Completed meetings and events 2023-2024
Tue 25th June 2024 Club Handover
Celebrating the end of President Dave Harris's fantastic year and the start of Janet Hewitt's presidency, at the PIP Cafe on Poundbury.
Tue 18th June 2024 6:00pm COUNCIL and 7:30pm BUSINESS MEETING - MS TEAMS
Members will be sent the Agenda and MICROSOFT TEAMS links by the secretary. Any Honorary Rotarian or guest wishing to join, please contact the Secretary.
Tue 11th June 2024 Project Group Meetings
No club meeting this week, each Project Group (Youth, International, Community and Club Services) is responsible for arranging their own meeting and sending their report to the club Secretary by Friday of this week.
Tue 4th June 2024 Social Walk and Pub Supper
Venue: The New Inn, Highgate Lane, West Knighton, Dorchester DT2 8PE, UK. Details to followTue 28th May 2024 No Meeting - due to Bank Holiday
In person meeting at The King's Arms, 30 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HF, UK
Tue 21st May 2024 Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Club Assembly
In person meeting at The King's Arms, 30 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HF, UK
Fri 17th May 2024 President's Night - Spring BBQ
details will be shared with members and friends.Tue 14th May 2024 No meeting - see President's Night
We have President's Night on Friday, and the Hardy Half Marathon on 12th May and Lion's Fun day on 19th May, so no meeting planned this Tuesday. Please volunteer if you are able.
Tue 7th May 2024 NEW YEARS' Project Group Meetings
No club meeting this week, each Project Group (Youth, International, Community and Club Services) is responsible for arranging their own meeting and sending their report to the club Secretary by Friday 16/02/2024.
Tue 30th April 2024 7:30pm Club Night - Kings Arms Hotel
Talk by fellow Rotarian and friend of the club, Ron Wrigley - about the Battle of the Falaise-Chambois Pocket. In 1944 it opened up the route to Paris for the Allies. Members, partners, friends and guests are all very welcome.
Tue 23rd April 2024 Club Night - Earth Day
Litter pick followed by a social drink - being planned by the Community PG.
Tue 16th April 2024 6:00pm COUNCIL and 7:30pm BUSINESS MEETING - MS TEAMS
Members will be sent the Agenda and MICROSOFT TEAMS links by the secretary. Any Honorary Rotarian or guest wishing to join, please contact the Secretary.
Tue 9th April 2024 Project Group Meetings
No club meeting this week, each Project Group (Youth, International, Community and Club Services) is responsible for arranging their own meeting and sending their report to the club Secretary by Friday 16/02/2024.
Tue 2nd April 2024 Club Social Night
No formal club meeting this week, we will meet at Brewhouse & Kitchen - Dorchester, 27 Weymouth Ave, Dorchester DT1 1QY
Tue 26th March 2024 6:00pm COUNCIL and 7:30pm BUSINESS MEETING - MS TEAMS
Members will be sent the Agenda and MICROSOFT TEAMS links by the secretary. Any Honorary Rotarian or guest wishing to join, please contact the Secretary.Tue 19th March 2024 NO MEETING THIS WEEK
No club meeting this week, as we have musical bingo on Friday 22nd.
Tue 12th March 2024 Project Group Meetings
No club meeting this week, each Project Group (Youth, International, Community and Club Services) is responsible for arranging their own meeting and sending their report to the club Secretary by Friday 16/02/2024.Mon 26th February 2024 Monday - Speaker Meeting at KAH
Speaker meeting with Chef Jamie Jones and his wife our guests. Friends and Partners very welcome
Tue 20th February 2024 6:00pm COUNCIL and 7:30pm BUSINESS MEETING - MS TEAMS
Members will be sent the Agenda and MICROSOFT TEAMS links by the secretary. Any Honorary Rotarian or guest wishing to join, please contact the Secretary.Tue 20th February 2024 6:00pm COUNCIL and 7:30pm BUSINESS MEETING - MS TEAMS
Members will be sent the Agenda and MICROSOFT TEAMS links by the secretary. Any Honorary Rotarian or guest wishing to join, please contact the Secretary.Tue 20th February 2024 6:00pm COUNCIL and 7:30pm BUSINESS MEETING - MS TEAMS
Members will be sent the Agenda and MICROSOFT TEAMS links by the secretary. Any Honorary Rotarian or guest wishing to join, please contact the Secretary.Tue 13th February 2024 Project Group Meetings
No club meeting this week, each Project Group (Youth, International, Community and Club Services) is responsible for arranging their own meeting and sending their report to the club Secretary by Friday 16/02/2024.
