SERVICE ABOVE SELF

Tonbridge Rotary was founded in 1924 and has been serving the local community for over 100 years. We work directly with local youth and community groups and raise money to support both local and international charities and good causes

Rotarian Glen Goodall chatting to local residents at a summer concert on the Tonbridge Castle lawn

Ours is a friendly club of approximately 30 members. We meet at 6.30 for 7:00pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at Poult Wood Golf Club, Tonbridge. There is also an opportunity to meet for an informal social lunch once a month.

Rotarians enjoying a talk at one of their evening meetings at Poult Wood

The club is part of Rotary International, the world’s largest service organisation. We are also part of Rotary Great Britain & Ireland (GB&I) and are in District 1120 which covers the south east of England and, interestingly, Gibraltar. Like all Rotary clubs, we are non‑political, non‑religious, and open to everyone who wants to contribute to their community.

Rotarian and Lagos State immunization officer Bola Orefejo (right) vaccinates a child against polio at Ikosi Health Center in Lagos, Nigeria. 28 July 2020

Our major fundraising events of the year are

We also support many local community groups and events. Our Community Service projects include the Kids Out theme park adventure, careers advice at local schools, the Judd Greenpower project, senior citizens' theatre visits and the annual Country Drive & Cream Tea.

Rotarian Barry Ednie chats to local senior citizens at an annual Country Drive and Cream Tea while Mike Golding entertains them on guitar

Our Leadership Team

Photo of the Rotary President, President-Elect, Vice President and Secretary 2025-26

LEFT TO RIGHT

Vice President :  Valentina Waters
President  :  Peter Thomas
Hon. Secretary  :  Julian Brandling-Harris
President Elect  :  David Baker

Business Partner Scheme

Our Business Partner Scheme enables the business community to help us meet local and international needs, and gives Business Partners publicity and networking opportunities. Business Partner subscriptions go directly to support our work.