Rotary Club of Ashbourne

13/04/2026

16/03/2026

ASHBOURNE ROTARY EASTER EGG APPEAL - WHAT A RESULT! THANK YOU 👍
It never fails to amaze me how generous and supportive everyone from Ashbourne and the surrounding villages are, when it comes to charity.
I am delighted to be able to confirm that a total of 480 Easter Eggs have been donated this year (compared with 265 last year). They are now on there way to children in Ukraine who don’t have a lot to smile about at the moment.
Thank you to everyone who donated. In particular I would like to thank the Students, Parents and Teachers of QEGS who donated 200 Easter Eggs. 👍
Thanks also to David Neill Mica and Cornerstone Coffee House for acting as drop-off points again this year.

Kevin Barclay 😀
Ashbourne Rotary Easter Eggs & Shoebox Co-ordinator

12/03/2026

EASTER EGGS FROM OSMASTON CE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Many thanks to the Children, Teachers and Parents of Osmaston CE Primary School for supporting our Easter Egg Appeal this year.
What an effort 👍😀

12/03/2026

OVER 200 EASTER EGGS COLLECTED !!
What an amazing effort by the students and staff of QEGS Ashbourne who have collected over 200 Easter Eggs for our Easter Egg Appeal.
We cant thank you enough 👍😀

Ashbourne Rotary Shoebox Appeal

12/03/2026

ASHBOURNE ROTARY EASTER EGG APPEAL
Thanks to Ashbourne Town Council for their donation of Easter Eggs

17/02/2026

ASHBOURNE ROTARY EASTER EGG APPEAL
Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes the joy of Easter – a time for hope, renewal, and of course, chocolate! For the past two years, we have been overwhelmed by your incredible generosity in supporting our Easter Egg Appeal for children in Ukraine. Your kindness brought smiles and moments of happiness to children facing unimaginable challenges.
And so, we’re thrilled to announce that our 2026 Easter Egg Appeal is officially underway!
For many, this may be their only Easter treat. With your support , we can make sure as many children as possible experience a little bit of joy and normality this season.
If you would like to donate an Easter Egg again this year then a minimum 90g egg is ideal as they have less packaging, but any size is acceptable. Please drop them off at David Neill Mica DIY or Cornerstone Coffee Shop by 10 March 2026 so we can get them to Ukraine by Easter.

23/01/2026

ASHBOURNE ROTARY CHARITY GOLF DAY
Please support one of our major fundraising events. All profits will be donated to charity.

20/01/2026

VISIT TO CROMFORD MILL
We had a very interesting guided tour of Cromford Mills.

Built in 1771 by Sir Richard Arkwright, Cromford Mills was the world’s first successful water-powered cotton spinning mill and a cornerstone of the Industrial Revolution.

Its well worth a visit

04/01/2026

INTERESTED IN ASHBOURNE ROTARY?
Rotary fundraising efforts rely entirely on its members and volunteers who want to "put something back" and have fun with friends at the same time.
The Rotary Club of Ashbourne meets twice a month and we welcome new members.
The Club now offers several membership options from full member, associate member or ‘Friends of Rotary.’ The latter being a more flexible option for anyone who is interested in assisting with our charity fund raising projects from time to time.
Further details can be found on our website rotaryclubofashbourne.org.uk or just reply to this post.
https://www.rotary.org/en/about-rotary/membership

04/01/2026

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT: over £6000 raised in December
We would just like to thank everyone in Ashbourne and the surrounding areas for their amazing support over the Christmas period, whether purchasing Christmas Trees or donating outside M&S Simply Foods.
We raised over £6,000, which we will distribute to locally based charities who make a real difference to people both locally and internationally.
Previous recipients include:-
Treetops Hospice, Derbyshire Air Ambulance, Derby Samaritans, Carsington Sailing for the Disabled, Derby Mountain Rescue, Ukraine schoolchildren, Aquabox, End Polio Now, Ashbourne Shoebox Appeal, Ashbourne Foodbank, Careline, Young Musicians of the Year and many other local charities, sports clubs, Scouts, Guides and volunteer groups.
If you would like more information please visit our website:
https://rotaryclubofashbourne.org.uk/

04/12/2025

ROTARY CHRISTMAS TREES 🌲
Available now on Shawcroft Car Park. All profits go to charity 😃