Forthcoming Events

J.H.J. Hutchings Cup,
The Rotary District 109 Challenge Trophy

2008-2009

Darts in a dartboard

The Rotary District 109 Challenge Trophy is an annual darts competition between Rotary clubs in District 1090, an area covering Berkshire, parts of Buckinghamshire, parts of Middlesex and Oxfordshire.

For 49 years this competition has been played for the prize of the J.H.J. Hutchings Cup, the Rotary District 109 Challenge Trophy. The trophy was first won in 1959/60 by the Rotary Club of Hertford and during its 49 year history has been won by Rotary Clubs Bracknell 11 times (6 years consecutively), Wantage 11 times, Uxbridge 6 times and Welwyn Garden City 6 times.

As defending champions, the Rotary Club of Abingdon Vesper are organising this year's competition, commencing October 2008.

For further information, please fill in the contact form.

Dragon Boat 2009

10th May 2009

A close-up of rowers battling it out in a Dragon Boat final race

Dragon Boat Day is organised by the Rotary Club of Abingdon Vesper and is a major feature in the summer outdoor events in Abingdon. More that just Dragon Boat racing, there is a fun fair as well as numerous stalls, so that the whole day is a great one for all the family.

Barge Trips 2009

Summer 2009

A group of people on the Bruce Trust barge called "Hannah", travelling along the Kennet and Avon canal

Each year, the Rotary Club of Abingdon Vesper takes groups of people who would not otherwise have such stimulating experiences on day trips on various sections of the Kennet and Avon Canal. The barge is fully equipped to cater for physically disabled people.

If your organisation is interested in taking part in the Summer 2009 barge trips, please fill in the contact form.