Centenary Shelter Opened

The Rotary Club of Ashford's Community Shelter at Conningbrook Lakes Country Park was opened today.


The Mayor of Ashford, Cllr. Callum Knowles, Leader of Ashford Borough Council, Gerry Clarkson, members and guests gathered at Conningbrook Lakes Country Park, today, 13th April, to open Rotary Club of Ashford's Community Shelter .

Our thanks to the Frank Brake Community Fund and Ashford Borough Council for their support in providing this facility and to Orlestone Oak who constructed the shelter using traditional methods.

The Club invite the residents of Ashford to Conningbrook Lakes on 28th May for their Dragon Boat Challenge ... Read more

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Bryan, Mark, Carol Ann are congratulated by Renate at the close of the event.

Charity Concert success as 3 top musicians entertain an excited audience in Ashford's St Mary Church

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President Alan Jose welcomes new members Delphine Stewart and Wilfred Mwiti

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The New Venue

We will move our meetings to The Ashford Holiday Inn North from 25th March.

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The Team

The 'Rotary and Friends' team prepared boxes for distribution by Ashford Food Bank, as usual, this week. Well done!

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A convivial evening

12th August saw members enjoying a convivial evening after President Alan Jose showed us round the Charing Crematorium.

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Bryan Gipps, Director of Music, St Mary’s Church, Ashford, is presented with a cheque by Sue Brown from London Beach Hotel Tenterden, with Rotary President, Alan Jose. This donation will go towards the Church Organ Restoration Fund.

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REnate hands over to incoming President Alan and wishes him well

President Renate welcomes incoming President, Alan

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Loren Regan Regional Fundraiser accepts donation

Loren Regan Regional Fundraiser presented with a donation cheque

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The Mayor of Ashford with President Renate

Mayor Larry Krause told us about his early life in Australia and how he now supports local Charities: 'The Friends of William Harvey' and 'Men in Sheds'

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President Renate and member (and Treasurer) Stuart McRae

Member Stuart McRae tells the Club abut his life and the lucky breaks that have helped him and his wife through a successful and happy life.

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The Mayor of Ashford, Cllr Callum Knowles, Ashford Rotary President, Amanda Cottrell and Leader of the Council, Cllr. Gerry Clarkson open the shelter

The Rotary Club of Ashford's Community Shelter at Conningbrook Lakes Country Park was opened today.

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Kristina and Akeem at Umtha Welanga

On Monday 10th January, following a frugal supper, PP Kitty Brook, her granddaughter, Kristina, and Kristina's partner, Akeem, gave a talk on 'Malcolm's Soup Kitchen'.

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Tyne Cott Cemetery, Belgium

John Harris spoke of the work of the CWGC

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Peter Gammon

Rtn Peter Gammon spoke on Criminal Law

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On Sunday 26th June we ran a Charity Cream Tea Party for around 100 people in aid of President Liz's chosen Charities -'Canine Helpers' and 'Kent MS Therapy Centre'. Thanks to all who helped make it a memorable afternoon.

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President Liz with Maxine Lucas

The Club learnt of the support given to the hearing impaired by HI Kent

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President Liz receives the cheque

President Liz Stuart-Smith received a cheque for £600.00 from the Ashford Muslim Association

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Destruction caused by earthquake

The Rotary Club of Ashford join partners to collect for earthquake victims

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The new Interact Club of Towers School is now up and running.

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Paul Mott of McArthurGlen, Rotary President Renate Beerling, and the Mayor of Ashford, Larry Krause. Over £1,000 was made for Charity.

McArthurGlen Management teams up with the Rotary Club of Ashford to raffle prizes freely donated by many retailers at the Outlet Centre.

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Lilia with some of her collection and President Liz Stewart-Smith.

We were delighted on Monday night with a talk by 12 year old Lilia who explained the meanings of Ichimatsu Ningyo, Hina Ningyo, Daruma Ningyo, Kokeshi Ningyo and Gosho Ningyo; various forms of Japanese Doll.

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Sophie received her award from Rtn. Steve Parkin (left), also present are Rtn. Jean Shrubb and Towers School Principal Richard Billings

Sophie's entry, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ashford, took first place at National level in the Rotary Young Photographer Competition.

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Outgoing President Amanda Cottrell hands over to incoming President Liz Stuart-Smith

Roles are handed to new officers

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Old friends say 'Farewell'

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Kent's Police and Crime Commissioner spoke at our meeting 9th Oct 23

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The Object Of Rotary

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Modern Ashford

The Market Town of Ashford Kent

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International Committee

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Rotary Foundation

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Community Committee

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Fundraising Committee

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Club Policies & Health & Safety

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