Many thanks to Swanage and Purbeck Rotary Club President, Steve Parsons for taking time out from helping to run the Swanage Christmas Market to explain all about what the Rotary Club does, both here and around the world.
“There’s a lot of really good food stalls today…I’ve spotted the olives!” – Rotary’s Steve Parsons
By Helen ffitch 18 December 2019, 12:01 pm
👁 123
Share this story
Contact us
Do you have anything to add to this story?
We like to keep everything up-to-date, so if you know more, please help us by getting in touch.
More interviews

The Christmas Tree Festival lights up the Emmanuel Baptist Church and brings plenty of festive cheer We find out more about this annual event by chatting to the minister at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Swanage, Mark Hatto and the church's adminstrator, Janet Norley. 3 years ago

“I thought I’d have a go at this ‘being an artist’ thing” – Andy Knill from Artisans on the Beach Every Christmas the beach huts in Shore Road become pop up shops selling artwork and handmade crafts. We find out more by speaking to event organiser, Andy Knill. 3 years ago

“Ours is a sunken bandstand and it’s rare”- Alan Houghton, who campaigned to save Swanage Bandstand. After many years of neglect, the Swanage Bandstand has been restored to its former glory. We speak to the man who led the rescue mission, Alan Houghton. 3 years ago
More videos

Stay at home and join in Swanage Town Carol Service from your sofa Christmas isn’t the same this year due to Covid but the traditional carol service from St Mary’s Church in Swanage is still going ahead. 2 years ago

Starling murmuration at Studland – watch the spectacular show! The starlings can be spotted in Studland again this winter and they are putting on an amazing display, as they swoop and dive in unison. 2 years ago

Swanage Railway volunteers take first trip on Steam and Lights train after tough year Those who kept the railway going through the Covid crisis have been rewarded for their efforts with a preview trip - WATCH TRAIN DEPARTURE. 2 years ago
Advertisement
Top stories
What’s happening for the Queen’s Jubilee in Swanage and Purbeck There’s plenty of celebrations planned across Purbeck to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee - WATCH SWANAGE ON THE BBC. 1 month ago Wild swimming just got wilder with unique Swanage show 3 weeks ago Swanage celebrates Queen’s 70 year reign with huge tea party 1 month ago Living the dream as couple swop Paris and London for Corfe and Langton 1 month ago Swanage sea show goes swimmingly well 2 weeks ago
Most recent
Acclaimed author headlines Dorset energy debate on achieving net zero An impressive array of experts have been invited by eco groups Planet Purbeck and DorsetCAN to lead a public debate on the energy crisis. 12 hours ago Marine adventures at Kimmeridge as part of national wildlife event 1 day ago Fresh clams to be sold in Swanage in new venture 2 days ago Thirty year stamp of approval for Worth Matravers firm 3 days ago Swanage Carnival announces new events for 2022 4 days ago