Welcome to the Bedford New Hampshire Rotary Club
Bedford Rotary is an active and caring organization. Our fundraising efforts bring in about $35,000 annually through several exciting community events:
 
The Regional Idol Scholarship Competition showcases talented high school performers and takes place in January. The COVID pandemic suspended this production for a few years, but was reintroduced in January 2025. The Idol Contest is a superbly managed production featuring a live band, backup singers and professional sound and lighting. If you enjoy great talent, this is the event to attend!
 
The Bedford Rotary Club has hosted two Corn Hole Tournaments in 2023 and 2024 and the response has been tremendous.
 
Bedford Rotary also has a long history of running an annual fundraising road race. Six years ago we transitioned to an exciting trail race, and the Bedford Rotary Club's Trails 2 Ales 5K was born! Trail runs are growing in popularity and are fun events for individual runners of all ages as well as families, especially when combined with grilled burgers, ales from local breweries, soft drinks, and community fun following the race. Our Trails to Ales 5K race is held at Legacy Park in Bedford . Additionally, the race has become one of the Millennium Running “Happy Hour Hustle” events, so it attracts hundreds of runners!
 
Bedford Rotary also facilitates additional fundraising and community events which include:
 
  • Bell Ringing from Thanksgiving to Christmas to support the Salvation Army Corps of Manchester. We braved the cold and the wind to ring the Kettle Bell raising more than $12,000 for the Salvation Army. This is the highest grossing Kettle of the Manchester Corps.
  • We also remember and honor Bedford’s senior residents living in area assisted living facilities. In early December we meet and escort senior citizens and their care givers to the Manchester Country Club for a festive and fun-filled luncheon. The club provides live music, entertainment and a wonderful meal provided by the Manchester Country Club Dining staff. Our deserving seniors even get a visit from Santa!
 
  • Day of Registration is Available in the field beginning at 5:00 PM
  • Parking: Carpooling is encouraged and parking is as directed at Riddle Brook School and surrounding ball field lots. Please plan to arrive by 5:00 PM
  • Hazards: Trail traversing over roots and bumpy ground can be challenging. Please do not bring strollers or pets.
  • Enjoy post-race food and beverages.
  • Burgers: Everyone is entitled to enjoy a grilled burger after walking/running.
  • Beer Garden: Registrants 21 and over are invited to partake of the beer and wine tasting from 6:30-8:00 PM
  • Races go rain or shine! No refunds or transfers.

Interested in becoming a SPONSOR?
 
Show your support for the Bedford Rotary Club and the Bedford Community as a whole by becoming a Gold, Silver or Bronze sponsor for our 2025 Trails2Ales Race!
Join the Bedford NH Rotary Club
We meet Wednesdays at 7:30 AM
Manchester Country Club
180 South River Road
Bedford, NH  03110
 
The Rotary Club of Bedford meets at the Manchester Country Club on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. A hot buffet breakfast is served. Come join us!

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Club Executives & Directors
President
President Elect
Secretary
Treasurer
Director
Past President
Assistant Treasurer

The Bedford Rotary Club, through weekly fellowship meetings of business, professional and community leaders, provides dynamic, action-oriented volunteer service to others. Our goal in addition to helping those less fortunate, is to promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace.

 
 
Bedford New Hampshire Rotary Club Speakers

April 2, 2025

Weds, 7:30 AM
Manchester Country Club
180 South River Road
Bedford, NH  03110

 

Andrew Provencher
Andrew Provencher, head coach of Manchester's West High School football team, has been recognized as Coach of the Year by SI.com, a well-deserved accolade for a leader who
has revitalized his team and inspired his school community.
Welcome to our two newest members! 
 
Diane Davidson is a realtor with Keller Williams Fine Homes Group.
 
Jolene Bingham is with the Revo Casino group.
July 31, 2024

Trails 2 Ales 5K Trail Race

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Bedford New Hampshire Rotary Club Events
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Upcoming Events

April 16, 2025

Larry Meyers, Board Member, recently spoke to the Bedford Rotary about Operation Delta Dog.
 
Operation Delta Dog rescues homeless dogs and trains them to be service dogs for military veterans living with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and/or Military Sexual Trauma (MST), all at no cost to the veteran. The dogs get the help they need; the veterans get the help they deserve.
 

 

Rotary Club of Bedford, NH
Welcome to Our Club
Bedford

Service Above Self

We meet In Person
Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m.
Manchester Country Club
180 South River Road
Bedford, NH 03110
United States of America
The Rotary Club of Bedford meets at the Manchester Country Club on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. A hot buffet breakfast is served. Come join us!