Clubs Connect - Newcastle
Clubs Connect - Newcastle
Clubs Connect is our event programme designed to bring Rotaractors together through meaningful, flexible experiences that celebrate both people and places. Moving away from the traditional conference model, it creates accessible and engaging opportunities for Rotaractors across Great Britain and Ireland to connect, collaborate, and make a real difference through shared experiences and hands-on service.
Each Clubs Connect event takes the form of a flexible weekend hosted by a local Rotaract club, with support from Rotaract GBI. These weekends combine social activities, local exploration, and community service, allowing Rotaractors to build relationships, discover the host community, and work side-by-side on impactful local projects.
At its core, Clubs Connect places Rotaractors at the centre of the experience. Repositioning attendees from audience members to active participants. Members are encouraged to engage, share stories, and learn from one another, recognising that the most valuable insights come from within the network itself. Each event also celebrates the place that connects us, offering a unique opportunity to experience different communities across Great Britain and Ireland while strengthening connections and creating lasting impact.
What to Expect from Newcastle
- The event starts on Friday in Ouseburn, an area just off the river Tyne which once an industrial area but has been transformed into the cities cultural and creative quarter and one of the most vibrant creative suburb in Newcastle, hosting a range of independent restaurants, breweries and artists.
- We are confirming the details for Saturday morning but we hope to visit a 100% volunteer-run DIY community space set up as a cooperative that supports independent grass-roots culture. The local club are speaking to the venue to see if there are any projects Rotaractors would be able support. If the venue aren't looking for help on that day we will still have another project for people to be able to get involved with.
- For the Saturday afternoon the Tyneside club have planned a city-wide Monopoly game so everyone gets the opportunity to explore Newcastle and people have a chance to get to know everyone better.
- Saturday night is a games night at a venue with a mix of retro fairground games, cocktails, and street food.
- The plan for Sunday is, following breakfast, there will trip to the coast to visit Tynemouth Market, which is hosted in the Victorian Metro station, before going down to the seaside town of Whitley Bay.
A full programme will be announced in the run up to the event.
Ticket Cost and Payment
Tickets for this event cost £50 per person.
Ticket price includes breakfast at the community project on Saturday, the city-wide activity and the games night.
Please note that accommodation is not included as part of the ticket.
All payments should be made in British Pound Sterling (GBP).
You must have a MyRotary ID to book tickets.
To find your MyRotary number you’ll need to go to my.rotary.org and sign in. From there select ‘show profile’ and your MyRotary ID number will be listed under your name and club. Please contact Rotaract GBI if you have a problem confirming this information.
Rotaractors are welcome to bring a plus one, including someone who is not a Rotaract member, but any plus ones must be attending with a named person with a MyRotary ID.
Cancellation, Refunds and Name Changes
All sales are final, and refunds are not available after payment is made.
Tickets are issued to the named individual, and any transfer or resale to another person requires approval from Rotaract GBI.
Dietary, Accessibility, and Medical Requirements
Rotaract Great Britain and Ireland will work with venues and seek to accommodate any dietary, accessibility, or medical requirements.
Please provide accurate information and details of specific needs which will be helpful for the event organisers to know using the booking form.
If this information changes in any way, or if you have questions about arrangements, please speak to Rotaract GBI as soon as possible.
Contact Us
To contact Rotaract GBI please email hello@rotaractgbi.com