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YOUNG CHEF 2026

YOUNG CHEF 2026

Rotary Young Chef 26 District Competition at Queens College

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Burundi The World's Poorest Country

Burundi The World's Poorest Country

We are proud to be supporting the Great Lakes Project, a charity which works in the world's poorest country, Burundi. Follow the stories and learn how lives have been transformed by this charity.

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Tracey Khodabandheloo receives prestigious Paul Harris Fellowship Award

Tracey Khodabandheloo receives prestigious Paul Harris Fellowship Award

Tracey's record of outstanding service to the community and the Rotary Club of Taunton was recognised by Rotarians at the club meeting on 3rd March.


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St George's Day Dinner 23rd April

St George's Day Dinner 23rd April

St George's Day Dinner
Venue: Vivary Golf Club 6pm for 6.30 start
Chair: President Adrian Prior-Sankey
DR: J.Lyon
HR: H. McFaul

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£4,000 Donated to Fire Fighting in Nepal

£4,000 Donated to Fire Fighting in Nepal

Taunton Rotary is supporting an exciting project in Nepal to improve fire fighting mobilisation and inter-agency working. Managed and run by ex-fireman Jason Snailham, who linked with Rotary in Nepal to ensure the project's success.

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'Join in Somerset'

'Join in Somerset'

Join in Somerset - Rotary Club of Taunton and High Sheriff Celebrate Volunteering in Taunton

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About us

  

It is a pleasure to introduce you to our Club.

Founded in 1922, the Rotary Club of Taunton has a long and proud history of service in Taunton and beyond. We continue to build on this rich 103-year legacy today.

We are a group of around 35 dedicated members who meet regularly and strive to be part of a successful and impactful club. As part of the wider Rotary family, we benefit from the fellowship, support and resources of District 1200 and Rotary International

“Service above Self” remains at the heart of Rotary. Our club actively participates in and contributes to significant local events. Strengthening our links with other voluntary and service organisations ensures that we remain relevant, engaged, and vibrant, demonstrating our commitment to the community.

This year, the Musgrove Park Hospital League of Friends features as our main local charity. Founded by our Club in 1959, the MPH LoF holds a special place for our members. The ARK at Egwood and its satellite support groups offering help to armed forces veterans and others, will also feature in our programme.

Our engagement with Rotary youth programs such as Youth Speaks and the Rotary Young Leaders Award remains strong, thanks to the dedication of our members.

Our regular speaker program is excellent, covering a wide range of interesting and informative topics, often over a meal. Occasional external visits and trips add to the sense of fellowship.

We are a friendly club and we welcome new members. We invite you to contact us through our website to attend one of our meetings and find out more about becoming a Rotarian. We would love you to join us in our aim to make a positive impact in Taunton and beyond.

Adrian Prior-Sankey, President of the Rotary Club of Taunton 2025/6

  

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Tue, Mar 31st 2026 6:30 pm

Club Fifth Tuesday Evening Meeting

Fifth Tuesday
Venue: Taunton Racecourse
Chair: President Adrian Prior-Sankey
Speaker: Martin Straus - Mayor of Taunton
DR: T. Khodabandehloo HR: D.Lewis

Tue, Apr 7th 2026 12:55 pm

Club Lunch Meeting - Business

Club Lunch Meeting - Business
Venue: Taunton Racecourse
Chair: President Adrian Prior-Sankey Speaker: Chris Then-Bergh - MyJob
DR: D. Lewis HR: J. Lyon

Tue, Apr 14th 2026 12:55 pm

Club Lunchtime Social @ World's End

Club Lunchtime Social - Worlds End TA4 1ET - booking in/out not required, gather from 12.30

Tue, Apr 21st 2026 6:30 pm

No Meeting

No Meeting see Thursday 23rd Apl

Meetings & Venue

Where and when:

We meet on Tuesdays at

(First Tuesday 12.55, Third Tuesday 18.30, full programme see Meetings and Events ) Taunton Racecourse
Orchard Portman
Shoreditch
Taunton
TA3 7BL

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