forcey Bell Joined by President Richard from Caterbridge were Elizabeth, Robert, Mark, Ruth and Kathy from Wareham
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New Member
more Robert Grigsby is inducted into the club by President Garry.
Margaret visits Thailand
more Presenting banner to president Garry
Foundation project in Nigeria
more The Nationwide Family Planning Campaign
Rotary Walk
more Burton Bradstock and Shipton Gorge
Visit to the Robert White Radiotherapy Centre
more Members of Rotary throughout D1200 were able to visit the new Radiotherapy Centre at DCH. With the aid of a Global Grant Rotary was able to make a significant contribution to clinical equipment for the consulting rooms
Rotary Walk
more Wynford Eagle and Compton Vallence & bluebells. Beautiful weather after the storm Delighted to be joined by Rachel Front Rachel, Ruth, Elizabeth, Kathy Back Mark. Who is hiding behind Ruth? Robert & Celia
Rotary gives donation to Osprey
more Dr Paul Mason gave an excellent talk on his charity bike ride form Gibraltar to Portland to support Osprey. Rotary gave a donation to buy equipment for the Osprey Leisure Centre. Presented to John, the manager
Presentation of District Grant and Race Night
more Stan Jones from District presented cheques for Projects in Nepal and Life Education and Lorraine Beckett, Jenny Williams talked about Remembrance Day Poppy Appeal Also we had a Race Night at Pilgrim House to raise funds for Foundation. Some pictures:
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Visit to Japan
more Mark Visited Kanazawa Minato Club in Ishikawa, Japan Picture with president Kayotko Fujii
Friendship Cup
more A few pictures of this years cup Peter with Joan and Julia
Judy Urwin
more Our latest member inducted by president Garry (Urwin!)
Burns Night 2019
more A few Photos
Santa and his Sleigh take to Portland
more Santa visited Southwell and Westcliff to the delight of children See calendar here or Facebook for next weeks tours
New Year's Eve with Mark and Ruth
more A few pictures
Rotary walk
more The last for this year. members from Portland Casterbridge and Poundbury against the odds with the weather but a good pub lunch!
John Heather R.I.P.
more incredible, beautiful model sailing ship HMAV Bounty built by John It took nearly a year to construct, working almost every day. The hull double planked then over 800 copper tiles were cut and fixed. The rigging an extraordinary achievement of detail
Rotary walk
more Beautiful weather. Ringstead to Lulworth. Jane from Poundbury Rotary, Mark Ruth Elizabeth Jo Sue Cliff and Joyce from Portland and Richard from OVT
Visitor from Kenya
more Florence from the Rotary Club of Mombasa is visiting locally and took time out to visit our club
Walking the Kerry Way
more Ruth and Mark walk the Kerry Way
Swindon (District 1100) Global Grant for Radiotherapy Centre
more Mark visited this interesting project on behalf of TRF and is pictured with District Governor Joan Goldsmith (District 1100) and President Martin Groombridge (Swindon)
Rotary walk
more A beautiful walk from Symmondsbury to Colmers Hill and Golden Cap. Richard (Casterbruidge) Jane (Poundbury) Richard (Okhle village trust) and mark Ruth Liz Steve Jo Elizabeth Sue. Most of the team going to Nepal!
B Side
more Some pictures of the tour of the 2018 B side
Harry Potter Trip
more A few pictures from Janet
Club Treasure Hunt
more Well done to Elizabeth for organising a Treasure Hunt around Portland. a fun evening for everyone followed by an excellent buffet at the Aqua. And lots raised for Foundation!
