27 April 2026

Banquet at the Beijing

Join us at the Beijing for a Chinese Banquet on the 27th April 2026.

We may have missed out on Chinese New Year at the Beijing this year. But that’s no excuse not to celebrate a little later. As in previous years, along with good company and a wonderful selection of chinese dishes, there will be plenty of entertainment and a raffle during the course of the evening.

To reserve your place, contact Teresa Stedman on 077 1890 4708 or using the contact form for the event: Beijing Banquet.

Download a copy of the leaflet below which has all the details.

27 March 2026

Quiz Night

And your first question is... are you joining us for the next Quiz Night?

Quiz Night will take place at 7:00pm on the 27th of March, at Sutton Green Golf Club, New Lane, Sutton Green, Woking GU4 7QF

Tickets are £20, payable in advance.

Lasagne and salad will be served during the course of the evening and is included in the cost of entry.

To reserve your place, please contact Cathey Careless.

Thanks to avid quizzers like you, Woking Rotary’s Quiz Night raised over £730 for good causes last time it was held.

This year proceeds will go towards funding a second Sand Dam project in Kenya. Click here to read all about Sand Dams.

Once again we’ll be in the capable hands of Quiz Master Mark Robinson and his team.

There will be prizes for the winners and a raffle for everyone. Do join us.

Download a copy of the leaflet below. It has all the details you’ll need.

16 February 2026

Turkish Delights

This Chinese New Year… we thought, why not go Turkish.

2026 — The Year of The Horse

The 16th of February falls on the eve of Chinese New Year — the Year of the Horse.

Turkey, of course, is practically overflowing with horse heritage: legendary riders, early domestication, and Cappadocia — the Land of Beautiful Horses.

What better way to celebrate the Year of the Horse, we thought. That… and The Beijing — our usual haunt — is closed for the holiday.

As always, the evening supports a worthwhile cause — this year, Cut Out Cancer, a partnership between Rotary clubs across the South and the Royal Surrey Hospital. Funds raised will go towards the purchase of high-tech specialised medical equipment for the treatment and care of cancer patients.

To help things along, we’ll be serving a delicious spread of Turkish favourites — generous sharing meze platters, mixed house grills, and of course, homemade baklava.

Join us for good food, good company, and a good cause.

Book now

Tickets are £40 payable in advance.

The price includes the meal but excludes drinks (download the flyer below for full details).

To reserve your place, please contact Teresa Stedman

2 December 2025

Christmas Celebration

7 for 7:30pm. Carriages at 11pm

An Evening to Celebrate and Give Back

This December, let’s raise a glass — and some funds — for the causes that make Woking a kinder, stronger community.

The Rotary Club of Woking invites you to our Christmas Celebration Dinner Dance on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 at West Byfleet Golf Club. Enjoy a delicious three-course meal, live music and dancing, and a charity raffle to round off a sparkling evening in good company.

Dress for the occasion — black tie or cocktail attire — and join friends old and new for a night of festive fun that makes a real difference.

Tickets £45 per person (covering a three-course dinner, music and dancing. Drinks may be purchased separately).
Book your place by emailing Teresa Stedman

Event and menu details

22 September 2025

An evening at The Drumming Snipe

7pm -11pm

What's that sound? A horse? A goat? A walrus maybe?

In days gone by, the distinctive ‘drumming’ of a snipe’s tail feathers at twilight caused all sorts of confusion.

The Alaskan Nunamiut thought they were hearing a walrus.

In parts of Sweden, it was mistaken for the whinny of a horse.

And in Northern Germany, some were convinced it was Thor’s goats pulling his chariot across the heavens.

Goats!

We’d like to think we’re not so mutton-headed here in Woking.

What we’ve heard is that The Drumming Snipe is one of the best places to gather for a great evening out.

If you’ve dined there before, you’ll know the atmosphere is warm and inviting, the food consistently good, and the service always a delight, making it a favourite for special occasions.

