by Retford Lions Club | Oct 18, 2021 | Community Focus, Group meeting, Lions, Local Charity, Local Experiences, Retford, Retford Life, Social Group
One common thread connecting all Lions is a commitment to improving the lives of those who are blind or visually impaired. It began in 1925 when the activist Helen Keller (who became deaf and blind at 19 months of age) inspired Lions to champion the cause.Since then,...
by Edwinstowe and the Dukeries Lions | Oct 9, 2021 | Lions, Sherwood
Crumbled, ie gleaningEdwinstowe and the Dukeries Lions have been busy picking apples and pears and taking them to the food bank at Lifespring Church, Ollerton. A total of 61kg has been harvested so far and delivered to the food bank. If you have spare fruit or any...
by Retford Lions Club | Sep 21, 2021 | Community Focus, Group meeting, Lions, Local Charity, Local Experiences, Retford, Retford Life, Social Group
The second meeting in July saw Stan Foster, Retford Lions Club’s new president, chairing and introducing their guest speaker Lauren Whitlam, CEO of Citizens Advice in Retford. An interesting talk ended with a promise to co-operate more closely in future as we slowly...
by Edwinstowe and the Dukeries Lions | Sep 10, 2021 | Lions, Sherwood
Lands End to John o’ GroatsThank you to Clipper Logistics, who sponsored Edwinstowe and the Dukeries Lions Club’s virtual walk with a £500 donation. Stacey Slater and Debbie Burton made the Lions very welcome when they collected the cheque and Ian Armstrong responded...
by Worksop Lions Club | Sep 10, 2021 | Community Focus, Group meeting, Lions, Local Experiences, Social Group, Support Group, Worksop
Worksop Lions Club are appealing for help to refurbish their Christmas Sleigh from the generous readers of our magazine.As a result of a break-in where the sleigh was being kept, it is now in a sorry state of repair. The club are looking for an electrician, and...
by Edwinstowe & The Dukeries Lions Club | Aug 13, 2021 | Lions, Sherwood
Message from The Woodhead GroupTo mark the 75th anniversary of the Woodhead Group, over the next year, the Edwinstowe-based company will be fundraising for three different charities, including the Edwinstowe and the Dukeries Lions Club. Staff, customers and supply...
