Christchurch Rotary

29/08/2026

ShelterBox is supported by Rotary International and an invaluable support in times of natural disasters. The organisation responds providing lifesaving shelter to those who have lost everything.

If you’re mindful of the struggles facing so many people in Nepal right now then Christchurch Rotary urgently you to look no further and donate to this amazing work.

🚨⚠️ Devastating floods have swept through northern Nepal, destroying homes and leaving families with nowhere safe to stay.

ShelterBox is responding.

Donate now to help provide lifesaving shelter 👉 https://shelterbox.org/where-we-work/nepal-flash-floods/

29/08/2026

We couldn't put on an event like 'Dinner About Town' without the incredible help and support of our local business community. Beyond our wonderful partner restaurants, we want to extend a massive thank you to two very special businesses who are stepping up to help make our charity fundraising event a huge success:

🔵 Majestic Wine (situated just off Fountain Roundabout in the centre of Christchurch) are kindly supporting our opening Champagne Reception by providing all the sparkling wine—including a fantastic 0% option for our designated drivers! Find out more about them at https://www.majestic.co.uk/stores/christchurch.

🔵 Sam Hudson Photography, a talented professional New Forest photographer specialising in weddings, families, and events, will be joining us on the night to capture the spirit, atmosphere, and vibrant restaurant trade right here in our town centre. Take a look at her work at https://www.samhudsonphotography.co.uk/.

We are deeply grateful for their generosity and commitment to supporting Christchurch Rotary causes and Parkinson's UK. Please join us in thanking them for backing our local hospitality trade! 🥂📸

Parkinson's UK - Christchurch Branch
Christchurch BID

26/08/2026

Bringing a touch of modern flair to our town centre! 🍸

We are so pleased to showcase 𝑬𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕 & 𝑩𝒂𝒓 as a partner for 'Dinner About Town'.

Promoting the local restaurant trade is at the heart of what we do at Christchurch Rotary, and venues like 𝑬𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕 & 𝑩𝒂𝒓 bring a vibrant, contemporary energy to our town. We are proud to partner with them to highlight the diverse and exciting culinary talent that Christchurch has to offer. Thank you to the team at 𝑬𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒕 & 𝑩𝒂𝒓 for helping us make this event such a special experience for our diners! 🍽️✨

https://christchurchrotary.org.uk/dinner-about-town-the-restaurants/

24/08/2026

Bringing the community together, one course at a time! ⚓️

We are thrilled to feature The Boathouse Christchurch as a key partner for 'Dinner About Town'.

Positioned perfectly on our beautiful quay, 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒐𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 embodies the very best of our local hospitality. Our event is all about promoting the fantastic variety of dining experiences right on our doorstep, and showcasing why Christchurch is a destination worth visiting. Thank you to the dedicated team at 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑩𝒐𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒆 for joining us in this celebration of local flavour and community spirit! 🐟🥗

https://christchurchrotary.org.uk/dinner-about-town-the-restaurants/

21/08/2026

𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘁 2026
£2,250 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀!

Following a fantastic day of sunshine, fancy dress, and river celebrations, we have some incredible news to share! Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our community, participants, and supporters, the Christchurch River Pageant has successfully raised a brilliant £2,250 for our three partner charities.

Every single penny of this total will be split equally to support the vital work of:

🔵Hengistbury Head Outdoors
🔵Bourne Water Dragons
🔵Pink Champagne Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Team
🔵A Massive Thank You to Our Supporters

Whether you hopped on a motor boat or paddle board, joined us on the banks by Tuckton Tea Gardens, or gave what you could from home, your support has made a genuine difference.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated online via our JustGiving page or texted in their contributions. Your kindness directly helps these wonderful local causes continue their incredible work, particularly in supporting individuals recovering from cancer diagnoses and fostering our local outdoor community.

This year's event, a triumphant collaboration between Christchurch Rotary and Boscombe & Southbourne Rotary Clubs, proved just how special our community spirit is when we pull together.

Thank you once again for making the 2026 River Pageant such a memorable and impactful success!

Christchurch Rotary
Boscombe and Southbourne Rotary
Bourne Water Dragons
Pink Champagne Breast Cancer Dragon Boat Team
Hengistbury Head Outdoors

21/08/2026

Step into a piece of local history! 🏰

We are delighted to be working with The Priory Restaurant for our inaugural 'Dinner About Town'.

One of the key objectives of our event is to celebrate the heart of Christchurch, and it doesn't get more central than this! By supporting local venues like The Priory Restaurant, we are working together to boost our vibrant town centre economy. We can’t wait for our diners to experience the unique atmosphere and high-quality cuisine that makes this venue a staple of our local hospitality trade. 🥘🍷

https://christchurchrotary.org.uk/dinner-about-town-the-restaurants/

20/08/2026

As part of our commitment to championing the incredible hospitality trade right here in Christchurch, we are proud to highlight one of our wonderful 'Dinner About Town' partners: The Captain's Club Hotel and Spa 🥂✨

This iconic venue is a true jewel of our town, offering exceptional dining and unparalleled riverside views. Events like 'Dinner About Town' are designed to showcase the best of Christchurch, supporting the local businesses that make our town such a premier destination for food lovers. Thank you to the team at The Captains Club for helping us celebrate our local culinary scene! 🍽️

https://christchurchrotary.org.uk/dinner-about-town-the-restaurants/

19/08/2026

Bransgore Beer Festival 2026 – 3 Tuns, Fri 25 Sep 2026 - Sun 27 Sep 2026 - Pre-booked tickets £18 plus 5% booking fee Tickets will be available on the gate for £20 Tickets are valid for the whole week-end. There is no admission for under 18s after 7pm. Only food and alcohol purchased at the eve....

19/08/2026

A huge thank you to Louise and the team at COOK on High Street, Christchurch, for supporting our weekly Wednesday Lunch Club with a delicious dessert treat, their mouth-watering Raspberry Pavlova!

Every week, Christchurch Rotary is proud to support this fantastic community initiative at Somerford ARC Community Centre. For just £5 a head (plus £1 for an optional door-to-door bus service), around 60 local residents gather for a warm, two-course meal, a cuppa, and great company. For many, it’s a vital chance to get out, socialise, and enjoy the best cooked meal of their week.

Our Rotary volunteers jump in every Wednesday from 12 to 2 PM to help with washing up and odd jobs alongside the incredible catering team—Mandy, Jennifer, and Chris. It’s light work, deeply rewarding, and full of community spirit!

𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬: 𝐆𝐞𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝!
We love seeing local businesses like COOK stepping up to support the Christchurch community. Whether through food donations, sponsorship, or volunteering, your business can make a huge difference to local lives.

https://christchurchrotary.org.uk/corporate-membership/