Future Meetings and Events

Thu, Jan 1st 2026 at 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

ROTARY FRIENDSHIP GROUP - New Year Get-together

Jacob's Join Lunch at Brave Church, Rhyddings St, Oswaldtwistle, BB5 3HH
Thu, Jan 8th 2026 at 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

ROTARY FRIENDSHIP GROUP - NAME THAT TUNE

Now everyone finds this game difficult when Richard plays his favourite music! Can we make it multi-choice maybe? Why not!
Thu, Jan 8th 2026 at 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm

Open Council meeting

The first of our open council & discussion meetings all are welcome.
Thu, Jan 15th 2026 at 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

ROTARY FRIENDSHIP GROUP - Dominoes with Rotakids?

We are hoping to invite our Rotakids along again after the great success last time. It’s up to you to be on your best behaviour!!
Thu, Jan 15th 2026 at 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm

A real Challenge tonight; what do you know about AI?

You are challenged to bring a tablet, laptop, or smartphone. Let's rise to the challenge of better understanding this relatively new concept for knowledge and communications.
Fri, Jan 16th 2026 at 6:54 pm - 8:54 pm

Late Christmas Get Together

Special offer: Poppadom & Chutney, any starter, any Main Course with a choice of rice, naan bread, or chips, plus ice cream or coffee. £20. BRING YOUR OWN ALCHOLIC DRINKS, soft drinks available.
Thu, Jan 22nd 2026 at 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

ROTARY FRIENDSHIP GROUP - Simon Lee

Another of our favourite singers, and with him Simon Lee on the right. Get ready to sing along too.
Fri, Jan 23rd 2026 at 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm

Networking with our Local Youth Groups

An opportunity to meet & hear from our local Youth groups. All members, please take care not to miss this event.
Sat, Jan 24th 2026 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

District Council Meeting at J36-M6

Face-to-face D/Council meeting, to be held at the J36 Conference Centre
Wed, Jan 28th 2026 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

On-line Quarterly Workshop - People & the Planet

Please ensure that you are registered; https://mcusercontent.com/a98f80d85c816e1c7531ce33e/images/9e505f48-7058-1db8-18a1-d80a98a7255d.png
Thu, Jan 29th 2026 at 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

ROTARY FRIENDSHIP GROUP - True or False Quiz

Well you all seemed to love it last time so don’t blame me for trying it again!
Thu, Jan 29th 2026 at 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm

Financial Advice - free of charge

Wills & Trusts – making sure your assets go where you want them to. Lasting Powers of Attorney – understanding how they work and why they matter. Care Fees – ways to plan for future costs. Sideways Disinheritance – how remarriage can unexpectedly affec
Mon, Feb 2nd 2026 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

District Foundation Seminar

This seminar also serves as a qualifying session for Foundation grants.
Thu, Feb 5th 2026 at 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

ROARY FRIENDSHIP GROUP - MEMORY BOXES 2

Do we still like them?
Thu, Feb 5th 2026 at 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm

Evening meeting

More info to follow
Thu, Feb 12th 2026 at 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

ROTARY FRIENDSHIP GROUP - Dominoes / Cards

Do we still like them!?
Thu, Feb 12th 2026 at 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm

Evening meeting - Club Council + Discussion

Council + discussion meeting
Thu, Feb 19th 2026 at 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

ROTARY FRIENDSHIP GROUP - CHOIR

Jeannette's choir
Mon, Feb 23rd 2026 at 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

MONDAY is - World Rotary Day

World Rotary Day is celebrated on February 23rd, marking the founding of the first Rotary club in Chicago in 1905. The day is used by Rotary clubs worldwide to highlight their community service and global impact.
Thu, Feb 26th 2026 at 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

ROTARY FRIENSHIP GROUP - PAMPER DAYS

Hairdressers or beauty students?
Thu, Feb 26th 2026 at 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm

Evening meeting

More info to follow
Thu, Mar 5th 2026 at 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

ROTARY FRIENDSHIP GROUP - Parachute Speech

Hilmara will speak
Thu, Mar 5th 2026 at 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm

Evening meeting

More details to follow
Thu, Mar 12th 2026 at 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm

ROTARY FRIENDSHIP GROUP - Montage

Steve Pickering presentation
Thu, Mar 12th 2026 at 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm

Evening meeting - Club Council + Discussion meeting

Council meeting + open discussion; projects, etc.
Thu, Mar 26th 2026 at 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm

Evening meeting

More info to follow
Thu, Apr 2nd 2026 at 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm

Evening meeting

More info to follow
Thu, Apr 9th 2026 at 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm

Evening meeting - Club Council + Discussion meeting

More info to follow
Thu, Apr 23rd 2026 at 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm

Evening meeting

More info to follow
Sat, Apr 25th 2026 at 4:58 pm - 6:58 pm

Foundation Celebration Lunch

Garstang Country Hotel, Bowgreave, Preston. More details to follow.
Sat, May 9th 2026 at 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Coffee Morning & Plant Sale in aid of EPN

Coffee/tea morning at Ian's - 54 Whalley Road, Great Harwood BB6 7TF
Fri, Jun 12th 2026 at 9:30 am - 2:30 pm

RotaKids Conference

All our Schools with Rotakids clubs will be invited to attend this wonderful Conference opportunity. The venue is Lancaster Campus of the University of Cumbria.
Sun, Jun 21st 2026 at 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Oswaldtwistle Carnival

More details to follow, but similar pattern to previous years
Sat, Jun 27th 2026 at 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Stanhill Fete

Stanhill Fete held at West End Primary School
Sat, Oct 3rd 2026 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Community - ongoing Station Project

Weekly maintenance of our local Railway station, (Sat 09.00 - 11.00, coffee provided) involving painting, weeding, trimming trees, and planting flowers & bulbs, into platform planters. From end of March to end of September Interested: - please contact t
Sun, Dec 6th 2026 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Environment - ongoing Seasonal Woodland project

Environment project; Tinker Brook woodland is being much improved with Balsam bashing, tree planting/thining, litter picking, sowing wildflower seeds, etc. From begining of April to end November.