At Ashtead Rotary, we often talk about service, community and looking out for one another. Sometimes, however, those values are demonstrated by people entirely unconnected with our organisation, simply through an instinctive act of kindness. Our fellow Rotarian, Len Wood, just recently shared an experience that reminded him just how much thoughtfulness and compassion still exist in everyday life. Len, who is approaching his 84th birthday, has difficulty walking and is no

A great day for Ashtead and good causes. “Village Day 2026 proved to be a fantastic event, particularly given the involvement of lots of local children from a number of dance schools from in and around the Village and of course Barnett Wood Lane Infants School doing their traditional Maypole Dance" said Ashtead Rotary Club’s President Hilda Williams. Barnett Wood Lane School, Maypole Dancers “I am delighted with the outcome and would like to thank our sponsors Howdens, Hom

Every June, thousands of people pour into the QEII Playing Fields for Ashtead Rotary Village Day — a highlight of the local calendar and one of the most loved community events in Surrey. But what many visitors don’t realise is that simply by turning up, buying a programme, and enjoying the day with family and friends, they are helping to transform lives both locally and around the world. Because Village Day isn’t just a brilliant day out - It’s Ashtead’s biggest charity f

This year’s Ashtead Rotary Village Day theme, ‘Let’s Sing & Dance’, promises a feast of music, movement and joy for all ages. The best way for family and friends to enjoy Ashtead Rotary Village Day is to plan and buy your programme in advance. Doing so gives you a 30% saving — a real bargain for a full day of entertainment. Buying a programme from selected outlets around Ashtead (listed below) gives admission for one person aged 12 or over for just £5. That’s exceptional

Ashtead, get ready for the biggest day of the year! Village Day is back on Saturday 13th June, and this year we’re turning the QEII Fields into a full‑on celebration of music, dancing and community fun. We’re excited to welcome one of the UK’s top ABBA tribute bands as our headline act — so warm up those vocal cords and get ready to sing along. What else is Happening? Alongside our ABBA superstars, we’re thrilled to bring you the Black Eagles, a spectacular Tanzanian ac

Hi all, we've still places for those who'd like to enter their classic car into the 2026 Classic Car run. A central part of Ashtead Village Day the Classic Car run see's Cars assemble at 11.00am at the City of London Freemen's School, in Ashtead Park. The vehicles will leave at 11.50am sharp and pass along The Street (A24) en route to the Queen Elizabeth Il recreation field, Barnett Wood Lane. Vehicles can park on show in the grounds, allowing owners to enjoy the entertainmen

13th June | QEII Playing Fields Get ready, Ashtead! The much‑loved Ashtead Rotary Village Day returns on Saturday 13th June 2026, bringing a dazzling line‑up of entertainment, community spirit and feel‑good energy to the heart of our village. This year’s theme, ‘Let’s Sing & Dance’, promises a feast of music, movement and joy for all ages. As always, the event is proudly organised by Ashtead Rotary Club and stands as one of the largest charitable community events in Surre

THERE ARE STILL STALLS AVAILABLE FOR THIS YEAR'S 'SING & DANCE' THEMED VILLAGE DAY Would you like to have a stall at Ashtead Rotary Village Day 13th June 2026 There are still a few stalls available for Ashtead Rotary Village Day including Stalls are £80 per pitch for Commercial stalls and £40 for Community stalls. Please contact avdstalls@gmail.com for more information on how to book a stall. A busy day at Ashtead Rotary Village Day!!!

Ashtead, get ready for the biggest day of the year! Village Day is back on Saturday 13th June, and this year we’re turning the QEII Fields into a full‑on celebration of music, dancing and community fun. We’re excited to welcome one of the UK’s top ABBA tribute bands as our headline act — so warm up those vocal cords and get ready to sing along. What else is Happening? Alongside our ABBA superstars, we’re thrilled to bring you the Black Eagles, a spectacular Tanzanian ac

More news from the 'eastern front' in our daily diary.... On 10 April, our Rotarian Jonathan Bickerdike will set off for Lviv in Ukraine to deliver a 4x4 loaded with various donations including a generator, medical equipment, crutches and clothes. The vehicle and most of the equipment will then be sent on to the front line. Sadly the vehicles only last an average of 3 months. With the help from sponsors, so far he has raised £4,700 which will buy 5 generators which are much

Ashtead Rotary Club Secretary Jonathan Bickerdike is preparing for a 1,200 mile drive to Ukraine this April, joining a humanitarian convoy delivering generators and medical supplies to communities whose energy infrastructure has been repeatedly targeted during the war. The decision came after an inspiring talk at a recent Rotary meeting, where a visiting Rotarian described his own experience travelling with a volunteer convoy transporting vehicles, generators and medical eq

Club members appreciated an inspirational talk from John Greaves CEO from our friends at HoverAid, a charity which helps bring aid to remote areas in Madagascar. https://hoveraid.org/

Like other clubs Ashtead Rotary enjoy taking part in a number of sports including, table tennis, badminton, darts, and snooker. Here is one of our members playing skittles against Woking Rotary Club, our first game which we won and now move onto the next round.

14th November 2025 It was an early start for Christmas with the Ashtead Seniors Christmas tea party at the Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall. Fifty local seniors attended the party which featured Bertie Pearce, magician extraordinaire, who beguiled us with his trickery and kept us laughing throughout with his humorous commentaries whilst dragging in unsuspecting victims to help with his show. Magic was followed by the serving of the traditional Christmas Tea, comprising large h

Ashtead Rotary Club President Hilda Williams offers her respects on Remembrance Sunday 2025

It's that time of year, with the Christmas season fast approaching, for Ashtead Rotary Club to invite the Ashtead Senior Citizens to a Christmas Tea. This year, at Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, on Friday 14th November , the Downsmen barbershop choir will be entertaining us with a selection of well-known tunes and Bertie the Magician will enthral us with his conjuring. Order of play will be:- 14:30 Arrival tea/coffee 15:00 Barbershop Choir 15:30 Tea/sandwiches plus a surpris