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Upcoming Meetings, Fellowship & Social Evenings
Monday
27.07
Blackmore Vale Rotary Social -
An Evening With Maymie White from The Treatment Bag charity
Maymie is a Founding Trustee of The Treatment Bag who are a UK-based but locally registered charity that provides luxury gift bags to cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy to support their wellbeing and lift their spirits
Monday
10.08
Blackmore Vale Rotary
Business Meeting
A Business Meeting is our chance to come together, catch up on progress, and look ahead to the projects and initiatives that will shape our Rotary year.
It’s where members share updates, explore new ideas, and plan the practical steps needed to keep our club active, organised, and ready to serve.
We also use this time to focus on training and development, ensuring every member feels confident, supported, and able to take on new opportunities. If you’re curious about how Rotary makes things happen behind the scenes — or you’d simply like to meet us and see what we’re working on next, you’re warmly invited to join us and be part of the conversation.
Monday
24.08
Blackmore Vale Rotary Social -
🚗 Rotary Car Treasure Hunt – A Fun Summer Challenge!
On a light summer evening, Rotarian Steve hosts our annual Car Treasure Hunt — a thrilling self‑guided road adventure where teams follow cryptic clues, map coordinates, and clever riddles to navigate through Wincanton and the surrounding villages. Along the way, you’ll test your observation skills, discover hidden landmarks, and enjoy plenty of laughs as you try to outsmart the clues and other teams. The challenge usually finishes at a local pub, where we gather for food, fellowship, and all‑important score‑checking to see who takes home the bragging rights. It’s a fun, relaxed event for Rotarians — but if you’re interested in joining us or want to find out more about Rotary, we’d love to hear from you. Just get in touch and come along for the adventure.
Wednesday
2.09
Rotary Zone 8 Social -
Killer Skittles Night -
Quicksilver Mail, Yeovil, BA20 2RG
Assistant Governor Cate is hosting a Zone 8 Interclub Killer Skittles Night, inviting all eight clubs to enter teams for an evening of fun, fellowship, networking, food, and friendly competition. It’s a great chance to reconnect with fellow Rotarians and discover what other clubs are achieving in their communities while enjoying a lively night of skittles together.
Monday
14.09
Blackmore Vale Rotary
Business Meeting
A Business Meeting is our opportunity to catch up on forward planning, review forthcoming projects, and focus on member training — all essential parts of keeping our club active, organised, and ready to serve. It’s also a space where new Rotarians are warmly welcomed, bringing fresh ideas, new perspectives, and insights into community needs that we as a club can support or promote.
By sharing updates, exploring opportunities, and listening to the voices of both long‑standing and newly joined members, we ensure our club continues to grow in ways that genuinely benefit our community. If you’d like to see how Rotary plans its work behind the scenes — or you’re interested in getting involved and shaping future projects — you’re very welcome to come along and join the conversation.
Monday
28.09
Blackmore Vale Rotary Social -
🎯 Retro Pub Games Challenge Are You Up for It?
This September, Blackmore Vale Rotary is hosting a Retro Pub Games Challenge evening in support of Rotary projects and good causes. Teams of three are invited to come along and test their skills in classic games such as Bar Skittles, Shove Ha’penny, Tiddlywinks, Wall Quoits, and Cornhole — all guaranteed to bring plenty of laughs and friendly competition. Trophies will be awarded to the top‑placed community team and Rotary team, with prizes for second place… and even for the team that comes last. It’s a fun, relaxed fundraiser designed to bring people together, and while it’s a Rotary event, we’d love to hear from anyone who’d like to join in or find out more about what we do. If you’re up for the challenge, come and be part of a great evening for great causes.
Saturday
3.10
Rotary District 1200 Forum – Connecting, Learning, Growing
Rotary doesn’t stop at the club door — and our District 1200 Forums are one of the best ways to discover the energy, ideas, and opportunities that come from being part of something bigger. These forums bring Rotarians from across Somerset, Wiltshire, and parts of Dorset together to share experiences, explore new projects, and learn from one another. They’re a chance to hear fresh perspectives, pick up practical skills, and see how other clubs tackle challenges and create impact in their communities.
For new Rotarians, District Forums are a brilliant introduction to the wider Rotary world: a place to meet inspiring people, find support, and bring back ideas that help your own club grow. For long‑standing members, they offer renewed motivation, leadership development, and the chance to shape Rotary’s direction at a broader level. Whether it’s project planning, membership development, training, or simply connecting with fellow Rotarians, these sessions help strengthen our collective ability to serve.
