Future Meetings and Events
Mon, Nov 2nd 2026 at 5:45 pm - 8:15 pm
Paul Griffin talking about gold
Gold is a rare, dense, & precious transition metal that does not rust or tarnish. It has captivated humanity for thousands of years due to its brilliant warm lustre, exceptional malleability, & status as a universal store of value & standard for currency
Mon, Nov 9th 2026 at 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
A History of Lord's Cricket Ground by Steven Miell
Meeting at the Holiday Inn, Barnwood. Lord’s Cricket Ground, established in 1814, is known as the ‘Home of Cricket.’ Over the years, Lord’s has evolved into a magnificent cricket ground, blending historic buildings with modern, state-of-the-art structure
Sun, Nov 15th 2026 at 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Santa Special at Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Steam Railway
Each Year Gloucestershire & Warwickshire Steam Railway runs a Santa Special for disadvantaged children. We have arranged for children from Kingsholm Primary School to attend, and have obtained a grant to help fund a coach to transport the children
Mon, Nov 16th 2026 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
National Young Chef competition at Ribston Hall High School
This morning young students will compete in the club heat of this National Rotary Competition by cooking a healthy meal for two people. To be judged by experienced chefs, the winner will go forward to compete in the next round
Mon, Nov 16th 2026 at 5:45 pm - 8:15 pm
General & Service Meetings
This is the night we elect our officers for the next Rotary year. The general meeting will be followed by a service meeting when teams will expand on their plans for the current Rotary year
Mon, Nov 23rd 2026 at 5:45 pm - 8:15 pm
Kingsholm Primary School, Head Teacher
This evening, the new head teacher from Kingsholm Primary School, Tony Larner, will tell us about some of the challenges the school currently face and the sort of support they would value from Rotary@Kingsholm
Thu, Nov 26th 2026 at 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Inspector Drake's Last Case
Tonight we will be entertained by Highnam Players as we watch a performance of Inspector Drake’s Last Case directed by our very own Charlie Coats
Thu, Nov 26th 2026 at 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Believe in Gloucester Awards 2026
Rotary@Kingsholm, with the other 3 Rotary Clubs in Gloucester, has been shortlisted for the Charity of the Year Award. Winner to be announced at Award Ceremony on 26 Nov. Voting at https://www.gloucesterbid.uk/believe-in-gloucester is open until 30 Sep
Mon, Nov 30th 2026 at 5:45 pm - 8:15 pm
Gloucester Feed The Hungary
Hash Norat about Gloucester Feed the Hungry, a volunteer organisation serving the homeless and vulnerable by providing hot meals, free haircuts, clothing, and emergency food parcels. It’s been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
Mon, Dec 7th 2026 at 5:45 pm - 8:15 pm
Heather Forbes Head of Gloucestershire Archives
Gloucestershire Archives preserves the county’s rich history, housing documents, photographs, maps and records that reveal stories about local people, communities, businesses and events across Gloucestershire
Mon, Dec 14th 2026 at 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Christmas Dinner
Following last year’s success, we will return to the Holiday Inn, Barnwood for an Xmas meal, with stand-up comedian Nick Hill, and Colin Dymond a comedy magician and ventriloquist, straight from the Comedy Club at Warehouse 4. Dress code smart.
Wed, Dec 16th 2026 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Annual Carol Service
Our annual carol service will take place at St Andrew’s Church, Churchdown. The service will start at 7 pm and last for about 45 minutes and be followed by mulled wine and mince pies. All are welcome
Fri, Dec 18th 2026 at 8:30 am - Mon, Dec 21st 2026 - 4:30 pm
Chritsmas Collections
This year Rotary@Kingsholm's Father Christmas will visit Tesco, St Oswald’s Road on Friday 18 & Monday 21 December in aid of local Rotary charities. We are grateful to Tesco for facilitating these visits and the public for their generosity
Mon, Dec 21st 2026 at 12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Christmas Holiday
No meeting tonight. We hope all our readers have a good Christmas and wish you all a happy new year.
Tue, Dec 22nd 2026 at 8:30 am - Wed, Dec 23rd 2026 - 4:30 pm
Chritsmas Collections
This year Rotary@Kingsholm's Father Christmas will visit Tesco, Brockworth on Tuesday 22 & Wednesday 23 December in aid of local Rotary charities. We are grateful to Tesco for facilitating these visits and the public for their generosity
Mon, Dec 28th 2026 at 12:01 am - 11:59 pm
New Year Holiday
There is no meeting tonight. We wish all our readers a happy new year
Mon, Jan 4th 2027 at 5:45 pm - 8:15 pm
Service Meetings
Time to catch up with friends after the Christmas and New Year festivities. Time to reset our focus for the rest of the Rotary year. Tonight, teams will tell us their plans.
Mon, Jan 18th 2027 at 5:45 pm - 8:15 pm
Quiz Night
It’s quiz time again, devised by our very own quizmasters Bernard Dunkley and Stewart Atkinson. As always, our partners and guests would be most welcome to answer the awkward questions!
Fri, Feb 26th 2027 at 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Marie Curie Collection
Today as part of our service to the community, we will collect for Marie Currie Cancer Care and Support as part of their Great Daffodil Appeal. This gives us an opportunity to give time to support a charity which in itself supports many.