How the Wave Project helps young people with mental health problems
Wednesday 20th May 2026
What an inspirational presentation we received today from Jo Sleep and Mark Lambert, volunteers at the Wave Project, a charity which helps many of the 1 in 5 children in the UK who struggle with their social, emotional or mental health and over 500,000 are still waiting for support.
Jo, a NHS mental health worker and Mark, a government communications analyst, verbally painted vivid pictures of their experiences volunteering to promote this charity. We’re on a mission to change that and in 2026, we’re marking 15 years of changing young lives through Surf Therapy.
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John Walker tells us of his drive along Route 66
Tuesday 5th May 2026
Frequently one of our own members delivers a talk on one of their favourite subjects and today simply confirmed this statement.
John Walker totally entertained us with anecdotes about his circa 2500 miles, three weeks trip, accompanied by his wife, Lottie, on a journey from Chicago to Santa Monica.
John’s colourful report was not based on statistics but on the unusual, impressive, funny, wonderful experiences that they enjoyed together in this epic road-trip.
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Bristol Children's Hospital Grand Appeal
Wednesday 22nd April 2026
We were given a most enlightening talk this afternoon by Sophie Meadows, a member of the Grand Appeal team, on the history and acchievements of this wonderful charity.
Founded in 1995 with the single mission to raise £10 million to support a new building for Bristol Childrens Hospital. Last year, having celebrated our 30th anniversary in partnership with Aardman, we take a moment to reflect on our past and look ahead to the future.
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Clare Uden of the Clifton Gateway Club
Sunday 12th April 2026
We invited Clare Uden to join us for lunch this Wednesday as we wished to acknowledge her long service to this hard-working charity. Clare is retiring from the administration of the club and to honour the outstanding contribution she has made over many years we have awarded her the ComVoc (Community and Vocational) certificate to show that Rotary recognises her most valuable service to the community.
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The Life and Times of Doris Day
Monday 6th April 2026
We were very happy today to warmly welcome Ray Anstice to our Wednesday meeting and to hear his recollections of a 20th Century superstar, Doris Day.
Ray, a past Rotarian who was known to several of his audience gave a delightful presentation, interspersed with some familiar snatches of familiar DD recordings, which were enjoyed by all.