Rotary Club of Haslemere

16/02/2026

ROTARY RNLI TALK – SAVING LIVES ON THE THAMES – OPEN TO EVERYONE!
The Rotary Club of Haslemere proudly present a “Welcome to All” event and will be hosting an intriguing talk at Haslewey Community Centre, opposite Tescos, on Wednesday 4th March, 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start, with Stephen Wheatley from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) who will discuss and define the incredible rescue work carried out on the River Thames.
A new search and rescue service for the Thames was announced in January 2001 after a request by the Government to provide lifeboat cover following the Marchioness and Bowbelle disaster in 1989 where a collision between both vessels resulted in the deaths of 51 people. This was the first time the RNLI was asked to specifically cover a river rather than estuarial waters.
Since joining the RNLI in 2005, Stephen has covered more than 480 12-hour shifts and taken part in over 400 ‘shouts’ of which at least eight were designated by the RNLI and His Majesty’s Coast Guard as lives saved. He retired from operational duty at the age of 70 in 2025, the 20th anniversary of his first shift.
Stephen has been awarded both the Queen’s Diamond and Platinum Jubilee Medal, the King’s Coronation medal and has been a committed fundraiser for the RNLI – including partaking in the London Marathon in full protective equipment, which raised over £70k! He is still a volunteer at the Tower Lifeboat station and has enjoyed the privilege of representing the RNLI at a number of prominent events.
This fascinating lecture will be open to both Rotary members and people of the Haslemere community - of all ages and stages in life. Tickets for this unique occasion are just £10pp, which includes a delicious Ploughmans Supper Box and there is a cash bar available. The intention is to donate any profits from this event directly to the RNLI, so please do come along and give your support - an enjoyable evening awaits!
Tickets can be purchased on https://buytickets.at/haslemererotarycio/2064847 For more information, please go to the website – www.rotary-ribi.org

17/12/2025

17/12/2025

Haslemere Rotary are pleased to announce the winning tickets in our 2025 Grand Raffle.

The draw took place in Chiddingfold on the evening of Sunday 14th December 2025 with the winning tickets drawn by Honorary Rotarian Colonel Anthony Ward OBE DL - with a little help from local “elves” alongside Santa’s sleigh.

The prize kindly donated by Absolute Fire & Security of £500 went to the holder of ticket number 0884.

The prize of a Windows laptop computer was kindly donated by Disking Computers, was won by the holder of ticket number 0036.

The prize of a £330 voucher for a one day pottery throwing course was kindly donated by Grayshott Pottery and that prize went to the holder of ticket number 1002.

The last prize of a luxury Christmas Hamper went to the holder of ticket number 0067.

All the winners have been informed of their win. Thank you to all those who took part and even if you did not win please be assured that all profits raised will go towards charities supported by Haslemere Rotary.

Clearly we could not carry out this work and run such a raffle without the kind and very generous support of our sponsors.

Thank you to them and the generosity of the people in and around Haslemere. Merry Christmas to you all and our best wishes for a safe and Happy New Year.

06/12/2024

It is with great regret that we have to cancel tomorrow's Charter Walk visit and the Lion Lane Sleigh Run.
The incoming weather warnings raised a concern about the safety of all visitors to see Santa as well as Santa's and the Elves safety, too.
We will be visiting Charter Walk on the 14th and 21st December (weather permitting), so please keep your eyes peeled.
The Sleigh visit to Lion Lane has been postponed to Saturday 21st December.

You can also follow Santa during any of the estate visits which are published in our page. We even have a live tracker in place to make it easier to meet Santa.
HoHoHo

06/10/2024

Help Paul Mills raise money to support Royal Surrey Charity