Renfrew_Rotary

26/05/2026

The District Handover will be held in the New Lanark Mill Hotel, New Lanark, ML11 9DB on Sunday 28th June 2026 at 1.30pm for 2pm. The cost of the event will be £23.

This will be an afternoon tea with sausage rolls, sandwiches, cakes and scones with jam and cream served with either coffee or tea plus entertainment.

This will be followed by the formal handover from District Governor Brenda to District Governor Elect Callan along with the introduction of the new District Team.

The hotel has a free car park, with spaces for blue badge holders.

To register attendance at this event, https://bit.ly/4nSP7j8

15/05/2026

🚗🤝 for at TrustFord Hillington!
Join us on Thursday 21st May from 12–2pm 🗓️
✨ Lorraine will be showcasing their services and sharing their innovative new way of buying & selling cars.
🌍 I’ll also be talking about and how Rotary International can support you, your community, and your business.
📣 Tell your friends, invite your colleagues — everyone is welcome!
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27/04/2026

A massive THANK YOU 🙌 to everyone who supported mine and Skye’s Kiltwalk! 🏴✨

We smashed 23 miles 🚶‍♂️🐾 in around 5.5 hours ⏱️ — what an incredible experience from start to finish! The atmosphere was amazing 🎉 with thousands of people (and plenty of dogs 🐶) all coming together to raise tens of thousands of pounds for charities across Scotland 💙

Skye and I are so proud to have raised £575.00 💷 for our local Renfrew charity, Brightest Star 🌟

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21/04/2026

This Sunday 26th April, David and his loyal dog Skye 🐕 are taking on the Glasgow Kiltwalk 🚶‍♂️🏴 to support an amazing local cause! We’re walking with Renfrew Rotary to raise funds for the incredible charity “Brightest Star,” which supports families through the toughest of times 💛✨

Every step we take is for them and we’d love your support! 🙌 If you can, please consider donating via my JustGiving page. No matter how small, every contribution makes a real difference 💷🙏

Skye’s already excited for the journey (and probably the snacks 🦴😄), and I’m proud to be part of something so meaningful.

Thank you so much for your kindness and support—it truly means everything 💫

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https://www.justgiving.com/page/david-atkinson-2026/admin/share

14/03/2026

Conference 2026

09/02/2026

UPDATE: BREAKING NEWS....
The District 1320 Conference 2026 takes place in the Normandy Hotel, Renfrew, 13th-15th March 2026.
Conference Costs
£15 Friday Quiz Night
£60 Saturday & Sunday
£30 Day Delegate
Registration
http://rotary1320conf26.org/registration.html
Speakers
Adam Welsh, Five Sisters Zoo
Geoff Mackey
Phil Stewart, CEO, Dumfries & Galloway CAB
Mark Blair, CEO, Effectivenow
Craig Hammond, Starfish Project, ADAMAS Academy
Pauline Macmillan, Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution
Friday Evening - delegates arrive and it’s the Quiz Night and Singer, hot buffet
Saturday - Speakers 10am to 4:30pm with lunch
Saturday - Evening meal, casio night entertainment
Sunday - Speakers 10am to 1:00pm, lunch and home
Accommodation Costs
http://rotary1320conf26.org/accommodation.html

03/02/2026

The Rotary Young Musician District Competition Final
11.00am
Sunday 15th February
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
Renfrew Street, Glasgow

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of music as outstanding young instrumentalists and singers from across the West and South of Scotland perform at this prestigious district final.

28/01/2026

Just incase you’ve not booked… also on Facebook

The District 1320 Conference 2026 takes place in the Normandy Hotel, Renfrew, 14th-15th March 2026.

Conference Costs
Early Bird discount ends Saturday
£60 Saturday & Sunday
£30 Day Delegate

Registration
http://rotary1320conf26.org/registration.html

Speakers
Adam Welsh, Five Sisters Zoo
Geoff Mackey
Phil Stewart, CEO, Dumfries & Galloway CAB
Mark Blair, CEO, Effectivenow
Craig Hammond, Starfish Project, ADAMAS Academy

Friday Evening - delegates arrive and it’s the Quiz Night and Singer
Saturday - Speakers 10am to 4:30pm with lunch
Saturday Evening - Casio Night and Entertainment
Sunday - Speakers 10am to 1:00pm, lunch and home

Accommodation Costs
http://rotary1320conf26.org/accommodation.html

The Normandy Hotel is holding 100 bedrooms for the conference at a conference B&B rate of £109 for double/twin and £99 for single occupancy. There are also a number of other hotels in the surrounding area.

13/01/2026

🎉✨ This year’s Rotary District 1320 Annual Conference Weekend is shaking things up! ✨🎉
Kick off the weekend in style with an amazing Quiz Night on Friday evening 🧠🎤
Which Rotary Club will come out on top? 🏆🤔

📅 Friday 13th March 2026 – Save the date! 🚨
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13/01/2026

SUPERB SPEAKERS! Adam is Head of Education at Five Sisters Zoo in West Lothian. Before taking on this role in 2018, he worked as an animal keeper and was heavily involved in international wildlife research projects.
Five Sisters Zoo is a privately owned zoological park located in Polbeth, West Calder. Its mission is to change public behaviour and attitudes towards the natural world in order to help tackle the global biodiversity crisis. This is a significant challenge, but through its animal ambassadors, the zoo’s 200,000+ annual visitors are able to learn about and engage with some of the world’s most threatened species. Animal rescue is a core focus of the facility, and the zoo is particularly well known for its work with rescued bears.
The zoo’s expansion has been supported by local donations and major fundraising campaigns, including a £150,000 appeal in 2015 to build a habitat for four male lions rescued from a circus, and more recently the rescue of two lionesses from Ukraine. In 2024, the zoo was named ‘Best Family Day Out’ at the Scottish Entertainment and Hospitality Awards.
http://www.rotary1320conf26.org/speakers.html