On this special occasion you’ll be supporting local cancer-related charities. And yes, there will be a raffle!

The evening will be accompanied by some gentle background music, but definitely no ‘drumming’.

The Drumming Snipe Guildford Rd, Mayford, Woking GU22 9QT

Reserve your place

Tickets are £40 payable in advance.

The price includes the three course meal but excludes drinks (download the menu below).

To reserve your place, please contact Teresa Stedman

Christmas Street Collections

December 2025

Santa and his elves coming to a street near you.

It wouldn’t be Christmas without the sound of sleigh bells!
Once again this December, Santa, his sleigh, and a merry band of Rotary elves will be touring the streets of Woking to spread festive cheer and raise funds for local charities.

The Rotary Club of Woking is proud to team up with community partners and local good causes who’ll receive a share of the proceeds from this year’s collections.

You’ll also find us collecting at Morrisons on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th December, and in Jubilee Square, Woking Town Centre, on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st December.
Santa and his helpers will be there too — and keep an eye out for our balloon-twisting elves creating reindeer and dogs for the children!

We look forward to celebrating the season of giving with you once again.

If the weather takes a turn for the worse, please check this page or our homepage for any last-minute route changes or cancellations.

18th DEC
Kingfield route 5.30pm – 7pm
With support from Woking Football Club, Santa’s sleigh will set off from the top of Shackleford Rd were it meets the High Street, before following Rydens Way, Farm Rd.,Ford Rd., Winston Way, Fairfax Rd.,Coniston Rd., Rydens Way, Gloster Rd., and returning to the start point near Kingfield School.

17th DEC
Hermitage route 5.30pm – 7pm

Joined by Woking Street Angels, Santa will begin at Hermitage Schools, visiting Gorsewood Rd., Sutton Ave., Oakway, Batten Ave., Lakeside, Hermitage Woods, Hermitage Woods Cres., Limewood Cl., Briarwood Rd., Elmwood Rd., Brackenwood Rd., then returning via Gorsewood Rd.

16th DEC
Horsell route 5.30pm – 7pm

Partnered with Horsell Care, Santa and his team will set out from Horsell Village Hall, following a route through Bury Ln., Waldens Park Rd., Kirby Rd., St. Mary’s Rd., Well Ln., Ormonde Rd., Horsell Way, Nursery Cl., Thornash Rd., Russell Rd., High St., and back to the Village Hall.

Santa might miss you

but your kindness won’t go unnoticed.

If you’re not around when we come by, you can still make a real difference by donating online.
Your gift — no matter the size — will help bring Christmas cheer to local families and causes right here in Woking. Use the Just Giving donation link below. 100% of your donation will go to benefit the charities being supported.

Download a copy of the leaflet below. It has all the dates, locations and route information.

Tools of Change

Workaid is empowering lives in east Africa

How you can give a helping hand to Workaid's efforts transforming communities through the donation of hand tools.

For decades, this remarkable charity has been quietly revolutionising communities, one tool at a time. Supported by dedicated partners, Workaid is uplifting lives, empowering individuals, and fostering sustainable change across the region. It does this by refurbishing donated tools and equipment and shipping the items to countries in East Africa in order to provide long-term practical assistance to people needing help to escape poverty.

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This video, featuring Benjamin Mwine, Workaid’s Monitoring and Evaluation Officer in Uganda, gives a sense of the impact of Workaid.

Is it time to hand over your
hand tools?

Woking Rotary Club is collecting tools in any* condition on behalf of Workaid.

The club will be pleased to receive any gardening or workshop tools currently tucked away in your shed, garages and lofts and for which you have no further use. Knitting and sewing machines are also particularly welcome.

To find out more about how you can support this good cause visit workaid.org or contact Woking Rotary Club.

* We do ask that any mechanical items are in good working order.
Garden electrical items should display a CE mark.

Please share the PDF leaflet below with anyone you know that might be interested in clearing out their toolbox.