About District 25
District 25 comprises Surrey and West Sussex in which there are eight Inner Wheel Clubs: Chichester, Cuckfield & Lindfield, Godalming, Guildford, Hove, Lewes, Midhurst & Petworth and Seaford, with in all 222 members.
Surrey (below the M25) and West Sussex are both very beautiful. Surrey is known to be the county with the most trees. Our two counties cover both the North and South Downs – which is a National Park. Our local MP is trying to have the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty turned into a National Park also. Because of the beauty of the area, the National Trust owns a lot of grand old houses here, many of which are open to the public. Many towns have their own Museum, there is the Cranleigh and South Eastern Agricultural Society for the farming communities.
District Chairman
District Chairman Kay Young
Welcome
‘A very warm welcome to you all, whether new or long-standing members, as we begin our new Inner Wheel year 2025/6.
‘As many might have realized, I have taken on Chairman for a second year.
Unfortunately, no one stepped forward to take over from me, so here I am again. Some would say I am a glutton for punishment, but I say that I am really fortunate to have another bite of the cherry. I really enjoyed my (first) year and am looking forward to my second. Yes, like every post in Inner Wheel there is work to be done, but that is all part of being a Member of an International organisation.
‘Do think about taking on a post within your Club or at District level. I get out much more than I put in. We have a very friendly Exec. (District Executive Committee) and I think my most enjoyable part of the job is to visit you all in your Clubs and meet most of your members. So step up girls, whether you are a new Member or someone who has previously taken on a role, and enjoy all it has to offer. Also, I very much hope those of you who haven’t yet attended our District meetings will come and see what you are missing. It is a chance to meet many other Ladies from our District, make new friends and get to know each other more easily.
‘I have really enjoyed meeting so many of you in the past, and please invite me to your fundraising and other events this year so that I can meet you or become more acquainted.
Best wishes in Friendship
Kay
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Who we support
‘This year my charity is for Dementia, again something that some of your members may be coping with, or will have to in the future.’
Taken from the Dementia UK website – “Every three minutes, someone in the UK develops dementia – it’s one of the biggest health challenges of our time. Families affected are often left feeling exhausted and overwhelmed and don’t know where to turn. But with the support of an Admiral Nurse and Dementia UK, families facing the fear and confusion of dementia know they’re not alone.”
QD25
Recycling Information
| Item collected | Donated to which charity | Sent to/taken to/ collected by | What happens to the items | Name of Contact & Address | Is there a limit to quantity received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Currency & out of date British currency | Mary’s Meals | District ISCC Jennifer Pierce -Members take to District Meetings | Collected by Mary’s Meals supporter for the South of England | Mary's Meals | No |
| Drinks ring pulls only | Philippine Community Project | District MoC Pat Members take to Club or District Meetings | Sent to the Philippines and community make into bags, bracelets etc. | Purple Community Fund Jane Walker PCF, PO Box 294, Hedge End, Southampton SO30 2YD UK | No |
| Reading glasses | Charity in South Africa | District MoC Pat Members take to Club or District Meetings | Given to Rotary | Rtn Peter Meldrum – Sec. Rushmoor, Hampshire R.C. | No |
| School books, games, clothes, personal hygiene items | The David School, Sierra Leone, W. Africa | District MoC Pat Members take to Club or District Meetings | Taken to The David School Sierra Leone, W. Africa | Rtn David Wallwork wallwork26@btinternet.com | No |
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District 25 Officers
DISTRICT CHAIRMAN – Kay Young
1st Vice Chairman – Anne Page-Phillips
Immediate Past District Chairman – Kay Young
District Secretary – Elaine Day
District Treasurer – Sheila Danson
Member of Council – Pat O’Keefe
District Editor – Gill Staerck
International Service Chairman – TBA
Membership & Development – TBA
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District 25 Events
| Meeting | Date | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Meeting | 12/03/26 11.00am | Bolney Stage |
| District Committee Meeting | 19/03/26 Opens 12.00 noon, Lunch 12.30pm, Meeting begins 1.30pm | Ashington Community Hall |
| Association Conference | 23/03/26 - 25/03/26 | Llandudno |
| Executive Meeting | 13/05/26 11.00am | Bolney Stage |
| District Meeting and AGM. | 21/05/26 Opens 12.00 noon, Lunch 12.30pm, mEETING & agm BEGINS 1.30PM | Ashington Community Hall |
| District Rally | 12/06/26 | Seaford |
| Association Annual Assembly | 07/07/26 - 08/07/26 | Yarnfield Park Conference Centre, Stone, Stafford |
| Executive Meeting | 15/07/26 11.00am | Bolney Stage |
| District Assembly & District Committee Meeting | 23/07/26 Opens 11.30am, Peer Group Meeting 12.15pm, B.Y.O. Lunch, District Meeting 1.30pm | Ashington Community Hall |
Current Clubs
Chichester - Lavant Memorial Hall PO18 0AH - 1st Tuesday 14.00
Cuckfield & Lindfield - Lindfield Golf Club RH16 2QN - 1st Wednesday 12.30
Godalming - West Surrey Golf Club GU8 5AF - 1st Wednesday 12.30
Guildford - The Guildford Spike GU1 3JH - 2nd Tuesday 14.30
Hove - Contact - district25innerwheel@gmail.com - 2nd Thursday 12.30
Lewes - Ask Restaurant BN7 1XX - 1st Tuesday 12.00
Midhurst & Petworth - Cowdray Golf Club GU29 0BB - 3rd Wednesday 18.00
Seaford - Seaford Golf Club BN25 2JD - 2nd Tuesday 18.30
District 25 latest news
Conference Prize winners
The Membership & Development Team ran a Jam Jar Raffle in aid of Ronald McDonald House Charities UK. The lucky winners were: Jennifer Angus D4 - Riviera Travel Voucher for £500.00 Jean Hale D1 - Bread Making Cookery Course Susan Spanswick D22 - Betty's Easter...
D25_Guildford heading to a centenary
The Ladies Auxiliary of Guildford Rotary Club was formed on 19th February 1926 and the first meeting was held in March 1926. There were 28 founder members. The handsome President’s badge was purchased by the Rotary Club and gifted to the Club in June 1927. On...