Community Service
Our club contributes to the community by holding or supporting projects which encourage our young people to stretch their capabilities, and supporting projects which enrich the life of our town.
Community Service
Fireworks
The crowd enjoyed the spectacle
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Fireworks
Our Team on the Gate
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Know Your Blood Pressure
Waitrose Store Manager joins in
Know Your Blood Pressure
It doesn't Hurt Honest
RotaKids
Induction of the Group
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RotaKids
It's more difficult than it looks
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RotaKids
It's more difficult than it looks
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RotaKids
Dribbling is meant to be easy
Kids Out
So well behaved
Kids Out
Watching the Meerkats
Christmas Market
Santa arrives
Christmas Market
The Team Assembles
Christmas Market
District Governor Meets the RotaKids
Young Photographer
Our Winner - Chloe receiving Prize from the District Youth Chairman
Young Chef
All the Entrants ready to go
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Young Chef
Finished Meals look really good
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Young Chef
Finished Meals look really good
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Young Chef
Proud Particiapants - its all over now
Community
Our club contributes to the community by holding fundraising events to enable us to directly support charities in need and we support projects which encourage our young people to stretch their capabilities, including:
- creating Interact Clubs for senior school children
- Creating RotaKids Clubs for Junior School children
- Organizing the local "Young Chef" and "Young Photographer" competitions for pupils at local schools.
- Encouraging and supporting local schools to participate in the Rotary "Youth Speaks" competition.
and supporting projects which enrich the life of our town including the:
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Organizing the local "Stroke Awareness" day at Waitrose supermarket in the town centre to highlight members of the public at risk from high blood pressure
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Organizing the "Kids Out" trip for local disadvataged children to give them positive experiences to support them becoming future members of our society and workforce
Supporting other local charity organizations in running major events for the town including
- the annual Summerfest on Sun Corner
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the annual Fireworks display in Lake Meadows
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the annual Christmas Market in Billericay High Street
Other Rotary Clubs and local organisations hold fundraising events and we try to support them in what they do. For more information on these events, please see the web Pages under "Community Support".
If you would like more information on any of these Community Service events, or to help in any of them, please contact us by email below:
Community Service pages:
Billericay Summerfest 2024
more We volunteered to man the main gate but the event was rained off, but Mayflower still donated £100 to us for our volunteering.
Sign of the Times
more Decorating our Billericay Sign
Kids Out 2024 Thank You
more We received special thank you cards from all the four classes from Thriftwood School which we took to Old MacDonald's Farm - one from each class.
KidsOut 2024
more We took over 40 children to Old MacDonalds Farm and Theme Park for a day out.
80th Anniversary D-Day (Beacon Lighting)
more We participated in Billericay Council's commemoration of the 80th anniversary of D-day at the beacon lighting at Sun Corner
What did you do in the War?
more I knew that my father fought in France and Germany but nothing more.sixty years after my father’s revelation, Mary and I were on a coach to find my father’s landing beach and to join in the 80th D-Day Commemorations.
Donations 2023-24
more Our Charities and Good Causes receive well over £23,000 this Rotary Year
Soapbox Derby 2024
more With four years of successful Soapbox Derbies behind us in the “pre-Covid” years, club members were delighted to help out with any requested advice, and with “hands on” help before and on the day of the Soapbox Derby.
ORBIS Eyewitness (May 2024)
more This month we received a gracious thank you letter from Fiona Lyons, the Senior Fundraising Officer at ORBIS, together with a copy of their latest Newsletter, the ORBIS EYEWITNESS
Antiques Night 2024
more Dinner in aid of Little Havens Children's Hospice and St Luke's Hospice. Three Course Dinner Live Music Antiques Roadshow - bring along your antiques for review by MARK STACEY of Stacey Auctioneers and Valuers
Marie Curie Daffodil Day 2024
more We helped collect for Marie Curie on its Daffodil Day Great Collection
2023 Balloon Race
more A virtual Balloon race in aid of charities supported by Rotary and a bit of fun for club members.
Fun Walk Fundraising Recognition
more We are featured in the publicity for the Billericay Fun Walk's Press Release in which we raise significant sums each year.
A Walk in the Dark 2024
more Each year our president complete's a Blindfold walk in November in aid of the “seeing” charity - ORBIS, raising money through sponsorship. this year was highly successful.
