Rotary Club of Billericay

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Rotary Club of Billericay Rotary Club of Billericay was the first Rotary club in Billericay, and is dedicated to serving its community.

It meets most Mondays at 1 pm at the Beauvoir Arms, Downham, Essex. We’re a small, friendly club of enthusiastic and active volunteers who want to enjoy ourselves and give our time and talents to help others both locally and overseas. The Rotary motto is “Service above Self”, and we are people from all walks of life who share a common interest in helping others.

We supported Rotary Club of Billericay Mayflower's Summerfest by manning the main gate in the afternoon. The weather was...
26/07/2026

We supported Rotary Club of Billericay Mayflower's Summerfest by manning the main gate in the afternoon. The weather was very pleasant and the crowds who poured trough the gate were obviously enjoying themselves as they wandered round the grounds, looking at the stalls, trying the food (and even the Beer)
"Entry is free but please make a donation” was the cry. People could either pay cash, or use the SumUp card machines to pay by card. It’s amazing how matters have changed over the last few years because a good majority of donations were made via the SumUp card machine! Many did donate, and quite a few gave more - most people seemed to give £5 or £5 per person. People would also often say, “I’ll donate on the way out” but this is Billericay, so they actually did!
There was music on the stage, stalls by the Rotary Clubs of Havering East, Billericay Town and our Rotary District was there with a People of Action stall. Plus the usual “Kiddies Attractions” such as bouncy castles and slides, roundabouts as well as the bungee jumps (much frequented by the children).
And that’s not to mention all the food outlets, businesses and shows selling to the public.
Further down the field was the classic car display, with 40-50 entries, as well as traction engines and a Fire Engine.
People kept coming in and there were plenty of attendees milling around on the field, so it seemed a great success, and Mayflower seemed well pleased with the results of their efforts.
Well done Mayflower for another very successful event.
For more details see:
https://rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=1007416&ClubID=1390

Children’s Fun Day - we took 44 children from Thriftwood School, plus 15 teachers and helpers, to Old MacDonald’s Farm a...
26/07/2026

Children’s Fun Day - we took 44 children from Thriftwood School, plus 15 teachers and helpers, to Old MacDonald’s Farm at Brentwood. The Teachers organised the children into groups with the necessary adults to supervise for the exploration of the site, with Old MacDonald’s guides who explained the obligatory health and safety rules (keep washing your hands). First stop was the little creatures’ area to see the chipmunks, geckos and tiny tortoise followed by the Farmyard Friends barn with sheep and goats, and a chance to stroke the Shetland pony. Once the guided tour was over, the groups were free to carry on around the site to see a wider variety of other animals including chickens, highland cattle and alpacas and of course, to enjoy the rides and play areas.
At lunchtime the weather worsened, so lunch was indoors, but swiftly followed by access to the various rides and play areas, including the carousel, despite the rain. The JCB Construction Zone, the Tractors, the Crazy Barn Ride, were very well supported, and especially the Train Rides, which proved especially popular.
Did the kids enjoy the day? There was a resounding cheer and thank you Rotary from the children.
For more details see:
https://rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=1007415&ClubID=1390

On Friday July 17, new President Nick Street, and Youth Officers Peter Greene and Keith Wood, met with the new RotaKids ...
26/07/2026

On Friday July 17, new President Nick Street, and Youth Officers Peter Greene and Keith Wood, met with the new RotaKids at Brightside Primary School and to invest its members, hand out the badges and present the new club’s Charter.
On the day of the visit, The children were seated quietly in two rows. Gemma LeMarche (lead teacher for RotaKids) introduced us before handing it over to President Nick who explain in a little more details what Rotary is, how Billericay has the most RotaKids clubs of any town in Essex, and what the RotaKids club should aspire to achieve.
Gemma called up the new RotaKids Officers of the club to receive their individual badges and then the individual RotaKids badges were handed out to the remaining members of the club.
President Nick then led them all in reciting the RotaKids pledge:
As a RotaKid I endeavour to be fair to all, to serve my community, and to show respect to others.
Charter
Then last act of the day was the presentation to the new club with its official Rotary Charter then a there was a little time left for questions. The children were very keen - challenging the Rotarians with many questions:
What a successful and moving day!
For more details see:
https://rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=1007395&ClubID=1390

