In the Rotary year 24/25 we have distributed £21,335 and supported 34 local and UK charities and 13 International projects. Also see our 2025 Wrapped which gives a summary of all the things we achieved.
DetailsCheck out our Opportunities for young people pages to see how we help young people in our area. The Youth services team is busily preparing for Young Acievers and Art competition and we are working with a local school on a potential Interact club.
DetailsIt is with great sadness that we report the passing of Austin Polding PHF, past president and member of our club for 39 years. joining in 1987.
Our thoughts go to his wife Barbara and family at this time.
The 2026 Rotary Young Citizen winners included nominations from a number of students from Hope Academy. Congratulations to Daniel, Logan, Lily, Jessica and Olivia. See our social media pages for further information.
DetailsOur annual beer festival was again held at Newton Sports and Cricket Club, Crow Lane East.Check out our club Facebook page and the dedicated Newton Beer Festival Facebook page for highlights of the event.
DetailsHopefully spring is just round the corner and the crocus corms the community groups planted late autumn are now in bloom. Help us raise awareness of this important project by publishing your crocuses on your social media feeds.
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A Message from our President, David Smith.

Tue, May 12th 2026 7:15 pm
VENUE: JAYDEES, HAYDOCK
SPEAKER: CRAIG HAMMOND, - One club, One school, One life.
FELLOWSHIP STEWARDS: IAN PARR, STEVE OWEN.
No buffet, £2 per member room hire.
Tue, May 19th 2026 12:30 pm
Service teams will meet at a venue and time of their choosing.
Tue, May 26th 2026 7:15 pm
VENUE: JAYDEES HAYDOCK
FELLOWSHIP STEWARDS: Ian Parr, Steve Owens.
Members to meet vote on proposals from service teams and deal with other matters.
No buffet but members will pay £2 towards room hire.
Mon, Jun 1st 2026 12:30 pm
VENUE: Mercure, Haydock
SPEAKER: Marie Adams, Principal, Hope Academy.
FELLOWSHIP STEWARDS:Craig Roberts, Jim Collier.
One course lunch £15
We meet on s at 12.30 MON or 7.15pm TUES
(1st Monday: Lunch meeting, Mercure Hotel, Haydock 2nd Tue: Evening Meeting, Jayden's, Haydock. 3rd Week-no meeting. Service teams will meet at time and place of choice. 4th Tuesday, Evening Business Meeting, Jayden's, Haydock 5th week: social activity)Be part of a global network of volunteers, trying to make the world a better place. Please also see the 'links & news' page for information from the local district and live feeds from Rotary International and Rotary International in GB&I.
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