Welcome to Cookham Bridge Rotary Club

Our club usually meets at The Odney Club, Cookham, on the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Wednesdays of each month. Occasionally dates vary, so visitors are advised to confirm with our secretary before attending. Upcoming activities and events can be found under the “Happening Soon” section. If something catches your interest, simply drop us a line at secretary@cookhamrotary.co.uk

Meetings begin at 7:15 pm, but from 6:45 pm our President for 2026/27, Chris Vance, will be in the bar ready to welcome visitors. This is a relaxed opportunity to meet members, make connections, and find out what Rotary is all about.

We are always delighted to hear from potential new members of all ages, backgrounds, and professions. Cookham Bridge Rotary Club offers a friendly, informal atmosphere, with the chance to give back to the local community while being part of Rotary’s global network. A typical evening includes a drink, a meal, plenty of conversation, a touch of club business, and often a guest speaker for added interest.

We pride ourselves on being open to new ideas, and fresh perspectives are always valued. If you’re curious, why not join us one Wednesday and see for yourself? If you’d like to stay for dinner, please let us know by 12 noon on the Friday before so we can confirm catering.

For your privacy, enquiries are not stored in any database. They may be held temporarily by the recipient until your query is resolved, after which they will be deleted and never shared with third parties.

About Cookham and the local area
Cookham Bridge spans the River Thames between Berkshire and Buckinghamshire (once Wessex and Mercia), linking the communities that support our club. The village of Cookham is a historic Thames-side gem, first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1068 as Cocheham. Highlights include the stone church of Holy Trinity (possibly dating back to 750 AD), recent archaeological discoveries of an 8th-century monastery, and the renowned Stanley Spencer Gallery on the High Street. Visitors will also find welcoming pubs, restaurants ranging from casual to fine dining, and a variety of charming small shops.

Across the river lie the villages of Bourne End and Flackwell Heath, both offering further shopping and dining options. For more about the area, visit www.cookham.com.   To view a brochure about the Club click on this link

 Events 2026

COOKHAM FUN REGATTA  5th September 2026

The 2026 Cookham Regatta took place on 5th September 2026 raising money for Pinder Hall and other Charities. The next Regatta is scheduled for  Saturday 4th September 2027 -  for confirmation and more information visit http://www.cookhamregatta.org.uk/ .

For a copy of the 2026 Programme Click Here COOKHAM REGATTA PROGRAMME 2026

A thrilling photo-finish on the Thames provided a fitting climax to another successful Cookham Regatta at Marsh Meadow on Saturday 5th September.

The Dragon Boat competition once again formed the centrepiece of the day, with teams battling their way through the heats before Beyond Buoyancy and The Paddle Snatchers met in a closely fought Cup Final. Both crews, made up of CrossFit enthusiasts, gave everything as they raced for the line. The finish was so close that a photograph was needed to separate them – quite literally, there was only a dragon’s nose in it. Beyond Buoyancy were eventually confirmed as Champions Cup winners.

There was just as much excitement in the Plate competition. Oarsome NRAS, representing the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society, faced local school team Herries Mermaids in another very close finish, with Oarsome NRAS emerging as Plate winners. NRAS is the UK's only patient-led organisation specialising in rheumatoid arthritis.

While the rhythmic beat of Dragon Boat drums provided a soundtrack from the river, there was plenty happening across Marsh Meadow throughout the day.

The Classic Car display attracted a wide variety of vehicles and plenty of admirers, while the popular Dog Show was again well supported. Commercial and charity stalls brought colour and variety to the meadow, and the fairground proved particularly popular with younger visitors.

Adding to the atmosphere throughout the afternoon was the Bisham Silver Band, whose music entertained visitors around the showground and proved especially popular with their near neighbours at the Cherry Pickers of Cookham Dean beer tent.

Behind the racing and entertainment lies an important charitable purpose. Cookham Regatta is organised jointly by the Rotary Clubs of Cookham Bridge and Maidenhead Thames, supported by a large team of volunteers, with profits distributed to charitable causes. This year's lead charity is the Pinder Hall Restoration Fund, supporting efforts to secure the future of one of Cookham's important community buildings.

The organisers expressed their thanks to the Shanly Foundation, the Louis Baylis Charitable Trust and Lightfoots Solicitors of Marlow, whose sponsorship and continuing support help make the Regatta possible.

With close racing on the river, music across the meadow and attractions for all ages, the 2026 Regatta once again demonstrated why this long-established Cookham event remains such a popular fixture in the local calendar.

Business Partnerships

Cookham Bridge Rotary Club welcomes working with Business Communities and Local Companies to support local community needs and to give member businesses recognition for their contributions. 

For more details Click here:

Our Business Partners:

http://www.savilerowprojects.com/             

 http://www.dunneandwaterman.london/

http://www.bourneendmotorcompany.co.uk/

https://www.copasfarms.co.uk/estate/