Auchterarder & District
Together We Inspire
Welcome to the website of The Rotary Club of Auchterarder & District. The Club was chartered in 1981 and currently has 16 members. Our membership is drawn from the town of Auchterarder and the surrounding area including the villages of Aberuthven, Blackford, Braco, Dunning and Muthill.
Bringing People Together
Auchterarder & District Rotary together with the Community and Associates can make a difference to people’s lives locally and around the World.
Rotary is a global network of 1.4 million neighbours, friends, leaders, and problem-solvers who see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
Youth Programme
LOGOS Open Day
Saturday 13th January
10.00 to 13.00
we will be promoting entry to Rotary Youth Competitions and Sports Awards.
All welcome to come along, meet our team and ask questions.
Youth Competitions
Young Musician
Closing Date
15th September 2023
Ages 7-17yrs. There are two categories:
Solo Vocalist and Solo Instrumentalist.
Both Classical & Traditional music are
encouraged for the competition.
Entry Levels: Grades 1-2, 3-4, 5-6 & 7-8
Young Writer
Closing Date
29th January 2024
Junior 7-10yrs, Intermediate 11-13yrs
Senior 14-17yrs *
Write or type a story, prose or poem
Theme: Rebuilding
Max of 550 words for a prose and
40 lines for a poem.
Young Photographer
Closing Date
29th January 2024
Junior 7-10yrs, Intermediate 11-13yrs
Senior 14-17yrs *
Produce one Photograph, accompany
with a brief description relating to
Theme: Rebuilding
Please Note: Photo must be in a Digital Format min 1500 pixels size on longest length. Mobile phone can also be used.
Young Artist
Closing Date
29th January 2024
Junior 7-10yrs, Intermediate 11-13yrs
Senior 14-17yrs *
Produce one finished 2-dimensional, up to a maximum size of A2, unframed, piece of artwork
Theme: Rebuilding
Please Note: Can’t be from your education portfolio. Original ideas only, no copies.
Young Film Maker
Closing Date
29th January 2024
Junior 7-10yrs, Intermediate 11-13yrs
Senior 14-17yrs *
Produce a Film or Video (maximum 5 mins).
Accompany with a brief description relating to
Theme: Rebuilding
Please Note: Film horizontally or landscape, mobile phones can also be used.
Primary School Quiz
March/April 2024
Hosted by local Primary School
Teams of 4 P7 pupils
with 1 reserve
P6s can take part if not
enough P7 to make up a team
Winning team will progress to
the Area 7 Finals in May
The Team
As Rotarians we endeavour to fully support our local community and are particularly active in youth support including annual Rotary competitions, Primary School Quiz, RYLA (a leadership week for young people) and Awards recognising the achievements of Young Sports Persons and Sports Ambassadors,, amongst many other regular or ad hoc events. We work in partnership with local businesses, networking and encouraging membership.
Our support for International causes include, amongst others, contributions to Turkey/Syria Earthquake Appeal and 'End Polio Now'.
Visiting Rotarians from around the World are assured of a very warm welcome.
We welcome enquiries about membership from anyone interested in who we are and what we do.
Where and when Members meet :
Thursdays at 7.00 pm
(Meetings first and third Thursdays of month at Auchterarder Golf Club)
Sign Up
Would you like to join our team or become a friend of
Rotary Auchterarder & District
Register an interest and we will get back to you.
Young Person Sports Awards
for sporting activities between 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2023)
Junior Sports Award 10 - 14yrs
Young Sportsperson of the Year Award 15 - 21yrs
Young Sports Ambassador of the year Award 15 - 21yrs
All Nominees should still be in full time education - And Reside in Auchterarder and District - Or Attend school in Auchterarder and District - Or Be a member of a club in Auchterarder and District
Nominations will open 1st December 2023 and close on 1st March 2024
Aim for Junior & Young Sportspersons Awards is to:
- Celebrate podium success in competitive sport at local, district and national level
- Recognise personal achievement in competition and Squad selection
- Recognise the worth of being a positive role model in School, Club and Community
Aim for Young Sports Ambassador of the Year Award is to:
- Acknowledge the achievements of young coaches in developing their chosen sport
- Recognise those who volunteer their time in Clubs, Events and at competitions
- Recognise the benefits of achieving Coaching Qualifications whilst still in training
- To be a positive role model, thereby encouraging others to participate in sport and active recreation
The RYLA camps are held annually: Abernethy House & Nethybridge
15 - 17yrs by start of Camp
Girls Camp: 8th - 15th July 2024
Boys Camp: 15th - 22nd July 2024
Auchterarder & District
Rotary Youth Leadership Award 2024
*Transformative * Invigorating * Inspiring *Enlightening * Fun * Invaluable * Motivational * Life-Changing *Uplifting
Aim for Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) is to:
- Develop Leadership and team building skills through a programme of outdoor activitie, challenges and adventures
The AP CREW are supporting the ‘Creative Journey’ for participants of the Rotary Youth Competitions, through 3 workshops aiming to provide coaching, mentoring and support. We would like to ensure there are no barriers for participation, which includes the AP CREW providing equipment and materials if needed. We also plan to exhibit the contributions during the AP CREW Cinema Events, Art Exhibitions and Book Festivals. The specific AP CREW workshops are for Young Artist, Young Photographer, Young Writer & Young Filmmaker participants.
