The Rotary Club of Eastwood Scotland

04/09/2026

The Rotary Club of Eastwood has won the Club Excellence Award for 2025–26!

We are thrilled to share that the Rotary Club of Eastwood has been honored with the Club Excellence Award for 2025–26 from Rotary International!

This recognition belongs to our entire membership. It represents countless hours of planning, relentless community impact, youth engagement, and a shared passion for service above self. Truly, when fellowship and purpose line up, extraordinary things happen!

Huge congratulations and heartfelt gratitude to every member who made this possible. You make our club a beacon of inspiration! Now, let's take this energy and aim even higher for the upcoming year!

04/09/2026

A warm Rotary welcome to our visitors from Bangalore South!
We were delighted to extend a warm welcome to visiting Rotarians Rtn Sridhar, Rtn Rekha, and their daughter, Sanjaana. The family brought warm fellowship and greetings from their home club, the Rotary Club of Bangalore South.
Highlighting the deep ties within the international Rotary family, Rtn Rekha also shared insights into her involvement with Inner Wheel, underscoring their shared commitment to service and community.
A key moment of the visit came when Rtn Sridhar, a Past District Governor, addressed the club. Drawing from his extensive leadership experience, he reflected on his tenure as Governor, proudly sharing that his district welcomed 650 new members during his year in office. His remarkable achievement in member engagement and growth provided inspiring food for thought for all present.
Visits like these remind us of the global strength and camaraderie of the Rotary network. The Rotary Club of Eastwood sincerely thanks Rtn Sridhar, Rtn Rekha, and Sanjaana for spending time with us, sharing their inspiring experiences, and enriching our club meeting with true international Rotary spirit.

16/07/2026

We had the pleasure of welcoming Helen and Eileen from the Hugh Fraser Retirement Estate. Helen and Eileen presented their immediate to long-term plans for the estate. During an engaging chat, they elaborated on plans to create future-first living spaces, with embedded smart home technology like voice activated lights and curtains. Helen and Eileen highlighted how buggies would make residents more mobile and increase their outdoor engagement, given the scale of the property.

Rotary Club of Eastwood looks forward to working with the Hugh Fraser Retirement Estate, and to have more insights on new developments at their side.

08/07/2026

Handover Dinner
The Rotary Club of Eastwood marked a memorable milestone as President Hari Avinash formally handed over the reins to Incoming President Gail Savage during a beautifully organised Handover Dinner at Whitecraigs Golf Club. The evening unfolded with a sense of pride, continuity, and genuine fellowship.

Guests were welcomed with warmth and humour, setting the tone for a relaxed and celebratory night. The presence of District Governor Callan Dick, Mrs Lorna Dick, Assistant Governor Gordon Greig, visiting Rotarians, and non‑Rotarian guests added to the occasion’s significance.

Dinner was enjoyed in great company, with conversations reflecting on the club’s achievements over the past year — from community projects to strengthened partnerships across Eastwood. The handover ceremony itself was heartfelt: Hari reflected on the club’s progress and expressed gratitude to members for their unwavering support. Gail accepted the chain of office with poise, outlining her hopes for the year ahead and reaffirming her commitment to service, inclusion, and continued momentum.

A warm vote of thanks from Nina Copland rounded off the evening, recognising both Hari’s leadership and Gail’s readiness to guide the club forward.

The night closed on a high note — a blend of tradition, optimism, and the unmistakable Eastwood Rotary spirit.

29/06/2026

CREATE LASTING IMPACT

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18/06/2026

Mearns School Project Presentation

At our recent meeting, Miss Hunter and Mr Duncan from the Mearns Primary School delivered an excellent presentation highlighting Mearns Primary’s 150th anniversary celebrations and sharing updates on the school’s achievements. The school will host a special celebratory day and assembly to mark the milestone, to which our club has been invited.

They outlined plans for a mosaic project, where the school is seeking Rotary’s assistance. This will be discussed further within the club to determine how best we can support. A potential collaboration on Rotakids was also raised, opening the door for future partnership between the Rotary club of Eastwood and the school.

The presentation was warmly received, and the club looks forward to exploring meaningful ways to contribute to the celebrations and strengthen ties with Mearns Primary.

10/06/2026

Joanna George from Toastmasters visiting Eastwood Rotary.

At this week’s meeting, we were delighted to welcome Joanna George from Toastmasters International, who joined us to share an insightful overview of what Toastmasters is all about. Joanna spoke passionately about the organisation’s mission, its approach to developing confident communicators and leaders, and the impact it has on individuals and communities.

What made the session particularly valuable for the Rotary Club of Eastwood was the open and honest discussion that followed. Together, we explored the striking similarities between Rotary and Toastmasters, especially around the challenges of membership intake, engagement, and long-term retention. It was refreshing to hear how both organisations—despite having different formats and traditions—face comparable issues as volunteer-driven, community-focused groups.

The conversation quickly evolved into a collaborative exchange of ideas. Members from across the club contributed thoughts on:

How Rotary and Toastmasters can learn from each other’s strengths

Opportunities for joint initiatives that showcase both organisations

Ways to enhance the member experience from the moment someone walks through the door

How we can create a more engaging, modern, and supportive environment for prospective and current members

The energy in the room was fantastic. Everyone was engaged, curious, and eager to explore new possibilities. It was exactly the kind of open-minded, forward-looking dialogue that strengthens our club culture.

We are grateful to Joanna for taking the time to visit us and for sparking such a meaningful conversation. A great evening all round, and a reminder of how much we can achieve when we share ideas across organisations with a common purpose—developing people and serving our community.

05/06/2026

Rotary Golf Tournament – The Wylkedin Quaich

The annual Wylkedin Quaich Rotary Golf Tournament took place last month, bringing together Rotary teams from across Scotland to compete over two of Gleneagles’ iconic courses — The King’s and The Queen’s.

This prestigious event is primarily a team competition, with the best three scores from each four?ball counting towards the overall team prize. An individual award is also presented to the top?scoring player.

Craig Thomson, representing the Rotary Club of Eastwood as part of the Glasgow Area team, helped secure an impressive second?place finish. The team accepted this result with good humour — as tradition dictates, the winners (this year, Dalbeattie) take on the responsibility of organising next year’s tournament.

Craig, however, enjoyed a personal triumph. To his delight — and slight astonishment — he claimed the Individual Winner’s Trophy, scoring an excellent 40 Stableford points around the King’s Course. He returned home with the Gary Player Trophy and a well?earned bottle of wh**ky.

It was a superbly organised and thoroughly enjoyable day, reflecting the very best of Rotary fellowship, sportsmanship, and friendly competition.