Remembrance Day 2023
more Club members laid a wreath at the Billericay War Memorial in memory of those who had laid down their lives for our freedom.
Smile Train 2023
more After hearing a talk by a represenatative, we donated £1000 to the Charity
2023 Billericay Fun Walk
more We completed our annual participation in the Fun Walk to raise money for Charity and Good Causes
Paella Party for End Polio
more We held a Paella party to publicise a Fundraising effort for End Polio Now
Mayflower's Summerfest 2023 Has Record Reward
more We support Rotary Club of Billericay Mayflower’s Summerfest as it draws in record crowds.
Crazy Pétanque Fundraiser
more The first social event of President Roger’s year and he and Sarah threw open their home and garden for a Barbecue and “Crazy” Pétanque to raise money for charity
Paul Harris Fellowship Awards
more Paul Harris Fellowship (PHF) were awarded to three Rotary Club of Billericay to recognise outstanding service to our community.
Fun Walk Bonus
more We attend the "Fun Walk Finish" where the bonus donations are announced.
Fun Walk Plaudits 2023
more The latest Fun Walk Press Pack shares some of the wonderful Media coverage of that the event, and our support and participation is well recognised in the press pack in four places on the front page, and inside on Page 5
ORBIS Blind Walk 2022
more The annual President’s Blindfold Walk for Orbis was a walk in the park by president-elect Roger Kettle.
Soapbox Derby 2023
more We helped Rotary Club of Billericay Mayflower to run this event
St. Luke's Hospice 2022
more Six members of the club saw for themselves how the new St. Luke’s Hospice, Thurrock, a charity supported by our club, is performing.
Remembrance Day Service 2022
more Club members Ed Harrison, Malcolm Acors, Peter Greene, Patrick Rothon and wife Carol, and Roger Kettle all paid tribute to the fallen and watched as President Michael Ginn laid the wreath from the club.
Guy Fawkes Night 2022
more We support Round Table's Fireworks Night Event manning one gate and helping at another.
John Baron MP Praises Our Community Service
more John Baron MP congratulates Rotary Club of Billericay on its community service and fundraising for charities when he recently visited us.
Billericay Food Bank 2022
more We donated £1000 to help fund a van for the food Bank to enable food collections and deliveries.
Fun Walk Bonus 2022
more Over £1000 bonus from this year's Billericay Platinum Jubilee Fun Walk
Platinum Jubilee Community Event
more Fun for all the family at Christ Church
2022 Soapbox Derby
more After four very successful Billericay Soapbox Derbies, we could no longer muster the people needed to organise/run such a major event, and the torch has passed to the Rotary Club of Billericay Mayflower, who we have been delighted to support.
Platinum Jubilee Fun Walk 2022
more Eight club members and friends walked a real 5+ kilometres as a fundraiser and part of the 2022 virtual Fun Walk, raising money for charity.
KidsOut 2022
more We took a a small group of disadvantaged children from Ramsden Hall Academy in Billericay to “Old MacDonald’s Farm” in Brentwood – a Farm and Fun Park venue.
The Platinum Jubilee Fun Walk Launch
more Six members of the club support a photo opportunity to help launch the Platinum Jubilee Fun Walk.
Blooming Marvellous 2022
more The "Purple Crocuses" planted last year bloom for End Polio Now
End Polio Now Christmas Quiz 2021
more Eighty two questions set by Roger “Mastermind” Kettle in his second Club’s Christmas Fun Quiz Initiative to raise monies “Towards the Eradication of Polio from the World.”
2021 Fun Walk Bonus
more A well-earned bonus for our sponsored participation on teh Billericay Fun Walk has now been received.
2021 Polio Donations - Every Member!
more We continue our proud tradition of every member of our club donates over $100 to Rotary's End Polio Now campaign
Billericay Fun Walk 2021
more Yet again this year saw club members do a real walk as a "virtual" Fun Walk, raising money for our charities yet again.
Signs of the Times 2021
more We have accepted the honourable and civic-minded responsibility for the three Billericay signs (from the Billericay Society) which mark the main entrances to Billericay along Stock Road, London Road and Noak Hill Road.
Three Signs Of The Times - 2021
more We respond to a civic need and take over ownership and maintenance of the Entry signs to Billericay.
