The visitor economy is crucial to Bristol, Bath and the wider West of England, generating over £2.46 billion and supporting around 45,800 jobs. Visit West plays a central role in coordinating, promoting and developing this economy.

Visit West operates as an officially accredited Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP), delivering the Visit Bristol and Visit Bath brands, business-led development programmes, travel trade activity, and the Meet Bristol and Bath Convention Bureau. It represents public and private sector partners across Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, while supporting businesses through a membership programme.

Awarded LVEP status in March 2023, Visit West is part of a national network created by VisitEngland following the de Bois Review, aimed at strengthening collaboration and reducing fragmentation in destination management across England.

In addition, Visit West manages three Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in Bristol—Broadmead, Bristol City Centre, and Redcliffe & Temple—focused on improving safety, cleanliness and the overall visitor experience for levy-paying businesses.

Together with cities, towns, villages and regional businesses, Visit West helps position the area as a leading UK destination, supporting the sector through marketing, research, workforce development and recruitment resources.

Real tennis taster session between 6 pm and 8 pm at Clifton College Playing Fields, Abbots Leigh.

Members will enjoy a few days in Venice Venice, the capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region, is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. It has no roads, just canals – including the Grand Canal thoroughfare – lined with Renaissance and Gothic palaces. The central square, Piazza San Marco, contains St. Mark’s Basilica, which is tiled with Byzantine mosaics, and the Campanile bell tower offering views of the city’s red roofs. 

Some years ago Anahita  decided to go to a refugee camp in Iraq, knowing nothing about the humanitarian field. She was guided by her intuition and a sense of urgency to do something.

Her volunteering journey over the past few years opened my eyes and heart to a different path of life. Her values transformed and she was left with many questions about living in this time as a human being. Her quest to find answers to those questions has taken her to different places. This time Thailand.

she hold great gratitude for being accepted by Rotary International to do a peace fellowship at the Chulalongkorn University Rotary Peace Center, in Bangkok.

Starting her career in 2012, Anahita Mahmoud joined Capgemini as an Application Consultant after completing her studies in Computer Science. With a love for problem-solving, she was drawn to technology as a means of creating impactful solutions. Her expertise spans various areas, including digital transformation, customer experience, and she has developed a reputation for her ability to deliver complex IT projects for high-profile clients.

Anahita’s leadership extends beyond her technical expertise and stems from wider ecosystem and learning experiences (Rotary Peace Fellowship, and  yoga schools). She is involved in Capgemini’s wider community-building efforts, promoting women in technology and supporting initiatives that encourage more young people, particularly women, to pursue careers in STEM fields. As an advocate for women in tech, Anahita uses her platform to address the challenges faced by women in male-dominated industries and to inspire others to break through these barriers. She is proud of the opportunities she has had to mentor and coach rising stars in the tech world, helping them navigate the industry and build successful careers.

We are teaming up with DBF participants, Turner & Townsend, to tidy up the river bank and footpath area close to the DBF course on Thursday 30^th April. It has become rather overgrown and a little unsightly over the past couple of years.

We have allocated 10.00 to 16.00 that day, but may not need that long.

The Harbourmaster will supply waste bags and changing facilities (if required), and we just need to bring a few pruners and trowels with us. There should be enough parking close by.

I will request litter pickers from Bristol Waste in time for this project.

Please can you let me know if you can make this day to tidy up an area that is very close to our hearts due to 25 years of DBFs on this site.

Kind regards

Derrick

Rotarians Colin Shurrock and Caroline Bowler have visted projects in Nepal. 

• Electric Cooking Project: The project focuses on transitioning households to electric induction cooking, which has been shown to be a cleaner and more sustainable alternative to firewood or LPG in Nepal.
• Health and Environmental Impact: The project aims to improve indoor air quality and reduce the health issues caused by smoke pollution.
• Collaboration: The project is a joint effort between the Bristol Breakfast Rotary Club and the Rotary Club of Pokhara Fishtail in Nepal.
• 2024 Achievements: In 2024, the club reported the distribution of single-hob electric cookers in Pokhara and provided educational sponsorships for students in Nepal. 

Rotarian Will Jackson is the lead for Ukraine for District 1100 working with local clubs and international clubs to help and promote aid into Ukraine.

He spoke to the club on the 26th June 2024 and will provide an update concerning aid to Ukraine. 

In the face of ongoing conflict, the people of Ukraine endure immense hardship. Rotary
members and our communities have rallied to provide crucial support, whether through
physical aid or financial donations.

Every effort, large or small, helps alleviate the suffering of those affected by the war. By

pooling resources and coordinating, we ensure vital supplies reach those in need.

Initially, much aid from these islands was sent to Ukraine for onward distribution.

However, some items were inappropriate or unnecessary, diverting time and resources to
their disposal.

Today, aid continues - but is more tailored to real needs, with better coordination. Its

delivery is planned in advance for efficient distribution.

Financial donations also play a pivotal role in facilitating the purchase and distribution of

essential items for those impacted by war.

To receive annual reports from the President/Council, review financial statements, approve budgets, elect new officers and committee chairs, and appoint examiners for accounts.

Visit to Science and Innovation Park, Swindon.

Our assembly where members can hear from the incoming President the plans and goals for the ensuing year. 

Our Club handover meeting,marks the transition from our outgoing President, Elaine Milne  to the incoming President Woillem Pietersen, featuring the ceremonial passing of the chain of office. We celebrate the past year's accomplishments, announce new officers, and introduce the upcoming year's theme. 

A Fun Day Out!

 Looking for a unique way to boost team morale and build stronger connections?

A perfect opportunity to combine team building with networking in a fun, dynamic, and memorable setting, whilst raising funds for good causes at the same time.

LOCATION: Baltic Wharf, Cumberland Road, Bristol BS1 6XG - close to the Cottage Inn.

DATE AND TIME: Sunday 28th June 2026 *

First race 10.00 a.m. Final 4.30-5.00 p.m.

Jessie May supports families and children in the South West with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Our specialist nurses care for children in their home, support families, and advocate for children who can’t speak for themselves. The Jessie May community provides a unique layer of support and understanding from families who have walked a similar path. Together, we help create moments of joy and memories for families to look back on when they need them most.

Young Bristol - recognised as Bristol’s leading provider of community-based youth services, through our community youth club network based in some of Bristol’s most challenging communities, and a valued provider of outdoor activities, holiday clubs, mobile youth services, as well as outdoor employment and informal educational opportunities.
Through safe, fun, and supportive community spaces, it’s our mission to create a positive and sustainable impact, building brighter futures for our young people.
MISSION: To be an outstanding provider of high-quality, community-based youth services and innovative programmes that positively and sustainably impact the lives of young people.