Message in a Bottle
This simple and free project is designed to help save lives in the event of a medical emergency.
Last Saturday we were invited to take part in the Clacton Fire Station Open Day and we took an awareness stand plus some games that children could enjoy, plus we also took Leo with us. We presented the Fire Station with a Certificate of Appreciation. There are more pictures on our Facebook page.
Our New President Lion Peter chaired a busy first meeting of his year last night. With a packed agenda all went well as we prepare for the usual hectic summer of fund raising and service. First up is on Saturday when we are helping with the Car Parking at Clacton’s Relay for Life for Cancer
1st July sees the launch of Annual Quiz Sheet with copies available to download from this site or from any Lions Fund-Raising Stall at local events or Morrison’s Superstore Little Clacton from 31st July to 5th August. they are also available from Brian Birt Carpets at 16 High Street, Clacton on Sea CO15 1NR. The
Last night we welcomed our new President at our Changeover Celebration. Lion Peter Luckhurst has been a Lion for over 10 years and has served as our Fund Raising Chairman in the past. Well supported by his wife, Lynda, Peter is looking forward to his year of office. His main charity target to raise funds
Tonight is the night of our Centennial Celebration Quiz at St. James’s Church Hall, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO15 1LE. As well as a free drink on arrival and some surprise cakes, there will be a donation to a charity of the winning team’s choice of £200. Looking forward to welcoming everyone to a night of fun.
This Wednesday will be the last Club Meeting of this Lions year and we have lots to talk about. Still two carnivals to participate in and two social events before our next President picks up the reins.
Despite very warm conditions, we had another successful Pig Race Night last Saturday at Weeley Village Hall on behalf of the local Scout Groups. Whilst we do not yet know the final total of funds raised everyone had a great time. Thanks to everyone for their support and to the Club Team for their hard
Sorry for the delayed update. Our members had a busy weekend last weekend with helping out at the CHAPS Men’s Health Day in Brightlingsea on Friday; then on Sunday in Brightlingsea members marshalled a parade through the town down to the Hard for the “Blessing of the Waters” ceremony; then finally on Monday our President,
Last night, our Club held a Fellowship Meeting, where Past Presidents brought along their scrapbooks and there were books of Press Cuttings across the years and other memorabilia. We started with some games and then after swapping reminiscences and examining the scrapbooks we viewed the video produced on Operation Lionheart, a district-wide project which our
Having already made a contribution of over 100 items, we have today handed over more than 100 items to the Foodbank based in Brightlingsea. Many thanks to all who contributed towards this donation. Another Centennial target achieved.