DROITWICH will once again have a Rotary Club nearly three years after the last one folded and an appeal has gone out for new members to join.
News of the relaunch has spread on social media this week, with the new Rotary Club looking to pick up the mantle of supporting local community groups and projects.
Those spearheading the relaunch have said that, given the current climate, coming together to support the community was ‘more important than ever.’
A special launch event and fundraiser will now take place at Gurkha Majestic Dining on Thursday, January 22, and anyone in the town is invited.
The original Rotary Club held its last-ever meeting in June 2023 after more than 84 years of service to the town.
The Rotary Club was perhaps best known as the committed group that organised the town’s hugely popular Santa Sleigh each year alongside the Droitwich Lions.
However, the club decided to close down due to the age of many of its members, meaning they were unable to be as active within the community.
It was instrumental in opening the Rotary House in 1958, while other activities included donating cash to local charities, including the Droitwich Spa foodbank and St Richard’s Hospice, and handing out ‘Good Citizen’ awards to extraordinary members of the local community.
Coun Dan Birch is one of the people looking to aid the Rotary Clubs’ relaunch and will act as its new secretary.
He said: “We’re delighted to announce the return of the Rotary Club in Droitwich Spa, with a renewed focus on supporting local community groups and projects.
“For many years, alongside Droitwich Lions, the Rotary Club raised thousands of pounds for local causes.
“In the current climate, we believe coming together to support our community is more important than ever.
“To mark the relaunch, we’re hosting a Droitwich Curry Night at Gurkha Majestic Dining and this relaxed buffet evening is open to everyone.
“This event is not just about raising funds, but also about raising awareness and we are actively looking to welcome new members.
“We’d love as many people from the local community as possible to join us – Rotary is open to everyone.”
All funds raised from the curry evening will support the relaunch of Droitwich Rotary Club and help enable further fundraising across the town.
The curry evening will take place between 7pm and 9pm on January 22, and entry will cost £17.50 per person.
Visit: buytickets.at/droitwichandevesham/2007579 for tickets and email [email protected] for more on the event, dietary requirements and general enquiries about the Rotary Club.
