Rotary Club of Picton NSW

16/10/2026

𝐑𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥
From colourful flower beds and cottage gardens to quirky treasures and peaceful rural settings, there’s plenty to enjoy and inspire your own garden. 🌿

🎟️ Entry:
• $10 per garden
• $30 to visit all four gardens
• $50 for a couple/family to visit all four
• School-age children FREE

Every visit helps support local Rotary charities and community projects.

👉 Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1645428

Gather some friends and make a day of it! 🌼

29/09/2026

Buxton Station

28/09/2026

🎉💙💛 WE’D LOVE YOU TO COME AND CELEBRATE WITH US! 💛💙🎉

It’s hard to believe that Picton Rotary is turning 60!

For many people in Wollondilly, Picton Rotary has simply always been there. You may remember us cooking a sausage sizzle, running a fundraiser, helping at a community event, supporting our young people, lending a hand after a disaster, or quietly helping someone in our community who needed it.

Behind all of those activities have been local people giving their time to help other local people — and that’s something worth celebrating.

On 12 October, exactly 60 years after the Rotary Club of Picton was chartered, we’re getting together to celebrate this very special milestone — and we would genuinely love our community to join us.

🥂 Rotary Club of Picton 60th Birthday Dinner
📅 Monday 12 October 2026
⏰ 6.00pm
📍 Picton Bowling Club

This isn't just a dinner for current Rotary members. Everyone is welcome.

We especially hope to see some past members, families of former members, old friends of the Club, volunteers and community members who have shared part of our journey over the years.

Come along, catch up with old friends, share some memories and hear a little about what Picton Rotary has achieved over six decades — and what we hope to do next.

⚠️ But we really do need you to book now.

🎟️ Bookings close at 6.00pm on Tuesday 6 October, and we need to confirm numbers for the dinner.

If you’ve been thinking, “I might go”, please don’t put it off. Scan the QR code on our flyer or go to Trybooking.com/DNUNN and book your ticket today.

We only get one chance to celebrate 60 years, and it would mean a great deal to have the people of our community there celebrating alongside us.

💙💛 Come and help us make it a night to remember.

1966–2026 | 60 Years of Service Above Self

18/09/2026

VALE PAST PRESIDENT ROBERT “BOB” FAIRLEY

It is with great sadness that the Rotary Club of Picton acknowledges the passing of our much-loved friend and fellow Rotarian, Past President Robert “Bob” Fairley.

Bob joined the Rotary Club of Picton in 1988 and served as Club President in 1990–91. His Rotary journey also included time as a member of the Rotary Club of Corrimal.

Throughout almost four decades of Rotary service, Bob gave generously of his time, knowledge and seemingly endless energy. He was twice recognised as a Paul Harris Fellow, reflecting his outstanding contribution to Rotary and the community.

Within Rotary, Bob was affectionately known as “the man with the ute.”

Whenever something needed to be collected, delivered, moved, built or repaired, Bob would arrive with his ute, ready to help. More importantly, he never just dropped things off and left. Bob stayed, rolled up his sleeves and did whatever else was needed until the job was finished.

That was Bob’s way. He did not simply talk about service—he lived it.

His contribution included building and renovating facilities for residents at Queen Victoria Hospital in Thirlmere, helping to build the platform at Buxton railway station and establish the Buxton markets, supporting charity golf days at Antill Park, and working on the Thirlmere Steam Festival and community Christmas carols.

Even as he grew older and faced health challenges, Bob’s commitment never diminished. During the past year, he again volunteered to serve as a Club Director and assist with the revitalisation of the Rotary Club of Picton.

Our club was immensely proud to nominate Bob for the 2026 Wollondilly Lifetime Service Award. Seeing him receive that recognition was a very special moment and a fitting tribute to his extraordinary lifetime of service.

Bob was a worker, a leader, a mentor and a friend. He brought warmth, good humour and companionship to our club, and generations of Rotarians had the privilege of serving alongside him.

His contribution cannot be measured simply by the positions he held or the projects he helped complete. His true legacy lies in the people he supported, the friendships he formed and the example he set for all of us.

On behalf of the President, Board and members of the Rotary Club of Picton, we extend our deepest condolences to Bob’s family, loved ones and his many friends, including his fellow Rotarians at the Rotary Club of Corrimal.

We have lost a remarkable Rotarian and a dear friend, but Bob’s legacy of service will remain part of our club’s story for generations to come.

Thank you for your service, Bob.

Rest in peace, Past President Bob Fairley.

10/09/2026

📸💙💛 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐔𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟔𝟎 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲! 💛💙📸

For 60 years, the Rotary Club of Picton has been part of the Wollondilly community — bringing local people together, lending a hand where it is needed and supporting countless community projects, events and causes along the way.

Now, as we prepare to celebrate our 60th Birthday, we would love the community's help to bring some of those memories back to life.

Do you have old Picton Rotary photos tucked away somewhere?

