About us

We are a club centred on the market town of Guisborough and the village of Great Ayton on either side of Roseberry Topping on the northern edge of the Cleveland Hills.  Guisborough is the ancient capital of Cleveland and is noted for its lovely 14th Century Gothic Priory.  Great Ayton was the boyhood home of Captain James Cook, the British explorer and navigator.   We also serve the communities of East Cleveland - Lingdale, Boosbeck, Margrove Park and Charltons.

The Club was founded in August 1965 and we are already making plans to celebrate our Diamond Anniversary in 2025. Our members volunteer their skills, experience and contacts to benefit individuals, communities and charities - locally, nationally and internationally.  Over the years the Club has raised and distributed many tens of thousands of pounds.  Throughout all of what we do the emphasis is on everyone enjoying themselves.   

The Club meets at Gisborough Hall on the second Thursday of each month at 5.15pm for 5.45pm with a meal and usually an outside spoeaker.  We hold a business meeting at Gisborough Hall on fourth Thursdays. These begin at 6.30pm and do not include a meal. Guests, prospective members and members of other Rotary clubs are always welcome, psrticularly on second Thursdays..  

During months where there are five Thursdays we usually hold  special events such as a wine tasting, a music concert or a quiz. We also  go on outings to theatres. concerts industry and community projects. 

Please copy and paste this link to  our Facebook page :-    www.facebook.com/Rotary-Club-of-Guisborough-Great-Ayton-370447063336293/  to see what we have been doing in the past few months.

You may like to support us or join us. We are a friendly Club that is always keen to welcome new members. To find out more send an email to info@guisboroughrotary.org.uk.

Meetings & Venue

Where and when:

We meet on Thursdays at 17.15 for 17.45

(We meet at GisboroiughHall on the second Thursday of each month and hold Business Meetings on fourth Thursdays. Please check with Secretary Pat on 01287 636293)


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