Rotary Club of Rayleigh Mill

05/11/2026

We are very pleased to announce that Santa and his sleigh will be touring the streets of Rayleigh, Hockley and Hullbridge again this year and will also be in Rayleigh Town Centre on the dates below.

All routes will start at 5:15pm but please note we are dependent on fine weather.

Rain, snow or ice may mean that the run has to be rescheduled or cancelled.

Please do come and see Santa and help us raise money for charity.

You will be able to track our progress via a link that will be provided shortly, so please keep a look out on our page

Tues 8th Dec - The Chase (east side) - starting at the Eastwood Road end of Lancaster Road - see route https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.5794738,0.6229542,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!6m1!1s1eCrK2wLxTY1WFUdcjhLRCFTzDKwFPU8?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTEwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Fri 11th Dec - The Chase (west side) - starting at The Chase end of Church Road - see route https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.5831125,0.6165305,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!6m1!1s1DtlzavGUiZW58SIqP3ZDH2YphkISnLA?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTEwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Tue 15th Dec - Little Wheatleys - starting on Little Wheatley Chase outside the Grange Community Centre - see route https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.591945,0.58318,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!6m1!1s1apLtUgf48Ff60bEuVcVzB-8ZigXq664?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTEwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Wed 16th Dec - Hullbridge - starting on Waxwell Road at the Burnham Road junction - see route https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.619545,0.6161288,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!6m1!1s18wCORP54r-3UuUjp1LZzs3vL5MtT8_E?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTEwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Tue 22nd Dec - Hockley, Broadlands estate - starting on Broad Parade at Greensward Lane junction - see route https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.604615,0.6649477,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!6m1!1s1wFxR2GXIympw_HjqGnDG0xmXuqVuX18?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MTEwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Saturday 19th Dec - Rayleigh Town Centre from 10am to 2pm

27/09/2026

On Friday 25th September, in glorious autumn sunshine, members and their partners and friends took part in our annual Paul Wellman Trophy at the Three Rivers Golf Club.

Winners were -

Paul Wellman Trophy - John Fairweather
Ladies Winner - Sandra Allen
Longest Drive - Jackie Wellman
Nearest the Pin - Roger Allen

27/09/2026

Our first litter pick - done!

On a lovely September Sunday morning, members of the Rotary Club of Rayleigh Mill descended on Brooklands Park, Rayleigh to do our first litter pick. Several bags of rubbish were collected, including several empty nitrous oxide canisters. For many of us, despite having lived in the area for many years, it was a discovery of a place that we had never been to before.

11/08/2026

Honorary member Mark Francois comes to our meeting -

Honorary Member of our Club and local member of parliament, Rt Hon Mark Francois joined us at our meeting on 10th August.

After enjoying dinner, Mark spoke about the status of the Rochford District Council Local Plan and the construction of the new SEN school that is being built on the Wolsey Park estate in Rayleigh. The latter has been a particular campaign for Mark, to provide much needed places for SEN children in the area. Mark is hopeful that with the excellent progress being made on the construction, the school will open in the Spring of 2027 and will provide places for 150 children.

In response to questions, Mark also spoke about the proposed Local Government reorganisation plans and the status of major road projects in the area, such as the Fairglen Interchange.

11/08/2026

The Rotary Club of Rayleigh Mill had the chance to recognise our President Martin Stibbards by presenting him with the highest honour within Rotary a Paul Harris Fellowship. This was to recognise his work both in Rotary and his support for charities in the community. It was presented by Past District Governor Alan Clark.

12/05/2026

This a great example of how we can give something back to the local community that the local community gave to us through their donations to our collections at Christmas and other events throughout the year. Thank you.

Rotary clubs throughout the world are committed to serving their local, National and International communities in a number of ways. We welcome membership enquiries from like-minded people

26/12/2025

A huge THANK YOU to the very generous people of Rayleigh, Hockley and Hullbridge who have helped us raise a magnificent £4,300 from our toy tombola at the Rayleigh and Hockley Christmas lights switch-ons and our Santa's Sleigh runs around the streets of the towns. This money will be used throughout 2026 to help local charities and good causes.