This was the year in which the Rotary Club of Glossop was formed.

Rotary had started in Chicago in 1905 and by 1938 Rotary International had 4836 clubs - Glossop became Club Number 4837.

'The Strong should bear the infirmities of the Weak'
Rotary Motto: 1938

Each new Rotary Club is founded by sponsorship from an existing Club and by the formal presentation of its Charter. Our Club was sponsored by the Ashton-under-Lyne Club and the inaugural meeting was in October 1938. In the January before, however, the Vicar of Glossop, Canon Edmond and a few local businessmen came together to plan the club and gather about 30 founder members, all of whom depended on the Town for their livings.

The Charter presentation took place in the Co-op Cafe with 112 members and guests present. The Charter was presented by Rtn. Rev Alfred Eames, Chairman of District 5 and received by the first President Rtn. Canon F J Edmund. The Club Council chose 'The Norfolk Arms' for its regular meeting place and, through its service committees soon began influencing the life of the Town by contributing to the care of the elderly, those with disabilities and the socially deprived.

But - much would change with the opening of the Second World War.

The Fiftieth Anniversary of the Club was celebrated in 1988.

'Yesterday has gone, today is ours, and tomorrow is yet to come'
Rotary Motto: 1988

The Club's major fundraising activity, the annual Glossop Jog had been underway for 10 years, bringing together youngsters from the schools, adults from uniformed and non-uniformed organisations and individuals, all with sponsorship. The funds raised had been used to support many local activities and in particular the Willow Wood Hospice in Tameside.

The Club had changed its meeting venue on a number of occasions in the 30 years, moving to Lord's Cafe, then to the Howard Arms, the George and Dragon at Charlesworth. After this they moved to Windy Harbour Farm Hotel but when the proprietors retired they moved to Gamesley House, the current venue in 1988.