Ballymena Rotary Club

Ballymena Rotary Club The Club meets normally on Tuesdays {except Public Holidays} at the Adair Arms Hotel in Ballymena at 1pm. Every third Tuesday we have an evening meeting at 6pm.

Meetings commence at 1.00pm with a buffet lunch and finish at 2.00pm. Every third Tuesday we meet in the evening at 6.00pm with Dinner followed by a Guest Speaker. We are always delighted to welcome guests to our meetings.

12/06/2026

Congratulations to Gordon Kane MBE
The Rotary Club of Ballymena extends its warmest congratulations to our Honorary Member, Gordon Kane, on being awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire).
This prestigious honour is a fitting recognition of Gordon’s exceptional dedication, commitment, and service to the community over many years. Through his tireless efforts, he has made a positive and lasting impact on countless individuals, organisations, and community initiatives. This national recognition reflects the immense respect and admiration in which he is held by all who have had the privilege of working alongside him.
Everyone at the Rotary Club of Ballymena is immensely proud of Gordon’s achievement. As a valued friend and Honorary Member of our Club, he has consistently demonstrated the very highest standards of service above self, inspiring others through his example and unwavering commitment to helping others.
We thank Gordon for his friendship, encouragement, and outstanding contribution to our community, and we wish him every happiness as he celebrates this remarkable and richly deserved honour.
Sincere congratulations, Gordon, on your MBE – a truly fitting recognition of a lifetime dedicated to service, leadership, and making a difference.

Recognition of support for the Rotary Club of Ballymena Christmas Hamper Scheme It is incredible to reflect that almost ...
11/06/2026

Recognition of support for the Rotary Club of Ballymena Christmas Hamper Scheme
It is incredible to reflect that almost 30 years have passed since Rotarian John Stuart established the Rotary Club of Ballymena Christmas Hamper Scheme. Through his dedication and vision, strong relationships were built with schools throughout the Ballymena area, creating a lasting legacy of kindness and community spirit.
Today, thanks to the continued generosity of our local primary and post-primary schools, pupils, parents and supporters, we are able to provide over 400 Christmas hampers each year to local people experiencing loneliness, financial hardship, homelessness, mental health challenges and other difficult circumstances.
To recognise and thank the schools whose incredible donations make this possible, the Rotary Club of Ballymena hosted a Tea, Coffee and Scones morning at the Adair Arms Hotel on 11th June 2026. This event was an opportunity to celebrate the outstanding contribution of our school communities and acknowledge the difference they make across Ballymena.
Today, we were also proud to recognise three local charities that have benefited from the Christmas Hamper Appeal:
Barnardo’s Leaving Care, Ballymena
Simon Community, Ballymena
Women’s Aid ABCLN, Ballymena
Whether schools have supported us since the beginning or have recently come on board, every contribution helps make Christmas a little kinder for those in need.
On behalf of Rotary Club of Ballymena and everyone who receives a hamper — thank you for your continued kindness, generosity and community spirit.

Our Charities Exhibition for the months of June and July will showcase the incredible work of the Society of St Vincent ...
10/06/2026

Our Charities Exhibition for the months of June and July will showcase the incredible work of the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP). This display, together with a permanent Rotary exhibition, is located in the new dedicated Rotary Rest Space in Midtown Makers. During the launch of the exhibition yesterday we met with some Spanish visitors from Bilbao and were delighted to introduce them to the work of the Rotary Club of Ballymena!

Prior to the launch we were joined at our Rotary Club meeting by Kieran Killough, President of the Ballymena area of SVP. Kieran thanked the Club for its generous donations over the years and gave examples of the services provided to individuals facing poverty and disadvantage.

Further information on SVP is available throughout the months of June and July at the Rotary Rest Space in Midtown Makers, Church St, Ballymena. Once again, our sincere thanks to our Corporate Members from Ballymena Business Centre who created this dedicated Rotary space.

400 Million Steps for 400 Years – A Remarkable Achievement! Rotarians stepping out at Saturday's Ballymena 400 parade ar...
24/05/2026

400 Million Steps for 400 Years – A Remarkable Achievement!

Rotarians stepping out at Saturday's Ballymena 400 parade around Ballymena.

