Completed events in Rotary in the Thames Valley
future events This page shows events from around the district in the last 3 years where additional information is available.
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Witney - New event for 2023 - 24 March from 6pm - 10pm. See details for entry and also to donate for participants

Wokingham - The Rotary Club of Wokingham is proud to support this regular event to showcase the immense talents of our local schools. WASMA (Wokingham Area School Music Association) will return to The Hexagon again on Sunday 12 March and Sunday 19 March 2023.

Thame and District - An annual fun day which takes place at Thame Leisure Centre to raise money for local charities. We're returning in February 2023 for another fun-filled day at Thame Leisure Centre

Burnham Beeches - Introduction to Rotary - a Zoom meeting for potential members Contact Jas for a meeting link or email: contact@rcbb.co.uk

Chinnor - Can you spare 2 hours in support of “Treasure Island” Chinnor Panto by Chinnor Players during the last 10 days in January?

Crowthorne, Sandhurst & Bracknell - An enjoyable walk around the lovely grounds of Wellington College, Crowthorne. Often known as the "bacon buttie" walk, refreshments are available including tea and coffee as well as bacon butties and vegetarian options.

Crowthorne, Sandhurst & Bracknell - New Year's Day Walk around Wellington College woods, Crowthorne. Funds raised for Alexander Devine Children's Hospice and other local Rotary charities.
Windsor St. George - Charity Carol Service at the unique Eton College Chapel in aid of the London & Slough Run homeless charity, Guide Dogs, Family Friends and Thames Valley Adventure Playground. Will now take place in December 2023

Crowthorne, Sandhurst & Bracknell - A traditional Service of 9 Lessons and Carols in the beautiful Chapel at Wellington College. The service is accompanied by a choir who perform solo pieces, as well as supporting the carols, and an organist.

Chinnor - Do you want to volunteer as an elf for Chinnor Village Centre’s Santa Sleigh fundraiser? If yes, read below.

Douai Abbey, Upper Woolhampton, RG7 5TQ 4pm, 11th December 2022

Burnham Beeches - Annual Carols plus mulled wine, mince pies and other entertainment.

Thatcham & District - SANTA FUN RUN - organised by Thatcham & District Rotary Club and kindly sponsored this year by A-Plan Insurance. This is a family fun event which we hope you will enjoy. Why not join us and start the "Run Up" to Christmas (boom boom!!)


Six zoom events to hear our Rotary Scholars speak
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Wokingham - The annual Wokingham Fireworks Spectacular in Cantley Park, Wokingham

On Zoom. All clubs are invited to send representatives

Newbury - Invitation to a Frugal Supper in aid of "End Polio Now".

Thame and District - A group of almost 20 volunteers from Field Sales Solutions, Lightfoots Solicitors, Lucy Electric and Richardsons Accountants painted fences, seats and benches throughout the Visitor Centre.

Thatcham & District - A fun event for all the family. What a great event. Thank you to all those that purchased tickets and those that attended the event on the day.

Marlow Thames - Duck Race at Cookham Regatta in aid of Ukrainian refugees in the Marlow area. Fantastic prizes to be won.

White Horse Faringdon - At Buscot Park, Faringdon, Oxfordshire SN7 8BU

Gerrards Cross & Chalfont St. Peter - Enter your Classic Car or just come and enjoy the day, remembering the golden years of motoring, meeting and catching up with friends from previous events plus making new friends.

The purpose of this session is for you to have the opportunity to hear: How to do successful Membership Stands, How to use social media to increase membership, Membership equipment, Share Best Practices - open discussion.
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White Horse Faringdon - At Hill Farm, Steventon, Oxfordshire

Thame and District - The popular tools collection by Rotary Phoenix Thame and District on behalf of Tools for Self Reliance – TFSR which took place in Thame on Saturday 16 July was a great success.

Newbury - Newbury's Annual Boules Tournament. Click on the DETAILS button for a selection of images from the day's event.

The evening, at Badgemore Park, Henley-on-Thames RG9 4NR, when DG Karen hands over the District regalia to DGE Marius.

Celebrating 100 years since Charter at Sindlesham Court Masonic Hall

Eynsham - An evening of intrigue and sleuthing, with supper, the usual bar and raffle.