Wed 31st January 2024 - Sun 4th February 2024 BEEREX - Set Up begins Wednesday and Pack Up on Sunday
Set Up begins on Wednesday, event is on Friday and Saturday and then Pack Up on Sunday.Wed 31st January 2024 - Sun 4th February 2024 BEEREX - Set Up begins Wednesday and Pack Up on Sunday
Set Up begins on Wednesday, event is on Friday and Saturday and then Pack Up on Sunday.Tue 30th January 2024 6:00pm COUNCIL and 7:30pm BUSINESS MEETING - MS TEAMS
Members will be sent the Agenda and MICROSOFT TEAMS links by the secretary. Any Honorary Rotarian or guest wishing to join, please contact the Secretary.Tue 30th January 2024 6:00pm COUNCIL and 7:30pm BUSINESS MEETING - MS TEAMS
Members will be sent the Agenda and MICROSOFT TEAMS links by the secretary. Any Honorary Rotarian or guest wishing to join, please contact the Secretary.
Tue 23rd January 2024 Burn's Night Celebrations
More info to follow, event being planned by the Club Services PG.Tue 23rd January 2024 Burn's Night Celebrations
More info to follow, event being planned by the Club Services PG.
Tue 16th January 2024 Project Group Meetings
No club meeting this week, each Project Group (Youth, International, Community and Club Services) is responsible for arranging their own meeting and sending their report to the club Secretary by Friday 19/11/2023.Tue 16th January 2024 Project Group Meetings
No club meeting this week, each Project Group (Youth, International, Community and Club Services) is responsible for arranging their own meeting and sending their report to the club Secretary by Friday 19/11/2023.
Tue 9th January 2024 Social Meeting with special guests
Tickets must be booked in advance, £20 per person including a buffet.Venue: CORN EXCHANGE, DORCHESTER, High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HF, UK
Tue 9th January 2024 Social Meeting with special guests
Tickets must be booked in advance, £20 per person including a buffet.Venue: CORN EXCHANGE, DORCHESTER, High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HF, UK
Tue 9th January 2024 Social Meeting with special guests
Tickets must be booked in advance, £20 per person including a buffet.Venue: CORN EXCHANGE, DORCHESTER, High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HF, UK
Wed 20th December 2023 Christmas Sleigh - Dorchester town centre
Shifts tba
Tue 19th December 2023 6:00pm COUNCIL and 7:30pm BUSINESS MEETING - MS TEAMS
Members will be sent the Agenda and MICROSOFT TEAMS links by the secretary. Any Honorary Rotarian or guest wishing to join, please contact the Secretary.
Sat 16th December 2023 Christmas Sleigh - Dorchester town centre
Shifts tba
Fri 15th December 2023 Christmas Draw
Venue and details TBA
Wed 13th December 2023 Christmas Sleigh - Dorchester town centre
Shifts tba
Tue 12th December 2023 Geoff's 90th Birthday
I am not making the details public here, see Gemma Scott's Club Diary for more info.
Sat 9th December 2023 Christmas Sleigh - Dorchester town centre
Shifts tba
Fri 8th December 2023 Christmas Draw - Ticket sales at Dobbies Garden Centre
Shifts will be 10-12, 12-2, and 2-4pm Lead - Christmas Draw PlanningTeam
Tue 5th December 2023 Project Group Meetings
No club meeting this week, each Project Group (Youth, International, Community and Club Services) is responsible for arranging their own meeting and sending their report to the club Secretary by 13/10/2023.
Tue 5th December 2023 Christmas Draw - Ticket sales at Dobbies Garden Centre
Shifts will be 10-12, 12-2, and 2-4pm Lead - Christmas Draw PlanningTeam
Fri 1st December 2023 Christmas Draw - Ticket sales at Dobbies Garden Centre
Shifts will be 10-12, 12-2, and 2-4pm Lead - Christmas Draw PlanningTeam
Tue 28th November 2023 7:30pm Club Night - Social - Skittles at the Colliton Club
A purely social night with fun and fellowship, with drinks and nibbles. Friends, partners and guests welcome.Venue: The Colliton Club & Bar, Colliton House, Dorchester DT1 1XZ.
Tue 28th November 2023 7:30pm Club Night - Social - Skittles at the Colliton Club
A purely social night with fun and fellowship, with drinks and nibbles. Friends, partners and guests welcome.Venue: The Colliton Club & Bar, Colliton House, Dorchester DT1 1XZ.
Tue 21st November 2023 6:00pm COUNCIL and 7:30pm SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING - MS TEAMS
Members will be sent the Agenda and MICROSOFT TEAMS links by the secretary. Any Honorary Rotarian or guest wishing to join, please contact the Secretary.
Tue 14th November 2023 Project Group Meetings
No club meeting this week, each Project Group (Youth, International, Community and Club Services) is responsible for arranging their own meeting and sending their report to the club Secretary by 17/11/2023.