We hosted Buttsbury RotaKids’ officers, their Headteacher Ann Robinson and Assistant Headteacher Stacey Barnes to lunch ...
26/07/2026

We hosted Buttsbury RotaKids’ officers, their Headteacher Ann Robinson and Assistant Headteacher Stacey Barnes to lunch for their annual presentation on what they had achieved this year.
Also present was Gareth Roberts (Head Teacher from Stock Primary School) where we had just chartered a new RotaKids club, and also two members of Brentwood a Becket Rotary Club.
After lunch, the RotaKids officers Freya, Lola, Summer-Rose, Theo, and Kaitlin introduced themselves. and took it in turns to take us through their presentation, speaking clearly and referring only occasionally to their notes. Everybody could hear them easily. So impressive!
The Dogs Trust was their charity of choice for which they raised an amazing over £7900! They also supported Young Minds, Cancer Research, Children in Need, and Comic Relief.
So how much did these outstanding RotaKids raise? An inspiring record amount of over £11,000
Not only did they raise money but also undertook other projects for the community. They have been a “Dementia Friendly” school since 2020, and have continued this work including visits to the Human Kind Cafe and the Memory Cafe, but also to the Billericay Food Bank.
Finally, they are so proud of winning their fifth Rotary Excellence Award in a row!
We were all most impressed by their completely professional performance despite their young age! Awesome!
For more details see:
https://rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=1007393&ClubID=1390

Buttsbury Primary School RotaKids Excels again. It has won a Rotary “Excellence Award” (previously the Presidential Cit...
26/07/2026

Buttsbury Primary School RotaKids Excels again. It has won a Rotary “Excellence Award” (previously the Presidential Citation) from the Chair of the Rotary Board of Great Britain and Ireland, for their amazing community efforts, completing all eight challenges for the second year in a row, and also the fifth year in a row that they have won this award.
Immediate Past District Governor Mark Williamson joined Head Teacher Ann Robinson and started by congratulating the RotaKids for their very special achievement in being one of very few schools in the District or, even, in the whole of Great Britain and Ireland, to achieve this award, a recognition of their achievements over the year. He then presented the President of the RotaKids with the Rotary Great Britain and Ireland Excellence Award.
The Hall then burst into applause in recognition of this achievement. We congratulate them all.
But the day was special in another way too - it turned out that this was a Wacky Hair day and all children could come to school with a “Wacky” hair do in exchange for a small donation - another innovative school idea to raise funds for charity.
We were presented with exotic creations on all sides, as you can see below!
For more details see:
https://rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=1007385&ClubID=1390

Quilters Quality - On July 8 Immediate Past District Governor Mark Williamson joined President Nick Street, Immediate Pa...
26/07/2026

Quilters Quality - On July 8 Immediate Past District Governor Mark Williamson joined President Nick Street, Immediate Past President Stephen, Peter Strong and Youth officer Peter Greene at Quilters Junior School where they heard the children present what they had achieved as Quilters RotaKids, particularly in the area of Dementia. As one of the RotaKids summed it up
"We don’t do all these things with older people just because we are told to, we do them because they are the right things to do."
Not only that, but it was also the occasion where IPDG Mark could celebrate their achievements by presenting them with the Rotary Great Britain and Ireland "Excellence Award" for the fourth year running. They had successfully completed 7 of the 8 challenges, where three was the level at which the award would be given.
For more details see:
https://rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=1007370&ClubID=1390
and also:
https://rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=1007384&ClubID=1390

Stocking Up - new President Nick Street, and Youth Officers Peter Greene and Keith Wood, went along to morning assembly ...
26/07/2026

