Rotary in Spilsby meets on Thursday evenings at the White Hart hotel (telephone 01790-752244) 7.00 for 7.30 p.m. We have a meal and often a speaker. Sometimes we hold outside functions and ladies nights. We tend to be fairly light hearted and fun is something we believe in.

In the last year we held a party for local OAPs and handicapped folk as part of the celebration of Rotary’s centenary. Also, with the Skegness and Alford & Mablethorpe clubs, took over the Embassy Centre at Skegness and held a Grand Event including a tea-party for over 200 OAPs followed by a stage show by schoolchildren from the area, and as well held an event where all charitable organisations in the district could demonstrate what they do to the public.

Rotary held a Ceilidh at the Spilsby Franklin Hall on, and themed to, St Patrick’s day. It was well attended and was great fun. It is hoped to make this an annual event. It has a Shooting Gallery with which it supports other organisations like the Spilsby Show, the Lions on Cracker Day, the Revesby Show, and the Wrangle Show. Annually Guy Fawkes night is celebrated with a Grand Bonfire and Firework Spectacular where we also brew and sell our renowned mulled wine.

We hold an annual golf competition on the famous Hotchkin Course at Woodhall Spa. This is the eighteenth year of the competition and is again a sell-out with players coming from many neighbouring counties to take part. This, over the years, has raised many thousands of pounds for good causes.

There are twenty seven members of Rotary at present and we are now seeking more members. If you would like to join us telephone Paul Jackson on 01754-830434.