
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to our website. Here, you will get a glimpse into the vibrant activities, fun, and fellowship that define our wonderful service club.
Rotary is one of the world’s largest and most successful global membership and humanitarian service organisations, boasting over 1.4 million members across more than 200 countries. This year, Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick has inspired us with the 2024-25 theme: The Magic of Rotary. She has encouraged us to recognize and amplify our collective power to save lives, create positive change, and transform communities.
In these challenging times, fundraising can be tough, and we need to employ innovative approaches to achieve our goals. Our mission for the next year is a call to action for each and every one of us to expand our membership and embrace greater diversity. By raising awareness of our club’s accomplishments and embarking on new projects both locally in Bristol and internationally, we aim to make a more significant impact. If you are interested in joining us, please see ‘Getting Involved’ above.
As dedicated members of this unique club, we will continue to nurture our fellowship and have fun while fundraising for our impactful projects. By raising our profile and effectively communicating our achievements, we can highlight the incredible difference we make locally and globally.
We are excited to deliver new initiatives, especially those focusing on environmental sustainability. By working together, enjoying our camaraderie, and creating lasting change, we will experience the true magic of Rotary.
Thank you for your continued support and commitment.
Warm regards,
Bernd Langheim
President, Bristol Breakfast Rotary Club

Rotary Club Handover Meeting – A New Chapter Begins!
Today we held our Rotary Club's Handover Meeting, marking the end of a remarkable year under the leadership of outgoing President Bernd Langheim.
Bernd shared highlights from a highly successful year where our club raised an incredible £60,000 for both local and international causes. Among our many initiatives:
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Supporting Bridge Learning Campus with student breakfasts, a mentoring project for children with special educational needs, and mock interviews
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Backing an electric cooking project in Nepal
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Assisting children with hearing difficulties at the Care du Toit Centre in South Africa
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Contributing to the Maji Safi project in Kenya, helping to provide clean water through boreholes
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…and so much more!
We thank Bernd for his dedicated leadership, welcoming new members and fostering a strong sense of community and service.
Bernd handed over the chain of office to our new President, Rotarian Elaine Milne, who joined the club in March 2022 and hit the ground running. Inspired by a 9-year-old child in South Bristol, she started a Lego club and has used her expertise as a financial advisor to offer free debt and financial advice in Hartcliffe – one of the UK’s most disadvantaged areas.
Elaine said: “It is an honour and privilege to be entrusted with the stewardship of this incredible club.”
She brings incredible energy and exciting plans for the year ahead to build on the great work of those before her.
We're also delighted to announce:
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Senior Vice President: Willem Pietersen
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Junior Vice President: Mike Kane
Here’s to another inspiring year of service, fellowship, and impact!

Winners 2025 - Rolls Royce
Another Roaring Success at the Dragon Boat Festival – 8 June 2025
With the support of numerous businesses and individuals backing some truly great causes, the Dragon Boat Festival returned to Bristol Harbourside on 8 June 2025 for another fantastic day. The event was filled with good spirit and fun, both for those taking part and for the enthusiastic spectators cheering from the sidelines. It was a roaring success, brimming with energy, excitement, and a strong sense of community.
Congratulations to Rolls-Royce for taking home the winners' trophy in a hard-fought competition. Frazer-Nash claimed a well-deserved second place, and Business Beats Cancer Bristol were worthy third-place finishers.
This year, our proceeds will support some incredible causes:
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Lifeskills – Learning for Living, educating young people to make safer choices
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Unseen UK, working towards a world without slavery
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Hartcliffe and Withywood Community Partnership, supporting vital local initiatives
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And of course, our own Rotary charities
A huge thank you to everyone who made this event happen – from participants and volunteers to sponsors and supporters – you are all part of its success.
Looking ahead, 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of this event – a major milestone! Here’s to 25 amazing years and many more to come!
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