Enfield Chase Rotary Club is London’s only breakfast Rotary club

A local Rotary club has celebrated its 20th anniversary.

More than 80 members of the local community and the wider Rotary family came together on Valentine’s Day to celebrate their love for Enfield Chase Rotary Club.

The event, held at the North Enfield Conservative Club in Enfield Town, honoured “two decades of service, fellowship, and meaningful impact across the borough”.

The anniversary gathering reflected the club’s unique identity as London’s only breakfast Rotary club. Guests were welcomed with a special brunch prepared by Hayley and her team, who added Valentine’s Day touches throughout the hall before serving a full cooked breakfast to attendees.

Rotarian Christine Clark said it set the tone for a day “dedicated to celebrating community spirit and shared purpose”.

“A highlight of the morning was the performance by the Sing Out Choir from the One-to-One Charity,” explained Christine. “Their uplifting set inspired a joyful singalong and showcased the importance of supporting local organisations that enrich the lives of residents.

“Their presence underscored the club’s longstanding commitment to championing groups that foster inclusion, creativity, and wellbeing.”

Among those in attendance were Enfield mayor Margaret Greer and Ann Cable, deputy lieutenant for Enfield. Past district governor Robert Morris delivered an “engaging address” on the origins of Rotary, reflecting on the organisation’s global mission and celebrating Enfield Chase Rotary’s “dedication to hands-on service” throughout its 20-year history.

Christine herself was also presented with a Paul Harris Five Sapphire Award, which recognised her “exceptional leadership”, commitment to Rotary values, and “her instrumental role in bringing together all five Rotary clubs in the borough for collaborative community initiatives”.

District governor Adrian Faiers and assistant district governor Charlyn Duru also addressed the gathering, commending the club for its “sustained dedication to service” and congratulating members on welcoming their first corporate member, Blake and Horlock. Their remarks highlighted the club’s continued growth and its “forward-looking approach to community engagement”.

Christine Clark also presented a Paul Harris Award to Dan Faulker of Bush Hill Park Rotary Club, recognising his longstanding support of Enfield Chase since its charter and his “generous commitment of time, guidance, and hands-on help at countless club events”. She said his contribution had been “a steady source of encouragement and collaboration over the past two decades”.

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