Formed in 1922, the Rotary Club of St. Austell is one of the oldest clubs in the district and welcomes new members.
From its beginnings in the town, membership grew until the outbreak of the Second World War.
During 1939 to 1945 the club had an average membership of ten but speakers were plentiful and covered many subjects.
Members on active service were elected honorary members until their return and retained membership when the hostilities ceased.
During the war the club took on the responsibility for forming the St Austell Air Training Corps and organised concerts and parties for serving men based in the area.
On the return of members from the services membership rose until there were 25 members in 1950 and in the later years it rose to 70.
There are currently 49 men and woman who belong to the Rotary Club of St Austell, which meets every Tuesday at the Cliff Head Hotel for an evening meal, usually followed by a talk on general interest topics, including Rotary matters.
The club has four female members, the first of which was enrolled two years ago.
Since its formation the club has been involved in many activities that over the years have helped the community.
From the early days the club's barrel piano collections have raised money for senior citizens' Christmas parcels. It has also introduced, bowling for the blind, riding for the disabled and the Probus Club.
For many years the club supplied the minibus crews to transport young people with learning difficulties to their Thursday Club meetings but this later ceased with the change in legislation.
It now provides its services to the Parkinsons' Club at Cuddra Hall and it also supports the local Memory Cafe helping people with dementia.
The club places more importance on directly helping the community than fundraising but has had great success in collecting money for local charities, especially Cornwall Hospice Care.
This year it has raised more than
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For over 30 years, Rotary and its members have been committed to fighting to eradicate polio across the world. To highlight the campaign St Austell Rotary Club members plant 5000 crocus bulbs on the bank by the enterance to Poltair Park.
morePresident George presents £1500 to Cornwall Hospice Care following a successful Lunch with a View event at Porthpean Golf Club.
moreClub members visited the National Maritime Museum and heard a lecture from Martin Banks on the Mysterious Loss Of The Darlwyne then proceeded to Pendennis Shipyard for a tour of the facilities.
morePresident Max presented a Certificate to Jordan Still on his successful completion of the Rotary Youth Leadership Award in 2016
moreMarlene Bowden and Liz Rowe were awarded Service Above Self awards at the recent District changeover for their work with Young People Rotary Competitions. Marlene for her work with Young Musician Competition and Liz for Young Chef Special Competition.
moreSt Austell Rotary Club sponsors Brannel and Penrice schools in the crusaders under 13 20-20 cricket competition.
moreJess Hill ex RYLA candidate in 2016 raised over £400 at her home village of Nanstallon by holding a coffee morning at the Chapel.
morel. to r. Marlene Bowden (president nominee), Bernice an events manager and Fern part of the scientific team looking after the seed bank at Eden, Kay Grime widow of Barry Grime a founding member of RYLA in Cornwall finally Gordon Seabright CEO of Eden.
moreThe final of the Districts Young Musician competition was held at Fowey Parish Church on the 10th February 2018
more60 elderly residents enjoyed a meal at Cloisters restaurant and were then entertained by the students at the Hub theatre performing the 'Spelling Bee'
moreThe new President for 2017 is George Owens pictured here with the immediate past President Max Archenhold
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moreRotary drew the match with the partially sighted bowling group at Bugle in the annual bowls match.
morePresident George recently presented £300 to the St Austell Food Bank after a general appeal for help over the summer period.
moreOn Saturday 26th November at Holy Trinity Church, St Austell the local and area heats of Rotary Young Musician 2016 .
moreHoward Rosevear is awarded a certificate for Exemplary Community Service - For making the most of short and precious lives by donating the land to Children's Hospice South West 'Little Harbour'
moreOne of the last tasks for Max as President was to present a cheque for £656 to Rotarian Keith Olford on behalf of Ebenezer Childcare Trust. Monies raised via a weekly raffle at the club.
moreNext years new president Max Archenhold receives the badge of office from outgoing President Ian Kelly
moreThe annual competition between Bugle Blues Bowling Club and St Austell Rotary was held at the clubs Goonbarrow headquarters on the last day of August
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