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Hillview School Careers Day
Four members, including President David Baker, attended Hillview School For Girls on 13th July to assist with their Careers Day. Informal discussions were conducted on interview techniques and protocols, in a semi job interview setting, where interviewees gave an understanding of what they saw as their futures.
The students received valuable and appreciated feedback on the pitfalls of interviews and how they should approach an interview. The standard was exceptional. They were focused, confident, displayed enthusiasm and were very determined to pursue their chosen career paths.
Classic Car Show
This year’s Classic Car Show at Tonbridge Castle on 11th July was a great success, with 87 cars on display and large crowds enjoying the event throughout the day. Exhibitors travelled from as far afield as Suffolk and Buckinghamshire to bring their cars and were rewarded with fine weather, good music and a wonderful atmosphere.
A Morris 8 greeted visitors at the entrance, offering a taste of the older classics waiting inside, alongside more modern classics and supercars. Musical entertainment was organised by Music Station. The main charity for the event was Shelter Box, provides emergency shelter and practical tools for families who have lost their homes in disasters.
Primary Arts Festival
Tonbridge Rotary Club has again provided a Gold Level donation of £500 in support of the PrimaryArtsFestival organised by Hillview School For Girls. As a key sponsor of the event, which took place on Tonbridge Castle Bailey Lawn on 3rd July, it was wonderful to see so many young singers and dancers, from primary schools from a wide area around Tonbridge performing on the stage. The event was blessed with good weather and attended by many families of the children, as well as their teachers. We look forward to our continued support for this event in the future.
Hospice in the Weald Garden Party
After a 2-year break, the club's Business Partner Mary Mary Creates Gardens opened the gate on Saturday 13th June to raise funds the for the wonderful Hospice in the Weald. Those attending, including several Rotarians, were able to enjoy a relaxed garden party atmosphere with plenty to explore. They raised £2,430, which with online donations they hope to be over £2,500!
Charity Golf Day 2026
Each year, the Club holds a Golf Day at a local club in order to raise funds for local charities. The 2026 event, held at Lamberhurst Golf Club was another great success with 15 teams playing in support of Babons Cancer Support and Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex. The club looked after us very well, the weather was kind and the competition was played in great spirit.
The team and individual winner came from Ellis & Co Tonbridge Estate & Letting Agents who have supported the event for many years and who are a Business Partner with our club. The final accounting is still in progress. However, our early estimate is that we raised over £2500. The majority of this was raised through the raffle and auction which relied on the generosity of local businesses and individuals in providing the prizes. Special thanks to Millsons, Mary Mary Creates Gardens, Lymington Yachting, Homedics, Sealclean LLP and HSBC who, along with all contributors and participants, made the event successful.
The winning team - Ellis & Co. - with Tonbridge Rotary Past President Ron Judge