News & Features
Food bank donations
As members are meeting ‘virtually’ via Zoom, for the time being, we have decided to donate our usual breakfast spending to the Clevedon District Foodbank who are desperately short of food items at this troubling time. If you would also like to help please visit www.clevedondistrict.foodbank.org.uk
Suspension of face-to-face meetings
We have decided that our face-to-face meetings will be suspended for the moment. We are exploring ways to “meet” remotely by using IT solutions…watch this space! Members can contact each other via our WhatsApp group or by phone in the meantime. Update: We are now using Zoom for online meetings. See “What’s Happening” for details.
Cancellations
Our current fundraising events (Quiz and David Salt Concert) are to be cancelled due to the coronavirus outbreak. We hope to rearrange later in the year.
Burns Night at The Poacher
A really enjoyable evening celebrating Burns Night at The Poacher in Portishead. Thanks to our wonderful piper and to the Poacher staff for excellent food!
Debbie Brookes: “The Secret Wave” : Writing a book and self-publishing
Local author and illustrator, Debbie Brookes, shared with us how she took her book from concept to writing and eventual self-publishing. We were able to see (and buy) copies of the finished book “The Secret Wave” which is suitable for older children and young teenagers. It is an endearing fantasy novel with a relatable storyline. Each chapter is accompanied by a beautiful full-colour frontispiece with black-and-white pictures throughout. The official launch of the book will be on Saturday, February 1st at Books on the Hill, Clevedon. Debbie will be present to sign copies from 11 am. More details of The Secret Wave
Christmas Breakfast and Charity Cheque Presentation
Our Christmas Celebration Breakfast was last Thursday morning at The Poacher in Portishead. Members performed their festive party pieces and charity donation cheques were presented to Jessie May Trust and St. Peter’s Hospice.
Kids Out with Santa
Gordano Breakfast Rotary Club joined Santa at Portishead Children’s Centre to provide a party lunch for local children.
Christmas Trolley Dash Winner
Congratulations to Peter Stephens who won our £200 Trolley Dash Draw at Sainsbury’s Store in Portishead! Thank you to everyone who supported the draw, which has raised over £1000 for our charities and good causes!
Christmas Hamper Winner at The Ship, Portishead (and Second Hamper)
Congratulations to George Martin who won our Christmas Hamper at The Ship. The draw took place earlier than planned as all tickets were sold so quickly. A huge thanks to everyone who bought tickets, Landlord Vic for hosting and Aldi, Iceland, Lidl, Portishead Motorcare, Sainsbury’s and The Port for their kind donations without which the hampers wouldn’t be possible. Update: A second hamper is now available to win at The Ship. Buy your ticket now!
Last Night of the Proms!
A huge thanks to everyone who supported our sell-out “Last Night of the Proms” last night! An excellent evening with Westbury Park Orchestra, The North Somerset Good Afternoon Choir and, guest soloist, Verity Huntley. Our conductor was Ben England. The evening raised over £2,000 for charities. Thank you!
Rotary Remembers
Members of Portishead Rotary and Gordano Breakfast Rotary Club were pleased to act as road marshals for today’s British Legion Remembrance Parade in Portishead
Two Christmas Hampers: Prize Draw
***UPDATE (30th November): The hamper from The Poacher has now moved to The Ship! Buy your tickets soon! Gordano Breakfast Rotary Club has placed a Christmas hamper in both The Ship and The Poacher public houses. You could be enjoying the contents of one of the hampers at Christmas if you enter our prize draw in either (or even both) pubs! The Club would like to thank: Aldi, Iceland, Lidl, Portishead Motorcare, Sainsbury’s and The Port for their kind donations without which the hampers wouldn’t be possible. The draw will be taking place on 19th December in time for Christmas and at £1 a go, it’s a brilliant way to raise money for charity.