We are proud of our support for the community in which we live, work and serve:
- Rustic Fayre helps fund emergency shelters
Verwood Rotary is a constant supporter of ShelterBox with funds raised from the Rustic Fayre and other events. We have just agreed additional funds for the hurricane in Jamaica. ShelterBox is a high-impact international disaster relief charity that was originally founded in 2000 as a millennium project by the Rotary Club of Helston-Lizard in Cornwall,… Read more: Rustic Fayre helps fund emergency shelters - Macmillan Unit helped thanks to Rotary and the Rustic Fayre
A letter of thanks has been received that says, please pass on our sincere thanks to all your fellow Rotarians for your generous donation of E500.00 raised at your Rustic Fayre. Christmas is one of our favourite times of the year. We have worked hard behind the scenes sourcing and wrapping presents for our patients… Read more: Macmillan Unit helped thanks to Rotary and the Rustic Fayre - Happy New Year from Verwood Rotary!
As we ring in 2026, the members of Verwood Rotary wish our neighbours, friends, and local businesses a healthy and prosperous year ahead. Reflecting on the past year has reminded us of the incredible spirit that defines Verwood. As we look forward, our commitment to this town remains stronger than ever. In 2026, we are… Read more: Happy New Year from Verwood Rotary! - Supporting communities 4,500 miles away affected by Hurricane Melissa
In October 2025, the Caribbean faced one of the most intense meteorological events in its recorded history. Hurricane Melissa, a monstrous Category 5 storm, shattered records for rapid intensification and left a trail of destruction that will take years to repair. As the community grapples with the aftermath, Rotary International has emerged as a central… Read more: Supporting communities 4,500 miles away affected by Hurricane Melissa - Season’s Greetings from Verwood Rotary
As the year draws to a close, all of us at Verwood Rotary want to send our warmest wishes to our friends, neighbours, and partners across the community. Whether you are celebrating Christmas, enjoying the winter break, or simply spending time with loved ones, we hope your festive season is filled with joy, peace, and… Read more: Season’s Greetings from Verwood Rotary - Verwood’s Christmas Extravaganza
A big, big thank you to everyone who came along to Verwood’s Christmas Extravaganza this year. Visitors to Santa’s Grotto donated an amazing £375 to be used for Verwood Rotary projects. Santa’s special guests were the Verwood Mayor and the Verwood Town Crier. - Santa at the Memorial Hall
Thanks to Verwood Rotary Santa will be in the Memorial Hall (Elizabeth Room) 3pm to 6pm on 29th November. - Update From Jamaica – Shelter Box
Verwood Rotary had an inspiring talk at the last meeting from Shelterbox and the aid and support they provide in disaster zones. As you know, a Hurricane devastated Jamaica. The video highlights how Shelterbox and Rotarians are helping local residents - International Men’s Day
This International Men’s Day, Verwood Rotary is helping raise awareness of male victims and survivors of domestic abuse. According to the Mankind Initiative, 40% of domestic abuse victims in 2023/24 were men, and one in fifteen men report experiencing domestic abuse at some point in their lives. Domestic abuse can be physical, emotional, financial, sexual… Read more: International Men’s Day - A heartfelt and enduring tribute to the commitment of all who served.
As members of Verwood Rotary, we pause this Remembrance Day to collectively honour the extraordinary courage and profound sacrifice made by service personnel, past and present. This day is not merely a date on the calendar; it is a sacred moment for reflection—to remember those who laid down their lives in conflicts across the generations,… Read more: A heartfelt and enduring tribute to the commitment of all who served. - Local groups and organisations are invited to bid for funding.
Thanks to the community’s generous support and a fantastic turnout at the recent Rustic Fayre, Verwood Rotary is now accepting funding applications from local organisations. If your group is looking for support for a project or service, you can download the application form from our website. The form is a PDF document with fields you… Read more: Local groups and organisations are invited to bid for funding. - 131 shoe boxes were delivered to the depot in Bournemouth.