Breast cancer care afternoon tea
more Raised £1321.59
Rotary walk
more Members from Portland and Dorchester Poundbury walked around Hampton stone circle, Kingston Russell stone circle, The Mare and her Colts, the Valley of the Stones and a picnic at the lake at Little Bredy
Handover 2018
more Ian hands over the reins to Garry Community award presented to Dave Darby
Two New Members Inducted
more We were delighted to have Jo Way and Sue Leach join our club
donations by Portland Rotary
more President Ian McPheat has been busy today giving away lots of money! £200.00 to St George’s school to go towards an all weather sports pitch. Also Ian’s nominated charity for his year Coastwatch a wonderful £500.00
Beach Clean
more Rotarians helping with the beach clean along the Chesil Bank
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Rotary circular walk from Owermoigne to Winfrith
more Members of Portland with Jane from Dorchester Poundbury. a 12 mile walk with beautiful weather
Community Award 2018
more Please see poster, and also a list of previous winners. We want as much publicity and nominations as we can get in 2018.
Presidents Night 2018
more Celebrated at the Con Club Janet was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow
Crocuses
more Purple for Polio
Bingo!
more Bingo at Julia's with the help of Margaret Stone. A fun evening with lots of prizes and raised £210 for Foundation
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walk from Winterbourne Abbas to Stratton
more On Saturday eleven of us, past and present members of Portland Rotary along with Poundbury and the Okhle Village Trust walked over the hills and through the valleys in beautiful sunshine past snowdrops for an excellent pub lunch. the walk was 8.5 miles
Christmas Collections 2017
more At Tesco
Burns Night 2018
more Celebration Dinner at the Conservative Club
Ian hands a cheque to the Portland Archologists
more It was received by Martin Blundell, who had given a presentation about the Portland Archaeological Society They are in need of a new roof to protect the site at Portland Bill
Last Rotary Walk before Nepal
more Several current and old members of the club were joined by Jane form Poundbury for a walk from Hardy's Monument along the South Dorset Ridgeway
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Rotary Foundation funding for multi-club projects
more At Friday's (27th October 2017) Poundbury meeting three clubs received their Foundation grants that support projects in Nepal,
Baspani NepalWater Project 2016
more Baspani water project completed and Payaswara given the go ahead
Ashrang 2015
more Rebuilding in Ashrang after the earthquake
Tutepani
more The new water project at Tutepani completed 2015
Last walk of 2015
more Our sixth walk from Burton Bradstock to Shipton Hill
Visit to Ethiopia
more Projects in Addis Ababa and Mekelle
Santa comes to town
more The Christmas sleigh tours have started on Portland
Christmas Party at the Aqua
more Here are a few pictures from Saturday night
Children's Christmas Party
more At St Georges Centre
Water Survival Box Visit
more An article by Gillian about our visit
Baspani under construction
more Water Project in Nepal
Pasadena Roof Orchestra
Bowls Evening
more A meal at Yates followed by 10 pin bowling Stan won!
Vire Exchange 2016
more The annual exchange between Vire Rotary and Portland This year it was our turn to go to Vire
Handover 2016
more President Mark handed over the reigns to President Elect Dave Ian became President Elect Garry became Vice President Rachel became a Paul Harris Fellow Paul Merry won the Community Award for his charitable work and support for the local community
Burns Night
more Raising money for Rotary Charities
Visit to D-Day Museum
more A few pictures from Tuesday
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Walking above Abbotsbury
more A couple of pictures from our Saturday Rotary Walk
Annual Community Award
more Portland Rotary Club's annual award is nominated by members of the public and presented to a deserving individual who has helped the Portland Community.
Kids Out
more Visit to Crealy Park was enjoyed by all the children here are some thank yous
Friendship Cup
more The cup this year was for Darts and the winning team was Julia & Paul after a hard and closely fought match
Pirates and Mermaids at Sarah's
more There was no meeting arranged so Sarah stepped in and everyone dressed up for a sea themed evening and fish and chips!
