Golf Day in aid of Children’s Hospice South West

Thursday, 10 September 2026, was the date for the Brue Valley annual Charity Golf Day, incorporating the District 1200 Golf Competition, at Wheathill Golf Club.

Wednesday evening saw the Brue Valley team rushing round the golf course in golf buggies (the groundsmen’s Gator being out of action) putting up sponsorship boards on each and every tee as well as setting up the various competition holes.

19 teams had been entered to take part but one, unfortunately, had to withdraw with the first team setting off at 09:00 having first filled up on a bacon buttie and coffee. A two course buffet awaited each team on their return to the Club House.

The day was rounded off with the awarding of the 16 prizes on offer. Mike Kew, District Governor for D1200 and Kylie Gallagher of Children’s Hospice South West being on-hand to award those prizes.

Early figures show we have broken all previous totals with £7,300 ready to make its way to Children’s Hospice South West.

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Castle Cary Coffee Morning The Market House Saturday 8th August

On a glorious August sunny morning the Brue Valley Rotary team were in action again and a busy, enjoyable couple of hours were spent serving drinks, a splendid variety of cakes and selling raffle tickets and jigsaws.

A huge thank you to everyone that donated raffle prizes, jigsaws, made cakes and helped with the Coffee Morning at the Market House and to everyone who came and enjoyed the sunshine, the opportunity to socialise and supported the event which raised a total of £378.12 for Bowel Cancer UK and the Rotary Foundation Charity.

Sherborne Classic & Supercars 2026

Sunday, 26 July was set fair for the 2026 Show – weeks of hot and dry weather ensured the ground was rock hard. Concerns of a high fire risk were lessened by a brief heavy shower just before the show opened.

With a dry but cooler day forecast, combined with a new marketing focus and a marketing “bump” courtesy of Richard Hammond posting about the show which was “liked” by 800,000 (!) of his fans, led to what is believed to be the highest number of visitors ever to the show.

The showground had been set up during the week in double quick time – there was hardly anything left to be done on Saturday and the show went off without any significant hitches and the feedback from the public was gratifyingly complimentary.

This year’s featured marque was Alfa Romeo:

But there was plenty of other cars and attractions to see:

Thankfully, there was some time for the Brue Valley team to enjoy themselves:

And by lunchtime on Monday, there was hardly any trace of what took place the day before:

The final figures are still being worked on but it is expected the £50,000 donated to local charities last year will be exceeded.

Many thanks to all the Brue Valley Rotarians who made this major fund raising event possible and such a success.

Sow, Grow and Bloom Festival – Saturday 11th July

It wasn’t only the burgers, bacon and the onions that were sizzling on the griddle on the Donald Pither Memorial Field. As the temperature reached a sizzling 32C as Brue Valley Rotary members were raising funds for the Castle Cary Pavilion Project with the bonus of £200 match-funding from The Newt.

The BVR Health & Safety Officer’s risk assessment mentioned “Extreme ambient heat and direct sun” and the need to drink plenty with one member taking heed and making sure he had a very large bottle with him!!

The new sail flags made their first appearance and don’t they look smart!

Thanks to all who helped make the day a successful and enjoyable community event and to Burns The Bread for the baps, Denelas for the burgers and cheese and the Quarry Inn, Keinton Mandeville for the bacon.

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Presidential Handover 2025 – 2026

On a warm Summer evening the Club returned to The Alhampton Inn for the Presidential Handover when Chris Ringrow handed over the chain of office to David Terry.

President David’s charities in his year are Bowel Cancer UK and the Castle Cary Pavilion Project.

The BVR Lectern and Gavel even made an appearance!

Thanks to all who brought salad dishes to accompany the burgers, bacon and sausages and not forgetting the onions too, cooked on the Rotary griddle and the delicious desserts that followed.

A sociable evening was enjoyed by all with the added bonus of the unexpected arrival of The Wyvern Jubilee Morris Group (they performed at the Wassail in January)who entertained us and even got members involved with their dancing and wooden stick moves.

With thanks to Chris for leading the Club during his year and all best wishes to David as he takes the helm

GOLF DAY 10th SEPTEMBER 2026