Charity Golf Day for Prostate Cancer UK

26 Teams of talented amateur golfers competed in the annual Charity Golf Day at Brinkworth Golf Club in Wiltshire

Seniors' Autumn Tea

The Rotary Club's "Seniors Tea" returns after a break for Covid - but Autumn this year instead of spring

Club Christmas Dinner

The Annual Fun-Fest with the added attraction of a 'Secret Santa' event

Charity Golf Day-What a great success!!

20th September 2020 Raising Funds for Prostate Cancer UK Brinkworth Golf Club

2021 Calendar Launched 5th September 2020

The 2021 Charity Calendar was launched on Saturday 5th September 2020.

Youth Challenge - RWB Academy

The annual Youth Challenge was won by a team from the RWB School of Dance; RWB WBLETS were second and the School of Dance were third. The photos show a selection of the challenges and all the competing Teams. Contact the Webmaster for copies.

Photographic Competition for Charity Calendar

We invited Residents of RWB, Friends and Visitors to submit photographs for possible inclusion in our 2020 Charity Calendar. Here are the front and rear cover photos

RWB Annual Carnival

It didn't rain - for once - and RWBTRC were the winners in Class 2. Photos from several sources so apologies for duplications and non-chronological display

Charity Golf Day - 9 June

A terrific day raising £2500 for Prostate Cancer UK.

Annual Spring Tea for our Senior Citizens

An excellent afternoon when we welcomed around 100 of our Senior Citizens to tea and musical entertainment in the Memorial Hall. The good photos were taken by Ceri........thanks very much

Rotary Young Chef District Final

Nine young chefs battled it out to find out which two will go on to the Regional Final

Brighter Futures Press Day

The Brighter Futures (Radiotherapy Appeal) Team held a briefing and 'thank you' event at GWH on 25 January

Christmas Dinner

The Club Christmas Dinner was held at the Marsh Farm Hotel on 17 December 2018

Christmas Tree Festival at St Parts Church

These photos are of the Christmas Tree provided and decorated by the Rotary Clubs of Royal Wootton Bassett for the Festival in St Barts Church

Youth Challenge at RWB Academy 30 September

Thirteen teams of young people from local organisations faced a series of mental and physical challenges to win cash for their club. More details below.

Annual Charity Golf Day - 15 July

Our annual Charity Golf Day raised over £1500 for the Brighter Futures Radiotherapy Unit Appeal. Thanks to WPGC for allowing us to hold the event there and to everyone who played or contributed in any way.

Presidential Handover - 2 July 2018 - Photos

Coffee Morning in the Croft raises over £200

RWBTRC took over the Croft on Saturday 7 July 2018 and raised £223 for the Wiltshire Air Ambulance - including a raffle, cash donations and a 'Sunday Sale' of cakes. Thanks to all who came and enjoyed our cakes and pies.

Annual RWB Senior Citizen's Tea Party on 5 May

RWBTRC entertained around 100 Senior Citizens to an afternoon tea in the Memorial Hall - with additional sponsorship from the Town Council and Age Concern UK.

Christmas Dinner on 18 December

The annual Christmas Dinner was held at Marsh Farm Hotel on 18 December.

Christmas Hamper Winners

The Annual Christmas Hamper Draw winners were drawn just before Christmas and the last hamper was delivered on Christmas Eve.

Charity Remembrance Ball Raises £6600

RWBTRC held its annual Remembrance Ball on 10 November at The Wiltshire Golf Club & Hotel to raise £6600 for Scotty's Little Soldiers

Calendar 2018 Launch

The RWBTRC Charity Calendar for 2018 was launched at 10.00 on 7 October outside the RWB Post Office with the assistance of the Town Crier. Click here for more photos

President's Night & Handover

A celebration of the handover of the Presidential jewel from Tom Knibbs to Alan Robertson after a very successful year at the helm

Annual Charity Golf Day

A Texas Scramble Competition for teams of 4 players was held at Woodbridge Park Golf Club, Brinkworth on 16 July 2017.