42nd Street
more Fantastic trip to London to see 42nd street. £726.00 was raised which is being shared between the Nepal project and Breast cancer care. Many thanks to everyone that supported this event and also for the raffle prizes. Janet
A walk in the Rain around Cerne Abbas and Sydling St Nicholas
more Members of Portland, Casterbridge and Poundbury Clubs along with Richard and Judy from the Okhle Village Trust were walking in preparation for our visit to Nepal for Water Projects in Local Villages
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Vire Exchange Visit 2017
more And Lin and Ozzie become Honorary Members Here are a few pictures! Click on the Thumbnails
Community Tea
more An annual event, this year held at the Colliton Club Dorchester. Dorchester Casterbridge along with Portland Rotary clubs. Our side organised by Sheila Sutherland. A successful and enjoyable afternoon for everyone
Quiz Night at the Aqua
more Raised £168.00 thanks to everyone who attended and especially Sarah and Jayne for organising. as always an excellent buffet provided by the Aqua
Elizabeth Hardy Inducted into the club
more We were delighted last night to welcome Elizabeth to become our newest member of Portland Rotary
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Hurricane Disaster Appeal
more Members of the club collected at Tesco, courtesy of the management, to provide a ShelterBox to aid victims of the recent hurricanes that have devastated the Carribean
Community Award 2017
more Was presented to Anna Eveleigh
Handover 2017
more Dave handed over the reigns to incoming President Ian, Gary as President Elect and Gillian becomes Vice President
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Baby and Toddler group receiving donation of £100
more For equipment pesented by President Ian
Visit to HMS Duncan (Type 45 Destroyer)
more on its stay at Portland
Rotary Foundation Centenary Celebration
more President Dave making a presentation!
Visit to Nigeria
more Mark Townsend Visited Enugu on behalf of The Rotary Foundation to see a project on Maternal and Child Health in March 2015
Photo taken this morning at Westcliff on Wednesday baby and toddler group receiving donation of £100 from the Club for equipment.
Welcome back Celia
more We were delighted for President Dave to induct Celia back into the club!
Richard Backwell awarded Paul Harris Fellow
more For outstanding charitable work
Santa Sleigh Tour
more Santa and his Elves tour Portland
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Liz Clarke joins Portland Rotary
more We are delighted to welcome Liz as a member of Portland Rotary She was inducted into the club on the 27th September
SEPTEMBER 2016
more President Dave's Diary
Rotary Walk
more Members from Portland and Casterbridge walked up Colmer's Hill and Golden Cap
District Governor visits Portland
more John Butler visited the club
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Court Leet
more An excellent presentation to the club by Andrew Harvey
£500 Donated - Haylands Pre-School
more This money was raised from our 2015 Burn's Night Party, and will go towards providing an outdoor canopy, so that children can enjoy being outside all year round, especially in the windy Portland weather.
Hilda Swinney - Honorary Member
more Hilda was welcomed into the club on our guest night on 16th August 2015
New Vice President and Six new members
more Tuesday 8th September an historic occasion
Diary of life in Neo Chorio
more No 3 - February 2021
Water Projects Nepal 2018 Overview
more Portland, Casterbridge and Poundbury Rotary Clubs with help of RIBI Donations Trust, District 1200 and Okhle Village Trust
Yangsing Water Project 2017
more Nepal water project - Portland Rotary in conjunction with Dorchester Casterbridge, Poundbury and the Okhle Village Trust
Payaswora Nepal Water Project 2017
more Portland, Casterbridge and Poundbury Clubs with help of District Grant
Arubot Nepal Water Project 2018
more Portland, Casterbridge and Poundbury Clubs with help of RIBI Donations Trust and Okhle Village Trust
Nepal Water 2013/14
more Project to provide water to villages in Nepal
Gairiswora Nepal Water Project 2018
more Portland, Casterbridge and Poundbury Clubs with help of District Grant and Okhle Village Trust November 2018 - Work virtually completed
Pokharichap Nepal Water Project 2018
more Nepal water project - Portland Rotary in conjunction with Dorchester Casterbridge, Poundbury and the Okhle Village Trust
Payaswora New Nepal Water Project 2018
more Nepal water project - Portland Rotary in conjunction with Dorchester Casterbridge, Poundbury and the Okhle Village Trust and RIBI Donations Trust
Dungeni Nepal Water Project 2018
more Portland, Casterbridge and Poundbury Clubs with help of RIBI Donations Trust and Okhle Village Trust
Raipali Banyang Nepal Water Project 2018
more Portland, Casterbridge and Poundbury Clubs with help of RIBI Donations Trust and Okhle Village Trust