Stocking Up - new President Nick Street, and Youth Officers Peter Greene and Keith Wood, went along to morning assembly at Stock Primary School for the formation of the new Stock RotaKids club.
On the day of the visit, Head Teacher Gareth introduced the Rotary visitors and spoke a little about the aims of the club before handing it over to President Nick to explain in a little more details what Rotary is, and what the RotaKids club should aspire to achieve. He then announced the results of the elections and called up the new RotaKIds to receive their badges. First of all the officers of the club and then the individual RotaKids in turn, to receive their lapel "button” badges.
President Nick then led them all in reciting the RotaKids pledge:
Then the final act of the day, time to present the official Rotary Charter of the new club to RotaKids lead teacher Chris Seccombe and Head Teacher Gareth Roberts.
Time for some photos of the officers and the whole team, and then time to go.
What a successful and moving day!
For more details see:
https://rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=1007368&ClubID=1390

Dementia Action Week Display Competition First Prize. Club member Keith Wood’s Creatures Great and Small, managed by hi...
26/07/2026

Dementia Action Week Display Competition First Prize. Club member Keith Wood’s Creatures Great and Small, managed by his daughter Kimberley, are incredibly proud and honoured when they won first place in 2026’s Billericay Dementia Action Week display competition. This popular High Street shop was recognised for its blue-themed display created to raise awareness and encourage conversations around dementia. The business will donate the prize to ‘Dementia Action'.
For more details see:
https://rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=1006901&ClubID=1390

We are very sad to report the recent sad passing of club member Trevor Bond on July 25 at the age of 90.Trevor forewent ...
25/07/2026

We are very sad to report the recent sad passing of club member Trevor Bond on July 25 at the age of 90.
Trevor forewent University for his first love - journalism, and went into that career straight from school. After starting in local newspapers at the Essex and Thurrock Gazette, he moved subsequently on to the Romford Times and then the Stratford Express, which was at that time one of the biggest-selling weekly newspapers in the country.
His career progressed with a move to Fleet Street where he became Sports Editor at the Sunday Telegraph and then the Mail on Sunday. He was a Stalwart of the Sports Journalists Association where, at various times, he served as chair, treasurer and secretary.
Trevor was a stalwart of our Rotary Club of Billericay where his journalist’s instincts and contacts helped us to publicise our work so well. He served for many years as PR Chairman, and latterly also as our monthly Newsletter Editor until 2024 during which time our Newsletter won the Rotary District Best Newsletter award four years in a row, and the National Rotary Great Britain and Ireland Best Newsletter Award two years in a row before the award was discontinued.
He will be missed greatly.

Emergency! Air Ambulance! 20 Rotary Club of Billericay members, partners and friends visited the Essex and Herts Air Am...
25/07/2026

Emergency! Air Ambulance! 20 Rotary Club of Billericay members, partners and friends visited the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Emergency Medical Service at their North Weald airfield base for a tour of the facilities and to donate £500 to this very worthwhile charity. One of 21 air ambulance organisations in the country, Essex Air Ambulance was founded in 1997. The service has two Augustus Westland 169 helicopters, one at each of two bases, and two active Rapid Response Vehicles (RRVs) at each base, with the same kit as the helicopters for night time and when the helicopters are unavailable.
Each helicopter has a pilot and co-pilot, a pre-hospital care doctor, and a critical care paramedic. The aim is to take “Accident and Emergency” high level care and expertise to the patient anywhere in Hertfordshire and Essex. Flying at up to 170 mph it can reach any part of Essex in under 20 minutes. Unlike land based NHS ambulances, since 2019 they have carried blood on-board, delivered to them by Essex Blood Runners from Princess Alexandra hospital in Harlow. If the blood isn’t used it is returned to the hospital, if it is used, the Air Ambulance trust is charged £380 per unit!
These critical care teams are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and also work closely with air ambulances in London, Cambridge, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, East Anglia and Thames Valley in cases of major or complex incidents, such as major road traffic accidents. The teams are so effective that only 13-14% of patients need to go on to Hospital!
For more details see:
https://rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=1006858&ClubID=1390

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