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Unscripted - The official podcast of Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland

Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland
Rotary International
Polio
Shelterbox
Rotary Foundation
Ukraine
World's Greatest Meal
Peace
Rotary GB&I
Direct Membership
End Polio
World Health Organization
Rotary
Plastic Pollution
Polio Eradication
Developing Future Leaders
Rotary Ukraine
Global Polio Eradication Initiative
Human Trafficking
Rotary Digital
Mental Health

Unscripted brings together the voices, stories and insights that shape the Rotary movement – from grassroots initiatives to global partnerships - every month. Unscripted is brought to you by Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland and is hosted by Dave King and Alicia Reade. Look out for new episodes every month. To find out more about joining Rotary visit rotarygbi.org/join and to read more inspir... more

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This month's special guest on Unscripted is Tom Gump, one of the most recognisable international advocates for modernising Rotary’s membership approach. A Rotary International Director-elect from Minnesota, he has built a reputation around creating f... more

The May edition of Rotary Unscripted, brings together three guests to discuss Rotary’s work across public health, modern slavery and sport, alongside a wider round-table conversation on the organisation’s global reach.

The opening interview features... more

Welcome to a bumper special edition of Rotary Unscripted.

The podcast opens with Rotary International Director, Harriette Verwey, who represents a Rotary region which includes Great Britain and Ireland. Topics of conversation include the evolving r... more

As Ukraine passes the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion, the March episode of Unscripted, brings listeners first-hand accounts from Rotarians whose lives and service have been shaped by years of conflict and displacement.

Mykola Stebljanko ... more

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Recent Guests

Dave McCleary
Chair of the Rotary Action Group Against Slavery
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Episode: Francesco Arezzo on global leadership and grassroots connections
Steve Martin
Past district governor and Rotary International Coordinator; driving force behind Rotary Fellowship of World Football
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Episode: Francesco Arezzo on global leadership and grassroots connections
Harriette Verwey
Rotary International Director for zones 19 and 20
Rotary International
Episode: Westminster Special: The fight against polio and the global issues shaping Rotary today
Garth Arnold
Past chair of Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland
Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland
Episode: Westminster Special: The fight against polio and the global issues shaping Rotary today
David Welch
Member of the Rotary Club of Ilminster (Somerset)
Rotary Club of Ilminster
Episode: Westminster Special: The fight against polio and the global issues shaping Rotary today
Francesco Arezzo
Rotary International President
Rotary International
Episode: Westminster Special: The fight against polio and the global issues shaping Rotary today
Dr Jamal Ahmed
Polio director, World Health Organization
World Health Organization
Episode: Westminster Special: The fight against polio and the global issues shaping Rotary today
Mykola Stebljanko
Member of the Rotary E-Club of Ukraine; editor of Rotaryettes; procurement officer in the Ukrainian Marine Corps
Rotary Ukraine Unity
Episode: Ukraine: Four years on from invasion with Borys Bodnar, Mykola Stebljanko and Nadia Tikhonova
Nadia Tikhonova
Ukrainian national who established the Ukrainian Rotary Impact Club of Rutland
Ukrainian Rotary Impact Club of Rutland
Episode: Ukraine: Four years on from invasion with Borys Bodnar, Mykola Stebljanko and Nadia Tikhonova

Hosts

Dave King
Host of Unscripted and presenter on Rotary GB&I communications channels
Alicia Reade
Co-host of Unscripted; guides conversations and coordinates guest engagements

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • Fabulous New Podcast

    How refreshing to hear a podcast that is just showcasing the best of people, no politics, no agenda, just get on and do, in the most positive of ways. Rotary - certainly people of action!

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    United Kingdom10 months ago

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Well-produced stories that showcase action over talk.
Insightful, purpose-driven conversations highlight practical Rotary impact.
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Heather Stuart on membership, Rotary's vision for the future, and meeting the King on her first day in the role
Q: Heather, what Rotary project has inspired you most during your Rotary career?
Heather highlights Rotary's global polio eradication efforts and the slow but significant progress made through international partnerships, emphasizing the scale and humanitarian impact rather than any single project.
World's Greatest Meal: The £6 million fundraiser protecting children from polio with founders Susanne Rea and Mukesh Malhotra
Q: What is the World's Greatest Meal and how did it start?
It began as a simple idea discussed on a napkin that encouraged people to share a meal and donate what they would have spent, which over time grew into a major fundraising initiative for polio eradication.
Marco Nicosia and the pioneering creation of Rotary in Europe 100 years on
Q: What is the role of youth and future membership in Rotary's evolution?
Panelists highlight Interact and Rotaract as key programs for engaging younger generations, with success noted in Italy and Uganda; the conversation also centers on the need to adapt clubs to attract and retain younger members while balancing traditional structures.
Marco Nicosia and the pioneering creation of Rotary in Europe 100 years on
Q: Why was Rotary ripe for expansion in Europe in the 1920s?
Marco Nicosia and colleagues discuss how post-World War I upheaval created a climate where people sought networking, fellowship, and constructive societal rebuilding, aligning with Rotary's mission to help and connect communities across cities like Madrid, Paris, Vienna, and Budapest.
Marco Nicosia and the pioneering creation of Rotary in Europe 100 years on
Q: What can you tell us about Frank Molloy?
Peter Oldridge explains that Frank Molloy, with roots possibly in Ireland, was instrumental in leading Doncaster Rotarians to establish Rotary clubs in Prague, Vienna and Budapest in 1925, and later supported ongoing links like presenting presidents' medals and chairs during visits to Vienna.

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Unscripted centers on Rotary GB&I's work from local clubs to international initiatives, blending leadership insights, community service, and humanitarian storytelling. Episodes commonly feature Rotary leaders, polio eradication efforts, youth programs, and partnerships with NGOs like ShelterBox, often framed through personal anecdotes, field reports, and practical club-level takeaways. The show stands out for its breadth of Rotary-centric topics, accessible host banter, and a consistent emphasis on collaboration, tangible impact, and inspiring action in communities worldwide. Potential listeners include Rotarians, nonprofit professionals, and sponsors seeking authentic, mission-driven storytelling with a practical, grassroots angle.

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1. Dave McCleary
2. Steve Martin
3. Harriette Verwey
4. Garth Arnold
5. David Welch
6. Francesco Arezzo
7. Dr Jamal Ahmed
8. Mykola Stebljanko

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