About us
The Rotary Club of Consett was inaugurated during the darkest days of World War Two. Our first meeting took place on the 29th of January 1942 and our inaugural meeting was held on the 9th of April. Our Charter Evening took place on the 25th of June and we received our charter on the 1st of May in that year. Our sponsoring Club was Chester-le-Street who presented to us the bell that we still use today. The oak wood mounting for the bell came from some old timbering from the parish church of Chester-le-Street. Our President's desk, which we also still use today, was a gift from the Rotary Club of Gateshead. In June of 1942, some 24 members were inducted into the club. Today, we have 35 men and women members.
Happening soon...
Thu, Mar 26th 2026 6:30 pm
Consett Rotary Meeting at the Three Horseshoes
Fellowship meal for those who wish to dine plus Steve Wood speaking on "For Better or Verse"
Mon, Mar 30th 2026 6:00 pm
Fellowship Meal at Soamis Trio in Consett
Fellowship Meal with fundraising auctions and raffle
Tue, Mar 31st 2026 1:30 pm
Consett Memory Makers Dementia Friendly Choir
Free community choir session (donations welcome) - all welcome
Thu, Apr 2nd 2026 6:30 pm
Consett Rotary weekly meeting at The Three Horseshoes DH7 0QT
Fellowship meal (for those who wish to dine) plus Simon Wooley (our Beamish Museum Corporate Member) with his box of mystery objects
Meetings & Venue
Where and when:
We meet on Thursdays at 1830
The Three Horseshoes, 41 Lanchester Rd,Maiden Law, Lanchester,
Durham
Consett
DH7 0QT 01207 529952
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