Thame and District - Many thanks to the teams who raised £3,140 (£3,835 including gift aid) towards charity!
Reading Matins - Reading Matins Annual Bike Ride raising funds for My Cancer My Choices


Thame and District - Rotary Phoenix volunteers redeveloped the sensory garden at Chilworth House School

Thame and District - 20 volunteers have managed to clear the Oxfordshire bank of the Scotgrove Stream, a tributary of the river Thame


Newbury - The South Wales Male Choir - Côr Meibion De Cymru<br> 7pm Saturday 30th April 2022 at St Nicolas Church, Newbury. Tickets now on sale at the Corn Exchange.

Four districts working together to share experiences, understanding and to encourage greater support

Oxford - To be held at Harris Manchester College, Mansfield Road, Oxford OX1 3TD on Saturday 9th April, 7pm for 7.30pm, carriages at 10.45. Dress is black tie.The dinner will be a fixed menu with provision for special dietary requirements.

Training Session for next year's Club Presidents is being held on ZOOM

Training Session for District Committee Team Leaders and their team members in the Morris Room at the Christ Church Centre, 46 Reading Road Henley-on-Thames RG9 1AG

our district conference for all Rotarians, Rotaractors, Inner Wheel members and our friends

Meet our very own Marius Hopley, District Governor Elect of Rotary District 1090 in the Thames Valley. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about Rotary, how we give back to the community and how you can join our team today.

Thame and District - Megan Tiddy, a member of the Phoenix Community Club, an offspring of Thame and District Rotary, coordinated the filling up of 97 Rotary Shoe Boxes.

Windsor St. George - Carol Service with Receptions at Eton College - sadly we had to cancel the event due to COVID. Huge thanks to the celebrities, performers, sponsors, advertisers and members of the public who were planning to support the event.

White Horse Rotary Group in Faringdon starts the virtual balloon race

At St. Mary the Virgin, Church Green, Witney. 3pm

Abingdon - The next in Abingdon's inspirational lecture series, held in person and on Zoom at The King's Head and Bell. Jean & Keith Best will explain "How we help in the Peace Advocate programme for Interact"

Thame and District - After a break in 2020, the popular senior Citizens’ Christmas Tea Party returned on Wednesday the 8th December 2021.

High Wycombe - Our Christmas collections for local charities

Haddenham and District - Sunday 10.30 to 12.30 and 2 to 4pm

Haddenham and District - Saturday 10.30 to 12.30 and 2 to 4pm

Abingdon - Our next popular Definitely Not A Pub Quiz, raising money for the charities our local Rotary Club supports.

The second District Council Meeting for 2021/22. It will be held on Zoom
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Thame and District - A poster created by the 11-year-old Willow Blake, a former Year 6 pupil at Aston Rowant Church of England Primary School has been selected to be on display at the high-profile Climate Change Conference in Glasgow


Abingdon - Your opportunity to meet five Rotary Scholars, to hear about their amazing work and postgraduate studies and ask them some questions.

Abingdon - Our first social meeting in November. Come along and enjoy food , fun and fellowship in Rotary style!

Thame and District - The Rotary in Great Britain & Ireland has been promoting, throughout the UK, a Poster Competition to celebrate the COP26 Conference on Climate Change that takes place in Glasgow between 1 and 12 November 2021.

Banbury - Banbury Rotary Club & Opera Anywhere presents Gilbert and Sullivan's comic operetta.

Meet our very own Marius Hopley, District Governor Elect of Rotary District 1090 in the Thames Valley. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about Rotary, how we give back to the community and how you can join our team today.

Haddenham and District - Postponed until Sunday 19th September 2021
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Pinner - It was great to be back - and thank you to the people of Pinner for your wonderful support!

A Rotary Foundation and Services Learning Series

Gerrards Cross & Chalfont St. Peter - The annual Charity Golf Day, in association with Gerrards Cross Golf Club, is being planned for Friday, 3rd September, starting at 1 p.m. Advance booking is required.

The Rotary Club of Windsor St. George invite you to enjoy a 3-course Pullman style Dining Experience

Faringdon and District Rotary invites you to join their run in the beautiful grounds of Buscot Park

Abingdon - A regular Club Lecture meeting. Online only. All welcome! Contact secretary@abingdon.org.uk or see below for a link to the Zoom invitation.

