About us
Serving the Sid Valley Community Since 1937
We're a friendly group of volunteers, professionals, and community leaders based on the stunning Jurassic Coast. Together, we support youth projects, fundraise, and lend a hand at community events.
Our Mission and Values
Practical Action
We believe in taking practical action to solve local needs, focusing on high-impact fundraising and community service.
Fostering Fellowship
We are a friendly group focused on connection, support, and professional fellowship, welcoming all walks of life.
Having Fun
Our work is driven by our motto, 'Service Above Self,' but we ensure that all our activities involve enjoyment and connection.
Current Community Projects & Focus Areas
Sidmouth Citizen of the Year
Nominations are now open for the Sidmouth Citizen of the Year 2025 award. The annual award was established in 1985 and is an opportunity to recognise one of the town and surrounding Sid Vale communities' unsung heroes. The current award is open to anyone who has made a significant contribution to the local community during 2025.
The nominee could be someone who works for a charity or community group, or an individual who acts on their own behalf.
Your nomination, with the name of the person you are nominating and the reason why you are nominating them, should be sent to the Sidmouth Rotary Club coordinator, Robin Butler, by email to: svcoty2025@gmail.com no later than Sunday 1 February 2026.
Please include your name and telephone number.
Hernia Repair Project
Sidmouth Rotary Club is partnering with the Rotary Uganda Rotary Club of Jinja in Uganda to support a project that aims to improve the lives of people with long-standing hernias. A member of the Club travelled to Jinja to provide equipment and supplies at the Herona Community Hospital in Kisoga, Mukono
Young Chef
The **Rotary Young Chef Competition**, organised by Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland (Rotary GB&I), is a national culinary contest designed to encourage young amateur chefs aged 11 to 17 to develop skills in healthy eating, food presentation, and organisation. Participants are typically required to plan, prepare, and serve a **two-course healthy meal for two people** within a **two-hour** limit and a strict budget (usually around £15-£18). Contestants are judged on menu planning, hygiene, skills, taste, and presentation. The event aims to boost confidence and passion for cooking, with the National winner receiving a significant prize, often a culinary experience abroad
Our High-Impact Events (2020–2025)
Over the past five years, Sidmouth Rotary has delivered consistent community service and revived beloved town traditions, powered by local volunteers.
Christmas Community Appeal
Annual (Nov/Dec)
Annual Swimathon
Held Annually
Regatta Raft Race
Revived August 2025
Citizen of the Year Award
Annual
Youth Development & Crisis Response
Developing Future Leaders
We actively support and run various competitions to mentor and showcase young talent from local schools, including Youth Speaks, Young Chef, Young Musician, and Young Photographer.
Rapid Crisis Support
The club is quick to mobilise and support those in crisis, providing rapid relief in addition to our major annual fundraisers.
Support Our Work Locally
The Rotary Club of Sidmouth Trust Fund
The funds we raise **primarily support the Sid Valley**, funding essential local community projects, youth initiatives, and crisis support efforts. While focused locally, we occasionally extend support to wider Rotary and critical relief initiatives where the need is greatest.
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Join Us & Visit
Where and When We Meet
Sidmouth Rotary meets weekly on Wednesdays. Fellowship meetings are at the Anchor Inn (1st, 3rd and 5th Wednesdays) from 12:00 pm; speaker and partner meetings are at the Victoria Hotel (2nd and 4th Wednesdays), with members meeting at 12:00 pm for a 12:45 pm meal. Visitors are welcome; please contact the Club in advance if possible.
Upcoming Meeting Dates (Jan/Feb 2026)
- Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 (1st Weds): **Anchor Inn (General/Fellowship/Bar Food)**
- Wednesday, January 14th, 2026 (2nd Weds): **Victoria Hotel (Speaker/Set Meal)**
- Wednesday, January 21st, 2026 (3rd Weds): **Anchor Inn (Business Meeting/Bar Food)**
- Wednesday, January 28th, 2026 (4th Weds): **Victoria Hotel (Speaker/Set Meal)**
- Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 (1st Weds): **Anchor Inn (General/Fellowship/Bar Food)**
- Wednesday, February 11th, 2026 (2nd Weds): **Victoria Hotel (Speaker/Set Meal)**
- Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 (3rd Weds): **Anchor Inn (Business Meeting/Bar Food)**
- Wednesday, February 25th, 2026 (4th Weds): **Victoria Hotel (Speaker/Set Meal)**
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