2016-2017 - DG Steve Jenkins

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Classic Vehicle Show at Aberfest 

There were some beautiful, very well looked after vehicles at the show and it was extremely difficult to judge.  More ...





Young Writer and Photographer Results

Congratulations to Sneha Saji Sponsored by the RC Llanelli  Winner of the District Intermediate Young Writer and runner up in the Rotary GB&I National competition. More ...







Rhondda RoRhondda Rotary Waytary Way

A section of the A4119 Tonypandy by-pass has been named Rhondda Rotary Way to celebrate the Rhondda club’s 60th birthday.  More...






Dementia Friendly Communities Showcase

Dementia Friendly Rotary

DGE Maggie Hughes was invited to represent Rotary at an event held at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff to celebrate the communities, organisations and individuals who are helping to make Wales a dementia friendly nation.  




Eisteddfod, Abergavenny

Eve Conway at the Eisteddfod, Abergavenny with Coed Cae, Brynmawr Interactors

Eve Conway, with Coed Cae, Brynmawr Interactors Bradley and Sage Hurter and mum Michelle. Bradley and Sage were the Welsh speakers on the Rotary stand. While their supposed Rotarian elders and betters could stand and watch; Bradley and Sage confidently answered questions and explained what Rotary is all about in fluent Welsh.




Musical Midsummer Magic - Narberth and Whitland

Musical Midsummer Magic

Narberth and Whitland Rotary Club's Sounds Fantastic showcases young people in a fantastic afternoon of Musical Excellence.  

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The Team 250

Meet the 2016-17 Team

The District Handover was held on 26 June 2016 in the splendid surroundings of The Orangery at Margam Park.  More...





Celebrate Vocational Service Month January 2017

Vocational Service calls on Rotarians to empower others by using their skills and expertise to address community needs and help others. January Rotary’s Vocational Service Month, is a  good time to reflect on how your club and district implement the concept of Vocational Service.  More ...



Spokesman Winter 2016


Tree of Light

Newport Uskmouth Satellite Club Christmas tree.

The Christmas “Tree of Light” will give people the opportunity to remember loved ones.  By clicking and donating £3 you can leave a dedication.  More ...




Bowls Competition Rolls Ahead

The 30th Annual Visually Handicapped Bowls Competition was staged at the Cardiff Indoor Bowls arena, Sophia Gardens. Bowling clubs and Rotary clubs from across the district took part.  More...




World Peace Day Promoted

Cardiff Bay Rotary were able to promote World Peace Day and the leading role Rotary plays in peace initiatives with a advertisement on display at Capital Centre on Peace Day (Wednesday 21 September) and also Thursday (22 September). More...





Cardiff Bay: Record Numbers Follow Rio's Inspiration

A record 700 disabled people attend the Cardiff Bay sponsored Insport event at the National Indoor Athletics Centre in Cardiff More





Ryla 2016

Top of Pen Y Fan

The Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) programme for 2016 took part at the Storey Arms, near Brecon for the second year. 110 young people took part, with sponsorship coming from 43 Clubs.  Once again the programme provided by Storey Arms was excellent and offered even more than last year’s programme.   More...




A Great Day of Music!

The District final of the Young Musician Competition was held at Cardiff University School of Music on March 4th.  The audience were treated to performances excellent competitors. The standards achieved by the competitors, was outstanding.  More...



Rotaract Club Charter Dinner

Congratulations to President Michelle and the members of the Rotaract Club who have held their Charter Dinner.  The event was supported by their sponsor club, Aberaeron a’r Cylch and also supported by the Aberystwyth Club.   Welcome to the Rotary family. 





Youth Speaks final

Intermediate and Senior final of Youth Speaks for the District. There were seven teams competing in each competition with subjects ranging from orcas and DNA to Social Media and Science.

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Hannah Bradbury District 1150 Young Chef 2017

The Final of Rotary District 1150 Young Chef Competition was held in Cowbridge. The competition required youngsters between 11 and 17 to prepare and serve a three course meal for two people in two hours and costing less that £15.00.  More...






Rotarians reach across Atlantic to help Megan 

Partnership working between Rotarians from both sides of the Atlantic has given a boost to a young aspiring gymnast who needs life changing surgery. More...








D1150 Conference Plymouth 13/15 Oct 2017

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Purple4Polio Jam

Tiptree Jam (Wilkin & Sons Ltd) have donated 52,000 jars of Purple4Polio jam to Rotary GB&I!  A jar for every Rotarian across Rotary GB&I.  The aim is to raise £1,000,000 for Purple4Polio.  Jars were available for collection at District Council on 25th February.  More ...


2016-2017 - DG Steve Jenkins pages:

Rhondda Rotary Way

more A section of the A4119 Tonypandy by-pass has been named Rhondda Rotary Way to celebrate the Rhondda club"™s 60th birthday.

Musical Midsummer Magic

more The Narberth and Whitland Rotary Clubs Sounds Fantastic showcases these young people in a fantastic afternoon of Musical Excellence.

Dementia Friendly Communities Showcase

more DGE Maggie Hughes was invited to represent Rotary at an event held at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff to celebrate the communities, organisations and individuals who are helping to make Wales a dementia friendly nation.

Records tumble for Cardiff Bay

more To coincide with the Rio Paralympics, attendees tried out 30 disabled sports at the National Indoor arena at Cardiff Met University, beating the previous record by 200.

30th District Visually Handicapped Bowls Competition

more Bowls competition rolls ahead.

George Mercer receives his award from Rotary RGBI President Eve Conway watched by, from left, District Governor Steve Jenkins, Cardiff North MP Craig Williams and Joan Mercer

Cardiff Rotarian Receives National Award

more The Award, presented to George Mercer of the Rotary Club of Cardiff, was for creating change and opportunity within the field of membership development.

Cardiff Rotary Celebration of Their 100 Year Birthday

more Cardiff Rotary hosted an early celebration of their 100 year birthday with a reception at Cardiff Castle which included a Beating Retreat Ceremony by the Band of The Royal Welsh.

Fourth Annual Welsh Dragon Boat Championship

more The fourth annual Welsh Dragon Boat Championship was held at Llysyfran Reservoir and Country Park, Sunday 28 May, supported by Narberth and Whitland Rotary Club.

2017 - Youth Speaks Final

more Competitors from all over southern Wales gathered in the impressive setting of Cowbridge Comprehensive School for the Intermediate and Senior final of Youth Speaks for the District.

Meet The 2016 - 2017 Team

more Handover at the Orangery

Syrian Humanitarian Protection Programme

more Syrian Humanitarian Protection Programme "“ Wales

Aberfest Classic Vehicle Show

more Thank you everyone who took part in the Classic Vehicle Show at Aberfest recently

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