Gerrards Cross & Chalfont St. Peter - We're busy planning to hold the Gerrards Cross Classic Car Show on Wednesday 11th August, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Please contact us for an Entry Form for your vehicle and read on for more details about the event.

A short meeting of the ADGs with DG Karen
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Abingdon Vesper - Betsy is now a cybersecurity expert and Founding Director of the Aspen Tech Policy Hub. She will be talking about her career since her time in Oxford and what she gained from being a Rotary Scholar.

Abingdon Vesper - Layla Moran MP, sharing information about Abingdon and taking questions

Abingdon Vesper - A talk by Alan Wolstencroft of the Rotary Club of Banbury about his project in Sierra Leone.

Thame and District - Volunteers were required to help manning the car parking at Thomley, a local children charity based in Worminghall (HP18 9JZ) on Sunday 11 July between 9:30 am and 2 pm.

Burnham Beeches - Our Virtual Charity Run is open to runners and walkers, of all ages and abilities, including individuals, groups and families. An opportunity to have some fun, and raise much needed money for local charities.

Meet our very own Marius Hopley, the District Governor of Rotary District 1090 in the Thames Valley. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about Rotary, how we give back to the community and how you can join our team today.

Maidenhead Bridge - Rotary’s Got Talent is a brand new livestream competition, that will bring Rotarians across the Thames Valley together to showcase their talents!

Membership is the responsibility of all club members and the membership team would like to share the best practices to enable us all to achieve Shekhar Mehta challenge of each one bringing one and growing Rotary in the Thames Valley.

Marlow Bridge Rotary Club has joined forces with REPoD (Rotarians Easing Problems of Dementia) to run RGB&I’s first virtual Dementia Friends Information Session.

The Conference that nearly wasn't. DG Marius invites you to enjoy this Free event from the comfort of your own home.

Beaconsfield - Join us for a game of Bingo, raising funds for local charities

Reading Thames - The Rotary Clubs of Reading Maiden Erlegh and Reading Thames are hosting a Charity Quiz Night in aid of Alexander Devine Children's Hospice and St. Nicholas Church.

Pinner - This was a fun and challenging evening in support of good causes which raised £1360. Thank you to all those who took part.

Thursday 20th May on Zoom. 7pm for ADGs 7.30pm for the District Executive

Thame and District - Rotary Club of Thame & District will be hosting an online talk about SERV OBN, the charity.

Maidenhead Bridge - Mental Health is an important topic and one we're passionate about at Maidenhead Rotaract. So join us this Mental Health Week to take part in a series of workshops to learn how to manage stress, relax and look after yourself.

To be held on Zoom from Saturday, 15th May through to Monday, 24th May in 9 separate Sessions.
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Maidenhead Bridge - Mental Health is an important topic and one we're passionate about at Maidenhead Rotaract. So join us this Mental Health Week to take part in a series of workshops to learn how to manage stress, relax and look after yourself.

Maidenhead Bridge - Mental Health is an important topic and one we're passionate about at Maidenhead Rotaract. So join us this Mental Health Week to take part in a series of workshops to learn how to manage stress, relax and look after yourself.

Maidenhead Bridge - There will be drop-in sessions between 10.30am to 1.30pm,

Meet our very own Marius Hopley, the District Governor of Rotary District 1090 in the Thames Valley. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about Rotary, how we give back to the community and how you can join our team today.

Part 2 of the Second Training Seminar for the 2020/21 President Elects to be held on Zoom.
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Thame and District - Rotary Club of Thame & District will be hosting an online talk about Medical Detection Dogs, the charity. Danielle Mills, will share stories about life savings dogs

Bicester Pioneer - The newly formed Bicester Pioneer Rotary Club’s ‘Big Spring Rotary Fundraiser Quiz 2021’ is a thank you to Thames Valley Air Ambulance and Bicester Food Bank for acting as essential lifelines for many during the past 12 difficult months.

Part 1 of the Second Training Seminar for the 2020/21 President Elects to be held on Zoom.
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The purpose of this session is to introduce the new Business Networking Concepts and to explore ways to attract new members through these initiatives. It will also allow you to share best practices and ideas that are proving successful for our clubs.
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Training Session for all attendees at District Executive Meetings to be held on Zoom
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Training Session for District Committee Team Leaders and their team members to be held on Zoom.
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Training Session for Assistant Governors to be held on Zoom.
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Meet our very own Marius Hopley, the District Governor of Rotary District 1090 in the Thames Valley. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about Rotary, how we give back to the community and how you can join our team today.

