Rotary club of clacton on sea

The Rotary motto: "Service above Self"

What We Do

"Service Above Self"

Community

Clacton Rotary works with local good causes to help financially and also with support through volunteering.

International

Supporting overseas projects and working with partners agencies on the ground to ensure funds are utilised correctly. Recent projects include Tools With A Mission (TWAM) and schools and water supplies in Botswana

Young people

This area is currently suspended

Social & members

Weekly lunch meetings are held at the Clacton Golf Club, together with trips and social activities in the local area.

Airshow 2023

About us

We have been serving the local community since 1928

Weekly lunch meetings at Clacton Golf Club

Where to find us:
The Club meets at 12.30pm for 12.55pm lunch every Thursday at the Clacton Golf Club, West Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex , CO15 1AJ.

Visiting Rotarians are assured of a warm welcome but it would be appreciated if you would kindly contact John Tingey or Graham Syrett beforehand by email to: meals@clactonrotary.org so that we may book you in for a meal.

Please be aware that Clacton Golf Club has a dress code.

Purple for Polio

Working to eradicate Polio for over 30 years

Airshow Car Park

Raising Vital Funds For Our Community

Online Ticket Shop

News

Our latest news, including the very latest on Clacton Airshow, can be found on our Facebook page via the blue button below. The items on this page are past events that you may find of interest.

Club reports another year of support for good causes

The Rotary Club of Clacton-on-Sea has recently had its accounts for Presidential Year 2022/23 examined and approved (Presidential Years run from 1st July to 30th June) and is delighted to report that it was once again able to support and/or organise a wide range of activities in aid of good causes.
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More support for youth drama development

Clacton County High School has established an enviable reputation for drama and enthusing and developing the acting talent of its pupils to put on some truly impressive productions.  The Rotary Club of Clacton-on-Sea has in the past recognised and supported the work done at the school to inspire pupils of all abilities to get involved, including those with disabilities, by helping to boost funds to pay for costumes and other materials.
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Clacton Airshow 2023

This year Clacton & Jubilee Rotary Clubs combined their efforts and were responsible for the official carpark for the Clacton Airshow, on Thu 25th & Fri 26th August, setting up on the Wed before and clearing up after the event. This year the site was a little smaller than previous years as it was shared with the circus but they were very helpful and kept out of the way during the airshow.
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Club supports Porridge and Pens - a local girl's Ghana venture

By way of introduction Gemma explained that after completing school, and before attending university, she had decided to take a gap year. She wanted it to be adventurous and chose to teach english to school children in a small free school in Ghana. It was to be her first venture away from Brightlingsea, a small village on the east coast of Essex, and it turned out to not only be adventurous, but a life changing experience.
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Get in touch

For all membership and general enquiries simply send us a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

    Officers for the 2022/23 Rotary year are

    Hollis Drake

    President

    Born 1928 in Gloucestershire. Joined Lloyds Bank Sep 44 retiring 88. Churchwarden at Mistley 84-01. Married Monica 55. Two boys and a girl. Now 5 great grandchildren. Monica died 2001. Married Liz 2016.

    John Crocker

    Hon Secretary

    Born and raised in East Ham before moving to Clacton in 1976. I worked in the IT industry for over 40 years, in a variety of roles. I have been a member of Clacton Rotary for 16 years and was formerly president and treasurer.

    Brian Henesy

    Vice President

    Retired registered Nurse/natural medicine practitioner. Joined Clacton Rotary Club 1998. President 2002-03. Chaired youth, sports and social, foundation and international committee’s. Served/led projects in Poland, Haiti, Tanzania and GB. Married To Angela who is passed president of Manningtree And Stour valley rotary Club.