What is Rotary?

Rotary International is a global network of volunteers, whose primary goal is to help others.  It is the world’s largest service organisation and membership is open to everyone.

Each Rotary club operates independently to help those in need and clubs also participate in large-scale projects undertaken by Rotary International.  

Rotarians get involved in their club’s activities as much, or as little, as their time will allow.

Benefits of being a Rotarian

  • Be connected to your community
  • Join with others to address local needs
  • Interact with other professionals in your area
  • Assist with worldwide humanitarian aid
  • Make new friends and contacts through an international network of people
  • Develop leadership and organisation skills
  • Be part of a global network

Are you a potential Rotarian?

  • Is helping others  more important than your own self interest?
  • Do you enjoy informal networking and socialising with like-minded people?
  • Can you help those less fortunate than yourself at home and abroad?
  • Do you live in the Bournemouth, Poole or Christchurch area?
  • Do you empathise with the Rotary motto, "Service above self?"


If so, the Rotary Club of Westbourne is the place for you.  Why not come along to one of our breakfast meetings and find out for yourself?

But there's much more...

Our regular club meetings mean that you have the opportunity to develop long-lasting friendships with other Rotarians.

Every Rotarian is able to attend any club meeting in the world, so there is always somewhere to go and new people to meet, wherever business or personal travel may take you.

With each member contributing their time and expertise, it is truly amazing what can be achieved to make a difference to someone, somewhere, somehow.  Being a Rotarian can be incredibly fulfilling.

Visit us

We meet every Thursday morning at 7.30am in the Savoy Hotel (36, West Hill Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5EJ)

Our meetings last around an hour, so there's no impact on your normal daily routine.