Completed meetings and events 2025-2026

Sat 6th June 2026 Strawberry Tea for Seniors & the Lonely

As ever the Rotarians will provide a free strawberry afternoon tea in the Edenbridge WI Hall for Seniors and the lonely. Should you wish to nominate someone for an invitation please contact Rotarian John Martin on 07593 887588.

Tue 26th May 2026 Speaker Meeting

Peter Damesick will give a talk on the charity "WaterAid". The Club will present a cheque for £500.
Paul and George Gorham

Tue 28th April 2026 Speaker Meeting

George Gorham spoke on "MAF - Flying for Life" This is a Christian charity which operates small aircraft to bring relief to isolated communities around the world.
Winning Team

Sat 18th April 2026 Charity Quiz

The legendary Rotary Quiz Night was held at the Edenbridge WI Hall as before.
Following a fish & chip supper eyes went down and looked in for a super quiz which raised £1,000 for charity. John & Lesley Martin's team were outright winners.

Tue 14th April 2026 Business Meeting

There was a business meeting followed by the Lottery Draw. A lucky winner of £100 as every month.
Anna Grayston

Tue 24th March 2026 Speaker Meeting

Anna Grayston was our speaker talking about "Carriage Driving". A really fascinating evening.

Sat 21st March 2026 Marie Curie Collection

Rotarians carried out the Daffodil Day collection in Edenbridge on behalf of the Marie Curie charity. £400 raised!

Sat 14th March 2026 Tools for Africa Collection

Working in conjunction with Tools with a Mission, Rotarians were in the Edenbridge Leisure Centre Car Park TN8 5LU collecting old tools to be sent to Africa.

Tue 10th March 2026 Business Meeting

There was a business meeting followed by the Lottery Draw. This was a lunchtime meeting as a "try out" to test popularity.

Sat 7th March 2026 Marie Curie Collection

Rotarians carried out the Daffodil Day collection in Westerham on behalf of the Marie Curie charity. Over £200 raised!

Sat 7th March 2026 Rotary Supporting

Rotary members ran a Tombola in Rickards Hall to support the "I LOVE EDENBRIDGE" Day.

Sat 28th February 2026 60's and 70's Dance

The ever-popular Chicory Tip performed a medley of their greatest hit. Also all the covers from the era. Tickets sold out and over £750 was raised for charity.

Tue 24th February 2026 Speaker Meeting

We were joined by a speaker from the Conservators of Ashdown Forest

Tue 10th February 2026 Games Evening

There was no meeting at Limpsfield Chart Golf Club. Instead members and guests enjoyed a Games Evening at the Limpsfield British Legion.
President Paul with our speakers

Tue 27th January 2026 Speaker Meeting

Paul Vicary and Alistair Laing were joint speakers, talking about the success story that is Chiddingstone Dairy. And they handed out a sample pack of their excellent fresh butter to members!

Tue 13th January 2026 Business Meeting

There was a Business meeting and Lottery Draw

Tue 23rd December 2025 No Meeting

There will be no meeting at Limpsfield Chart Golf Club as it is rather close to Christmas
Rotary Carol Singing

Fri 19th December 2025 Carol Singing

Club members and friends went carol singing around five local pubs and restaurants, raising an incredible £520 for charity. Many thanks to all who made a donation.

Tue 9th December 2025 Christmas Meal Evening

There will be no meeting at Limpsfield Chart Golf Club on the second Tuesday of December. Instead members, partners and guests will have a Dinner at The Kentish Horse
President Paul with Terry Cartwright

Tue 25th November 2025 Speaker Meeting

Speaker was Terry Cartwright and his subject was "Churchill's Women". Thanks were given by David Grayston, who also talked a little on the history of annual Churchill Dinners dating back to the first in 1966.

Tue 11th November 2025 Business Meeting

Business was discussed and the Lottery Draw took place.
Emily and President Paul

Tue 28th October 2025 Speaker Meeting

The speaker was Emily Jenner on "Fraud Prevention". Emily is the Fraud Prevention Co-Ordinator for Kent Police and now our members know a lot more about how to avoid being scammed.
Rotarian Peter Smith PHF.

Tue 14th October 2025 Business Meeting

Business was discussed and the Lottery Draw took place. It was a sad occasion as the Club had just heard of the death of Past President Peter Smith. A minutes silence was observed, tributes were paid and a collection of photographs exhibited. RIP Peter.
President Paul with Maggie Gibbins

Tue 23rd September 2025 Speaker Meeting

Guest Speaker was Maggie Giddings on "Woodcraft Folk & The Cudham Environmental Outdoor Centre". We were pleased to donate £100 towards restocking their shop at the Centre -an income generator for the groups.
Winning Team

Sat 20th September 2025 Charity Quiz

The Quiz was at the Edenbridge WI Hall, for a very modest £16 to include a fish and chip supper. Winning team was "Not so Sharp", who outplayed their name for a clear victory. Quizmasters were Barbara and Stephen Mitchell.

Tue 9th September 2025 Business Meeting

Business was discussed and the Lottery Draw made.

Sat 30th August 2025 Michaelmas Fair

Rotary was at St Peter and St Paul's Parish Church to run the beer tent.
President Paul with Neil

Tue 26th August 2025 Speaker Meeting

The Guest Speaker was Neil Barry OBE, and his talk was on Humanitarian Aid in times of conflict. Rivetting!

Tue 12th August 2025 Business Meeting

Business was discussed and the Lottery Draw made.
First Tim Roach
Second Colin Ullmann-Jones
Third Roger Sawyer
David Annand with President Paul

Tue 22nd July 2025 Speaker Meeting

The Guest Speaker was David Annand from "Adopt a Grandparent"
Lorraine & Terri

Tue 8th July 2025 Business Meeting

There was a business meeting, a meal and the Lottery Draw. Results:
1st (£100) Tim Roach, 2nd Colin Ullmann-Jones and 3rd Jim Burbridge.
Before the meeting we met informally with Lorraine McGibbon from the Oxted Food Bank
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