What do we do at Rotary SWF?
Here at the Rotary Club
of South Woodham ferrers
we eat and drink with friends
and make a difference to some lives
That is Rotary
We use our members’ professions, skills
and connections to bring a variety
of events to the community to benefit
good causes at home and abroad.
Can you help?
Rotary has provided support and help in many
disasters at home and abroad.
In addition we support the elimination of
worldwide medical diseases such as polio.
Join us and you could also help make a difference.
Club History
The Rotary Club of South Woodham Ferrers, part of RIBI District 1240 and of the worldwide Rotary organisation, was formed in 1982. Our members, male and female, meet at The Lodge, Hayes Chase, Battlesbridge, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7QT at 7:15 pm for 7.45 pm two Tuesdays in most months, for a meal and speaker or business meeting and have other social gatherings decided by the Club.
Club Main Activities
The club has organised many different events over the years. Two principal events that seek to bring our Community closer together and seek to raise money for various charities and worthy causes, principally locally and some nationally, are the Sleigh, bringing Father Christmas to the children of SWF (and adults), and the Swimarathon. The 2026 Swimarathon event was extremely successful and planning has started for our 23rd event to be held on 12th -14th March 2027. Please indicate your interest by following the link to the Swimarathon page. Leading up to Christmas we set up the Trees of Joy which provide books and toys for children who have little to look forward to at Xmas. Hopefully, in November 2026 we will be able to site them again in Asda and Trinity St. Mary's Church. The response from the Community has been amazing.
Like many Clubs we are seeking new members to join our Club. In addition to becoming a Rotarian with full access to the world of Rotary, we have established a "Business Category" in which a local firm joins the Club nominating up to four members of its organisation to attend meetings either singly or more and to help with events, business and family commitments permitting. We also have a number of "Friends of Rotary" for which there is no subscription or obligations - we advise when an event is planned if assistance is required and it is entirely voluntary whether or not to help. If you wish to learn more without obligation please refer to "Contact Us"
Latest News tab refers the reader to our many activities. Please click on the thumbnail to read the article and do contact us if you feel you can and wish to create a lasting impact. We are a friendly team of likeminded people.
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| 22nd Swimarathon | Sleigh 2025 Thank You |
Rotary & Inner Wheel Xmas Party |
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| Trees of Joy 2025 | Rotakids Plant Crocuses |
Rememberance Sunday |
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| TSM Crocus Planting | District Governor | Julian's Fireworks Talk |
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| Fellowship Evening | Open Road Presentation | Town Fayre |
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| Foodbank | William de Ferrers | Jimmy Allan |
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| Club Handover | Mick Fry | Lisa Kelly |
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| Mens Shed | Rotary Youth Competitions | Youth Competitions 2025 |
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| TSM Rotakids | Elmwood School | SWF Foodbank |
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Terri Smith - New Member |
Anna Khan - New Member | Swimarathon 2025 |
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District Governor Visit |
A Big Thank You |
Trees of Joy "Thank You" |
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Town Fayre 2024 |
Rememberance Day 2024 |
Danielle Barnett |
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Foodbank Push |
TSM Rotakids |
Barrow Farm Thankk You |
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Fun Evening Ahead |
Great Start for 2024 Trees of Joy |
Youth Competitions |
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Welcome Julian |
Trees of Joy 2024 |
Trip to Meaux |
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Club Committees
To help carry out our aims, the club has four main committees. To understand the objectives of each, please follow the links to Membership Services, Community Services, Vocation & Youth, International/Foundation.
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