We are looking for photographs of past and present members, Rotary events, fundraisers, community projects, social occasions, presentations and special moments from throughout the Club’s history.

Perhaps you were a member, your parents or grandparents were involved, or you attended one of Picton Rotary’s many events over the years. We would love to see what you have!

Every photograph helps us piece together the story of the local people who have given their time and energy to our community through Picton Rotary over the past six decades.

📸 Please have a look through your old photo albums, boxes of photographs and family archives. You never know what piece of Picton Rotary history you might find!

If you have photographs you would be happy to share, please send us a message through the Rotary Club of Picton page or email them to [email protected].

We can’t wait to see what memories are out there! 💙💛

1966–2026 | 60 Years of Service Above Self

06/09/2026

💙💛 Helping Teddy Come Home 💛💙

Sometimes Rotary has the opportunity to make a very special difference in the life of a local family.

Beautiful three-year-old Teddy and his family have been through an incredibly frightening time. Teddy suffered a sudden cardiac arrest and spent five days in an induced coma in hospital.

Thankfully, this brave little boy has been able to come home and continue his recovery surrounded by the people who love him most. ❤️

Before Teddy could safely leave hospital, his family needed access to a special defibrillator in case he experienced another cardiac emergency.

When the Rotary Club of Picton learned what Teddy needed, we were very pleased to provide the defibrillator. Knowing that something our Club could provide helped make it possible for Teddy to come home to his family makes this a particularly meaningful Rotary project.

Picton Rotary Club President Terry Lillie and Dianne Blyth had the privilege of presenting the defibrillator to Teddy and his parents, David and Brooke.

For a little boy and his family who have already been through so much, we hope having Teddy home brings some comfort, reassurance and a little more normality back into their lives.

This is Service Above Self in its most practical form — seeing a family in our community who needs a helping hand and being there when it matters.

Everyone at the Rotary Club of Picton sends Teddy, David and Brooke our warmest wishes. We will be cheering Teddy on as he continues his recovery. 💙💛

29/08/2026

💙💛 $25,000 for Turning Point Camden! 💛💙

What a fantastic result from the Rotary Club of Picton Charity Golf Day! ⛳️

Picton Rotary Club President has proudly presented Turning Point Camden with a cheque for an incredible $25,000, representing the funds raised at our very successful Charity Golf Day at Antill Park.

This wonderful result was only possible thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, golfers, prize donors, volunteers and supporters who came together to make the day such a success.

Turning Point Camden provides valuable support to people from across Camden and Wollondilly, helping those who are doing it tough and empowering people to make positive changes and move forward with their lives.

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported the Golf Day. To see all that hard work result in $25,000 going directly to such a worthwhile local organisation is something everyone involved can be very proud of.

Another wonderful example of Rotary's “Service Above Self” in action. 💙💛

25/08/2026

Picton Rotary Club are involved in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library as are many other Rotary Clubs.

Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com

23/08/2026

🚗 U-Turn The Wheel – A Great Day at Wollondilly Anglican College 🚗

Our first U-Turn The Wheel day for 2026 was a great success!

Year 11 students at Wollondilly Anglican College spent the day taking part in engaging and interactive workshops designed to get them thinking seriously about road safety and the responsibilities that come with getting behind the wheel.

The day began with SC Liam Bain from NSW Police, whose keynote presentation on ‘Commonsense Driving’ set the scene for the day.

Students then rotated through a fantastic range of sessions:

😴 Driver Fatigue – Mark McDonald from Be Street Wise
🚛 The Dangers of Trucks – Lofty Richardson from Cawdor Haulage
📱 Licence Restrictions & Distractions – Jason Cook
🛣️ Country Driving – Paul Roullion
🔧 Garry Bell from Gazmech, along with Ruarhiy and Kyle, also shared their knowledge and experience with the students.

The day finished on a high with an online road safety quiz and some fantastic prizes, including driving lessons, defensive driving experiences and Car First Aid Kits.

It was wonderful to see how interested and engaged the students were throughout the day. Hopefully they came away with some valuable lessons that will stay with them as they become more experienced drivers.

A huge thank you to our sponsors, Wollondilly Shire Council and GM3 Metallurgical Coal, whose support helps the Rotary Club of Picton continue to deliver this important road safety program for our local young people.

It was also wonderful to have our sponsors represented on the day by Antony Leone from GM3, Christine Towndrow from the Illawarra Community Partnership and Councillor Suzy Brandstater from Wollondilly Shire Council. Thank you for supporting this very worthwhile program and our young drivers.

Thank you also to our Picton Rotary members and Friends of Picton Rotary, including Marjo Hallowell, who gave their time to help make the day run so successfully, as well as all of our presenters and supporters.

And, of course, thank you to Wollondilly Anglican College and its Year 11 students for embracing the day with such enthusiasm.

The Rotary Club of Picton is very proud to continue delivering U-Turn The Wheel and investing in the safety of our young people. 🚗💛

Safer young drivers mean safer roads for everyone.