Sun 12th November 2023 Remembrance Day Service 10am
10am Remembrance Day ServiceWhere: CORN EXCHANGE, DORCHESTER, High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HF, UK
Dorchester Casterbridge's turn to lay the wreath.
Tue 7th November 2023 Speaker Meeting at Kings Arms Hotel
Club Night - Speakers Mark Townsend & Richard Brind - Nepal Project.Time: 7pm for 7:30pm
Venue: The King's Arms, 30 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HF
Tue 31st October 2023 7:30pm Club Night - Social - Quiz at the Colliton Club
A purely social night with fun and fellowship, with drinks and nibbles.Venue: The Dorset Room of The Colliton Club & Bar, Colliton House, Dorchester DT1 1XZ.
Tue 24th October 2023 Speaker Meeting at Kings Arms Hotel
Club Night - Speaker Joanna Gardiner on Medical Detection Dogs.Time: 7pm for 7:30pm
Venue: The King's Arms, 30 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HF
Tue 17th October 2023 6:00pm COUNCIL and 7:30pm BUSINESS MEETING - ZOOM
Members will be sent the Agenda and ZOOM links by the secretary. Any Honorary Rotarian wishing to join, please contact the Secretary.Fri 13th October 2023 - Sun 15th October 2023 D1200 District Conference - Weekend at Dawlish Warren
D1200 District Conference weekend at Dawlish WarrenTue 10th October 2023 Project Group Meetings
No club meeting this week, each Project Group (Youth, International, Community and Club Services) is responsible for arranging their own meeting and sending their report to the club Secretary by 13/10/2023.Tue 3rd October 2023 No Meeting - SCATTER NIGHT
No meeting tonight, please can members consider SCATTERING to other local clubs within this week? - More info to follow from the Club Services Group.Tue 26th September 2023 Speaker Meeting at Kings Arms Hotel
Club Night - Speaker Andrew Wiley - Blood BikesTime: 7pm for 7:30pm
Venue: The King's Arms, 30 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HF
Sat 23rd September 2023 D1200 District Forum - at The Shrubbery, Ilminster
D1200 District Forum - at The Shrubbery, IlminsterTue 19th September 2023 6:00pm COUNCIL and 7:30pm BUSINESS MEETING - ZOOM
Members will be sent the Agenda and ZOOM links by the secretary. Any Honorary Rotarian wishing to join, please contact the Secretary.Tue 12th September 2023 Project Group Meetings
No club meeting this week, each Project Group (Youth, International, Community and Club Services) is responsible for arranging their own meeting and sending their report to the club Secretary by 15/09/2023.Tue 5th September 2023 Speaker Meeting at Kings Arms Hotel
Club Night - Speaker Dr Margaret Barker - Dorchester Poverty ActionTime: 7pm for 7:30pm
Venue: The King's Arms, 30 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HF
Tue 29th August 2023 NO MEETING, due to Bank Holiday
No meeting tonight.Tue 22nd August 2023 7:30pm Club Night - Social - Meeting at the Pub
A purely social night, with friends, partners and guests welcome. We have a section reserved for us, you are welcome to order food if you wish.Venue: The Duchess of Cornwall Inn Poundbury, 12 Queen Mother, Square, Poundbury, DT1 3DD
Tue 15th August 2023 6:00pm COUNCIL and 7:30pm BUSINESS MEETING - ZOOM
Members will be sent the Agenda and ZOOM links by the secretary. Any Honorary Rotarian wishing to join, please contact the Secretary.Tue 8th August 2023 Project Group Meetings
No club meeting this week, each Project Group (Youth, International, Community and Club Services) is responsible for arranging their own meeting and sending their report to the club Secretary by 11/08/2023.
Sun 6th August 2023 Cream Tea Afternoon, Event at Rugby Club
Cream Tea AfternoonWhere: Dorchester Rugby Football Club, Coburg Rd, Dorchester DT1 2HX
We hope to see you there!
Tue 1st August 2023 Speaker Meeting at Kings Arms Hotel
Club Night - Speaker Alan Jenkins, on Counter Terrorism.Time: 7pm for 7:30pm
Venue: The King's Arms, 30 High E St, Dorchester DT1 1HF
Tue 25th July 2023 Cerne Abbas brewery Tour and Visit
The tour and talk will be given by Danny who is the brewery apprentice and already a multi award winner for his beer.Time: Meet for a 19:00 start.
Venue: CERNE ABBAS BREWERY - Chescombe Barn, Barton Meadows Farm, Cerne Abbas, Dorchester, DT2 7JS.
Tue 18th July 2023 Council 6pm and Business 7:30pm ZOOM meetings
COUNCIL meeting at 6:00 followed by BUSINESS meeting at 7:30, held via ZOOM.