Gordano Breakfast Rotary Club

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Arbour for Willow Gardens

Gordano Breakfast are delighted to be able to support the community garden well-being initiatives, organised by Rev Lindsay Smith, at Willow Gardens. The club has recently paid for the materials to create a living Willow arbour to enhance the garden. The arbour was planted yesterday. We look forward to watching … Read More

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Another Successful Giving Back Event

Many thanks to Laura Bowers, Wellness Co-ordinator Portishead Town Council, for her presentation at our recent Giving Back event. Laura presented some exciting new ideas for facilitating volunteering opportunities in the Portishead area to representatives of local companies, charities and community groups. This was followed by a lively discussion with … Read More

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Help for Local Young Musician

Kevin loves playing the Bodhran drum during his music sessions with Laura Porter (Now Hear This Music). He needs assistance supporting his drum when playing and approached the club to see if we could help with a suitable design for a stand. The club has adapted a stand … Read More

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Rotary Young Musician Final

Eighteen young candidates performed in heats held last year with winners and  runners up coming together on Friday 19th January at Redland Hall, Redmaids School  to compete before an audience and three distinguished adjudicators led by  Alan Schiller, international concert pianist. With incredibly high standards from the competitors and an … Read More

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Giving Back Event 30th November 2023

A huge Thank You to everyone who attended the Giving Back Event hosted by Gordano Breakfast Rotary Club at The Poacher in Portishead. It was a very thought provoking presentation and we will be hosting similar events in the future, with our next one on 29th February. It was lovely … Read More

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Gale Damage at Ebenezer Clinic

Eswatini was hit by gales at the weekend. Unfortunately, the winds ripped off the roof of Ebenezer Clinic's waiting and triage area. This has a major impact as this well-ventilated, spacious area allows the patients to be assessed safely whilst (normally) protected from the extremes of weather. The triage area … Read More

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Meeting Patterns Review

We are currently reviewing our pattern of meetings and are trialling meeting for breakfast on the first Thursday of the month in the restaurant of Brewer’s Fayre, Gordano Gate, Portishead and an evening meeting at The Ship Inn on the third Thursday at 7:30 pm. Breakfast meetings start at about … Read More

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Donation to Kids Cancer Charity

The club has recently made a donation of £150 to Kids Cancer Charity to help provide a break for a family caring for a child with cancer.… Read More

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Curry Evening (The Ghandi Restaurant)

51 members, guests and representatives from local community organisations enjoyed a feast of excellent curry dishes prepared and served by this popular local restaurant. Thanks to everyone who came and made it such an enjoyable evening, the Ghandi for the food and David O for organising.… Read More

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Equine Reflections CIC

We were delighted to welcome Claire and Di from Equine Reflections as our speakers this morning. Equine Reflections uses innovative equine-assisted learning (EAL) programmes to help children and young people. A fascinating presentation. Thanks for coming to share details of your work. See the Equine rEflections CIC Facebook page for … Read More

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Brigstowe and Badgerset Fundraising Concert

Huge thanks to the two bands and everyone who supported this concert on Friday evening. It was a great evening. We have had a lot of positive comments from those who attended and it looks as if the amount raised to support our selected charities and causes is £974.

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Easter Hamper Draw: The Ship Inn

You can now buy tickets for a draw to win an Easter Hamper at The Ship Inn in Portishead. Proceeds go to charities and other good causes supported by Gordano Breakfast Rotary Club. Many thanks to all who have donated items for the hamper, Debbie and Vic Long for allowing … Read More

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Annual Quiz Night

Congratulations to ‘KP Nuts’ the winners of our annual charity quiz. Thank you to all who attended and to our quiz master, Mike. See you all next year!… Read More

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Brain Tumour Research

Many thanks to Melanie from Brain Tumour Research for an excellent presentation this morning. Please visit www.braintumourresearch.org for more info … Read More

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Magenta Concert

Huge thanks to Magenta for an excellent evening out and to everyone who supported the concert. We raised £720 for our selected charities and other good causes… Read More

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Secretary: Mike Bennett 
Treasurer: John Mills
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Youth Lead: Gary Fudge
Website & Speakers: David Tyers
 
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