Rotary Club of Lyme Regis

05/06/2026

17/04/2026

Lyme Bay Medical And Dental Practices are holding a relaxed Men’s Wellness Evening at Lyme Regis Medical Centre Wed 29 April 5.30pm-7.30pm.✨

It’s surprisingly common—especially among men—to put off seeing a doctor about symptoms that have been lingering for a while. Many brush things aside as “nothing serious” or say they “don’t want to waste the doctor’s time.” But sometimes it’s not about inconvenience—it’s about uncertainty or even fear, particularly as we get older.

The reality is that some underlying health conditions don’t show obvious symptoms early on. Simple, routine checks can make a big difference, offering reassurance or catching issues before they become more serious.

Take a proactive step for your health and go along to Lyme Regis Medical Centre on 29th April to learn more about straightforward, regular health checks that could save you a great deal of trouble—or even your life.

Drop in anytime between 5:30 PM and 7:30 PM for:
🔹FREE Walk-in Health Checks: Get your Blood Pressure and Pulse checked.
🔸 Vital Stats: Quick Height and Weight measurements.
🔹Screenings: Cholesterol and HBA1C/Diabetes tests available on-site.
🔸 Prostate Health: Learn about screening and book a PSA test if you are eligible.
🔹Expert Talks: Hear from LiveWell Dorset at 6:00 PM and join a Prostate Cancer Screening talk at 6:30 PM
🔸Wellbeing support – meet local support services from Access Wellbeing Hubs, Jurassic Coast Social Prescribers and Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support to help you stay at the top of your game – both physically and mentally.
☕🫖Tea and coffee will be available while you browse the services.

02/02/2026

Nearly £3,000 Raised for Water Survival Box at Rotary Club of Lyme Regis Charity Lunch

Nearly £3,000 was raised for the Water Survival Box humanitarian aid project at the Rotary Club of Lyme Regis Soup and Ploughman’s Lunch, held today at the Alexandra Hotel and Restaurant.

Rotarians, along with friends and family, turned out in force to support the event, which proved to be both well-attended and highly successful. Funds raised will support Water Survival Box, a Rotary-backed initiative that provides rapid-response aid when disaster strikes.

In the aftermath of earthquakes, floods, hurricanes and other natural disasters, access to clean water is often one of the most urgent needs. Water Survival Box responds quickly by delivering essential survival kits containing water filtration units, hygiene supplies and basic tools to help communities begin rebuilding their lives.

Director of Operations Tony Quinn gave an insightful presentation, outlining the vital work of Water Survival Box and the life-saving impact the project continues to have around the world.

On behalf of the Rotary Club of Lyme Regis, Rob Harris presented Kathryn Haskins with a bouquet of flowers, praising her and the Alexandra Hotel staff for their unwavering support, generosity and contribution to the success of the event.

01/01/2026

More than 1,000 hardy participants braved the chilly waters for the Lyme Lunge today, the New Year’s Day fancy dress sea dip organised by the Rotary Club of Lyme Regis. Thousands of spectators lined the seafront and filled the gardens to enjoy the colourful spectacle.

This year’s event was held in support of The Rainbow Trust, which helps families with children aged 0–18 facing life-threatening or terminal illnesses, and WellChild, a national UK charity that supports seriously ill children to be cared for at home.

Members of RNLI Lyme Regis were in the water throughout the event to ensure it passed safely.

See video on our sister page Love Lyme Regis.

01/01/2026

Around 1,500 hardy participants braved the chilly waters for the Lyme Lunge today, the New Year’s Day fancy dress sea dip organised by the Rotary Club of Lyme Regis. Thousands of spectators lined the seafront and filled the gardens to watch the colourful spectacle.

This year’s event was held in support of The Rainbow Trust, which helps families with children aged 0–18 facing life-threatening or terminal illnesses, and WellChild, a national UK charity supporting seriously ill children to be cared for at home.

Thanks to Joshua Denning for holding a GoPro while taking part. Look out for plenty of photos on our sister page, This is Lyme Regis .

24/12/2025

A fabulous festive atmosphere filled Broad Street last night as a big crowd gathered for Carols Round the Tree, one of Lyme’s traditional and much-loved events, now in its 64th year.

