We were chartered on 5 June 1980 with 28 Founder members led by President David Jarvis and were sponsored by Folkestone Rotary Club (chartered 1923).

 

Currently we have 45 members (including 6 Founder Members and 21 Club Presidents) with several new members in prospect. Half our members have each given at least 20 years Rotary service. Overall, the Club has continued to grow contrary to the trend with service clubs in general.

 

Members are from business and professional backgrounds, active and retired, mostly in the Folkestone and Hythe community. They range from directors and business managers to technical specialists in a wide range of sectors including accountancy, banking, civil engineering, construction & building services, consultancy, dentistry, design, education, financial services, government service, human resources, legal, manufacture, merchant marine, retail and training.

 

Age is no barrier if people have something to contribute. Our two oldest members are in their 80’s! and still contribute significantly to Club activities.

 

The Club is proud to have 4 Paul Harris Fellows.

 

The Club is also proud to have Colonel David Robinson, Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, Royal Gurkha Rifles as an Honorary Member. The club has close ties to this Gurkha regiment based at Sir John Moore Barracks, Folkestone.