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The Club meets every Thursday Evening 6pm for 6:30pm at Johnston’s of Elgin, Newmill Road, Elgin

We are a club with 67 members who meet once a week on a Thursday

31/08/2026

Massive thank you to those who supported our efforts to raise money for the Nepal Disaster Appeal on Saturday.

Over £1000 was raised at Marks & Spencers, and in the collection buckets at Decora and Borough Briggs

Thank you for your support. 🙏🇳🇵

29/08/2026

Last night, our member Jolene presented her "all about me" talk titled "Influenced," sharing key moments and people from her life that shaped her journey to where she is today. "One conversation, one opportunity, or one person taking the time can genuinely change what a person thinks is possible."

She discussed growing up in Lhanbryde, her father's influence on her interest in antiques and history. Her modern studies teacher at Milnes High sparking her interest in politics and taking a closer look at things.

Jolene’s career has taken her from Grigor & Young and personal tax in Glasgow, to travelling the world and retraining in Beauty Therapy. She also achieved a degree in Business Management.

After six years as DYW School Coordinator, she is now Acting Head of DYW, continuing her passion for supporting young people.

Jolene also discussed her personal life,
including her 14-year relationship with Brian and their shared interests in antiques and her love for the Victorian era.

28/08/2026

🇳🇵 NEPAL DISASTER APPEAL 🇳🇵

Following the tragic news of the devastation caused by flash floods in Nepal, members of Rotary Club of Elgin will be holding a bucket collection to support the Nepal Disaster Appeal.

📍 Marks & Spencer, High Street, Elgin
📅 Saturday 29th August
⏰ 10am – 4pm

If you’re able to help, please pop along and make a donation. 💙

💳 No cash? No problem! We’ll also have a card payment machine available for donations.

Every donation, no matter how big or small, can make a difference to those affected by this devastating disaster.

Thank you for your support. 🙏🇳🇵

21/08/2026

Last nights meeting saw our member Mark share stories from his impressive 34-year RAF career - from service in Qatar to being a part of the RAF Mountain Rescue Team! 🚁
His passion for mountaineering took him from Scotland to the Alps and Himalayas, including challenging rescue missions and an unforgettable climb of the Old Man of Hoy with an impending Force 10 gale!
Mark has completed all the Munros and Corbets and now is ticking off the Grahams!
A fascinating talk filled with adventure, resilience and a lifelong love of the mountains! 🏔️👏

13/08/2026

A glorious summer evening for a Rotary walk! ☀️☀️☀️

After our weekly meeting tonight, Rotarians took the opportunity to enjoy a walk in the sunshine — because let’s face it, there probably won’t be too many more nights like this! 😎

Our route took us from Johnstons to the Biblical Gardens, then on to Cooper Park for a full lap.

We were also lucky enough to have our very own Jackie as our tour guide, giving us an update along the way on the fantastic work happening around Elgin to help make our town an even better place. 👏

A great evening of sunshine, good company, plenty of steps and another contribution towards Rotary’s Treekly Challenge! 🌱👣

07/08/2026

This week we were given a presentation by our very own Davie Small!

Davie presented a detailed account of his trip to Boston to support Scotland at the 2026 World Cup with his sons Iain and David. He described the group's activities, including visiting Boston Common, meeting fellow fans, attending a baseball game at Fenway Park, and watching the Scotland match at a local bar.

Despite not having tickets to the stadium, Davie emphasized the strong atmosphere and camaraderie among Scottish supporters. ⚽️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

31/07/2026

Last night we had Ian from Aberdeen St Nicholas Rotary Club telling us all about their fundraising efforts for Garioch Carriage Driving for Disabled Group.

We were told about the horses involved- including Tommy which St Nicholas Rotary club raised money to fund.
Ian also spoke about the lasting impact and joy that the people who attend the carriage driving get from the activity.

A fabulous presentation enjoyed by all Rotarians and guests who attended. Thank you Ian! 🐎

24/07/2026

Lesley-Ann presented an overview of MISS, a charity founded in 2017 by Abbi Clarke to support people affected by pregnancy loss. She detailed the organization's services including one-to-one support, virtual support groups, memory boxes, support packs, and antenatal workshops, as well
as their memorial gardens at Hazelhead Crematorium in Aberdeen and a new location in Inverness. Lesley-Ann explained that all services are provided free of charge and funded through
grants and fundraising activities.
She mentioned plans for a memory garden in the Elgin area and highlighted the importance of recruiting volunteers in different regions to expand their services.

www.miss-support.org.uk

14/07/2026

Russ Scott from the Emergency Services Aid Charity (ESAC) provided us with a description of their 2024 trip to Gambia and thanked Elgin Rotary for their donations towards this valuable enterprise.

ESAC deliver emergency vehicles in the shape of ambulances and fire appliances to the Gambian Fire Service. Their first trip was carried out in 2022 and their second in 2024, delivering around 20 donated and purchased vehicles.

Russ, along with approximately 60 other similarly people of current or historical Service backgrounds were the volunteer drivers. They drove through the dangerous south of England,Spain, Morocco, Western Sahara, Mauritania, Senegal and the Gambia over a 3 weeks period and successfully delivered their vehicles which were gratefully received.

13/07/2026

The last few Team Spaces are available, come and join us and help support our charities, get in touch now.

https://rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=958282&ClubID=28

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