Welcome to our Club
We are based in the ancient Scottish capital of Perth. History is perhaps neither our raison d'être nor strength but it does provide us with a sense of belonging. We feel that we are a part of Perth and we support many activities within the city and the local area. In true Scottish tradition, some of these activities embrace the world.
We Are For Communities
Join leaders, exchange ideas, take action at home and overseas.
Donation to Charlie Mailer (Wheelchair Basketball)
The Rotary Club of Perth Kinnoull was pleased to be able to donate to Charlie Mailer recently. Charlie suffers from Cerebral Palsy and has taken up the sport of wheelchair basketball showing a great deal of promise. He has risen through the ranks to now be part of the national structure. He is aiming to go on a training trip to Barcelona wwith the Scottish squad which the Rotary club were pleased to support. See here a picture of Charlie receiving his cheque from Preseident Ian Brown.
Lost Communities of Ayrshire
We were very lucky to have a fascinating talk by Sam Purdie on lost mining communities of Ayrshire recently. Sam talked about how the villages arose and faded and some of the famous footballers that came from this unusual source under some very harsh conditions. The picture below is Sam being thanked by our President, Ian Brown.
Presidential handover 24/25
July is the start of the Rotary year and the point when our President Gillian Marsh hands over to the new President, Ian Brown and new Vice President Bob Gray. The handover event was graciously attended by Assistant District Governor (ADG) Deborah Rogers.
The event was also an opportunity for Gillian to perform her final duties as president and hand cheques on behalf of the Rotary Club of Perth Kinnoul to Barry Davidson from the YMCA and following our recent Valuation Day event, to Douglas Walker, CEO of the Black Watch Museum.
(L/R Bob Gray (Vice President), Deborah Rogers (ADG), Ian Brown (President) and Gillian Marsh (outgoing President)
Gillian Marsh presents a cheque to Barry Davidson from the YMCA in Perth.
Gillian Marsh presents a cheque to Douglas Walker, CEO of the Black Watch Museum
Dementia Dogs
A great talk was given by Fiona Corner from Dementia Dogs and Veryan Farr together with dog Roly on the impact that these dogs have to carers and sufferers of Dementia. Fiona also accepted a cheque on behalf of Dementia Dogs for £3000 from Rotary Club of Perth Kinnoull president Gillian Marsh as a donation to a very worthwhile cause. The picture shows (L/R) Veryan, Fiona and Gillian with young Roly just out of shot!
Perthshire Classic Car Tour
Below is Brian Johnston's excellent photo taken whilst passing through Glencoe in his Triumph Spitfire 1500 alongside George Delgaty from the club.This was on the recent Perthshire Classic Car Tour organised by Perth Rotary Club. Brian and George had £150 sponsorship from Perth Kinnoull Rotary Club and Murrayshall Golf Club Members, which should increase via Gift Aid. The photo was used by the BBC for its photo's of the week
Lend With Care Talk
President Gillian Marsh welcomed Bev McNab (Depute Head at Craigie Primary School) who gave a very interesting talk on the experiences in the school of the Lend With Care programme.
Young Photographer 2024 Winners
President Gillian Marsh welcomed the Young Photographers and their Families to our Annual Competition which had 120 Entries from a great number of Local School Pupils.
Perth Kinnoull Rotary Club Presidents Dinner 2024
From Left to Right. John McKelvie, Main Speaker,Rotary Vice President, Iain Brown, Rotary President, Gillian Marsh, Guest Speaker Bill Nicol, his Wife Trudi and Perth Rotary President Bill McDonald.
Perth Kinnoull Rotary Wheel at Glasgow Road, Perth
President Gillian Marsh popped up to give it the seal of approval of the revamped Rotary Wheel. Hopefully Residents nearby will see it and become interested in Rotary.
The Wheel as it looks Spring 2024 with the Purple for Polio Crocuses and Yellow for the Rotary International Wheel. We await the Golden Daffodils.
Weekly meetings
The Royal George Hotel, Tay Street, Perth.
Tuesdays 18.00 for 18.15pm
Hotel phone: 01738 624455
Visiting Rotarians are always very welcome. If you are in town, do come along and enjoy our fellowship. The programme of forthcoming meetings can be viewed here.