131 shoe boxes were delivered to the depot in Bournemouth. Big thanks must go to all of you who were able to help with the sorting this morning but especially to Alicia and her manager Caroline for allowing us the use of Verwood Care Homes’ dinning room. Special mention also David A for collecting the… Read more: 131 shoe boxes were delivered to the depot in Bournemouth. - Bringing Christmas to children in Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, and Ukraine
A productive and heart-warming start to the weekend for our Rotary team and volunteers. We sorted and packed for distribution all the generously filled shoe boxes donated by our Verwood community for the Wessex Rotary Shoebox Scheme. Thank you to everyone who took a shoebox and filled with gifts for children. Your generosity and kindness… Read more: Bringing Christmas to children in Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, and Ukraine - Hillside starts the Shoebox Appeal
Verwood Rotary have started collecting the shoeboxes from schools, Hillside being the 1st ones. The collection has been brought forward (normally after half term) due to increasing demand on sorting, packaging, transportation and distribution to children who need the presents the most at Christmas. The Rotary Shoebox Appeal is a heartwarming initiative, often coordinated by local… Read more: Hillside starts the Shoebox Appeal - Support for the ATC
Following their popular public displays and activities at the 2024 and 2025 Rustic Fayres, Verwood Rotary made a donation to the Ancient Technology Centre (ATC) from funds raised at the events. This donation was to support the recent restoration of the ATC’s Saxon Roundhouse. The club is happy to share that the repairs have now… Read more: Support for the ATC - £1000 donated for children’s A&E
Verrwood Rotarian Clive Grove attended the formal opening ceremony of the Children’s A&E waiting area. The photo showing the equipment that we made a contribution to help purchase and install. It was opened by children from a Wimborne school who contributed ideas and funds. A Rotary plaque has been installed on the far wall. My thanks to… Read more: £1000 donated for children’s A&E - Visit to TS Phoebe
Rotary Members Andy Maw and Roger Sweet spent a wonderful Friday evening at the Boscombe Sea Cadets’ HQ. It was a genuine pleasure to meet such an impressive group of upright and well-mannered young people. Their immaculate uniforms and positive attitude are a credit to the unit. They learned about the fantastic work the leaders… Read more: Visit to TS Phoebe - Dry Robes for Under 7’s thanks to Rotary
Verwood Rotary are pleased to report that the Under 7s Verwood Football club have been delighted to use their dry robes today, which we were able to have funded . This no doubt helped them on their way to an 11-5 win in the torrential rain. Commenting on the new robes Verwood Rotary Group Youth… Read more: Dry Robes for Under 7’s thanks to Rotary - Verwood Rotary supports World Polio Day
Verwood Rotary as part of Rotary International plays a foundational and multifaceted role in the global effort to eradicate polio, having spearheaded the campaign and currently serving as a core partner in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI). This commitment began in 1979 and became a top priority in 1985 with the launch of the… Read more: Verwood Rotary supports World Polio Day - Supporting the Drive Through Flu Clinics
Verwood Rotary members supported the Cranborne Practice on Saturday 4th of October with their annual drive through vaccination clinics. Rotary members assisted in traffic flow and ensuing all site users were safe. Getting the annual flu vaccination in the UK is a vital public health measure with significant benefits for individuals, vulnerable groups, and the… Read more: Supporting the Drive Through Flu Clinics - £1000 raised for local charities
Great evening last night with Bournemouth Police male voice choir for Verwood Rotary fundraising, over £1000 raised for charities. A big thanks to David Allen for organising the event. The Dorset Police Male Voice Choir (DPMVC) is an independent registered charity known for its powerful and uplifting musical performances. Formed in 1995, the choir is… Read more: £1000 raised for local charities - Mayor launches the Chatty Bench
Mayor Spencer Flower and Roger Sweet (Club President) enjoyed trying out the new Chatty Bench on Ferrett Green in Verwood with club members. The club was delighted to take up the suggestion of local resident John Helliwell to buy a bench for the town. They are also very grateful to Verwood Town Council for supporting… Read more: Mayor launches the Chatty Bench - £19,000 for local causes raised
The annual Verwood Rustic Fayre, organised by Verwood Rotary Club, is a popular day out which sees Potterne Park filled with stalls, live music, and arena entertainment. This year’s fayre matched last year’s record fundraising amount, despite the ever-increasing costs to put on the event. Verwood Rotarian Louisa Hiscock said: “All the months of planning… Read more: £19,000 for local causes raised - Pet Show raises funds for local causes
Club members Tim and Vern enjoyed a visit to Dumbledore Vets at Three Legged Cross to receive a cheque for the funds raised at their very popular pet show at the Rustic Fayre. As they are a valued and long standing supporter of the fayre, we were delighted to donate this to their chosen local… Read more: Pet Show raises funds for local causes - Congratulations and welcome to new Verwood Rotary member
David Hearn became the latest person to join Verwood Rotary. David now joins other Rotary members. to make a significant difference in our community through a variety of initiatives, including local and international projects. Despite being a relatively small club with around 20 members, we raise tens of thousands of pounds annually for charitable causes.… Read more: Congratulations and welcome to new Verwood Rotary member