About Rotary in Market Drayton
Community Support
Social and Networking
Rotary International
Rotary Market Drayton provide practical support for local events like Ginger and Spice, The Festival of Lights and The Carnival. We are currently raising funds for The Buddy Bag Foundation, Hope House and Mencap along with other charities. We aim to be informed, to network with other organisations and to help our community. Rotary enco
Rotary Market Drayton provide practical support for local events like Ginger and Spice, The Festival of Lights and The Carnival. We are currently raising funds for The Buddy Bag Foundation, Hope House and Mencap along with other charities. We aim to be informed, to network with other organisations and to help our community. Rotary encourages high ethical standards and Rotarians abide by the Four Way Test:
Is it TRUE?
Is it FAIR to all concerned?
Will it BUILD GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
Is it BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
If you need help for a good cause, let us know.
Rotary International
Social and Networking
Rotary International
We are part of a Big Global Network!
Rotary works for Peace and goodwill around the world. With more than 34,000 clubs in more than 200 countries, Rotarians gain an understanding of humanitarian issues through international service projects and exchange programmes. One major success which is celebrated every year, is our major contribution to the campaign to end Polio.
Social and Networking
Social and Networking
Social and Networking
Rotary is also a social organisation - members socialise, network and have fun together. As the oldest service club in the world, Rotary club members represent a cross-section of the community. Including people with wide experience in business, the professions and political leaders. Rotary provides opportunities to build friendships locally and also make international connections.
tree of lights 2025
The Tree of Lights Appeal is a
A lovely way to honour the memory of those we have lost and remember especially at this time of year in a positive way. Money raised supports Hope House Hospice and Mencap.
fun fundraising!
Our next social evening will see members and guests enjoying a curry night at Oruna and raising money for the Charities supported by Market Drayton Rotary.
come and Help?
Market Drayton Rotary Club meets on the first Thursday and the third Tuesday of each month plus social and community support events.
We have fun while supporting local charities.
We would welcome new members to come and join in the fun!
Corporate Membership
A business can pay for a single membership subscription at a local Rotary club, which is then available to multiple people across the business. Corporate membership offers an affordable way to engage in Rotary's local and global network.
More information: Corporate Membership - Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland
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Santa's Grotto
Rotary Elves looked after Santa for the day when he came to visit Market Drayton Festival of Lights on Saturday 15th November 2025. Rotary has a special relationship with Santa as he shares our attitude of Service Before Self and our volunteers enjoyed a day making children happy.
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS TOMBOLA STALL
We ran a tombola stall to raise money for Hope House and, local charity, Mencap, as our Christmas Charity Appeal at Market Drayton's Festival of Lights on Saturday 15th November 2025.
BARROW OF BOOZE WINNER
The Barrow of Booze raffled at this year's Ginger and Spice Festival was won by Mr Eglis. He was thrilled when Club President, Mike Whitaker, took the prize round to his house. He had thought he might just have won one bottle but he was thrilled with the selection of bottles and mixers. Time for a party!
BARROW OF BOOZE WINNER
The Barrow of Booze raffled at this year's Ginger and Spice Festival was won by Mr Eglis. He was thrilled when Club President, Mike Whitaker, took the prize round to his house. He had thought he might just have won one bottle but he was thrilled with the selection of bottles and mixers. Time for a party!
BUDDY BAG PACK
Huge thanks to everyone who supported our stall at Ginger and Spice. We ran a tombola to raise money for Rotary Charities and also raffled a Barrow of Booze (just the booze - a few people said they would have preferred the barrow!)
Members also helped with the organisation of the event, put up signs and stewarded - especially manning the barricades to keep the street closed and safe from traffic.
Everyone agreed that the Festival was bigger and better this year and we all enjoyed the dancers and the fabulous entertainment.