Senior RYLA

Week long residential Leadership Programme for 18-30 year olds, take place annually early July.


Senior RYLA is a one-week residential course held every July at Brimpts Farm, Dartmeet on Dartmoor www.brimptsfarm.co.uk .

Senior Rotary Youth Leadership Award (Senior RYLA) has been running in the South West since 1995 and has evolved into one of the more challenging and rewarding of the RYLA courses. Many of its graduates are now to be found at the top of their careers.

It is an intesive program made up of inspirational speakers, group activities and team reflection, culminating in a celebratory dinner on the last night.
  Our objective is develop future young leaders by promoting; self-belief, personal responsibility and accountabilty, problem solving, improved communication & understanding, organisation, teamwork & leadership skills along with tools that will positively impact candidate personal and professional life.

Each year a maximum of 30 candidates, typically drawn from Rotary Distict 1175 and neighbouring Districts, join our team of Rotary mentors and professional coaches from Way Ahead Training to submerge themselves into a world of learning that will benefit them for the rest of their lives. 

Candidates need to be willing to engage with all aspects of the course, enthusiastic, motivated and willing to push their own boundaries. This course will enhance personal & professional development as well as leadership skills.
  A reasonable standard of fitness is required with a minimum ability to walk five miles unaided. Due to the physical and mental demands of Senior RYLA those with any specific needs or disabilities should in the first instance make contact with the team to discuss on an individual basis.

Candidates must apply to take part using a Rotary host club, as such Senior RYLA is a fantiastic opportunity for Clubs to interact with local business with could lead to membership growth if the relationship is buit on.

The Senior RYLA team are happy to attend clubs to speak further on the course, offer guidance on selection, explain how the course can benefit Clubs & their membership and all the other positives that come with being part of the Senior RYLA family.

You can see what past courses have looked like and keep up to date with current goings on by following the team on Facebook and LinkedIn   


We look forward to working with you and all our future candidates. Rotarians please log in and find details on the Senior RYLA page under Youth Services. 

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RYLA certificates presentation 2017

l. 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.

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President George recently presented £300 to the St Austell Food Bank after a general appeal for help over the summer period.

President George recently presented £300 to the St Austell Food Bank after a general appeal for help over the summer period.

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Competitors and sponsors of Young Musician Competition

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Cloisters restraunt

60 elderly residents enjoyed a meal at Cloisters restaurant and were then entertained by the students at the Hub theatre performing the 'Spelling Bee'

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Max hands over to George

The new President for 2017 is George Owens pictured here with the immediate past President Max Archenhold

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Melanie Evans being welcomed into Rotary by President Ian Kelly along with sponsor Liz Rowe

Restauranter Melanie Evans joins St Austell Rotary Club

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George in action at Kings Arms skittle alley

Our club St Austell took on Truro Satellite Club in this years District Skittles Competition

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George inducting Chris

Newly Elected President George Owens pictured inducting the President Elect Chris Sampson.

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The 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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Club leaflet

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Howard in action

Rotary drew the match with the partially sighted bowling group at Bugle in the annual bowls match.

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group photo of local heat participants plus organisers and adjudicator.

On Saturday 26th November at Holy Trinity Church, St Austell the local and area heats of Rotary Young Musician 2016 .

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Howard Receiving certificate from president Max

Howard 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'

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Max handing over cheque to Keith

One 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.

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Ian hands over to Max

Next years new president Max Archenhold receives the badge of office from outgoing President Ian Kelly

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Only 4950 bulbs to go!

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.

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President George presenting cheque for £1500 to Cornwall Hospice Care

President George presents £1500 to Cornwall Hospice Care following a successful Lunch with a View event at Porthpean Golf Club.

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competitors in the District Final of Young Musician 2018 plus District Governor George Eamer and organiser Marlene Bowden

The final of the Districts Young Musician competition was held at Fowey Parish Church on the 10th February 2018

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Members with Martin Banks at the National Maritime Museum lecture hall.

Club 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.

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President Max presented a Certificate to Jordan Still on his successful completion of the Rotary Youth Leadership Award in 2016

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Marlene and Liz with their Service Above Self awards

Marlene 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.

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St Austell Rotary Club sponsors Brannel and Penrice schools in the crusaders under 13 20-20 cricket competition.

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Jess Hill ex RYLA candidate in 2016 raised over £400 at her home village of Nanstallon by holding a coffee morning at the Chapel.

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Projects that we support overseas

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What we do for young people

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History of the Rotary Club of St Austell

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