Clifton Village Day

Saturday 13th September 2025

Clifton Village Day, Saturday 13^th of September

 

A date for your diaries!

We are working with Clifton Village BID to promote Clifton Village Day, an event aimed at encouraging people to visit the Village. There are a host of activities planned and it will be vigorously promoted from next week.

Clifton Rotary Club will have a promotional gazebo outside Clifton Village Library, an excellent location where we will have much Rotary activity on show and Rotarians at hand to discuss our international movement.

• We are proposing to run two youth popular Rotary events, the Youth Public Speaker and Young Photographer competitions.
• A speakers soapbox event is likely with young people being invited to: read a favourite poem, passage of their choice from a book they like, talk about a hobby, pet, or to play an instrument. This is not a competition, but an opportunity for young people to have a go at public performing.
• A photography competition based on candid shots of the Clifton Village Day would give young people the opportunity compete on a level playing field.
• BID will provide goodie bags for us to give to young people.
• We will also also have a free blood pressure testing service in the gazebo.
• Apart from these we have an ideal opportunity to advertise our events such as Young Photographer, Youth Speaks, Young Musician, Young Chef, and Swimarathon.

• It will also be an ideal opportunity to promote our Club.

The event will run from 12-4pm.

 

September 3 day visit to Shropshire

Tuesday 16th September 2025

The club will be holding its late summer break between Tuesday 16^th and Thursday 18^th September with a visit to Shropshire.

This proposed 3 days trip will offer members and guests a social opportunity for friendship and entertainment and will be based at the charming 400 years old Feathers Hotel in Ludlow. The organiser stayed there with friends three years ago and always intended to return.

It is proposed that participants meet after a club meeting sometime in August to consider what attractions they would like to visit as a social group, rather than spending the whole period doing their own thing. The suggested programme for the 3 days briefly offers the following:-

Tuesday - this will comprise a visit to a National Trust (NT) property or other place of interest where we may also take lunch before continuing to arrive at the hotel in the late afternoon.

Dinner in the hotel 

Wednesday - Breakfast in the hotel to be followed either by an organised day of sightseeing in Shropshire or surrounding area or you may wish to do your own thing.

Dinner in the hotel.

Thursday - Breakfast and check out of the hotel.

For those who wish to visit another NT property this may offer an interesting diversion and an alternative to travelling home via the M5 motorway. It may well be a drive to Monmouth and along the Wye valley.

 

We have been offered the following package by the Feathers Hotel based on a party of 20 people.

We will require 10 bedrooms required for 20 guests 

Checking in on the afternoon 16^th of September departing on the 18^th after breakfast 

Two Nights Dinner Bed and Breakfast for £120 per person per night. All rooms would be our Deluxe standard or higher. 

Inclusive would be a unique menu each evening with three Starters, three Mains and Three deserts to choose from. For a party of 20 we would ask for a pre-order a week in advance to ensure stock and also smooth service on the evening. 

Full English breakfast, cooked to order, alongside a buffet selection both mornings.

Please give this package your urgent attention as the hotel is very busy and we have been asked to confirm numbers by the end of the month.

 

The Feathers Hotel

Our hotel with its authentic half-timbered Tudor façade, is a landmark building in the heart of the picturesque market town of Ludlow.

This Grade 1 listed property blends timeless historic charm with a warm and luxurious experience, perfect for an unforgettable stay.

With 42 en-suite bedrooms, a highly-acclaimed restaurant, popular lounge, cocktail bar and quintessential English tearoom, The Feathers is the perfect place to sleep, eat and meet with friends, family or Business associates alike.

The hotel is located in Ludlow's main street, close to attractions such as the town's medieval castle, local food and crafts market and racecourse. We pride ourselves on being one of Shropshire's most Characterful hotels and play and active partin our community participating in many events including the famous Ludlow Food Festival

 

 Ludlow is a market town  located 28 miles south of Shrewsbury and 23 miles north of Hreford.

The oldest part is the   medieval walled town, founded in the late 11th century after the Norman conquest. It is centred on a small hill which lies on the eastern bank of a bend of the River Teme. Situated on this hill are Ludlow Castle and the parish church, St.Laurence's, the largest in the county.  From there the streets slope downward to the rivers Corve and Theme.

Ludlow has nearly 500  Listed buildings, including examples of medieval and Tudor style half-timbered buildings. The town was described by Sir John Betjeman as "probably the loveliest town in England".

 Places to visit near Ludlow include:-

1.  Museums: A series of museums along the River Severn, paying tribute to the industrial revolution.
2. The Severn Valley Railway: A scenic heritage railway.
3. Witley Court: A historic country house.
4. Berrington Hall: A neoclassical mansion.
5. Stokesay Castle: A medieval fortified manor house.
6. Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre: Explore the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
7. Powis Castle: A National Trust property with beautiful gardens.
8. Acton Scott Working Farm: A living history farm.
9. Titterstone Clee Hill: A hiking highlight in the Shropshire Hills AONB.
10. Ludlow Castle: A medieval castle in the market town of Ludlow.
11. High Vinnalls Peak: Another hiking highlight in the area.