REME 75th ANNIVERSARY

RWBTRC was invited to pitch a stall at the Anniversary event to publicise what Rotary does. Here are a few pictures of the day

Business Meeting/Club Assembly - MFH

A busy evening when we heard incoming President Alan's plans for the new Rotary year; Howard Small re-introduced himself as ADG Area 5; and we welcomed Hazel and Peter as new members of our Rotary Club

RWB Carnival 2017

Age Concern Tea Party - Memorial Hall

Remembrance Ball - for ABF The Soldiers Charity - click for photo gallery

A terrific night raising lots go money for ABF. Click for the first group of photos

Presidential Handover

Hayley-Jane hands the reins to Tom

RWB Carnival 2016

Parade starts at about 4.30pm but lots to do before then! Despite the rain, we won 'Best in Class' and 'Best in Carnival'

Spring Tea Party Photographs

The third annual Spring Tea Party for the Senior Citizens of RWB was held in the Memorial Hall on 7 May 2016

Youth Challenge 2016

The fourth annual challenge for youth clubs and societies in the local area

Membership Survey Analysis Slides

Membership Presentation 1 Slides

Club Quiz Night

at St Barts Church Hall

Christmas Dinner Photos

Here are some images of there evening's revelry

Calendar Launch 31 October at 11.00

This year's Charity Calendar was launched outside the Post Office in RWB High Street at 11.00 on Saturday 31 October in presence of the Mayor and Town Crier. Calendars are now available at Sainsburys, Dandelion, Londis and other retail outlets in the Town

Remembrance Ball - photos by Ceri

A major fund-raising Dinner Dance at The Wiltshire with proceeds to "Combat Stress"

7:30pm Presidential Handover - Marsh Farm Hotel

A great evening during which outgoing President Ceri Pridding handed over the Presidential Jewel to incoming President Hayley-Jane Woodall. We're in for a fun year and some serious fundraising for "Brighter Futures"

Charity Golf Day

We ran another Charity Texas Scramble Golf Competition at Woodbridge Park Golf Club in Brinkworth to raise over £1800 for the GWH "Brighter Futures" Radiotherapy Unit Appeal.

New Member Kyle Daley and Speaker Dave Shaw

Rotary hosts Spring Tea Party for more than 100 Guests

RWBTRC hosted an afternoon tea on 9 May in the Memorial Hall, for more than Senior Citizens from the Town. The guests were entertained by the St Barts Infants School choir and "End of the Track" a group of 'senior' musicians who played stirring songs from

RWB Carnival 2015

A fantastic day weather-wise and we won Best in Class

Choirs Concert on 21 March in St Barts Church

Welsh Choir and 'Cotswold Voices' raise over �1000 for Rotary Charities

2 March 2015 - Speaker Evening - Marsh Farm Hotel

Cliff Evans from the Rotary Club of Devizes spoke about the Kileva Foundation and we welcomed Gabriel Sexton as a new member

Annual Quiz Night

The annual Quiz Night was held in St Barts Church Hall to raise money for our Youth Challenge event.

Remembrance Charity Ball

A formal Remembrance Charity Ball was held at the Wiltshire Golf Club to raise money for SSAFA Wiltshire.

H4H Awards Presentation

Over the past 5 years, RWBTRC has raised over £14,000 for H4H through the annual Charity Calendar. Past President Colin Sweet managed the project for 3 years and is the Club's ambassador for H4H

7:30pm Business Meeting - Marsh Farm Hotel

Tonight, Business takes a back seat as we induct Michael Easton as a new Member of the Club and award Philippa Lawrence an Honorary Membership. Philippa is a Founder Member of the Club who now lives in Cyprus

Barbie at Barbara's

On the 'spur of the moment' Barbara organised a Barbie for the Club members at her home. WE all enjoyed a cracking good evening and here are some of the images from the event

7.30pm Presidential Handover - MFH

Out with the Old and in with the New - Presidents that is!!

Club Charity Golf Day

The annual Club Charity Golf Day was held again at Woodbridge Park Golf Club in Brinkworth.

Coffee Morning for WAA

We hosted a coffee morning in the Croft at St Bart's Church to support the Wiltshire Air Ambulance.

RWB Carnival 2014

The Club entered a 'float' for the RWB Carnival based on the Jolly Roger pirate ship from Peter Pan and won "Best in Class".

Youth Challenge 2014

The Annual Youth Challenge was held at the Royal Wootton Bassett Academy for teams of 6 from local youth organisations.

Age Concern Tea Party

At the Memorial Hall.

7.30pm Curry Evening - The Ganges

A great evening as usual! A splendid curry buffet by Mr C's team at the Ganges; a challenging quiz by Dave (The Grave) Daltrey - won by 'The Young Ones' and a very productive raffle run by Anne and Eleanor. The whole evening was masterminded by Harry Mac

A Night at the Races

Our annual "Night at the Races" was held in St Barts Church Hall on 15 March 14.

