WELCOME
to the World of Rotary
Giving Service to the Community
Locally - Nationally - Internationally
Updated 18th April 2022
The Rotary Club of SOUTHAMPTON WEST
ABOUT US
The Rotary Club of Southampton West is a small friendly club formed in 1970.
The Club currently has 29 members, whose projects raise in excess of £7,000 annually in support of local good causes.
Things We Do
Causes we support:-
Aquaboxes for overseas disasters
Cedar School for Special-Needs children
CLIC Sargent Home from Home Appeal
Countess Mountbatten Hospice
Piam Brown children's oncology ward
Southampton Schools' Rock Challenge
Mock Interview techniques for school leavers
Social events we enjoy:-
n
Theatre trips, - Boules - Quiz evenings -
70 Club activities and much more.
Interesting speakers at our weekly lunch meetings. See our diary.
To join us for lunch, or for more information Click Contact Us
Special Awards
Four 'Paul Harris Fellowship' Awards for special services to Rotary and to world peace were made within the past year.
Nigel Riches, Christine and John Parkhouse in recognition of their valuable Rotary service in various roles totally almost 100 years between them.
And to Dr Sameer Umranikar from Southampton hospital.
Top Fund Raiser
A 'Top Fund raiser' certificate was presented to our S.W. Rotary Club at a recent meeting in recognition of our various fund raising project supporting the Countess Mountbatten Hospice
New Member
New Rotarian Brian Hopper is seen being welcomed into the club by honorary president Ralph Crump.
Brian is no stranger to giving help in the community . he is a keen football supporter and has spent much of his life with the Ordinance Survey.
Become an Associate Member of Rotary
Southampton West Rotary Clubhas introduced Accissiate Membership for those people with limited time but with a desire to join an international organisation which puts something back into society, at local, national and international level.
There is no subscription nor membership fee payable during the first two years.
An associate member is entitled to attend the club’s social and lunch meetings, and join in any charitable activities as and when you can afford the time,
We meet weekly for a reasonably priced meal at The Concord, Stoneham Lane, Eastleigh.
there are currently seven Associate members,
Feel free to join us in 2019.
Call John for details:- 023 80 908 434
New associate members
Norman invasion of Australia
Mary helped out at a stall run by the Australia Hornsby District election day event, whilst Norman tasted their burgers.
Time to Relax
Members gather for a social evening of boules at the 'Royal Oak' pub - just a few of the regular social get-togethers.
Click any photo to enlarge
Awaiting photographs
Light Hearted Moments
JULY
This month saw Secretary Nigel Riches being unknowingly recognised as a 'Saint' - fallen or otherwise.
AUGUST
Members gather to mourn the passing of Fred Effigy, who ducked out at the Cedar School Fair..
Fred, along with common sense, will be sadly missed.
September
The end is nigh!
A collection of photographs from the June 2018
Rotary Big Band Concert
Book Now for the next
'Fabulous 40s'
Big Band Concert
Sunday 23rd June
at The CONCORDE Eastleigh.
Fun, Food, Music & Friendship.
Tickets from 023 80 908434
01489 795694
Patrick Piero leading his 16- strong band at the Rotary Club's 'Fabulous 40s' summer event in the grounds of the the Concorde Club Eastleigh
Jitter bugging the day away at the Rotary Club 'Roaring 40s' open-air summer event at the Concorde Club Eastleigh.
JOIN US - Become a Rotarian
We’re looking for men and women of all ages and backgrounds to join us either as volunteers, members or both. You can use your time, talents, professional skills and energy to improve the lives of people in our local communities and around the world.
You can enjoy business networking, personal development, meeting new friends, having a great deal of fun and experiencing the fulfillment that comes from achieving something worthwhile.
As Rotarians we share the belief of:
'The Four-Way Test' of the things we think, say or do:
Is it the TRUTH?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it build GOODWILL & BETTER FRIENDSHIP?
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
If you have similar goals in life: Join us - Become a Rotarian
Click a box to...
Club Activities and Events
St James Park International Day
July 14th
This was one of numerous opportunities to support our local community.
---
Awaiting photographs
raising funds
Big Band Concert
Music-dance-food
Hands-on help
Planting crocuses and building bird boxes at special needs school
Youth Opportunities
Mock Trials and Job Interviews
Help in the community
Supplying stalls and manning stands at Charity Events