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The Rotary Club of Maidenhead has regular weekly meetings and organises many events and activities.
​The club meeting venue is Desborough Bowling Club, 10 Green Lane, Maidenhead SL6 1XZ.  
​Please check the calendar for up to date information on meetings and events.
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​For further information please contact the club (see bottom of page).

🌿 Maidenhead Rotary Club Open Gardens 2026 – a weekend not to miss

Following the wonderful success of previous years, we are delighted to invite you to the Maidenhead Rotary Open Gardens 2026, taking place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June.

Since launching in 2021, this much-loved community event has continued to grow, and in 2025 we were thrilled to welcome over 200 visitors and raise £4,000 for local and national charities. ​
​Enjoy exclusive access to a beautiful selection of private gardens across Maidenhead and the surrounding areas, each with its own unique character and charm.

This year promises to be even bigger and better.

Today we celebrate 100 years!

Today is a truly historic day for our Club as we celebrate the Centenary of Maidenhead Rotary Club.

Exactly 100 years ago, on 2nd June 1926, our Club was chartered, beginning a remarkable journey of service, friendship, fellowship and community leadership. As we mark this milestone on 2nd June 2026, we honour the vision, dedication and commitment of the generations of Rotarians who have helped shape our Club and make a positive difference throughout Maidenhead and beyond.

Over the past century, countless members have given their time, talents and resources to support those in need, champion local causes, develop international partnerships and uphold Rotary’s guiding principle of "Service Above Self." Their legacy continues through the work we do today and inspires the future generations who will follow us.

To mark this special occasion, visit our Centenary Exhibition from 4th to 11th June at:
Maidenhead Library, St. Ives Road, Maidenhead SL6 1QU

The exhibition showcases 100 years of Maidenhead Rotary Club's history, achievements, memorable events and community service projects. It is a wonderful opportunity to look back on our journey and share our story with the community we proudly serve.

Centenary Quadrilateral 2026 – celebrating 100 years of service

​What an unforgettable weekend as we celebrated the Centenary of the Rotary Club of Maidenhead, chartered on 2nd June 1926.​

From 28th–31st May 2026, we were honoured to welcome 75 of our dear friends from Bonn, St Cloud and Tivoli to Windsor for our Centenary Quadrilateral celebrations.

The weekend was filled with fellowship, laughter, friendship and shared memories, demonstrating the very best of Rotary International. ​

​Record heat, record buyers and record sales!

Two days of being boiled on an open field isn't the most pleasant way to spend the time, but Rotarian Yvonne Johnson Mullin and her helper Marie Wikström stoically put up with it and made £400.60.

That was the result of Rotary Club of Maidenhead's two day fund raising event at Taplow Giant Car Boot over the Bank Holiday weekend. 

A surprisingly large number of buyers turned up on a bargain hunt. The scorching temperatures didn't scare them off and at one point Yvonne and Marie thought they would need to send for more items to sell!

Centenary Service in Bray

The Rotary Club of Maidenhead was delighted to celebrate its Centenary Thanksgiving Service at St Michael’s Church, Bray on Saturday 23rd May, marking 100 years of service, fellowship and community support since being chartered in 1926.

It was a wonderful occasion attended by members, families, friends and supporters from across the community. The service reflected on a century of Rotary service both locally and internationally and gave thanks for the dedication and friendship of generations of Rotarians.​

Following the service, everyone enjoyed refreshments at the Parish Centre, where drinks, cakes and sandwiches kindly brought by members and supporters created a warm and friendly atmosphere for continued fellowship and celebration.

Thank you to everyone who attended, contributed refreshments and helped make the day such a memorable and successful occasion.

“Service Above Self”
Rotary Club of Maidenhead
Celebrating 100 Years • 1926–2026

Gardeners' coffee morning

A dozen enthusiastic local gardeners gathered for coffee at Bray Village Hall last Friday to take part in this year's Open Gardens, an annual event organised by Rotary Club of Maidenhead.

This popular happening is scheduled for Saturday June 13th and Sunday June 14th, and covers a multitude of different gardens that are havens of green in and around Maidenhead. 

The 16 participants really show how their green fingers work wonders – from the smallest little plot to the largest country garden. 

All are well worth a visit and all have their own special charm. They are places to admire, in which to feel relaxed and seek inspiration.

Gardening on a global scale

​Maidenhead Rotary Club happily welcomed guest speaker Chris Leach from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for the third time when he visited us at the Odney Club in Cookham on Monday evening April 27th.

This time Chris mesmerised us with an inspirational presentation on Global Gardening – 23,000 war cemeteries in 150 countries across the world, all impeccably tended by 850 gardeners!

Major-General Sir Fabian Ware was the founder of the organisation while paleographer Sir Frederic Kenyon at the British Museum, botanist and director of Kew Gardens Sir Arthur Hill, and garden designer Gertrude Jekyll were the trio behind the start-up of the beautifully created war cemeteries.

'Trunks Across the Thames' baby delivered!

It was a real pleasure for Maidenhead Rotary Club’s President Maria Scavetta, to deliver baby elephant, Clarence, back to his herd. Children at Claire’s Court school named the elephant and decorated Clarence beautifully with their thumbprints.

Maidenhead Rotary Club are taking part in the Thames Valley Hospice ‘Trunks across the Thames’ fund-raising event, July-Sept 2026. Clarence will also be displayed as part of the club’s Centenary celebrations, commemorating 100 years of service to the community, at Maidenhead library exhibition from the 4-11th June 2026.

Centenary award for Maidenhead Rotary Club

The club secretary is pleased to report that the club has been awarded our official Centenary Certificate by Rotary International.

​This is currently being framed and will be officially presented to the Club in due course by our President.
About Rotary
Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members in more than 35,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work improves the lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world.

Our weekly meetings are a great way to keep in touch with what's happening in our local area and further afield and also catch up with friends and contacts. We welcome visitors and new members to our meetings - as a Rotarian you are welcome at any Rotary meeting anywhere in the world.

Rotary’s motto is “Service Above Self” and it inspires members to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards, and promote good will and peace in the world. ​
Helping the local community is one of the primary roles of Rotary and you may have seen Rotarians at work supporting communities without even realising it. 

At the Rotary Club of Maidenhead, we take our community service seriously.  We always strive to give back to the area in which we work and live.
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If you're interested in joining our club, want to find out more information or are looking for support for your charity or event please do get in touch.

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