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.

​It is incredible at the moment how many people are volunteering to help in their community - and if you are one of these people - why not consider joining a local Rotary club to carry on volunteering to help in the community.

Would you like to find out more about membership of Westbourne Rotary. 
​​What are you waiting for?  Contact us now at [email protected] or via contact form under MORE on website.  ​​Look forward to hearing from you.

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?  Contact our club secretary at [email protected] to arrange a date to come to a meeting.  We look forward to meeting you soon.

But there's much more...

Our regular weekly club meetings, whether face to face or via zoom, 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 weekly at 7.30am on Thursday mornings - with a hybrid mix of either a face-to-face meeting or online via Zoom.
 
On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, you will find us having our regular breakfast meeting at the Collingwood Hotel, Priory Road, Bournemouth, with choice of full English or Continental breakfast plus the additional reduced cost option of drinks only, whilst on the 1st and 3rd Thursday, we will meet virtually via Zoom.  When there is a 5th Thursday in the month, we will enjoy an evening social get together instead. 

To check regarding a particular date in any month for a visit - please contact our club secretary for more information at [email protected].

If you are not a member of Westbourne Rotary Club but would like to find out more about Rotary and what Westbourne Rotary is doing, then please get in touch with us at [email protected] and one of our members will contact you with further information

Donate to help others

By donating to Westbourne Rotary, you will be able to continue to help others through work of Westbourne Rotary - and we thank you for any donation you are able to make.
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Westbourne Rotary is a CIO (charitable incorporated organisation) under the name Westbourne Rotary Trust Fund CIO with the charity registration number of 1197774. ​