A FREE QUIZ for Christmas
more Our quiz on World Polio Day October 24 raised £1280 for End Polio Now. As thanks, here is a FREE quiz to entertain you up to Christmas. Answers to be published here on New year's Eve. Feeling generous - donate to our Kenya Water Project
Essex Voluntary Blood Service
more Our Rotarian KEN SMITH symbolises the dedication of the “Essex Blood Runners”. Here is some more about the Man, his Mission, and his machine
END POLIO - A MESSAGE FROM THE PAST
more In 2017 we joined Rotary clubs in the UK in having a tea party for Purple4Polio. Empty jam jars were distributed to be filled with cash to help fight disease? We have just received the final returned jar full of money!
END POLIO – A QUESTION OF FUNDING?
more Our attempts to influence Government policy by writing to our MP with our concerns at the 90% reduction in UK funding for the Global Polio Eradication
We Will Remember 2021
more Club members attend the Remembrance Day service while President Les lays the club wreath.
World Polio Day 2021
more A collection at our 62nd Charter celebration earns enough to fund up to 16,000 anti-polio doses.
War Memorial Centenary
more October 16 was the 100 year anniversary of the Billericay War Memorial
A Walk in the Dark for Orbis 2021
more The annual President’s Blindfold Walk raises money for Orbis, the seeing charity, a cause close to our hearts
Mary’s Meals Hits 2 Million Meal Target 2021
more Mary's Meals - one of iour regular supported charities - hits a milestone . It now feeds two million children every day
A Purple Planting 2021
more Four thousand crocuses planted at Christ Church in Billericay in celebration of the Purple 4 Polio campaign
It's a Boost 2021
more Club volunteers help out at Christ Church Vaccination Centre to boost the jabs.
Litter Picking in Lake Meadows Park 2020
more A task force of “litter pickers” from the Rotary Club of Billericay Mayflower, Rotary Club of Billericay and the new Rotary Club of Billericay Town helped clear rubbish one Monday in June
Billericay Citizen of the Year 2020
more Rotary Club of Billericay was delighted to nominate Richard Leahy as the winning "Billericay Citizen of the Year"
Life In The Blood Runners Fast Lane 2020
more Club member Ken Smith volunteers as a Blood Runner, delivering blood (and MILK!) to those in need. This is his Covid-19 update on Facing the Covid-19 challenge - life In The Blood Runners Fast Lane.
Help Provided - Responding to Community Needs 2020
more Many Charities are experiencing problems. We highlight a few of them where we have received thanks for our recent activities and donations
Outstanding Community Service
more Four Paul Harris Fellowships for Outstanding service to the Community awarded to four Club Members - Michael Ginn, Keith Wood, Margaret Fowler and Les Sheppard for their work in Rotary and the wider community both internationally and locally
Striding Out For Charity - A September Saunter 2020
more We complete a physical walk of 7 kilometres as part of the 2020 "Virtual" John Baron Fun Walk, all in aid of charity.
World Polio Day 2020
more Fabulous Fun for Folks to raise money for End Polio Now
SUPPORTING ORBIS IN A COVID YEAR 2020
more President Peter takes A Blind Walk In The Park, supported by his family to raise money for ORBIS the sight charity
Planning & Prioritising Donations 2020
more We Make Vital Decisions to help our Community, especially the Charities and Good Causes needing our support.
Remembrance Day 2020
more We overcome the restrictions of Covid-19 to lay a wreath at the War Memorial
Local Business Support 2020
more Charity of choice for Churchills Retirement Living
End Polio Now 2020
more The Club receives a Certificate of Appreciation for its support of the End Polio Now: Countdown to History Campaign.
Bloodrunners - How Christmas Came Early For Carol!
more Essex Voluntary Blood Service (the "BloodRunners") have been nominated for a Colchester Borough Council Community Recognition Award in recognition of their work and outstanding 2020 achievements.
Fun Walk Bonus
more The money is in, the Donations counted, the bonuses added up and we receive our Fun Walk Bonus - A Christmas present from Santa Claus.
ORBIS - Changing How The World Sees
more President Peter’s Walk in the Park for ORBIS raised £453.75 and we received fulsome thanks from the Charity.
Santa Sleigh - 2019
more We volunteer to help the Billericay Lions with its Christmas Santa Sleigh Charity Collection
2019 Christmas Market
more Congratulations to Billericay Mayflower for another highly successful Christmas Market, and, to us for our efforts once again.
