Our Club was founded in March 1939 and has been active ever since, including the war years when the club’s meeting place was bombed. Our support is given primarily, but not exclusively to the people of Orpington, including those whose needs are seen to be too small for the larger charities to encompass, and to those whose care is linked specifically to our own locality.
Rotary is an international organisation and therefore being forever mindful of service to mankind, we give our support to many international projects and appeals.
We currently meet at the Chelsfield Lakes Golf Centre every Wednesday evening at 7pm for a 7.30 start. Click here for a map of where to find us. Visitors using sat-nav’s should avoid using the Golf Centre’s post code as it covers a very large area.
The obligation of membership starts with the attendance at club meetings. It is usual for members to take a meal together where the business often includes a talk on a subject of general interest, usually by an invited speaker.
Rotarians enjoy fellowship and the opportunity to serve their community. This may involve giving time, energy and skills to a project or enterprise and often involves fund-raising, although this is not the club’s primary function.
Rotarians differ widely in race, colour and creed, but work together in fellowship to break down prejudice and develop understanding. We have links with two other Rotary clubs, one in France and one in Germany and contact with them is maintained with regular exchange visits.
New members
We welcome new members, men and women who are in business or a profession locally, and would like to play an active part in the club’s activities. Why not come along to one of our meetings to enjoy a meal, the fellowship, and check us out.
If you would like to do so please contact our Secretary Terry by email: secretary@orpingtonrotary.org.uk to arrange a suitable evening. He will be delighted to hear from you.
If you would like to contact our President Carol her email address is: president@orpingtonrotary.org.uk
