WELCOME to our monthly column of news items and events for our three Rotary clubs in Stroud, Stonehouse and Nailsworth.

A warm welcome is offered to you if you wish to attend, please contact the appropriate club.

Like you, our members, both men and women, live in the villages around Stroud and beyond.

If you enjoy helping others and being active, joining Stroud Rotary Club will offer you something really worthwhile by supporting local and international community projects.

Not only will you gain a sense of achievement, you will also enjoy a wide range of social activities and make new friends.

Stonehouse Rotary Club

Sunday, September 1, taking part in Monmouth Raft Race, 11am to 5pm.

Wednesday, September 4, Chris Long from Young Gloucestershire, 7pm, Froster George, Stonehouse.

Sunday, September 8, Frampton Country Fair - come to Stonehouse Rotary’s marquee to see an example of an iron lung.

Wednesday, September 18, Westonbirt Arboretum, Past Present and Future. A personal view by Adrian Hale, 7pm, Froster George, Stonehouse.

Wednesday, September 25, joint meeting with Stroud, 7pm, Froster George, Stonehouse.

Rotary Club of Stonehouse Community Awards. Application forms now available for grants up £500 for local organisations. Closing date October 31.

For further information look at the Stonehouse website, or contact secretary@stonehouse.rotary1100.org

Nailsworth Rotary Club

Tuesday, September 10, antiques jewellery and collectables hosted by Nick Bowkett, 7pm, Stroud Action Rooms, tickets £15.

Thursday, September 12, Stephanie Dale, Cotswold Carriage driving, 7pm, Egypt Mill Hotel.

Friday, September 20, Bournemouth Male Voice Choir, 7.30pm, St George’s Church, Nailsworth. Tickets £10 each.

Thursday, September 26, Colleen Rothwell on my visit to India, 7pm Egypt Mill Hotel.

For further information look at the Nailsworth website at bit.ly2NzgS0Q or email RotaryNailsworth@gmail.com

Stroud Rotary

Monday, September 2, club evening, 7.30pm, the Ship Inn, Brimscombe.

Monday, September 9, social lunch, 12pm for 12.30pm, Cotswold Bowls Club.

Monday, September 16, RYLA Candidate Report of Course, 7.30pm Imperial Hotel, Stroud.

Monday, September 23, visit to the Royal Mail Sorting Office in Filton, Bristol.

Wednesday, September 25, joint meeting with Stonehouse Rotary, 7pm, Froster George, Stonehouse.

Stroud Rotary Community Awards. Application forms now available for grants up £500 for local organisations. Closing date is September 30.

Please email community.awards.stroud.rotary@gmail.com

For further information look at the Stroud Rotary Club website or email secretary@stroud.rotary1100.org