2019 Remembrance Day Service
more Bright blue skies and the sun shone on us all at the Remembrance Day service at the Billericay War Memorial
2019 Fireworks Night
more We supported Billericay Round Table’s annual Fireworks Display, taking ownership of the gate at Hillhouse Drive.
Blood Runners 2019
more Dediacted volunteer delivers vital blood and breast milk to the point of need.
2019 Fun Walk Bonus
more We receive a bonus of £820 to add to the £1640 already raised by our participation in the Fun Walk.
ORBIS Blind Walk 2019
more An Autumn chill didn't dissuade our noble President Ben, guided by Ed Harrison and Les Sheppard (hardly the bodyguard types), from completing the traditional President’s sponsored blindfold walk in aid of Orbis, the sight charity.
Fun Walk 2019
more September 2019 and time for us to take part yet again in the annual Billericay Fun Walk to raise money for good causes
2019 World Polio Day
more World Polio Day celebrated with the first all-Billericay Tri-Club Rotary dinner, raising over £900 for End Polio Now.
Billericay in Bloom 2019
more We have sponsored the ‘Best Back Garden’ class of the highly successful Billericay in Bloom competition for many years, and presented the prizes for this category at the annual prizegiving at the Canon Roche hall on July 19.
Kilimanjaro for Bowel Cancer UK
more We helped sponsor a climb of Kilimanjaro to raise money for Bowel Cancer
End Polio Fundraiser 2019
more Paella Party in the summer sunshine raises money for End Polio Now
Summerfest 2019
more Rotary Club of Billericay Mayflower's Summerfest draws in record crowds and we help support them.
Charity Day 2019
more We host representatives of the club’s chosen soapbox derby charities as guests of the club to receive their donations from the Soapbox Derby income.
Chernobyl Children Have Fun 2019
more In the 6th year of our support, following the Welcome BBQ we funded the visit to Rope Runners on July 1, followed by a garden party in Stock, and a visit to Thriftwood Scout Camp on July 12. Finally, we supported the farewell party on the last evening.
KidsOut 2019
more Rotary Club of Billericay takes over 30 children from Thriftwood College with 12 staff for a day out at Old MacDonald's Farm as part of national KidsOut Day.
2019 Chernobyl Children Welcome
more We support the Essex Branch of the Chernobyl Children’s Life Line for the sixth year in a row, as they host twelve children from Ukraine in the Billericay Area for four weeks respite and fun.
Know Your Blood Pressure 2019
more We offered free Blood Pressure tests at Waitrose on April 6, 2019. Four Rotary members manned the stand and 4 volunteer nurses did over 100 tests.
Primary Schools Art Project 2019
more We help sponsor an Art Project for all the Primary schools in the Area, with the RotaKids playing a major part.
Know Your Blood Pressure 2019 - II
more Invited back by Waitrose as part of its “Wellness Week” to do a further KYBP testing session for the staff.
Giving to the Community
more The first major donation of 2019 Soapbox Derby charity funds elicits support and encouragement at Quilters Junior School.
Lake Meadows 2019 Photography Competition
more We sponsor one of the prizes for the Friends of Lake Meadows annual Photographic Competition
2018 Lake Meadows Photographic Competition
more All smiles at the Friends of Lake Meadows Photographic Competition
2018 Christmas Market
more Rotary Club of Billericay members were out in force to support Rotary Club of Billericay Mayflower’s Christmas Market, with our main features being our Grand Raffle, our RotaKids clubs and the May 6 2019 Soapbox Derby.
2018 Blind Walk
more Our President Les follows the lead of past Presidents to do the traditional President’s Blind Walk in aid of the Orbis charity on November 12, 2018.
Remembrance Day 2018
more Over half our club members and a very large crowd gathered today at the Billericay War Memorial to celebrate the Centenary of the end of World war I. President Les Sheppard laid our wreath to commemorate the fallen in our town's Act of Remembrance.
2018 Fun Walk Bonus
more We receive our Fun Walk Bonus of over £900!
Fireworks Night 2018
more Happy to help - we man the Hillhouse Drive gate at the 2018 Billericay Fireworks show in Lake Meadows.
2018 Fun Walk
more Roger Kettle reports on his fund raising walk at Barleylands
World Polio Day 2018
more Our participation in the World's Greatest Meal raises £424 for "End Polio Now", worth over £1500 with top up donations from Gift Aid and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
2018 Billericay Art Trail
more Preview Party on Friday night launches the 2018 Billericay Art Trail.
