 Members and friends from across the local Rotary community came together for a lively evening of laughter, friendly competition and fundraising at a recent Beetle Drive hosted by the Maidenhead Bridge Rotary Club. A fantastic total of 43 people attended the event, representing five Rotary clubs – Rotary Club of Maidenhead Bridge, Rotary Club of Wokingham, Rotary Club of Langley & Iver, Rotary Club of Maidenhead and Rotary Club of Maidenhead Thames – alongside friends and supporters of Rotary. For those unfamiliar with a Beetle Drive, the game is a simple but brilliantly entertaining dice game. Players roll a die and draw parts of a beetle in a set order – starting with the body, then the head, legs, eyes and antennae. The aim is to complete the beetle as quickly as possible. The first player to finish their beetle in each round proudly shouts “Beetle!” to claim victory. The 43 players were split across seven tables, competing as individuals to see who could finish their beetle first. After each round, the winner moved clockwise to a new table, while the player with the lowest score moved anticlockwise, ensuring everyone mixed throughout the evening. While many players were clearly seasoned beetle-builders, more than a few participants didn’t manage to score any points in one or more rounds – and we promise the dice weren’t loaded! The evening was filled with great fun, plenty of laughter and lots of friendly rivalry, exactly what a Rotary social should be. Halfway through the evening, players enjoyed a very tasty fish and chip supper from Wessex Fish & Grill in Cox Green, who kindly provided a discount to support the clubs’ fundraising efforts. One of the highlights of the night was a special “giant round”. Participants were split into four teams and competed using a giant inflatable dice, while drawing their beetles on flipchart paper. The challenge produced some impressive and highly creative beetles, with the winning team receiving a well-deserved box of Celebrations chocolates. After a number of competitive rounds, the final results were revealed:
Most importantly the evening raised £235 which will be put back into supporting local causes and projects in the community. Archana Nath, President of Maidenhead Bridge Rotary Club, said: “This was a wonderful evening that perfectly captured what Rotary is all about, friendship, laughter and people coming together to support their community. It was fantastic to see members from several clubs enjoying themselves and meeting new people, all while raising funds that will help improve lives locally.” The Beetle Drive proved that sometimes the simplest games create the most memorable evenings – especially when shared with good company and plenty of Rotary spirit.
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