The Rotary Club of Leicester

The Rotary Club of Leicester is one of the oldest and largest Rotary Clubs in the United Kingdom, with 70 members, drawn from men and women living in, or whose business serves, the City of Leicester.

In today's increasingly busy working environment where lunch breaks are rarely taken, it is pleasant to get away to lunch and interact with fellow members of the local business and professional community on a regular weekly basis, for just a short time.

The Club's accent is on fellowship, and on service projects for the benefit of those less fortunate than oursleves. Directly, and through the worldwide Rotary movement, our Club cares for the local community and for the world through our international service, particularly in developing countries such as water purification and supply projects. Equally, Rotary cares for the people of the world through programmes such as the Rotary Foundation which among many other things provides scholarships for young people to study in other countries. The Foundation is also leading PolioPlus - a 20 year campaign started in 1985 in partnership with international and national bodies with the aim of totally eliminating the scourge of polio. Over 75 million children and adults at risk were immunised on a single day as part of the Polio Plus campaign.

In addition to the Club's work in practical community, vocational and international assistance and fund-raising, throughout the year there are a range of social events such as visits to firms and other places of interest to which partners and friends are invited. There are also many opportunities to join with Rotarians from other Clubs who share similar outside interests. The Club also has an active golf section.

Membership of Rotary is by invitation, but the Rotary Club of Leicester always welcomes enquiries from professional and business men and women and community leaders living and/or working in the City and County.