Gosport Rotary Club

22/06/2026

On Friday 12 June, Heathfield and St Francis Schools hosted a wonderful Summer Family Picnic, supported by the Rotary Clubs of Whiteley, Fareham and Gosport as part of Rotary Children’s Fun Day.

This national initiative creates positive experiences for some of the UK’s most vulnerable children, and the day truly delivered. Families enjoyed a safe, welcoming environment filled with fun activities—from animal encounters and circus skills to ceramics, swing boats and games—along with ice cream and refreshments.

The event was especially meaningful for families who don’t often access community outings, giving them a chance to relax and connect in a supportive setting. Pupils also built confidence, tried new things, and created lasting memories—one even tasting (and loving!) strawberry ice cream for the first time.

A huge thank you to the dedicated school staff whose hard work made the day so special. As one child said the next day: “It was the best day.”

21/06/2026

📣 Volunteers Needed – Gosport Rotary Vehicle Rally & Family Fun Day

We’re looking for volunteers to help run this fantastic local event on Bank Holiday Monday, 31st August – and we’d love your support!

📅 Preparation Days:
Saturday 29th August – Van loading
Sunday 30th August – Preparing the field at Stokes Bay

📍 Event Day (31st August):
We have a variety of roles available, including:
Marshals
Entrance gate ticket collection
And more!

Whether you can give a few hours or the full day, every bit of help makes a difference.

We’ll also be holding a briefing meeting on the Thursday before the event, where you’ll meet your team leader and be assigned your role.

If you can help – or know someone who might be interested – please message.

🙏 Thank you for supporting this great community event!

03/06/2026

Preparations are well underway for the Gosport Rotary Club Vehicle Rally and Fun Day on Bank Holiday Monday August 31st

We've more than 400 two and four-wheeled vehicles expected, plus a host of family attractions, displays and refreshment stalls.

⚠️Important information:
If you'd like to display your vehicle or take part in the rally, ALL vehicles must be PRE-BOOKED electronically via: https://gosportrotaryclub.org/vehicle-rally-registration-2026/

Booking registrations will CEASE AT MIDNIGHT ON 23 August 2026 for all vehicles. Any issues, please email: [email protected]

Look forward to seeing you. 😀

29/05/2026

Gosport Rotary Club featured in the latest issue of the national Rotary Magazine.

A round-up of your stories from across GB&I 👇

Gosport Rotary supports D-Day memorial on seafront 🤝
Paralympian and Rotary GB&I Ambassador, Abbie Breakwell connects with fellow Rotarians while competing overseas 🎾
Paralympic champion and honorary Rotarian, Sammi Kinghorn OBE shares personal news 🌟
Plus, Swaffham Rotary Club’s Victoria Burman finds her voice with Uplifting Odes 🙌

https://magazine.rotarygbi.org/poa-gosport-d-day-may-2026

27/05/2026

The Doughnut Dash made the front of today's Daily Echo. Thanks to editor Ben Fishwick for the coverage

26/05/2026

Here's the start of Bank Holiday Monday's Doughnut Dash at Stokes Bay.

Can you spot yourself? 😀🍩

26/05/2026

The morning after the day before...thank you to everyone for creating the most amazing day with the first Doughnut Dash at a scorchio Stokes Bay.

Thanks to the 400 runners, joggers & walkers who took part to create a carnival atmosphere on the seafront, with the Gosport Solent Brass band serenading on the start line.

Delighted to have Caroline Dinenage MP and Mayor of Gosport, Councillor Kirsten Bradley start the race.

We were blessed with some amazing volunteers from Gosport Rotary, the Absolute 545 RunClub, Gosport and Fareham Wombles 🚯Hampshire Police Cadets & the 9th Alverstoke Brownies.

We are indebted to Langdale Nursing Home, One Stop, Tesco and, of course, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for their support.

And, as always, thank you to Richard & Vicky at Easy Drive Hire for providing all-important logistical support.

Along the way, we have raised a tidy sum for the Naomi House & Jacksplace, plus the The Diving Museum Gosport who kindly hosted us.

Thanks to Paul Jacobs for the terrific photos and the Doughnut Dash is featured in today's The News, Portsmouth: https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/people/the-doughnut-dash-in-pictures-hundreds-take-on-the-challenge-of-a-fun-run-while-eating-doughnuts-8639912 #

Next year maybe? 🙂

24/05/2026

Twenty four hours to go to the Doughnut Dash at Stokes Bay.

Unfortunately, there are no entries on the day because we hit our limit of 400 entrants earlier this week. BTW: we're picking up 800 doughnuts from Krispy Kreme today.

Back in the day, a Met Office amber weather warning simply meant: “Ooh lovely… stick the shorts on, Doris, we’re having a barbecue.” Now it means: “Remain indoors. Hydrate constantly. Protect the vulnerable. Don’t look directly at the sun.”

And to be fair… tomorrow IS going to be properly hot. The current Solent forecast for 9am Monday morning is around 22°C.

So to those taking part, please:
• Drink plenty of water before you arrive.
• Bring water with you - there will also be water available at the feeding station.
• Wear sun cream.
• Wear light clothing.
• Hats are sensible. Banana costumes less so.
• Please keep children hydrated throughout the event - and keep an eye on them at all times.
• Think carefully before bringing dogs in the heat.
• If you feel unwell, stop. There will be a trained medic near the feeding station by GAFIRS.

Nobody gets extra points for attempting to recreate Chariots of Fire while overheating beside the Solent. See you tomorrow!😃

20/05/2026

Great news. The Doughnut Dash is a sell out. Thank you to everyone for their support. Even the Bank Holiday weather is looking promising.

By the way, we are looking for someone who fancies taking some pictures and video of the event for use on social media channels. Krispy Kreme is also keen for material which they can share.

Please message if you are interested - also email Dave King at: [email protected]

Happy to credit any material published.

Thanks to our amazing sponsors Langdale Nursing Home, Tesco and One Stop for helping us to raise funds for the The Diving Museum Gosport and Naomi House & Jacksplace.

And we are grateful too for the community support from the Gosport Wombles, Hampshire Police Cadets and the 9th Alverstoke Brownies.🙂

16/05/2026

Are you in yet? Just 50 spaces left! 🥯

https://www.letsdothis.com/gb/e/doughnut-dash-266427