Future Meetings and Events
Mon, Oct 19th 2026 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Club Meeting at Donnington & Co Hotel
External speaker meeting - Claire Currie, on behalf of Jessica Jhundoo-Evans, of the Newbury Corn Exchange on the topic of The Old Library and community projects such as the Memory Cafe.
Sat, Oct 24th 2026 at 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Rotary World Polio Day - Coffee Morning at Newbury Town Hall - 10am on Saturday 24th October 2026
Coffee morning will be held at Newbury Town Hall, Market Place to mark and raise funds for Rotary World Polio Day.
Sat, Oct 24th 2026 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Newbury Rotary Quiz Night - Portal Hall, Burghclere
Newbury Rotary quiz night to be held at the Portal Hall, Burghclere. This is a fund raising event and club members, partners, family and friends are welcome.
Mon, Oct 26th 2026 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Club alternate social coffee meet - Thatcham Garden Centre RG18 3AN
Informal social meeting for club members, partners and friends.
Mon, Nov 2nd 2026 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Club Meeting at Donnington & Co Hotel
Club speaker meeting - Mike Edwards will give a talk on the charity ABCtoRead which helps children to read in Berkshire schools.
Sat, Nov 7th 2026 at 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Lions Fireworks Spectacular
Newbury Rotary is one of a number of local community groups which support Newbury Lions with their annual fireworks display at Newbury Racecourse
Sun, Nov 8th 2026 at 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Remembrance Sunday Wreath Laying & Road Closure Duties for Newbury Town War Memorial Parade
Newbury Rotary will lay a wreath at the Newbury Remembrance service at the Newbury Town War Memorial beside St Nicholas Church. Rotary club members will also support local road closures for the Remembrance parade to the war memorial.
Mon, Nov 9th 2026 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Club alternate social coffee meet - Podium Cafe, Bone Lane, Newbury RG14 5SH
Informal social meeting for club members, partners and friends.
Sat, Nov 14th 2026 at 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
BID / Newbury Rotary Information Desk in Northbrook Street
Newbury Rotary gazebo in Northbrook Street to provide 'Visit Newbury' information to visitors about the town celebrations. Information desk will be open from 12pm to 5pm. Christmas Lights switch-on at 630pm.
Mon, Nov 16th 2026 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Club Meeting at Donnington & Co Hotel
Speaker meeting - member introduction talk by Sue Stevens.
Sun, Nov 22nd 2026 at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Enter the 2026 Newbury Santa Fun Run
Join the Newbury Santa Fun Run. 1Km and 5Km for all the family. Sunday 22nd Nov 2026. Start / finish Market Place. ‘ENTER NOW’ from the Newbury Rotary website!
Mon, Nov 23rd 2026 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Club alternate social coffee meet - Furze Bush Inn, Ball Hill, RG20 0NQ
Informal social meeting for club members, partners and friends.
Mon, Nov 30th 2026 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Fifth Monday Club Meeting with partners at Donnington & Co Hotel
External speaker meeting with partners and friends. Richard Fleet will give a talk on ‘Our Dynamic Sun’ - a look at what happens on the Sun and its effect on all of us.
Mon, Dec 7th 2026 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Club alternate social coffee meet - venue change - Hilliers Garden Centre
Informal social meeting for club members, partners and friends.
Mon, Dec 14th 2026 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Rotary Club Christmas Meal with partners & friends at Donnington & Co Hotel
Club Christmas Meal with partners and friends. Black tie / lounge suit and posh frocks. Welcome carols by the Incantata choir. Guest speaker: David Peacock of the Newbury History Society. Table quiz. Charity raffle for a hamper.
Mon, Dec 21st 2026 at 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Club alternate social coffee meet - The Old Library, Newbury RG14 5DH
Informal social meeting for club members, partners and friends.
Sat, Jan 9th 2027 at 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Volunteer Fair at Corn Exchange Newbury - Date TBC
Rotary joins other local volunteer organisers to demonstrate community action in Newbury and surrounding areas.
Mon, Jan 11th 2027 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Club Meeting at Donnington & Co Hotel
External speaker: one of the 75 year club anniversary nominated charities.
Mon, Jan 25th 2027 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Club Meeting at Donnington & Co Hotel
Burns Night themed meal. Our speaker will be Sarah Moxon, Royal British Legion member, on her great-grandfather's service with the 2nd Battalion Royal Scots.
Mon, Feb 8th 2027 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Club Business Meeting at Donnington & Co Hotel
Club Business Meeting with updates on community service, international and club service programmes.
Mon, Feb 22nd 2027 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Club Meeting at Donnington & Co Hotel
External speaker: Patrick (Paddy) Smith, CEO of the Greenham Trust, will speak about his new appointment and the strategic direction of the trust in support of local communities. Rotary clubs and Newbury Lions are invited to attend.
Mon, Mar 8th 2027 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Club Meeting at Donnington & Co Hotel
External speaker: MapAction, one of the Newbury Rotary '75 years' anniversary nominated charities.
Mon, Mar 22nd 2027 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Club Meeting at Donnington & Co Hotel
Speaker meeting: Janet Lister will give a talk on the latest changes at the West Berkshire Therapy Centre.
Mon, Apr 12th 2027 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Club Meeting at Donnington & Co Hotel
Club speaker meeting: Richard Farley will give a talk about the Newbury Business Improvement District (BID) and Visit Newbury website.
Sat, Apr 17th 2027 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Great Newbury Rotary Quiz Night at St George’s Hall, Wash Common
The Great Newbury Rotary Quiz Night to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Newbury Rotary Club.
Sun, Apr 18th 2027 at 7:00 am - 10:00 am
Newbury Velo Duathlon Chieveley - Rotary Car Parking Duties
Newbury Rotary is pleased to help Newbury Velo with car parking duties at this event.
Mon, Apr 26th 2027 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Club Meeting at Donnington & Co Hotel
Speaker meeting.
Mon, May 10th 2027 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Club Meeting at Donnington & Co Hotel
Combined club AGM & Assembly to review our past programmes and present the plans for the next Rotary year.
Sat, May 15th 2027 at 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Stroke Awareness Day at Newbury Town Hall, Market Place, Newbury
Join us to have your blood pressure checked and bring your family and friends to enjoy a cosy coffee and cake upstairs in the historic council chamber. £3pp for a drink with a piece of cake. Motorhome & Caravan show visitors welcome!
Mon, May 24th 2027 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Club Meeting at Donnington & Co Hotel
External speaker: one of the 75 year club anniversary nominated charities.
Mon, Jun 14th 2027 at 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Newbury Rotary 75th Charter Anniversary Dinner at Donnington & Co Hotel
Newbury Rotary 75th Charter Anniversary Dinner for club members, guests, partners and friends. Black tie / lounge suit & posh frocks. Speaker: Mary Gregory, Bishop of Reading, with a light hearted talk on life in the Church and as a former prison governor
Mon, Jun 28th 2027 at 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm