See the pages below for our recent events and news

Old Laptops Needed

At the Portland Academy many appreciative pupils would welcome the receipt of a donated laptop

Rotary is 116 years old

Thank you to the Weymouth Pavilion for lighting up the theatre this week in the Rotary Colours of blue and gold

Water Programme Samjur, Nepal

Our 2020/2021 project is to construct a water storage and distribution system in the village of Samjur in a rural area of central Nepal.

Food Programme in Nepal 2020 and 2021

2.6 tons of rice and other food supplies sent to villages in Nepal to help alleviate poverty during Covid-19

2021-22 Presidential Theme

Shekhar Mehta Rotary International President-elect

Water and Sanitation

Picture thanks to Debbie Mckay

Diary of life in Neo Chorio

No 3 - February 2021

Diary of life in Neo Chorio

No 2 - January 2021

Diary of life in Neo Chorio

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

An Evening with Mike Storr

“Masters of Mirth – Music Hall laughter makers” January 2021

Reminiscences from Nepal January 2021

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.

Well done, Kamala. We are proud of you January 2021

Community Award October 2020

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

Visit by President Elizabeth December 2020

Rotary Walk

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!

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

Nepal Okhle Village Trust, Portland and Casterbridge Rotary members and the water projects undertaken

Portland Flu Clinic 10 October 2020

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!

By Keith Barnard-Jones

Vire Exchange 2019

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

Tribute to Garry President 2018-2020

Nepal Water Project for Samjur Village

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

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

Portland Rotary Club action

Burns Night 2020

Raised £1110.50 for Charities supported by Rotary

Corona Virus

Portland Rotary Club action

Christmas Events. What Portland Rotary did over Christmas.

Party at St Georges and the Sleigh

Hurricane Dorian

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

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

A social club evening to replace our regular one

Welcome to Richard

Richard is our latest member and was inducted into the club by President Garry

Rotary Walk around Portland

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

For International Service in Eradication of Polio well done Keith!

Handover

The 2019 team took over on July 1 Garry handed over to Garry as President! Elizabeth President Elect Celia Vice President

Happy Birthday Elizabeth

Many club members joined Elizabeth in fancy dress for her 60th birthday. What a wonderful evening!

Sarah's Birthday

AT Rodwell Manor What a fantastic evening. Here are some photos

Rotary Walk

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

New Member

Robert Grigsby is inducted into the club by President Garry.

Margaret visits Thailand

Presenting banner to president Garry

Foundation project in Nigeria

The Nationwide Family Planning Campaign

Rotary Walk

Burton Bradstock and Shipton Gorge

Visit to the Robert White Radiotherapy Centre

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

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

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

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:

Visit to Japan

Mark Visited Kanazawa Minato Club in Ishikawa, Japan Picture with president Kayotko Fujii

Friendship Cup

A few pictures of this years cup Peter with Joan and Julia

Judy Urwin

Our latest member inducted by president Garry (Urwin!)

Burns Night 2019

A few Photos

Santa and his Sleigh take to Portland

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

A few pictures

Rotary walk

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.

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

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

Florence from the Rotary Club of Mombasa is visiting locally and took time out to visit our club

Walking the Kerry Way

Ruth and Mark walk the Kerry Way

Swindon (District 1100) Global Grant for Radiotherapy Centre

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

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

Some pictures of the tour of the 2018 B side

Harry Potter Trip

A few pictures from Janet

Club Treasure Hunt

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

Raised £1321.59

Rotary walk

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

Ian hands over the reins to Garry Community award presented to Dave Darby

Two New Members Inducted

We were delighted to have Jo Way and Sue Leach join our club

donations by Portland Rotary

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

Rotarians helping with the beach clean along the Chesil Bank

Rotary circular walk from Owermoigne to Winfrith

Members of Portland with Jane from Dorchester Poundbury. a 12 mile walk with beautiful weather

Community Award 2018

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

Celebrated at the Con Club Janet was awarded a Paul Harris Fellow

Crocuses

Purple for Polio

Bingo!