Club Quiz Night

The Quiz Club's annual was held at St Barts Church Hall on 25 February 2014. Read more………and see the piccies

7:30pm Speaker Evening MFH - The Red Cross

Our guests this evening were Lyndsey Donaldson Selby and Eddie McGuire from the British Red Cross Fire Emergency Support Service based at Westlea Fire Station in West Swindon

18 September Calendar Launch Day

This was the first formal launch of our annual Club calendar, attended by the Mayor, Town Crier, Rotary dignitaries and Calendar Sponsors. The Calendar is still available - see article below

Disaster Relief Collections

Club Members were out in force on 16 November together with Members of RWB&DRC for a joint effort to raise funds for the Typhoon Haiyan Disaster Relief Fund

Skittles v Cirencester

RWBTRC took on Cirencester RC at the Elliot Arms in South Cerney and came home the victors by 365 pins to 364. Several played scored more than 9 in a single frame but it all came done to the final ball played by Harry "Golden Balls" McLaughlin.

Ali Stone & Friends back from Ghana

Ali Stone, her parents Chris & Jenny and friends Jill & Paul Franklin have recently returned from a self-funded charity mission to take learning and personal supplies to and orphanage and Literacy School in Ghana

Club Annual Golf Day

The Club's annual Golf Day took the form of an 18-hole Texas Scramble at the Woodbridge Park Golf Club in Brinkworth. The money raised will provide urgently needed delivery and neonatal equipment in Burkina Faso, West Africa.

DG & Army visit RWBTRC

DG Jan Harris made her first formal visit to the Club and The Army Engagement Team gave a very professional presentation on the roles of the British Army

Coffee Morning for Wiltshire Air Ambulance Funds

"We're For The Community" and we raised £270 in 2 hours - a terrific result and great fun for all involved. Not just the oldies came along and everyone enjoyed some really yummy cakes with their coffee. Well done to Marie and all her helpers.

7:30pm Speaker Evening MFH - Children of Chernobyl

This speaker evening was also the setting for the induction of a new Member and an Honorary Member

Youngsters complete RYLA

Ishita and Levi completed their RYLA course on 4 August and received their Certificates from District Governor Jan Harris and RYLA Chief Alan Martin

Barbara's Barbie

Another terrific Barbecue courtesy of Philippa and Barbara that earned over £180.

Boules Match Victory

RWBTRC beat Cirencester by 8 points to 3 in the first match for the Club and after only one introductory session! Will the luck hold - or was it skill? Only time will tell. Well done Alan, Chris, Neil and Stephen

Boules Match

Boules Match lost by one match point to Swindon RC at The Plough, Wanborough

Presidential Handover 7.30pm

The formal Presidential handover from John Walduck to Marie Bernhardt was held at the Marsh Farm Hotel

RWB Town Carnival

The Club presented 'The Mad Hatter's Tea Party' in costumes kindly loaned by WBLOS and supported by PG Eents and Rick Rowles Racing

Club Annual Assembly at the Marsh Farm Hotel 7.30pm

The Club was joined by our old friend Tony Horn, now DGN and David Houghton's representative for the evening during which we heard Marie's plans for the forthcoming year

Youth Challenge

This was the first event to involve youngsters from schools, clubs and organisations in the local area in a day of mental and physical challenges. Please click on the title for more info and pictures (in no particular order)

Youth Challenge 2013 Update

Youth Challenge 2013 Update. Click on title to read report. Also see Youth Challenge flyout page for photos of the event.

Speaker/Cheque Presentation at MFH

This evening we hosted our 2013 Calendar sponsors and presented cheques. Click on heading to read/see more

End Polio Now

To promote the 'End Polio Now" world day of action, townsfolk in Royal Wootton Bassett were photographed with the campaign banner (Photos by Ceri Pridding) Click on the heading to see all the photos

Horse Racing Night

The Club's "End Polio Now" fundraising event was held in St Barts Church Hall and raised nearly £1000. Click on the title to go to the main page and see the photo gallery of Rotarians enjoying themselves

7:30pm Speaker Night at MFH - Jamie Bartlett & Tracy Reynolds

Jamie Bartlett spoke about his activities and adventures in Nicaragua whilst taking part in Operation Raleigh and Tracy gave a fascinating - though very sad - account of her work to improve maternity services in Burkina Faso

Tree of Life 2012

RWBTRC restored the Christmas "Tree of Life" and joined Santa on the High Street to offer residents the opportunity to have a bow with a message to a loved one tied on the Town's Christmas Tree

7:30pm Christmas Dinner at Marsh Farm Hotel

This year's Club Christmas Dinner was held at the Marsh Farm as a joint event with RWB&DRC. Please click on the title to view the pictures of who was there and the 'joke cummerbund'

Christmas Sleigh Collection

Father Christmas's sleigh has been repainted and relit to bring festive music to the folks of RWB in the run-up to Christmas. The first week's collections raised £1231 - a terrific show of generosity by the people of RWB.

