Winchester Rotary UK

13/10/2026

A few shoeboxes left for our Christmas appeal.... at Hampshire Chronicle offices

13/10/2026

🎉 We’re delighted to welcome a new Patron!

HM Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, Mr Nigel Atkinson, has become Patron of Tools for Self Reliance, and we’re very pleased to have his support.

Mr Atkinson visited our workshops in Netley Marsh earlier this year, meeting volunteers and seeing first-hand the work that goes into supporting people to learn practical skills and build working futures.

Mr Atkinson said:
“I was struck by the remarkable dedication of the volunteers and the impact of the charity’s work. Tools for Self Reliance is clearly built on a foundation of long-term commitment, both here in the UK and through its support for communities in Africa.”

His words reflect what makes Tools for Self Reliance special: the commitment of our volunteers, the strength of our partnerships and the opportunities created when people have the skills and resources to build a livelihood.

We’re honoured to have Mr Atkinson as our Patron and look forward to sharing more of our work with him.

07/10/2026

Congratulations to everyone who ran last Sunday’s Clarendon Marathon - a major Wi******er Rotary UK fundraiser. Huge thanks too to all who helped with organisation.

04/10/2026

Former Rotarian Fiona Whitehouse (running for Wi******er Hospice) and our Clarendon Marathon supremo Jj Heath-Caldwell on their way…. Soon followed by two more members Rob Carter and Richard Spalding (2 miles to go!)

04/10/2026

First Clarendon Marathon relay runners pass through Sparsholt…

02/10/2026

Our annual fundraiser is just a few days away…..

Just a week to go untill we set off at the Clarendon marathon and we hope to see you there.

22/09/2026

Full details of this year’s Shoebox Appeal in this Hampshire Chronicle article:

Wi******er Rotary launches its Christmas shoebox appeal for children in need in Moldova, Montenegro, Romania and Ukraine. Donate gifts by October 18.

17/09/2026

The Hampshire Chronicle was present at the signing of our partnership last Monday with Bluebird Care Wi******er, Eastleigh & Romsey. Thank you!

Read full article here:

https://www.hampshirechronicle.co.uk/news/26554475.bluebird-care-partners-winchester-rotary-1-000-deal/

16/09/2026

16/09/2026

At our meeting on Monday, our President Nick Bell announced our new Business Partnership Agreement with Bluebird Care Wi******er, Eastleigh & Romsey. During the meeting a Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Nick and Daniel Langridge, Bluebird's Head of Partnerships and Development. This will enable a continuing mutually beneficial relationship between our two organisations and includes a donation to our charitable trust.

Honorary Member the Mayor of Wi******er, Cllr Jamie Scott, accompanied by the Mayoress, was our speaker - who spoke about "times past - the simpler life".

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