Events

May 18, 2025

The North Dorset Cycle Ride

The main beneficiary is to help the fight to cure Prostate Cancer

Sunday 18th May 2025

First ride 8.30am

New 50 Mile Ride

New 20 Mile Gravel Ride

More Fun for the Family Ride

This year we have totally redesigned our Rides.

The 50 Mile Ride now heads towards Sixpenny Handley with the stunning countryside of Rushmore Park. The ride takes you over the Chalke Valley towards Tisbury where there will be refreshments. After this, you cycle North following the Fonthill Lake heading towards Hindon then onwards riding through beautiful Wiltshire countryside back to Shaftesbury and the ultimate finish up Gold Hill.

Have fun with our new 20 Mile Gravel Ride which will take you through the Donheads and past historic Wardour Castle. The half way point is at Tisbury where you will be offered refreshments. After a nice break, the ride takes you past Hatch House, Semley back to the final challenge ridiing up iconic Gold Hill.

The Family Ride is perfect for young families. The route is on a couple of miles of minor town roads heading towards Shaftesbury Primary School where the Rotary will have cycling challenges for your family. Then there is a three mile ride, again on minor town roads, heading back to Gold Hill where all your family will receive a very well deserved medal.

Sponsored by:

50 Mile route

https://www.strava.com/routes/3288839537741760318 – 50 Mile Ride

https://www.strava.com/routes/330850610660686770222 Mile Gravel Ride

https://www.strava.com/routes/3320338134338974108 – Family Ride

April 6, 2025

Back again in 2025 – our Fun Run for all the family. The principle charity is the Westminster Memorial Hospital.

 

February 13, 2025

Young Chef, 13th February 2025 –

Our cooking competition, now in its third year, is held at Sturminster Newton High School, with individuals competing in one competition to prepare two courses.  Expert judges are drawn from the local community.  Winners have the opportunity to progress to a Cluster Competition.

January 22, 2025

Youth Speaks – January 22, 2025

Our debating competition, now in its fourth year, is held at Shaftesbury School with teams competing at Intermediate/Junior and Senior levels.  Expert judges are drawn from the local community.  Winning teams have the opportunity to progress to a District Competition.

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“My family business moved from London to Shaftesbury and Rotary was the ideal connection to enable my wife and me to become part of the community.”
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