Who are we
About us
A vibrant group of about 40 people from diverse professional and ethnic backgrounds, since 1972. We espouse Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self” and live by Rotary’s 4-way Test.
Our focus is to serve humanity through our various projects in the local community, international, vocational, and youth programs. We build relationships with other community organizations, and charity groups.
Our projects are funded primarily by our Market at North Rocks which we manage every Sunday morning. Our voluntary work is done in the spirit of fellowship and fun.
Please join us Tuesday evenings, or on a Sunday morning at our Market.
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Presidents message

Welcome to the Rotary Club of Carlingford

President’s Message

It is a privilege to be the Club President as we come together from diverse professional and ethnic backgrounds to give back to our community,

The Club is 53 years old. We serve to support our local community, undertake vocational programs, support youth and local schools, are involved in international projects to improve the lives of others.

Funding for our projects predominantly comes from our Sunday market at North Rocks, going directly to our humanitarian work.

We all serve on a voluntary basis enjoying each other’s company, and we have a lot of fun along the way.

We meet most Tuesday nights at the Vikings Sports Club. You are welcome to come along and see if we are a group of people you would like to work along to help.

We take action to unite people and to create lasting change to people in our community and abroad.

Chris Johnson

President

Rotary Club of Carlingford
Upcoming Events
Club Information
Welcome to our Club!
Carlingford
We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 6:30 pm
Vikings Club
35 Quarry Rd
Dundas, NSW 2117
Australia
Order dinner at the bistro from 6.15pm. Official meeting 7.00 to 8.00pm.
Our Projects
Theatre for a Cause - Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Elusive Ear
Raising funds for North Rocks Rural Fire Service
 
The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) is the lead combat agency for bush fires in NSW. For over 100 years we have been a significant part of the history and landscape of NSW. Working closely with other agencies we respond to a range of emergencies including structure fires, motor vehicle accidents and storms that occur within rural fire districts.  The North Rocks Rural Fire Service has supported Rotary for many years, with support for the Carols by Twilight and more recently with the Australia Day BBQ.
 

By David Macgregor Directed by Paul Sztelma

Not your mother’s Sherlock…

London, 1888. Sherlock Holmes, his paramour Irene Adler and the stoic Dr John Watson find themselves at a loss. Holmes’ latest cases have proved somewhat unprofitable. He fails to get paid for his efforts and the cases themselves have been less than thrilling, making for uninspiring subjects for Watson’s published stories. 

After a night of satiating their respective appetites, their prospects may soon brighten when a certain misbehaving, redheaded painter of very little renown turns up on their doorstep with a bloody hole where his ear used to be. 

The trio embark on a rousing, funny, swashbuckling (not to mention spicy) adventure, confronting the vengeful daughter of Professor Moriarty in the attempt to solve one of the most audacious crimes of the Victorian era.  

Oh, and Oscar Wilde pops in to lend a hand! 

By arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical on behalf of Theatrical Rights Worldwide, New York

 
This play is on Wednesday 12th November 2025.  The Rotary Club of Carlingford looks forward to seeing you for a night of excellent theatre at the cost of $30 per person.  Cash payments will be collected on the night.

We will be serving cheese and wine in the foyer before the play, as approved by the Board of the Pavilion Theatre. 

The doors will be open from 7:30pm, with the play starting at 8:00pm.  As those who have attended previously will know, parking is extremely easy.  For those who are uncertain about directions, the theatre is in the Castle Hill Showground precinct, off Showground Road at Castle Hill.
Together we say No to Domestic & Family Violence Parramatta Walk 2025
 
Members and friends of the Rotary Club of Carlingford are invited to join a walk being organised by the Rotary Club of Environment and Habitat and the City of Parramatta.
The walk will take place on Wednesday 26th November, commencing at Mays Hill Oval at midday and walking to Parramatta Square on 26th November 2025.
At 12.15 we will have a welcome by the Lord Mayor of the City of Parramatta Martin Zaiter along with a number of keys speakers discussing Domestic and Family Violence and how it affects business and our way of life and the long term associated effects on our community.
There will be information booths from support agencies on the day.
 
To purchase your Rotary branded purple shirt and hat - please email Trudy.
 
To register for the event please click here.  Please also let Trudy know that you are planning to attend.
 
 
Donation to Australian Rotary Health
On World Mental Health Day, Friday 10th October, the Rotary Club of Carlingford, in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Environment and Habitat, announced a donation of $2200 to Australian Rotary Health for their Lift the Lid for Mental Health campaign.  This donation represents the proceeds from our recent Life & Rhymes of Banjo Paterson show performed by the extremely talented Gregory North at the Parramatta Town Hall.  Thankyou for Greg North for inviting us to facilitate the event, our volunteer team, valued sponsors - Harcourts Exclusive and Parramatta Leagues Club, special guest, Parramatta Town Hall staff and to everyone who attended on the day.  We had a lot of fun, were excited to celebrate the anniversary of the original Banjo Paterson speaking at Parramatta Town Hall 125 years prior, and are pleased to be able to provide financial support to this important cause - funding mental health research.
 
North Rocks RFS hosts Rotary Carlingford
Members from Carlingford Rotary Club visited the North Rocks Rural Fire Service.  We enjoyed learning more about the operation of the North Rocks RFS, which is comprised of community volunteers.
Carlingford Rotary (and also North Rocks Rotary) have long been supporters of the RFS and members were delighted to view their training diorama, latest fire engine and other equipment. 
 
 
 
A special thankyou to Rotarians Gus Degirli and Therese Hanna who created a fabulous BBQ dinner for us all to enjoy.
We look forward to continuing to collaborate with the North Rocks RFS on upcoming community events.
(Photos: Rotarian Cristy Newall)
 
Parramatta Mission Sponsored Lunch May 2025
Members from Carlingford Rotary Club recently volunteerd to assist prepare and serve lunch at a Parramatta Mission sponsored lunch. This was in addition to the club's donation from funds raised at the North Rocks Market.  Parramatta Mission provids this invaluable service to members of the community and Carlingford Rotary is pleased to be a supporter.
 
North Rocks Market March 2024
Have you visited North Rocks Market recently ?  Open every Sunday 7am to 1pm.
In the grounds of Next Sense, 361-365 North Rocks Rd, North Rocks.
Entry by coin donation.  Parking available onsite.