Our Club
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We run a very open, relaxed and informal club. The Rotary Club of Westbourne is not only about raising money and supporting the local and international community - it is also about meeting new people, developing friendships and having fun.
Club meetings and socials are organised under the banner of the Rotary Club of Westbourne but its charitable activities are overseen and carried out in the name of Westbourne Rotary Trust Fund CIO with the charity registration number of 1197774 During the year, our club members enjoy many social and sporting occasions with fellow Rotarians and their partners, which develop long-term friendships with like-minded people. |
Meet the President: David Tilling
President of Westbourne Rotary for the year 2023 – 2024 is David Tilling
Following David's education in east Africa and England and a spell as a management trainee with Union International in London, David joined the Diplomatic Service. He served in many roles in 5 countries ending in Zaire (now the DRC) as Commercial Secretary and Vice Consul at the British Embassy. This was followed by establishing an export department for a company based in Durban, South Africa which specialised in audio and video solutions for judiciaries, legislatures and language laboratories in sub Saharan Africa which continues to this day.
In addition, he is also involved in property finance and investment.
David arrived back in England in 2015 and on moving to Westbourne in 2016 joined Westbourne Rotary where he has participated in club projects and fun activities in this dynamic, project driven club. He was previously an early member of the Rotary E-Club of South Africa One, D9370 of which he is now an honorary member.
David is a practising Christian and a member of the congregation of St James’ parish church in Poole.
David said his focus during his presidency in this Rotary year will be to:
If you would like to know more about Westbourne Rotary - contact us by email at info@westbournerotary.org.uk, or via the contact form on this website.
We would love to hear from you and tell you more about membership of this great organisation.
Following David's education in east Africa and England and a spell as a management trainee with Union International in London, David joined the Diplomatic Service. He served in many roles in 5 countries ending in Zaire (now the DRC) as Commercial Secretary and Vice Consul at the British Embassy. This was followed by establishing an export department for a company based in Durban, South Africa which specialised in audio and video solutions for judiciaries, legislatures and language laboratories in sub Saharan Africa which continues to this day.
In addition, he is also involved in property finance and investment.
David arrived back in England in 2015 and on moving to Westbourne in 2016 joined Westbourne Rotary where he has participated in club projects and fun activities in this dynamic, project driven club. He was previously an early member of the Rotary E-Club of South Africa One, D9370 of which he is now an honorary member.
David is a practising Christian and a member of the congregation of St James’ parish church in Poole.
David said his focus during his presidency in this Rotary year will be to:
- Encourage new members via linking them to mentors
- Broaden and encourage inter-club cooperation at District level
- Develop contacts with overseas Rotary clubs to share experiences and project knowledge.
- Offer our experience and expertise to local cultural groups in an effort to encourage diversity in Rotary.
If you would like to know more about Westbourne Rotary - contact us by email at info@westbournerotary.org.uk, or via the contact form on this website.
We would love to hear from you and tell you more about membership of this great organisation.
Club Socials
Our social activities include:
We firmly believe that being a Rotarian should be an enjoyable experience as well as a fulfilling one. It's a lot easier to help others when you're having a good time doing it -and that includes involvement in club projects too, as helping others can also be fun - well it can be in Westbourne Rotary.
- Around the World themed restaurant trips & barbeques
- Wine tasting and an annual Mad March Meal
- Coffee & chat social get togethers
- Horse & dog racing fun evenings
- Boat trips & visits to gardens and museums
- Fun quiz nights
- Sports events - bowling, snooker, skittles, boules
- And much more......including sponsored zip wire challenges
- Because volunteering can be socially fun too....
We firmly believe that being a Rotarian should be an enjoyable experience as well as a fulfilling one. It's a lot easier to help others when you're having a good time doing it -and that includes involvement in club projects too, as helping others can also be fun - well it can be in Westbourne Rotary.
Presidents Night 30th June 2023
In 2023 - our Presidents Night is being held at the RNLI College in Poole on Friday 30th June and it promises to be a great evening. All members and business partners are invited to bring along their partners, friends, and colleagues to this ticketed event. Contact our club secretary for a flyer with further information and menu for this great Westbourne Rotary Celebration at info@westbournerotary.org.uk or via the contact form on the website. Tickets now on sale - £40/person