by Retford Lions Club | Nov 17, 2023 | Lions, Retford
Retford Lions are busy making plans for Santa’s visit in December, and foremost in these is an upgrade in his sleigh. It has been refurbished by Lions Kirsty and Ben, with a new coat of paint, a new PA system and the addition of new lights. Plans are also in place...
by Edwinstowe and the Dukeries Lions | Oct 27, 2023 | Lions, Sherwood
You can’t escape the mention of Christmas in this month’s magazine, and Edwinstowe and the Dukeries Lions Club describe the time of year as vital to their fundraising. A huge chunk of what they give away to needy causes is raised in December. Their too-small band of...
by Retford Lions Club | Oct 13, 2023 | Lions, Retford
“Hi Joe, have you got your bottle yet?” “Oh hi Fred, what bottle is that then?” “It’s that bottle that might save your life.” “What’s in the bottle then? Some sort of magic medicine?” “No, it’s a small plastic bottle holding some information.” “Is that some sort of...
by Bramley and Wickersley Lions | Oct 6, 2023 | Lions, Rotherham
There is a child in a primary school in Wickersley who wears glasses. When they were falling behind in class the teacher had a word with the child’s parents, who took them to the local opticians. After a short appointment, the optometrist said that they needed...
by Edwinstowe and the Dukeries Lions Club | Oct 1, 2023 | Lions, Sherwood
Edwinstowe and the Dukeries Lions Club have been busy in the summer, not just with charitable work but also with having a bit of fun! Their new format is a business meeting every second Thursday and a social meeting every fourth Thursday of each month. In August they...
by Edwinstowe and the Dukeries Lions Club | Sep 15, 2023 | Lions, Sherwood
Edwinstowe and the Dukeries Lions are always happy to consider helping local causes. This is what they do, and it’s not just financial support – they often get their hands dirty, and in the past have gleaned excess fruit from trees and forwarded them to food banks and...