Lights Night

Annual Christmas street festival of lights. RWBTRC offered soup and mulled wine in the Charity Shop and sold the annual calendar and bows for the Christmas tree form the stall on the High Street.

Charity Shop Raises £2500

Our Charity Shop at the rear of RWB Post Office has now closed but it raised £2500 in the 5 weeks that it was open thanks to Marie Bernhardt and her army (small) of Club Members, wives and friends

Curry Evening - Ganges Restaurant 7.30pm

The Club held a Curry Supper evening at the Ganges Restaurant with the generosity of the owner Sayedul Chowdhury to promote Fellowship in Rotary and as a Fundraiser for RYLA 2013. Click on the title for more information and photos

Rotary Fashion Show with M&Co

RWBTRC held a Fashion Show in conjunction with M&Co at the Memorial Hall on 23 November. Please click on the title for further information and photographs of the event which raised over £300

Ten-Pin Bowling v Swindon BATS

RWBTRC loses to Swindon BATS at annual 10-pin bowling fixture. Please click on the title above for more information

District Quiz Round 1

The first Round of the annual District Quiz was held at RWB Bowls Club against Swindon Old Town and the Swindon eClub. Read more by clicking on the title

Fellowship Evening - Bowls v RWB Bowls Club

An evening of traditional bowls was hosted by the RWB Bowls Club.

Annual Club Golf Day

The annual Club "Am-Nov" golf day took place at Bagbury Lane course and raised £755 for CALM

Speaker Evening at the Marsh Farm Hotel 7.30pm

Anne Selman came to talk about her recent skydive and Sam Thornton received a cheque towards his new wheelchair

Literacy in a Box Arrives in Zambia

The 4 "Literacy in a Box" containers were recently delivered to the Burma Road Basic School in Lusaka, Zambia.

RYLA 2012

Hannah Pridding completed the course for the Rotary Youth Leadership Award - well done Hannah

Anne Drops In

Anne Selman completed a free fall parachute descent to raise funds for RNLI and RWBTRC Charities

Zambian Teachers Visit

Teachers from Burma Road Basic School, Lusaka, Zambia visit RWBTRC during visit to St Barts School

Presidential Handover at the Marsh Farm Hotel

The Club held its annual dinner to celebrate the induction of the new President - John Walduck - who received the jewels of office from outgoing President Stephen Walls

RWB Carnival 2012

Members of RWBTRC dressed as highway persons and grande ladies to take part in the Town's 2012 Carnival in the theme of "Dick Turpin & His Merrie Men - Your Money or Your Life".

Club 10th Anniversary

A dinner was held on Friday 4 May 2012 to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the club and to receive the new Charter form District Governor Martin Greaves

Festival of Rotary 22 April 2012

RWBTRC took part in the District 1100 Festival of Rotary on College Green in the centre of Bristol

RYLA QUIZ 16 March 2012

The Club's annual quiz night was won by past champions 'Who Dares Wines'. Well done and commiserations to all the teams who entered but didn't win!

Christmas Dinner 2011

Club Christmas Dinner

The annual Quiz Night will now be held in the Sacred Heart RC Church Hall on 16 March. Proceeds will be assigned to the Club's commitment to send a young person on the RYLA course

Wootton Bassett Carnival

Literacy in a Box

Club sends learning aids to the Burma Road school in Lusaka, Zambia

Charity Fashion Show

The Club worked with M&Co, the High Street fashion retailer to provide a charity fashion show in the Memorial Hall on 29 November 2011

High Street Winter Festival

The Club opened its Christmas charity shop on 2 December to coincide with the High Street Festival and offered mulled wine and mince pies outside in addition to the usual Christmas goods in the shop

Club wins Membership Competition

In recognition of our beng joined by 4 new members in the period from July 2010 to June 2011, Sue Fitzjohn form Rotary District 1100 presented the winners cheque and certificate plus one of her own club's banners to 'Town' President Stephen Walls

Charity Presentation Evening

Monday 31 October 2011 was the opportunity for the club to present donations to the Rotary Foundation and several major charities

Royal Wootton Bassett Charter Day

On this day, HRH The Princess Royal, on behalf of HM The Queen, presented 'Letters Patent' to the Mayor conferring the new title of "Royal Wootton Bassett" upon the Town. These are some images from the day

RIBI President Visits Wootton Bassett

Rotary and Civic Dignitaries visit WBTRC

Charity CD Filming

Members of WBTRC joined other Wootton Bassett residents and organisations for the filming for the charity video/CD to be released soon.

