Foundation Lunch

Sun, Apr 19th 2026 at 12:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Foundation Lunch


District Rotary Foundation Lunch 2026: Doing Good in the World

Join us for an afternoon of inspiration, fellowship, and celebration at the annual District Rotary Foundation Lunch. This year, we gather to hear how our charity, The Rotary Foundation, continues to make a profound impact globally through its mission of "Doing Good in the World."

This event is a unique opportunity to connect with fellow Rotarians in a relaxed, business casual setting. It is the perfect environment to introduce prospective members to the incredible scope of Rotary’s international reach.


Event Highlights

We have a packed programme featuring truly impressive speakers and updates on vital projects:

  • Mega Dialysis Global Grant: PDG Paul Denton OBE will share the progress of this massive project announced at last year's lunch.

  • End Polio Now: An update on the ongoing challenges and triumphs in our fight to eradicate polio.

  • Ending Modern Slavery: Insights from PDG Debbie Hodge on Rotary's efforts to combat this issue in a turbulent world.

  • Global Scholars: Hear first-hand accounts from our impressive scholars.

  • Aid to Ukraine: Discover an exciting new initiative providing support where it is needed most.

  • Guinness World Record: Learn about a potential attempt planned for the 2026/27 Rotary Year!

  • Recognition: We will be celebrating clubs for their generous donations and thanking individual Rotarians for their dedicated service.


Date, Time & Venue

  • When: Sunday 19th April 2026

  • Time: 12:00 – 16:30

  • Where: Aldwickbury Park Golf Club, Piggottshill Ln, Harpenden AL5 1AB

  • Directions: The entrance is located on Piggottshill Lane.

  • What3Words:

  • How to Pay

    Please make your BACS payment using the following details:

    • Account Name: RIBI district 1260 general account

    • Sort Code: 20-20-37 (Barclays Bank UK PLC)

    • Account Number: 60136131

    • Reference: FL-YOURSURNAME (e.g., FL-Harris)

    Confirm Your Attendance

    Once payment is made, please email your menu choices to bobharrisuk@gmail.com to confirm your reservation.

    Please Note: Reservations are only confirmed once payment is received. As we must confirm final numbers with the venue, payments are non-refundable.

    We look forward to seeing you there for an afternoon of fellowship and inspiration!


Booking & Menu Options

Price: £39.50 per person (Includes a delicious two-course lunch).

The Menu

Please select one main and one dessert from the options below:

Course Option 1 Option 2
Main Supreme of chicken, sautéed wild mushroom, roasted root vegetables, pomme gratin, peppercorn sauce (GF) Roasted pepper filled with ratatouille, vegan mozzarella, tomato sauce, roasted vegetable, rocket salad (V, VG, GF, DF)
Dessert Fruit of the forest cheesecake, raspberry coulis, Chantilly cream (V, GF) Trillionaires tart (chocolate, toffee, gold splash)

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