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Registered Club in Rotary International and Rotary Great Britain & Ireland. Rotary District 1030 - Rotary North East England
Registered Charity No. 1062358

24/10/2026

Darlington Rotary Club recognising World Polio Day 24/10 in the Cornmill Shopping Centre. Lots of interest and guesses for the "Name the Bear" game.

Rotary International working with the Gates Foundation and World Health Organization (WHO) to eradicate this awful disease. From 350,000 cases in 1985 down to a handful last year.... We're getting there!

13/10/2026

Darlington Rotary Clubhappy to help St Teresa's Hospice on their Moonlight & Memories Walk in Darlington South Park Foundation. A bit chilly but all in memory of loved ones and for a very good cause. Here a few random pics to give some sense of the atmosphere....

10/10/2026

Darlington Rotary Club lunchtime meeting started in sombre comemoration of our past president Alan Charlton who died in a car crash last weekend. We all have our memories of Alan and they are all good ones.

Our speakers at lunch were Sophie Snowdon and Tracey Wright from the Great North Air Ambulance Service. Describing their service, equipment and fundraising needs, they re-enthused everyone there to support this much-valued and much-needed service. The Operation SOS appeal is now looking to raise £2.5m for a new plane and upgrades. Details of how to donate: https://www.greatnorthairambulance.co.uk/fleet/

We were also joined by Rotarian Joe Leo - a member of Rotary Club of Downers Grove in Illinois, USA- we look forward to welcoming you again Joe and best wishes to everyone back home.

Pics here of Tracey, Sophie and Joe with Club President Iain Anderson

06/10/2026

We were shocked and extremely saddened by the death of our former President Alan Charlton and his companion Joy McCulloch in a car crash at the weekend. A very committed and popular Rotarian who joined Darlington Rotary Club in 1990, Alan was also well respected all over the area especially through his voluntary work at Darlington Memorial Hospital.

Pics here of Alan as President, with Joy and receiving a 90th Birthday greeting this year from past President Jane Bradshaw. Also, recognised on the front page of today's The Northern Echo which includes a fitting and poignant tribute by Peter Barron Media.

A great man who will be much missed by all who knew him.

02/10/2026

Darlington Rotary Club held our breakfast meeting and were graced by the High Sheriff of the County Palatine of Durham Dr Arnab Basu. He spoke about his life going from Calcutta to becoming a highly successful industrialist in the north east by establishing Kromek.

Of most interest was his description of the role of High Sheriff and making it relevant in a modern world. He spoke with passion about the need to help our communities and especially young people. The High Sheriff Youth Awards are a particular priority - more details here:https://pointnorth.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/High-sheriff-2025-2026.pdf

We also heard about the St Teresa's Hospice Duck Race which resulted our own Roly Lang winning third place.

All information about the club can be found at https://www.darlingtonrotary.org/ or emailing [email protected]

28/09/2026

These smiley ladies are from the NSPCC, Schools Team who deliver their Speak Out, Stay Safe children's safeguarding project. They came to Darlington Rotary Club (with their furry mascot) to receive a donation of £5,700 from Rotary's golf day. Delighted to contribute to this amazing organisation, which is Darlington Rotary President Iain Anderson's charity of his year. Come and see what else we do - contact [email protected]

28/09/2026

And they're off! Hundreds of ducks entered the Skerne River race in Darlington on Saturday, sponsored at a fiver each for St Teresa's Hospice 40th anniversary. Organised by Darlington Borough Council with support from us in Darlington Rotary Club, it was quacking good afternoon! Contact [email protected] to learn more about Rotary International in Darlington.

28/09/2026

Wednesday night at The Fed in Gateshead was the celebration of the Rotary - RYLA District 1030 UK (Rotary Young Leaders Awards), which marked the achievements of 48 remarkable young people, who over the summer engaged in a week-long leadership challenge at the Wilderness Outdoor campsite near the Pennine Way. They learned about leadership, gained confidence and made lasting friends and contacts. They're sponsored by Rotary groups across the North East including Darlington Rotary Club. Amazing young people, fantastic opportunity and wonderful event.

22/09/2026

September is Rotary International's Basic Education and Literacy Month which provides a great opportunity for us to shine the spotlight on literacy projects in Yorkshire, Leicestershire and North West London 📖

From creative writing and one-to-one reading to community book clubs, Rotary is finding a variety of ways to inspire a lifelong love of reading for all ages 📚✨

https://magazine.rotarygbi.org/education-and-literacy-september-2026

22/09/2026

Alan Cowie is a surveyor with huge experience, and whose often humorous tales of life in his profession has entertained many. And he's a valued member of Darlington Rotary Club. He spoke at our ever-popular breakfast meeting on Friday

Rotary is an eclectic mix of people from all walks of life. Rotar to the entertainment of all there.y North East has more than 1,000 members, just trying to improve life for their communities - and having some fun doing it. Find out more at Rotaryne.com or [email protected]

Address

The Dolphin Centre, Horse Market
Darlington
DL15RP

Opening Hours

12pm - 2pm

Telephone

+447735598251

Website

https://www.darlingtonrotary.org/

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