Organised by the Rotary Club of Lyme Regis and supported, as always, by the brilliant Lyme Regis Town Band, the event raised funds for Children’s Hospice South West, which provides hospice care for babies, children and young people living with life-limiting conditions, as well as support for their families.

19/12/2025

Assemble at the beautiful Christmas tree at Bell Cliff for Carols Round the Tree - Tues 23rd Dec 7pm. Get into the Christmas spirit and join one of Lyme Regis’s longest-running traditions! The Rotary Club of Lyme Regis invites you to the annual Carols Round the Tree on Tuesday 23rd December at 7pm.

Now in its 64th year, this much-loved community event draws a large crowd each Christmas. Gather around the magnificent Christmas tree at the bottom of Broad Street to sing traditional carols, accompanied by the Lyme Regis Town Band.

This year’s collection will support Children's Hospice South West, which provides vital hospice care for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and support for their whole families.

🎶 Everyone welcome
🎄 Free to attend
❤️ Donations gratefully received

Donate online here:
https://donate.stripe.com/7sY4gy3TqgG41ck0ei9R601

18/12/2025

The Lyme Lunge – New Year’s Day Fancy Dress Sea Dip

The Lyme Lunge is an annual fancy-dress dip in the sea that takes place on New Year’s Day in Lyme Regis. Organised by the Rotary Club of Lyme Regis, the event begins at 1pm sharp on the sandy beach and aims to raise as much money as possible for charity.

Now a much-loved New Year’s tradition, the Lyme Lunge sees hundreds of hardy souls take a bracing plunge into the sea dressed in weird and wonderful outfits. The spectacle is watched by thousands of spectators on the beach and in the gardens above. Since its first year in 2009, when around 50 people took part, the event has grown enormously, with over 1,000 participants in 2024.

For those taking part, the Lyme Lunge provides an exhilarating way to start the New Year. A paddle in the sea is enough to say you’ve “taken the plunge” — whether you go all in or just dip your toes. Participants can raise sponsorship for charity or simply turn up on the day and take part.

To help warm everyone up afterwards, hot soup is provided for all Lungers, courtesy of The Harbour Inn, and a changing tent is available on the beach.

⭐How to Take Part⭐

Simply turn up in plenty of time for the 1pm start, ideally in fancy dress. We encourage all participants to raise as much sponsorship as possible, as all money raised will go to:

The Rainbow Trust – providing emotional and practical support to families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness

WellChild – helping seriously ill children, young people, and their families across the UK thrive at home

Rotary Charities

Fundraising & Donations

You can donate or start fundraising via the Lyme Lunge 2026 JustGiving page:
👉 https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/lymelunge26

To create your own fundraising page:

Visit the link above

Click Start Fundraising

Share your page with friends, family, and on social media

All money raised will automatically be transferred to the official Lyme Lunge JustGiving account.

Alternatively, you can download and print a sponsorship form from the Love Lyme Regis website:
👉https://lovelymeregis.co.uk/lymelunge2026.pdf

We are grateful to our main sponsors:
SWIM
Alexandra Hotel and Restaurant
Lyme Bay Holidays
The Nags Head
The Royal Lion Hotel, Lyme Regis
The Hunters Lodge Inn
Timber Vale Caravan Park

Photo by Love Lyme Regis

15/12/2025

Are you no older than 17 years of age in late July 2026 and would like to learn about Leadership through participation in outdoor activities? Then the Rotary Youth Leadership Award programme in the Brecon Beacons is for you. Previous attendees from Lyme Regis have benefited enormously from this course and have loved it. Caving, Gorge Walking, Canoeing, Navigation, all contributing to enhance your leadership qualities.

DON'T DELAY, GET YOUR APPLICATION IN NOW!

10/11/2025

ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARDS
Are you 16/17 yrs old and will be 17 or under in August 2026? Fancy a bit of caving, gorge walking, canoeing, navigation in the Brecon Beacons while learning Leadership skills and how to work as a team? If so, this is for you. Two students that we sponsored on this course in 2025 were full of praise, as were their parents. The Rotary Club of Lyme Regis will fund your week long course which is run by trained and certificated instructors. What's not to like?
See the attached flyer for information and contact details and get your application in. Don't delay, you don't want to miss this opportunity. You don't need to have done any of these activities before but what an opportunity to experience them. All equipment provided. GO4IT!