A message from President Sue 

As President, my aim for the coming year is simple: to celebrate everything our Rotary Club already does so well, while making it even more fun, friendly and open to everyone in our local community.

My message is simple: come along and join in. Rotary is not just about meetings — it is about friendship, laughter, teamwork and rolling up our sleeves to make good things happen in the place we all call home.

Fresh ideas keep our club buzzing. Whether we are helping at a local event, supporting a community project, raising money for a good cause or simply bringing people together, there is always something enjoyable to be part of — and plenty of ways to make a difference right here on our doorstep.

This year, I would love to welcome even more new faces to Rotary, especially more women and younger people who may not yet realise how sociable, rewarding and enjoyable it can be. Please talk to your friends, neighbours, colleagues and family, and invite them to come along. If they enjoy community life, like meeting people or want to give something back, Rotary could be just the place for them.

You do not need special experience, a big commitment or a diary full of spare time — just a willingness to join in, meet new people and help make Bexhill an even better place to live.

We want people across Bexhill and the surrounding area to know who we are, what we do and how Rotary helps. The more visible, friendly and approachable we are, the more chances we have to support local causes, meet new people and share the community spirit that Rotary is all about.

Our recent involvement in the Bexhill Carnival was a fantastic success and a brilliant reminder that getting involved can be great fun. It showed Rotary at its best: out in the community, easy to talk to, full of energy and ready to help. I would love us to build on that success and take part in even more local events throughout the year — the more we are seen, the more people will want to join in.