Bingo at Julia's with the help of Margaret Stone. A fun evening with lots of prizes and raised £210 for Foundation

walk from Winterbourne Abbas to Stratton

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

At Tesco

Burns Night 2018

Celebration Dinner at the Conservative Club

Ian hands a cheque to the Portland Archologists

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

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

Rotary Foundation funding for multi-club projects

At Friday's (27th October 2017) Poundbury meeting three clubs received their Foundation grants that support projects in Nepal,

Baspani NepalWater Project 2016

Baspani water project completed and Payaswara given the go ahead

Ashrang 2015

Rebuilding in Ashrang after the earthquake

Tutepani

The new water project at Tutepani completed 2015

Last walk of 2015

Our sixth walk from Burton Bradstock to Shipton Hill

Visit to Ethiopia

Projects in Addis Ababa and Mekelle

Santa comes to town

The Christmas sleigh tours have started on Portland

Christmas Party at the Aqua

Here are a few pictures from Saturday night

Children's Christmas Party

At St Georges Centre

Water Survival Box Visit

An article by Gillian about our visit

Baspani under construction

Water Project in Nepal

Pasadena Roof Orchestra

Bowls Evening

A meal at Yates followed by 10 pin bowling Stan won!

Vire Exchange 2016

The annual exchange between Vire Rotary and Portland This year it was our turn to go to Vire

Handover 2016

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

Raising money for Rotary Charities

Visit to D-Day Museum

A few pictures from Tuesday

Walking above Abbotsbury

A couple of pictures from our Saturday Rotary Walk

Annual Community Award

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

Visit to Crealy Park was enjoyed by all the children here are some thank yous

Friendship Cup

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

There was no meeting arranged so Sarah stepped in and everyone dressed up for a sea themed evening and fish and chips!

42nd Street

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

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

Vire Exchange Visit 2017

And Lin and Ozzie become Honorary Members Here are a few pictures! Click on the Thumbnails

Community Tea

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

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

We were delighted last night to welcome Elizabeth to become our newest member of Portland Rotary

Hurricane Disaster Appeal

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

Was presented to Anna Eveleigh

Handover 2017

Dave handed over the reigns to incoming President Ian, Gary as President Elect and Gillian becomes Vice President

Baby and Toddler group receiving donation of £100

For equipment pesented by President Ian

Visit to HMS Duncan (Type 45 Destroyer)

on its stay at Portland

Rotary Foundation Centenary Celebration

President Dave making a presentation!

Visit to Nigeria

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

We were delighted for President Dave to induct Celia back into the club!

Richard Backwell awarded Paul Harris Fellow

For outstanding charitable work

Santa Sleigh Tour

Santa and his Elves tour Portland

Liz Clarke joins Portland Rotary

We are delighted to welcome Liz as a member of Portland Rotary She was inducted into the club on the 27th September

SEPTEMBER 2016

President Dave's Diary

Rotary Walk

Members from Portland and Casterbridge walked up Colmer's Hill and Golden Cap

District Governor visits Portland

John Butler visited the club

Court Leet

An excellent presentation to the club by Andrew Harvey

£500 Donated - Haylands Pre-School

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

Hilda was welcomed into the club on our guest night on 16th August 2015

New Vice President and Six new members

Tuesday 8th September an historic occasion

Diary of life in Neo Chorio

No 3 - February 2021

Water Projects Nepal 2018 Overview

Portland, Casterbridge and Poundbury Rotary Clubs with help of RIBI Donations Trust, District 1200 and Okhle Village Trust

Yangsing Water Project 2017

Nepal water project - Portland Rotary in conjunction with Dorchester Casterbridge, Poundbury and the Okhle Village Trust

Payaswora Nepal Water Project 2017

Portland, Casterbridge and Poundbury Clubs with help of District Grant

Arubot Nepal Water Project 2018

Portland, Casterbridge and Poundbury Clubs with help of RIBI Donations Trust and Okhle Village Trust

Nepal Water 2013/14

Project to provide water to villages in Nepal

Gairiswora Nepal Water Project 2018

Portland, Casterbridge and Poundbury Clubs with help of District Grant and Okhle Village Trust November 2018 - Work virtually completed

Pokharichap Nepal Water Project 2018

Nepal water project - Portland Rotary in conjunction with Dorchester Casterbridge, Poundbury and the Okhle Village Trust

Payaswora New Nepal Water Project 2018

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

Portland, Casterbridge and Poundbury Clubs with help of RIBI Donations Trust and Okhle Village Trust

Raipali Banyang Nepal Water Project 2018

Portland, Casterbridge and Poundbury Clubs with help of RIBI Donations Trust and Okhle Village Trust