Club of CHEPSTOW & DISTRICT
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Next Event
Handover
Wednesday
25 June 2025
7.00 for 7.30 pm
Abbey Mill Tintern
Contact
Richard Wickham
YOUNG ARTIST ACHIEVES MORE!
Earlier this year, Eva Cleverly, a student at Wyedean School and Sixth Form, became the winner of the local heat of the Rotary Young Artist competition, organised by the Chepstow & District Rotary Club.
Following her local success, Eva’s work was entered into the Rotary GB&I District heat, where she also won. Thanks to her continued success, Eva has now progressed to the National heat of the competition. We wish her the very best of luck!
This achievement reflects Rotary’s ongoing commitment to supporting youth, which is a core part of Rotary International’s mission to invest in future generations.
The photograph shows Rtn. David Burr, Chepstow & District Rotary Club, Youth Officer presenting Eva with her District winner’s certificate and voucher.
Rotary competitions are open to all children and young people.
For more information, visit the Youth pages on the Rotary GB&I website or contact the Chepstow & District Rotary Club directly.
Home Ed History Workshops: A Wonderful Day at Caldicot Castle
Earlier this year, the Chepstow & District Rotary Club made a generous donation to the Home Ed group to help disadvantaged children visit Chepstow Museum and Caldicot Castle for a series of five engaging history workshops.
Visit 4: Caldicot Castle – Tuesday, 3rd June
Our fourth visit took place at the beautiful Caldicot Castle. We spent two fascinating hours in the banqueting hall above the entrance, where the children learned all about medieval life.
Did you know that in medieval times, French was spoken in the castle while Welsh was spoken in the surrounding areas—no English at all?
The session included lots of opportunities for the children to ask questions, guess answers, and explore artifacts from centuries ago.
Hands-On Learning Activities
After the history talk, the children got creative with several hands-on activities:
Cooking a food item using vinegar, spices, breadcrumbs, and herbs from the garden
Candle-making with beeswax
Clay crafting, making prints inspired by medieval life
The day concluded with a guided walk around the castle, learning even more about its rich history.
A Day of Fun, Learning & Connection
After the workshop, many families enjoyed a picnic in the castle grounds. The children played team games, formed new friendships, and had a wonderful time together. Meanwhile, parents shared home education experiences, gave advice, and made plans for future meetups.
Thank You
It was a truly lovely day, and we are all so grateful for the opportunity—for the children and for the adults too.
A heartfelt thank you to the Rotary Club of Chepstow & District for making this possible!
FELLOWSHIP DAY AT SYMONDS YAT
WEDNESDAY 28 MAY 2025
Members and partners of the Chepstow & District Rotary Club enjoyed a wonderful day of fellowship on Wednesday 28 May, set against the picturesque backdrop of Symonds Yat.
The day began with a scenic 40-minute cruise on the River Wye with Kingfisher Cruises, taking in the stunning scenery and fresh air, offering peaceful views and good company.
This was followed by a delicious lunch at the Saracen’s Head, perfectly situated with stunning views overlooking the river.
After a warm round of farewells, we made our way back to Chepstow through the charming, narrow roads of the Welsh countryside.
It was a memorable day filled with friendship and Rotary spirit – all thanks to our President Elect, Rtn. Guy Wilson, for organising yet another fantastic outing. A true celebration of Rotary fun and fellowship!
Interested in being part of something meaningful?
If you’d like to give back to your community, make new friends, and enjoy events like this, we’d love to hear from you.
Come and join us at the Chepstow & District Rotary Club!
Visit our website or get in touch to find out more about how you can get involved.
Chepstow & District Rotary Club Garden Party Celebrates a Successful Year
Members of the Chepstow & District Rotary Club, along with their spouses, enjoyed a delightful garden party hosted by the current President, Rtn. Chris Wilson. The event took place on Tuesday, 17th June 2025, in the president’s immaculate and beautifully maintained garden.
The garden party provided an excellent opportunity for members to relax and reflect on a highly successful year of service, during which the Club continued its dedicated work supporting disadvantaged individuals within the local community.
Guests were treated to an outstanding buffet supplied by Abbey Mill, Tintern, complemented by a plentiful supply of liquid refreshment. The celebrations unfolded under a warm, cloudless June sky, creating a relaxed and joyful atmosphere.
It was a perfect Rotary occasion—full of camaraderie, appreciation, and good cheer—to mark the year’s achievements.
President Rtn. Chris Wilson will formally hand over the chain of office to President-Elect Rtn. Guy Wilson at a special event to be held at Abbey Mill, Tintern, on Tuesday, 24th June 2025
Rtn. David Burr
Will give a talk
“132 Days in Hiding”
7 July 2025
Ross on Wye
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