Blackmore Vale Rotary is proud to be an active part of District 1200, and we encourage anyone curious about Rotary — or looking to get more involved — to come along. You’ll see first‑hand how Rotary works beyond the club, discover opportunities you may not have known existed, and become part of a supportive network that’s making a difference across the region.
Monday
12.10
Blackmore Vale Rotary
Business Meeting
Our monthly Business Meeting is where members come together to plan ahead, review upcoming projects, and strengthen the training that keeps our club running smoothly. It’s also a welcoming space for new Rotarians, whose fresh ideas and insights into local needs help shape the work we do. By sharing perspectives and exploring new opportunities, we ensure our club stays active, relevant, and ready to serve. If you’d like to see how Rotary turns ideas into action, you’re warmly invited to join us and be part of the discussion.
Monday
22.10
Blackmore Vale Rotary Special End Polio Now Event -
An Evening with Dr. Mark Townsend – End Polio Now in Action
We are delighted to welcome Dr. Mark Townsend for an inspiring evening as he shares his recent experience immunising children in Pakistan as part of Rotary’s End Polio Now campaign, working alongside the Pakistan Government and the World Health Organization and dedicated local health teams. Pakistan remains one of the last two countries where polio is still endemic, and Dr. Townsend and other members of Rotary District 1200 team's frontline work offers a powerful insight into the challenges, hope, and determination behind Rotary’s mission to eradicate polio worldwide. His talk will highlight the life‑changing impact of vaccination, the courage of those delivering it, and how Rotary clubs like ours play a vital role in supporting this historic global effort. It’s a chance to hear first‑hand how Rotary continues to make a difference where it matters most.
Monday
26.10
Blackmore Vale Rotary Social -
An Evening With Tony Quinn talking about Lend With Care charity
Lend With Care is a CARE International UK initiative that helps entrepreneurs in developing countries build sustainable livelihoods through small, life‑changing loans. With strong support from Rotary clubs across the UK, these microloans have helped thousands of families start businesses, create jobs, and work their way out of poverty. Our speaker will share real stories from the entrepreneurs they support, explain how Rotary’s involvement has amplified the charity’s impact, and show how even a small loan can transform a community. It’s a chance to learn how Rotarians can continue making a difference through simple, practical support.
Sunday
8.11
Remembrance Sunday in Wincanton
Blackmore Vale Rotary will join the town in observing the two‑minutes silence at 11:00 and in laying a wreath at the Bayford Hill Memorial. This will be followed by the parade and memorial service, where we stand together in remembrance and honour of those who served.
Monday
9.11
Blackmore Vale Rotary
Business Meeting
Our Business Meeting is a key moment each month to review progress, plan future activities, and invest in member training. It’s also an ideal opportunity for new Rotarians to share ideas and introduce community issues we may not yet be aware of. Their perspectives help us grow, adapt, and stay connected to what really matters locally. If you’re curious about Rotary or considering getting involved, you’re very welcome to join us and see how we shape our plans for the months ahead.
Monday
23.11
Blackmore Vale Rotary Social -
Fellowship Evening & RYLA Reflections
After an exceptionally busy September, October, and November, our Fellowship Meal offers the perfect moment to pause, catch up, and reflect on all we’ve achieved together over the last quarter. It’s a relaxed and welcoming evening where members can enjoy the friendship, support, and camaraderie that define Blackmore Vale Rotary. We’re also delighted to welcome Felicity, our recent RYLA alumna, who will share her inspiring experience from this summer’s course. As we celebrate our hard work and shared successes, we also honour the fellowship that keeps our club thriving and moving forward.
Friday
4.12
Blackmore Vale Rotary -Christmas Social
Each year we come together for our Christmas Social — a relaxed, festive evening where members, families, and friends share a meal, exchange Secret Santa gifts, and simply enjoy the fellowship that Blackmore Vale Rotary is known for. It’s a chance to celebrate the friendships we’ve built, reflect on the year, and welcome anyone who’d like to experience the warmth and camaraderie of our club. Whether you’re a long‑standing Rotarian or someone curious about what Rotary is all about, you’re invited to join us for a joyful evening filled with laughter, community, and Christmas cheer.
Monday
14.12
Business Meeting & Special Annual General Meeting
Business Meeting let us catch up on Forward Planning for forthcoming projects and training.
Our SGM will allow up to vote in the new club leadership for the Rotary Year July 2026/2027.
