News & Events
Woodbridge Rotary Legend Reaches Landmark 100th!
And still going very strong...
July 2026
A recent Rotary lunch meeting saw fantastic celebrations for our very own Ron Hepworth MBE reaching his 100th birthday.
Ron joined WRC in 1973 and has overseen many projects, helped raise thousands for good causes, and remains an important and active Rotarian; still presiding over the annual carol concert on Market Hill, welcoming Father Christmas with an enthusiasm, almost matched by the children who get the chance to meet the Man in Red!
Tools With A Mission
(TWAM)
SUCCESSFUL COLLECTIONS!
May 2026
We'd like to thank everyone for their kind donation of tools, DIY equipment and household items on behalf of TWAM. We know that this wonderful charity that refurbish, recycle and repurpose tools for those in need will really appreciate it. Thank you,m also, to the sites that hosted tool collection points - Notcutts, Houchells Yard and Woodbridge Methodist Church in St. John's Street.
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The Woodbridge Regatta
The Riverside, Woodbridge
Weekend - July 18/19th
More information to follow...
Club Meetings
The Bull Hotel, Woodbridge
Every Friday 12.30-14.30
You are welcome to join us on a Friday to see what being a Rotarian in Woodbridge is all about.
We have a lunch, often an informative visitor's talk, and opportunity to socialise. For more information, or if you are a visiting Rotarian wishing to book a meal, please email enquiries.woodbridgerotary@gmail.com.
Ruff Stuff 2026
The 17th Annual Charity Cycle Event
Sunday 25 October 2026
Our Annual Charity Cycle Ride Will Return In October!
Confirmed for October 25th - Ruff Stuff is sure to be a popular event again this year.
Along the highways and byways, through the forests and fields this is a fantastic ride, (not a race!), to be taken at your own pace and covering a new route this year with options of 16, 22 or 44 miles.
Bookings will be open from August 01 and this year sees an online booking process. Please get in touch if you need any help navigating the site.
Open to all ages.
Refreshments available to purchase on the day.
Cycle Helmets MUST be worn.
Christmas Carol Service 2026
Market Hill, Woodbridge
December 16, 2026
6pm Start
The annual community Carol Service is a real flagship night for Woodbridge Rotary. Always free to attend, it is a fantastically well-supported event that, for many, kicks off the festive celebrations.
As always there will be a voluntary collection to support charities. Usually, the headline charity is one which supports children in their hour of need, so please come with what you can afford to donate!
After the service we will have a special guest arrive, all the way from Lapland, giving sweets out to all the children, yes... you guessed correctly, Father Christmas will be making an early visit to Woodbridge!
First Pop Quiz A Success!
Woodbridge FC, Fynn Road, Woodbridge
FUNDS RAISED FOR TEENAGE CANCER TRUST
Plans already afoot for next year!
Hosted by Quizmaster; Lee Thompson, (question setter for Vernon Kay's "Ten-To-The-Top" on BBC Radio 2), this new Rotary event proved to be a fantastic success on Friday night (20/03).
The event sold it out in the week leading up to the event, meaning 100 participants across 20 teams made up of 4-6 members battled it out to the top of the chart and raised over £1,000 for The Teenage Cancer Trust. The competitive tension ran high with a few teams fighting it out towards the end but eventual winners; The Material Girls did a very impressive job of scoring 175 out of a possible 220 and won the cash prize and the trophy.
Carrying off the wooden spoon prize to help them revise for next year - a copy of Lee's book; The Official Charts Quiz, The 46s were marvellous sports.
Look out for details of next years event!
End Polio Now Campaign
The International Committee
Autumn 2025
Crocuses Finally Coming Through!
Five Woodbridge Schools took part in this campaign; Farlingaye High and the primary schools; Kyson, St Mary’s, Woodbridge and The Abbey Preparatory, distributed crocus bulbs to be planted and raised around £600 for this worthy cause. They are now beginning to peep through as can be seen in the photograph. To find out more about this campaign visit <rotarygbi.org>.
Click the button below to find out more on what the International Committee has been up to!
