In 2016, the Rotary Club of Bendigo South made a donation of $18,000 as part of the community fund raising campaign to help support the building of The Annie North Women’s Refuge that had been approved and then funded by the Victorian State Government. During 2018, the building was completed and is now fulfilling an... Read more March 20 2019
The last few weeks at the Rotary Club of Bendigo South have been quite busy and exciting. Long term Rotarian Ken Briggs celebrated his 90th birthday with Club members, friends and family. Congratulations on your long standing achievements in Rotary, Ken… We enjoy your company and involvement within the Club, as well as your wise... Read more July 2 2018
Vale Bill Ashman: It is with sincere regret to announce that on Friday evening Bill Ashman passed away. Bill was the last active charter member for the Rotary Club of Bendigo South. His standing and commitment to the club over 59 years has been outstanding. On behalf of the club sincere condolences to Verna, Sandra,... Read more March 24 2018
By Matthew Scott (Rotarian) WHILE most teachers were on school holidays over the Christmas and new year break, I embarked on the opportunity of a lifetime to teach in rural Cambodia for two weeks. Taking part in a Vocational Training Team (VTT) through Rotary International, I headed off from Melbourne with three other teachers representing... Read more March 24 2018
Recently, five Bendigo South Rotarians had the opportunity to travel to Government House in Melbourne to have a reception with the Governor of Victoria, Linda Dessau. Held to welcome the return of Rotary International President, Ian Risely and his wife Juliet home to Melbourne, the day was also an excellent opportunity to recognise the continuous... Read more March 24 2018
Recently, enthusiastic cricketing Rotarians Tony Plant and Glen Maddern presented students at Bendigo Special Developmental School with a Dream Cricket kit. Containing all that is needed to play a game of cricket, the kit was presented by Rotarians to the students and their principal, Kirshy McAinch at a presentation held at the school. The Dream... Read more February 11 2018
In recent years our Club has undertaken some fundraising for Annie North in Bendigo. Recently unveiled by President Bernie and Annie North manager, Julie, was their new outdoor al fresco dining area. Hopefully this will prove to be a relaxing and restful area for those who use it. Our Club hopes to maintain connection with... Read more July 1 2017
On Thursday 29th June, the Rotary Club of Bendigo South celebrated an evening of fun and enjoyment, with newly installed President, Bernie Young taking over from outgoing Club President, Tony Plant. The night was held at Big Hill Winery, with over 60 people in attendance. Rotarians and their families, as well as members of the... Read more May 16 2017
The Rotary Club of Bendigo South is again presenting a major musical concert at Bendigo’s renowned Ulumbarra Theatre. Taking to the stage this year will be ‘Carols by Candlelight’ regular and principal performer, Sylvie Paladino, to be accompanied by the Victorian Male Welsh Choir. Building on the successes of a similar concert held in 2015,... Read more May 5 2017
In April 2017, the Rotary Club of Bendigo South, in conjunction with Lifeline Central Victoria hosted a fundraiser in Kangaroo Flat to raise much needed funds for local mental health services. The Club is proud to report that in excess of $1500 was raised on the evening, which will go towards local Lifeline services. The... Read more
