Halesowen & Rowley Regis Rotary Club

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Halesowen & Rowley Regis Rotary Club Helping the local community generally and organising local community events.

08/10/2026

Well we are getting to that time of year where we would usually be confirming our dates and visits for both our small static and larger roadworthy Santa sleighs ----- but not any more. As previously notified our Rotary Club is no longer in existence so there will be no more occasions from us of bringing Christmas joy to children in our area, of raising funds for voluntary children's groups or any other local children's charities.

Our main sleigh will remain active but not in our area, having been given to another club. Our small static sleigh will remain locally with another organisation and hopefully will be at the light switch on in Halesowen.

So again our thanks go to everyone's support over many, many years whether as a volunteer, a Rotary Club member or as a charity and their beneficiaries but finally to the many thousands of families of all nationalities and specifically their children who had the sheer delight of seeing Santa on their local streets over this time.

You made all of this a magical experience for all of us Rotary Club members to make it all worthwhile and enhance our own enjoyment of this magical time of year.

Thank you, and if it's not too early to say this, have a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and finally, it's a final goodbye from us all.

30/06/2026

So today marks the final day in the existence of our Rotary Club.

A sad day of conclusion but a chance to reflect and celebrate our achievements over the last 91 years.

Thank you to all our volunteers and supporters for your invaluable help.

However, our work is not done - the existing members will continue to support and assist in local events and continue with our desire to ensure the local community benefits from our knowledge, experience, enthusiasm and time - just not under the Rotary banner.

We look forward to what the future holds for us all.

06/03/2026

The Last Ever Rotary Club of Halesowen & Rowley Regis Sleigh Runs as Club is to close.

Sadly, at an E.G.M. held on 28th February 2026, it was decided that the Rotary Club of Halesowen & Rowley Regis should close at the end of the Rotary year, 30th June 2026.
Unfortunately, this means:-
No more sponsorship for the Food Bank Van
No More support for Halesowen in Bloom
No more support for local charities and organisations
No more Rotary Santa Sleigh Runs

This has come about because, although there is no shortage of volunteers to help with the Sleigh Runs, our main source of charity income, this has not been converted into an increase in membership. It is the members who apply for licences for the street collections, arrange the routes, devise rotas of personnel, see the sleigh out from & back into it’s storage, make decisions as to whether each run can be done safely etc. etc.

As the organisation of this falls to club officers & members, age & ill health is making all this very difficult. The current officers are stepping down & there are insufficient members able to replace them.
It is very sad that after 90 years it has come to this, but the club has had to face the inevitable, as without the required members to take office, it is impossible for the club to continue.

To everyone who has ever attended any of our events or helped in any way thank you for your support.

So today we completed our final Santa Sleigh 2025 event finishing off at B&Q Halesowen.On behalf of everyone at the club...
21/12/2025

So today we completed our final Santa Sleigh 2025 event finishing off at B&Q Halesowen.

On behalf of everyone at the club and indeed the whole Rotary movement thank you all for your generosity.

We had some disappointments along the way due to the weather, some challenging decisions to make, but the joy we see on children's faces and those of their parents and families makes it all worthwhile.

Local organisations and worthwhile causes will benefit from the money raised and it's all down to you. Thank you.

Oh and just to prove Santa is for all ages young and old(er!) here are two photos from today (permission was given)!
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR

STOP PRESSUnfortunately tonights visit (17/12/25) to Chatsworth Road and Lodgefield Estate has had to be cancelled due t...
17/12/2025

STOP PRESS
Unfortunately tonights visit (17/12/25) to Chatsworth Road and Lodgefield Estate has had to be cancelled due to the forecast rain a strong winds which will exceed the towing safety limits. At 3pm today winds expected in excess of 38mph which is above our insurance limits.
So dissapointed!

Another fantastic day of fund raising and a huge ‘thank you’ to all our volunteers this weekend. Santa’s first stop was ...
14/12/2025

Another fantastic day of fund raising and a huge ‘thank you’ to all our volunteers this weekend. Santa’s first stop was at Old Halesowenions Rugby Football Club, Stourbridge for a quick visit, before heading to B&Q in Halesowen. Everyone has been so supportive and for that we say… ‘thank you!’

CANCELLED SORRY! SEE BELOWSTOP PRESS Weather conditions not looking good today. High winds and heavy rain. Some doubt in...
09/12/2025

CANCELLED SORRY! SEE BELOW
STOP PRESS
Weather conditions not looking good today. High winds and heavy rain. Some doubt in the timing of when it calms down.
THEREFORE PLEASE NOTE TONIGHTS SLEIGH RUN ON SQUIRRELS ESTATE COULD BE CANCELLED AT SHORT NOTICE.

CANCELLED
We have reluctantly cancelled tonight for an accumulation of reasons.
General safety of the general public including youngsters braving the elements to see Santa.
Safety for the scout volunteers.
Protection of the sleigh from rain and wind which could easily damage the newly renovated structure and put us out of action for the rest of this year.

We held on for as long as we could but in the end we have no choice.

A big thank you to B & Q for helping us with the electrics this morning! See you all again tomorrow!
06/12/2025

A big thank you to B & Q for helping us with the electrics this morning!
See you all again tomorrow!

A great big thank you to our sponsors of the initial supplies of sweets and chocolates for our Santa Runs.Global Wines o...
06/12/2025

A great big thank you to our sponsors of the initial supplies of sweets and chocolates for our Santa Runs.
Global Wines of Bearwood
JJX Logistics of Kingswinford
Thanks for your support.👏👏

Pictures from tonight's route in Timbertree. Explorer Scouts volunteers thank you so much. Great turnout!Thank you folks...
03/12/2025

Pictures from tonight's route in Timbertree. Explorer Scouts volunteers thank you so much. Great turnout!
Thank you folks for your generosity.

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Mucklow Hill, Halesowen
Halesowen
B62 8EP

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