A Special Event by the Rotary Club of Abingdon Vesper

To be held on Zoom at 7pm, Wednesday 24 March 2021. All D1090 Rotarians and Rotarators are welcome.
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Meet our very own Marius Hopley, the District Governor of Rotary District 1090 in the Thames Valley. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about Rotary, how we give back to the community and how you can join our team today.

Continuing our series of Foundation showcases, for Rotarians in our district, Rotarians beyond our district and anyone interested in learning about our activities

Meet our very own Rodney Huggins MBE Rotary's Environmental lead and Local Councillor, Gregor Murray. To see what we're doing for the environment, & how you can join our team.

John leads a diverse staff of 800 at Rotary International’s World Headquarters in Evanston, Illinois, USA, and seven international offices. The talk will focus on Rotary’s vision for a post-Covid world.

Monika Froehler is a passionate change maker, advocate, founder and speaker. The talk will focus on global citizenship in a time of increasing polarization
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Your Public Image Team are holding a Social Media Workshop on Saturday, 30th January at 9:30. Do you want to know how to use Social Media to promote your events and tell your story? Then this is the workshop for you - from Facebook onwards.

Sustain, Evolve and Adapt to recruit new members for the long term survival and growth of your Club. A talk by Brad Howard on Thursday, 21 January at 6pm on Zoom.

Meet our very own Marius Hopley, the District Governor of Rotary District 1090 in the Thames Valley. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about Rotary, how we give back to the community and how you can join our team today.

Thame and District - Take on the challenge 21 for 21! In the 21st year of the 21st Century, it is all about NUMBER 21…

Thame and District - The virtual Thame and Villages Santa Fun Run will be taking place during the month of December. The funds raised will go towards Thame & District Rotary local charities of 2020-2021: Thomley, Red Kite Family Centre Thame-Chinnor and Thame Young Carers.

Organised by the International Rotary Fellowship of Healthcare Professionals

Saturday, 28 November 2pm - 3.30pm. Meet our very own Marius Hopley, Rotary Thames Valley, District Governor. Join the meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83627764126
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Tuesday 24 November, 7.30pm - 9pm. Meet our very own Marius Hopley, Rotary Thames Valley, District Governor

showcasing some of our Healthcare Projects and Research

Thame and District - Phoenix Community Club, Red Kite Family Centre and Sharing Life Trust are working with partner agencies to provide a box of Christmas for those who struggle to afford those extras.

Thame and District - Please support our Toy Appeal for Thomley!

Abingdon - Treasurer Richard Charles lays our Club's wreath at the War Memorial in Abingdon, to commemorate those we no longer see or hear.

Thame and District - Rotary Club of Thame & District’s 25 members chipped in their own cash to purchase tents and other materials for families in need to be shipped by ShelterBox to World’s disaster hot spots.

showcasing partnerships between Rotary in the Thames Valley and Rotary in South Africa

It's World Polio Day on 24th October. We can't celebrate and fundraise in our normal style but there's still lots we can do this week

Banbury Cherwell - As an Adviser, Mentor or Non Exec Director, I strive to combine and share the experience and skills that I have gained from running my own businesses,.

Thursday, 3rd September at 7.00pm by Registration

Banbury Cherwell - Rtn. John Miles will give a Zoom Presentation about Global Sight Solutions

an opportunity to hear about local and international peace initiatives across Rotary
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The first Preparation Session for the 20/21 President Elects, President Nominees and Assistant Governors. To be held on Zoom (with registration) at 10.00am on Saturday, 25th July.
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Burnham Beeches - We are holding this year's Burnham Beeches Rotary Charity Run as a VIRTUAL event to raise funds to support local charities that have been hard hit during the pandemic.

Open to all 2020-21 Presidents and partners, also the 2020-21 District Executive and partners

Via Zoom on 30th May - 9.45 for 10am start. Close at 13.15 Invitations will be circulated nearer the new date
Langley & Iver - Generous gifts used to be acknowledged with a handshake or a friendly kiss on the cheek. But in these difficult times the president elect of Langley and Iver Rotary Club David Oliver had to remain 'socially distant' when he met by foodbank volunteer Rosie

Thame and District - Spoof newsletters written by Sandy Davison