
What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: The Rotary Club of Torquay met for the first time on September 13th 1920, at the St. James Restaurant on this site. Erected to mark the centenary of Rotary International 1905-2005. "Service Above Self".
The Rotary Club of Torquay was founded on September 13th, 1920, embodying Rotary International's principle of "Service Above Self," contributing to local and global community service initiatives.
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