2018 Aquabox Ambassador
more Mike Ginn reports on his time as an "ambassador" for Aquabox, the pure water charity with a personal view on the Kerala disaster
2018 Blood Runners
more Club member Ken Smith reports on his involvment in “Essex Bloodrunners”, the Essex Voluntary Blood Service (EVBS). They transport blood and blood products and milk within the NHS.
Air Ambulance Fundraiser - 2018
more Fundraising evening for the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance
Summerfest 2018
more We launch the 2019 Soapbox Derby at the Rotary Club of Billericay Mayflower Summerfest, accompanied by the RotaKids clubs of Buttsbury and Quilters.
Billericay in Bloom 2018
more We yet again sponsored the ‘best back garden’ class of the Billericay in Bloom competition, and went along to Canon Roche hall for the Winners announcements and to present the prizes for this class.
2018 Charity Day
more A most satisfying and worthwhile Monday, July 2 when the Club entertained to lunch representatives of four major charities who received major donations from our successful Spectacular Soapbox Derby on May 7, 2018!
Chernobyl 2018 Overview
more A Summary of our contributions to the visit of the 12 children from Ukraine brought here by the Chernobyl Children's Life Line
Chernobyl Children's Life Line 2018 Welcome
more We continue to sponsor events for the children visiting from the Ukraine, who have been affected by the fallout from the Chernobyl disaster. Four weeks here equals two more years of Life!
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Chernobyl 2018 - Bowling Fun!
more A report of one of the two visits to the Chelmsford Bowl sponsored by the Rotary Club of Billericay.
Chernobyl 2018 - Firestation (wet) Fun
more A Visit to the Billericay Fire Station to see the equipment, use the hoses and HAVE FUN!
2018 Kids Out
more Thirty-two children, twelve teachers and assistants, four Rotary members - and great fun for all at Old MacDonald’s Farm on KidsOut Day
Jam today - End Polio 2018
more More support to End Polio Now - the Wilkins Jam Jar appeal has netted a further £500+ in donations to the End Polio campaign
Recognition for End Polio Contributions 2017
more The Club has just been recognised with District and International awards for its contributions to the End Polio Now capaign, and support of Rotary's own Charity - The Rotary Foundation.
2017 Christmas Market
more Rotary Club of Billericay members braved the crowds and the cold to support Rotary Club of Billericay Mayflower’s Christmas Market, with our main features being our Grand Raffle, our RotaKids clubs and next year’s Soapbox Derby
Walking for ORBIS 2017
more Club president Peter Greene did the annual walk of about a mile to raise money for ORBIS, the sight charity and its Flying Eye Hospital.
Fireworks Night 2017
more We man the Hillhouse Drive gate at the 48th. Billericay Fireworks show in Lake Meadows.
Fun Walk Bonus 2017
more Bonus delaration at end September adds a further £671 to the £1,200 Patrick Rothon raised through his John Baron's Fun Walk back in May - making a total of over £1,800.
A Billion Mary's Meals
more A charity the Rotary Club of Billericay has supported over the long term has reached an enviable milestone - over a BILLION meals served to children worldwide
Billericay in Bloom 2017
more We presented the prizes for the “Best Back Garden”, a Billericay in Bloom category which we have sponsored for many years.
Summerfest 2017
more Soapboxes and two RotaKids stalls added to a day of fun and friendship
KidsOut 2017
more Thirty-five children, twelve teachers and asistants, four Rotary members - and great fun for all at Tropical Wings on KidsOut Day
Chernobyl Children's Life Line 2017
more We continue to sponsor events for the children visiting from Belarus, who have been affected by the fallout from the Chernobyl disaster .
Billericay Fun Walk 2017
more May 2017 and time for us to take part yet again in the annual Billericay Fun Walk to raise money for good causes
Donations to the 2017 Soapbox Charities
more Soapbox Derby Donations Exceed £30,000 as four major charities receive donations from our 2017 Soapbox Derby.
Soapbox Schools Competition 2017
more Collaboration between the town's Reading Rooms Committee and our Rotary Club leads to an innovative design competition for our senior schools.
