About us

We were founded 12th May 1975 since when we have raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for mostly local charities. Click on 'More' top right of web page for picture galleries. Whilst we are focussed on service in the community we do have fun-quizzes,barn dances and visits.On 12th May 2025 we celebrated 50 years since our Charter.

Please click the 'DONATE' button below if you wish to help us raise funds for charitable causes. Or become a Friend-see panel above.

WANT TO JOIN OR COME TO A MEETING? Click 'Contact below' or phone 07498 985958

The New Forest Club is a friendly & active group of men and women. We have 22 full members,16 Honorary Members & 26 Friends of Rotary. Emphasis is on fun whilst helping in the community & raising funds for our charities.

Members live throughout the New Forest National Park area, including in Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst, Totton, Ashurst, Burley and just outside in Romsey and Winchester. We usually meet in or near Lyndhurst or Brockenhurst and we take full advantage of this beautiful area.

We meet most Monday evenings, building lasting friendships and business relationships, organise many fund raising events including am/am golf and Christmas Collections which enable us to donate about £18,000 each year to local and international charities. Most importantly, we enjoy ourselves.On the 1st Monday (not Bank Hols) we meet with Family & Friends for a meal then speaker. On 2nd,4th & if a 5th Monday we meet informally at a local pub. 3rd Monday for committees & business at local venue. There are also quarterly seasonal lunches on a Sunday. Guests very welcome.

Do CHECK DIARY for venues and dates.


See 'Happening soon' and Meetings & Events for full details. 

Please get in touch via 'Contact'. Want to become a 'Friend' of Rotary? Follow the link in the 'Friends' panel at the top of the page.

 

 

Happening soon...

Mon, Oct 5th 2026 6:15 pm - 8:45 pm Mon, Oct 19th 2026

New Forest Inn

Order by 6:30pm if possible..

Mon, Oct 12th 2026 6:15 pm

New Forest Inn

New Forest Inn

Informal evening. Order food by 6:30pm if possible.

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Thu, Oct 15th 2026 6:00 pm

The Bumble Ball in aid of Honeypot

The Bumble Ball in aid of Honeypot

at the Balmer Lawn Hotel in Brockenhurst.

We are very thankful for the support of Selwood and Scott Bailey who have so generously sponsored the event.

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Mon, Oct 19th 2026 6:15 pm

Business Meeting Empress

Business Meeting Empress

Order food by 6:30pm if possible. Meeting to start asap after 7:00pm.

Mon, Oct 26th 2026 6:15 pm

New Forest Inn-Informal get together

New Forest Inn-Informal get together

Please join us for a relaxed couple of hours to find out more about your local Rotary Club and how you can help in the community as part of our fellowship. Come along for a drink or a meal and meet some of our team, you may get a lot out of it.

Fri, Oct 30th 2026 6:45 pm

New Forest Rotary Autumn Quiz Night

New Forest Rotary Autumn Quiz Night

Our Annual Autumn Quiz is back again in aid of
Shelter box. £15. 6:45pm for 7:00pm. Fish & Chip supper.
Bring cash for raffle. BYO drinks etc

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Mon, Nov 2nd 2026 6:15 pm

Family & Friends Evening at Forest Park Hotel

Family & Friends Evening at Forest Park Hotel

Our speaker Thomas Clarke, Head Gardener at Exbury Gardens

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Meetings & Venue

Where and when:

We meet on Mondays at 6.15 for 6:30 or 7:00pm

(ALWAYS CHECK DIARY for times. 1st Monday monthly (not Bank Hols) at Forest Park from 6.15pm with partners.3rd Monday Business Meeting-Empress at Copythorne. Informally at New Forest Inn normally 2nd,4th & 5th Monday 6.15 for 6:30 (latest food order).) <


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