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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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Goodbye Chris Cutting

Goodbye Chris Cutting

The Rotary Club of Taunton is sad to report the passing of an outstanding Rotarian, Chris Cutting, who exemplified the Rotary mantra of Service Before Self

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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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Youth Speaks 2026

Youth Speaks 2026

TALENTED YOUNG SPEAKERS GO HEAD TO HEAD AT THE FIRST ROUND OF THE ROTARY YOUTH SPEAKS COMPETITION 2026

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Ceilidh and Concert - Calling the Tunes for Smile Train

Ceilidh and Concert - Calling the Tunes for Smile Train

Smiles all round from young and old

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Eradicating Polio

Eradicating Polio

Rotary International has played a major part in the eradication of polio

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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

  

Our Social Media

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Tue, Aug 11th 2026 12:30 pm

Club Lunchtime Social@The Worlds End

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

Tue, Aug 18th 2026 6:30 pm

Club Evening Meeting

Venue: Taunton Racecourse
Chair: President N. Handbury Speaker: Anthony Knight (violinist) - Update on his fundraising for UNICEF DR: A. Reeve HR: J. Ruff

Tue, Aug 25th 2026 12:30 pm

Club Lunchtime Social

Club Lunchtime Social GAther from 12.30
Venue:

Tue, Sep 1st 2026 11:30 am

Council Meeting

Venue Taunton Racecourse

Tue, Sep 1st 2026 12:55 pm

Club Business Meeting

Venue: Taunton Racecourse
Chair: President Nigel Handbury Speaker: Rtn Nick O'Donnell - My Job DR: J. Ruff HR: A. Small

A Celebration of the Life of the late Chris Cutting

Fri, Sep 4th 2026 12:30 pm

A Celebration of the Life of the late Chris Cutting

There are many in the Somerset and Taunton area who may wish to join in and celebrate Rotarian Chris's extraordinary life whether as a friend or colleague over the many years of exceptional commitment he made to his community both locally and beyond.

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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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