United against Polio
more A Purple4Polio Tea Party on Wednesday March 8 in St Mary Magdalen in Billericay High Street raising money to fight Polio
Christmas Market 2016
more Rotary Club of Billericay were out in force to support the Billericay Christmas Market, so superbly organised by Rotary Club of Billericay Mayflower. We raised over £1600 in our grand Raffle.
Remembrance Day 2016
more In the presence of a large crowd at the Billericay War Memorial President Mike Sinclair laid our wreath, and Community Services Chairman Keith Wood did so for the Reading Rooms, to commemorate the fallen in our town's Act of Remembrance
A Sell-Out Fireworks in 2016
more 47th Charity Fireworks Spectacular at Lake Meadows park, organised again by Round Table
Polly Parrot 2016
more The club supported Basildon Hospital's Polly Parrot Appeal.
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Fun Walk Bonus 2016
more Half as much again! - well actually more than that. Presentation of bonus cheques for 53% of the money raised by participants took place at Anisha Grange, Billericay, at the end of September
Special Fundraisers for 2016
more Grateful thanks for our fundraising
Summerfest 2016
more We man the Shelterbox tent at the Rotary Club of Billericay Mayflower's annual Summerfest. Another great success!
Chernobyl Children's Life Line 2016
more We continue to sponsor events for the children visiting from Ukraine, who have been affected by the fallout from the Chernobyl disaster .
Charitable Donations from the Soapbox Derby
more Hand over of £15,000 to three designated major charities, all from the proceeds of our spectacular Soapbox Derby.
Blind Faith 2016
more Annual Fund raising "Blind Walk" in aid of ORBIS - the sight saving charity.
Kids Out 2016
more We took 34 Kids to enjoy a day out at Tropical Wings Zoo in South Woodham Ferrers
Billericay Fun Walk 2016
more Second time out - we take part in the Bonus Fun walk again in 2016 to raise money for local good causes.
Know Your Blood Pressure 2016
more April 23, 2016 - 100 successful tests in four hours. Know Your Blood Pressure testing at the Waitrose store in Billericay.
Hope and Homes for Children
more We were delighted recently to receive a message of thanks from Catherine Butt, the Hope and Homes for Children Rotary Liaison Manager.
Good Causes - Sebastian Pallier Young Fencer
more The Rotary Club of Billericay supported Sebastian Pallier"™s fencing in 2015 as part of our support for good causes in the community, and was rewarded by his successes!
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Christmas Market 2015
more We participated fully in the annual Billericay Christmas Market organized so well by our sister club the Rotary Club of Billericay Mayflower. Our Grand Raffle and other fundraising raised over £2900.
2015 Christmas Lights
more As we do, year after year, we donated funds to support the Christmas Lights in Billericay High Street.
Men's Cancer Awareness 2015
more A Free complimentary full English breakfast and talks by Mr Vohra (NHS Consultant Urologist) and other speakers about male cancer. Sponsored by Nuffield Health Brentwood and REIDS restaurant and supported by Macmillan Nurses.
Fireworks 2015
more 46th Charity Fireworks Spetacular at Lake Meadows park, organised again by Round Table
Fun Walk Bonus!
more Double your money! - well almost. Presentation of bonus cheques for 90% of the money raised by participants took place at Anisha Grange, Billericay, at the end of October.
Billericay Great Balloon race
more After much detective work, the winner of our balloon race has been located and her prize of £100 has now been presented to her.
Billericay Fun Walk
more A great day supporting the Billericay Fun Walk and raising money for Charity
SummerFest 2015
more The Great Balloon Race raises money for Charity at Billericay Mayflower's Billericay SummerFest
Billericay in Bloom 2015
more President Ed awards the prizes in the "Best Kept Large Garden" category which the Rotary Club of Billericay sponsored again this year.
Half a Million Pounds
more The BIG dinner has reached its target of £500,000!
Kids Out 2015
more We take disadvantaged children from Thriftwood School for a day out to Tropical Wings in South Woodham Ferrers
Know Your Blood Pressure 2015
more Rotary Club of Billericay and three volunteer nurses, Juliet, Faith and Cepta, returned to the Billericay Waitrose store on Saturday 18th April for the 4th year running, to offer free Blood Pressure tests to the public, and provide information and advice
Big Dinner Big Donation
more Members met on March 30th to participate in the international Big Dinner, and raise money for the "500 Miles" charity.