Congratulations to the Rotary Club of Ballymena on reaching an incredible 400 million steps on the Treekly App —a truly fitting way to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Ballymena’s Town Charter.
This milestone is a powerful reflection of community spirit, teamwork, and dedication. Every step taken has not only honoured Ballymena’s rich history but has also contributed to a healthier, more connected community.
The Treekly App itself is built around a simple but inspiring mission—encouraging people to walk more for their own well-being while making a positive impact on the planet. By achieving daily step goals, participants help fund real-world tree-planting projects, support global reforestation, and help reduce carbon emissions, all while fostering friendly competition and community engagement.
Through this initiative, the Rotary Club of Ballymena has demonstrated how local action can have a truly global impact. In addition to improving health and strengthening community bonds, we have helped protect our environment for future generations by planting over 16,000 mangrove trees, thereby counteracting climate change.
An outstanding achievement—well done to everyone involved!

ROTARY SIGNPOST CELEBRATES BALLYMENA 400 As part of Ballymena 400 celebrations, the Rotary Club of Ballymena has unveile...
24/05/2026

ROTARY SIGNPOST CELEBRATES BALLYMENA 400
As part of Ballymena 400 celebrations, the Rotary Club of Ballymena has unveiled a new international signpost in the People’s Park, highlighting Ballymena’s links across the world and to the Rotary movement.
The signpost has six ‘directional fingers’ which point to the following places:
Chicago- this is where the Rotary organisation was first established by Paul Harris in 1905.
London- location of the first Rotary Club outside the USA
Toronto- Timothy Eaton from Ballymena established the first Eaton store in Toronto
There are also fingers which point in the direction of Morehead, Kentucky, as well as Gibraltar. Ballymena is ‘twinned’ with both locations.
The international signpost also has a finger which points towards Slemish, one of the most famous landmarks close to Ballymena.
The sign was manufactured by Harryville Men’s Shed and unveiled by Mayor Councillor Jackson Minford during the Ballymena 400 Celebration Parade and Fun Day.
The plaque at the base of the new sign includes the following inscription…
This signpost has been donated by the Rotary Club of Ballymena in recognition of the 400th Anniversary of the granting of the Ballymena Estate to the Adair Family by Charles I.
A lasting reminder of Ballymena’s local and international connections for future generations.

Our AGM today. Thanks to all who came 😊
19/05/2026

Our AGM today. Thanks to all who came 😊

On a somewhat blustery morning, the Rotary Club embarked on a new litter picking campaign as part of our Environment ini...
09/05/2026

On a somewhat blustery morning, the Rotary Club embarked on a new litter picking campaign as part of our Environment initiative. This morning's collection from the cinema to the Ecos Centre was the first in a series of quarterly litter picks to be held in various areas of the town. Our thanks to Mid & East Antrim Borough Council for the use of litter pickers, bags and PPE. We are delighted that staff from our Corporate Member, Cranswick Country Foods, will join us in this project as part of the company's policy for community engagement. Thanks to Rotarian Cosi for organising 😊

At today’s Rotary Club meeting, President Elect Chris Wales and Membership Chair Lynda Bell were delighted to welcome ou...
05/05/2026

At today’s Rotary Club meeting, President Elect Chris Wales and Membership Chair Lynda Bell were delighted to welcome our newest Corporate member, Laura Kirk, from Knockdene HealthCare Ltd.
Laura was presented with a comprehensive Welcome Pack highlighting the inspiring work led by our Committee Chairs, spanning Community, Youth, Membership, International, Public Image, Foundation, and Environmental initiatives.
She also received our 80th Anniversary booklet, ‘Reflecting on 8 Decades of Service’, together with a framed Certificate of Corporate Membership and Rotary pin. We wish Laura well on her Rotary journey!

30/04/2026

𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐈𝐍 𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐁 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐅 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐑𝐘 𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐋

Three talented students from Northern Regional College have been named winners of the recent Rotary Club Chef Competition, held at the College’s Coleraine campus last Thursday, following a competitive event that brought together aspiring chefs to showcase their culinary skills and professionalism.

Organised by the Coleraine and Ballymena Rotary Clubs, the competition gave students the opportunity to experience the pace and pressure of a real working kitchen and restaurant environment. Competitors were tasked with creating, designing, cooking and serving a three-course menu using local, sustainable produce.

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