We were delighted to welcome back Liz Odell to give an inspirational update on the latest news from ShelterBox and the effect of Covid-19 on the charity. This included a dramatic fall in income following the start of the lockdown which could leave the charity with a significant deficit for … Read More

Huge thanks to Frances Kenneally for an inspiring talk about the work of Children's Hospice South West and the current challenges presented by the Covid-19 pandemic.… Read More

Huge thanks to Chief Constable Andy Marsh for taking time from his busy schedule to speak to the club (via Zoom) about the police's response to the current Covid-19 crisis.… Read More

The triage shelter paid for by a donation from Gordano Breakfast Rotary Club is now in operation. It allows the nurses to assess patients for Covid-19 before they are allowed into the main clinic. They are very grateful to the club for the ongoing support and enabling them to protect … Read More

Huge thanks to our quizmaster Mike R for another excellent quiz. Our first one online!… Read More

A good turnout for our first speaker meeting via Zoom. Thanks to Barbara and Andy Thatcher for updating us on what is happening at the Lido. It was also good to welcome D.G. Judy Powell to share some of what is happening at District level.… Read More

The club has made a donation of £500 to Ebenezer Clinic in eSwatini (Swaziland) this week (via Vula Amehlo Trust). We heard that there was an urgent need for patients to be assessed for COVID-19 (temperature and history checks) before being allowed into the clinic to protect staff and the … Read More

Charities are struggling in the UK and across the world, that is why today we have donated £1,500 (£500 each) to Jessie May Trust, St Peters Hospice and Ebenezer Clinic in eSwatini (Swaziland).… Read More

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… Read More

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!… Read More

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 … Read More

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.

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Gordano Breakfast Rotary Club joined Santa at Portishead Children's Centre to provide a party lunch for local children.… Read More

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!… Read More

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 … Read More