Christmas Market 2014
more Rotary Club of Billericay participated fully in the annual Christmas Market organized so well by our sister club Billericay Rotary Club Mayflower. Our Grand Raffle and other fundraising raised over £1500.
Male Cancer Awareness 2014
more Billericay Rotary's Cancer Awareness Day returned on November 15th. 2014.
Great Music in the Round - 2014
more This Year's concert in aid of charity featured the very popular top essex Band "Re-Public" www.re-public-band.co.uk/). Tickets were £15 only.
Billericay in Bloom 2014
more President Mike awards the prizes in the "Best Kept Large Garden" category which the Rotary Club of Billericay sponsored again this year.
Summerfest 2014
more Club Members supported a major event for Billericay, organized by the Rotary Club of Billericay Mayflower.
Kids Out 2014
more We supported Rotary International’s Kids Out Day on June 11, by giving some disadvantaged children from Thriftwood School, Galleywood a sunny day out with lots of fun at Marsh Farm at South Woodham Ferrers.
Know Your Blood Pressure Event 2014
more The Know Your Blood Pressure day aims to encourage the public to have their blood pressure tested for free.
Christmas Market 2013
more Rotary Club of Billericay participated fully in the annual Christmas Market organized so well by our sister club Billericay Rotary Club Mayflower. Our Grand Raffle and other fundraising has allowed us to buy 4 more Shelter Boxes for the Philippines Appeal
Fighting the Fight vs. Male Cancer
more The forbidden subject - men's health! Don't hide your heads in the sand - beat the silence - men should come along to learn about this subject!
Guy Fawkes 2013
more Billericay Rotary supports the Round Table's 44th Annual Fireworks display in lake Meadows Park.
Summer Blues Concert June 2013
more Grand Charity Summer Concert - after its very successful "Blues at Burstead" concert in summer 2012, the Grapevine Blues Band performed an evening charity concert at Emmanuel's Church Billericay on June 29, 2013 in aid of the End Polio Now campaign.
Billericay in Bloom 2013
more We sponsored the "Best Kept Large Back Garden" Award for the Billericay in Bloom competition, and awarded the prizes to the winners and 2 Runners-up.
October Musicfest 2013
more In response to last year's success, we staged an Autumn Charity Concert featuring the Harmony Brass Band and violinist Joanne Davies in aid of St Luke's Hospice & the Salvation Army, and other charities supported by Rotary.
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Kids Out 2013
more A Day out for the children of Thriftwood School courtesy of our Rotary Club.
Police & Crime Commissioner Visit 2013
more Nick Alston CBE, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Essex, spoke to our club. His father was Deputy Chief Constable in Essex. He was at KEGS & Cambridge University. He has been involved in "shaping major changes in policing" in the UK for many years.
Know Your Blood Pressure 2013
more Over 40% of strokes could be prevented if high blood pressure was controlled. The Know Your Blood Pressure day aims to tackle this statistic. The public were encouraged to come along on the day and have their blood pressure tested for free.
A Walk on the Blind Side
more Our Club supported the charity ORBIS and its fund-raiser Orbithon, with a "Blind" walk for a mile by President Elect Keith Woods. This walk as also supported by other clubs in our District. Keith's walk was a front page feature in the Billericay Gazette
Christmas Celebration 2012
more A Christmas Celebration with Carols, Verse, Festive Food and drinks. And .... Santa Claus
Christmas Market 2012
more Following the success of the 2011 Christmas Market, with over 25,000 visitors, The Rotary Club of Billericay gave wholehearted support to the Rotary Club of Billericay Mayflower who organized the event again this year, raising over £30,000 for charity.
Fireworks Display 2012
more Rotary Club of Billericay supported this very successful event, organised as in previous years, by the Billericay Round Table.
Autumn Musicfest
more A wonderful evening of music by the popular Harmony Brass. Music for all tastes - Big Band, Show-time & Pop with guest violinist Joanne Davies. In aid of St Luke’s Hospice, Remus Horse Sanctuary and other Rotary Charities.
Blues at Burstead - June 2012
more This open-air music event featuring the Grapevine Blues Band was held at Ivy Cottage, Little Burstead in aid of Little Havens Childrens Hospice.
Christmas Market 2011
more The highlight was our excellent value-for-money Gluwein Bar supplemented by the best Live Band on the High Street. Our exhibits included an "Aquabox" demonstration and a full Shelterbox display. Over £2000 was raised for our charitable causes.