Charity Shop in WB High Street

We opened a Charity Shop in the old Stamping & Framing Centre in WB High Street on 26 September

Annual Cricket Match - 10 August 2011

The annual cricket match between the 2 Wootton Bassett Rotary Clubs took place on 10 August in memory of the late Clive Leavey, a member of the "District" Club

Town Councillor becomes Rotary President

Annual Club Golf Day

After a delay from mid-July due to horrendous weather on the day, the Golf Day was finally held on 6 August. The winning pair of Stewart Rumbold and his son Paul receive their prizes from Club President Stephen Walls

RYLA 2011

Candidate Aaron Stubbs successfully completes the challenges set at Rotary District 1100 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards 2011

St Barts Go Kart Grand Prix

Youngsters at St Barts Junior School built their own GoKarts with help from WBTRC and Local Traders

Presidential Handover at Marsh Farm Hotel

2011 Calendar Reception

The Club held a reception at the civic Centre on 27 May to thank sponsors and sellers of the 2011 club Calendar, and to present a cheque for £3500 to Help for Heroes

New Member - Hayley Woodall

Hayley was inducted as a Member of the Club on 4 April bringing the membership to 20 for the first time since shortly after the Club was formed in 2002

Macmillan Cancer Support

Polly Bishop, Fund Raising Manager for Wiltshire spoke with passion about the wonderful work done by the Macmillan Cancer support organisation and was presented with a cheque by President Phil Tanner

New Member - Ceri Pridding

Ceri was inducted as a member of the WBTRC on 7 March in the presence of her father, and ex DG and President of his Club, and her mother

Annual Quiz Night

The annual quiz night was held on Saturday 26 March 2011 and raised over £400 to sponsor a local candidate for the RYLA course. As usual, the washing up (and food preparation) was done by Barbara and Philippa and the wiiners this year were 'Fly United'

Club Christmas Dinner

Club visits Wadworths Brewery

A large group of Club members, wives and friends visited Wadworth's Brewery in Devizes for a fascinating and informative tour of the facility followed by a tasting session of some of Wadworth's best-known brews.

Club Christmas Charity Shop

The Club Christmas shop opened on Saturday 27 November 2 days ahead of schedule thanks to the efforts of Community Chair Marie Bernhardt and her team of helpers

Inter-Club Cricket Match - 11 August 2010

Club President's Barbecue

Presidential handover 12 July 2010

Annual Pig Roast - 4 July 2010 a WB&DRC Event

The annual pig roast was, once again, hosted by John Hicks at Lower Hook Farm where a 'spot the cowpat' competition resulted in some amusing scenes

Wootton Bassett Lake 'Event' 3 July 2010

An opportunity for Clubs and Societies in Wootton Bassett to show what they do.

Speaker - 4 May 2010 - Impact Foundation

These are some photos from the Impact foundation of their work in India and Africa

Speaker - 29 March 2010 - Water Aid

Club Visit to Kemble - March 2010

The Club visited Kemble primarily to see the Meteor that Club Member John Walduck is restoring, but also to visit other exhibits and displays at the airfield

End Polio now Campaign

During the week 20-27 February 2010, the WBTRC Members conducted a concentrated fund raising effort to raise money for the "End Polio Now" campaign. The main projects were a Charity Shop and a Mass Balloon Launch and here are the photographs.....

Christmas Dinner 2009

The Club welcomed partners and guests including 6 stalwarts from the Mother Club and some potential new members. It was also the opportunity to present a cheque to Wootton Bassett Age Concern

Ganges Curry Evening

Cricket Match v WB&DRC

WBTRC was challenged to defend its succeess of the past two outings against 'The Oldies'. The game took place at Goatacre CC on 8 July starting at 6pm.

Club Annual Charity Golf Day

The Club ran its annual Charity Golf Day at Bagbury Park on 27 June under blue skies and blazing sunshine.

Club Presidential Handover

Car Screen Wash

Club members turned out in force at the Coped Hall Service Station on 18 July 2009 to clean windscreens and collect donations for Rotary charities. The picture shows new President Philippa trying to control her team