Members Day
Although
over 70 members turned out for a very informative Members Day at the St
Thomas Moore High School in Westcliff on Sea this may well have been the last of
these training days in this format.
New and Seasoned members enjoyed seminars before & after lunch on several
subjects with still more information available from the display stands set up in
the school assembly hall by District Officers.
The
District Team quizzed the Seasoned
Lions to try and find a solution to
the problem of poor attendance for these training days & it was soon apparent
that the biggest detracting influence was the cost of transport
followed by venue cost, and then time..
To reduce travelling the possibility of
training sessions in each region was put forward with the venue being
arranged by Region Officers and to address the issue of
using quality weekend time they should take place on a weekday evening.
The only difficulty envisaged was that
District Presenters would be on the road to many more
events but they felt if the numbers were there
it would be more than worth it.
A
super lunch was provided by Ladies in Red and the day was rounded off with a
very amusing closing address from Lion Ed Hall sending already happy punters
home happier..
An Ed’s Day Out
Lion Ed Hall is not just an after dinner speaker, here is seen with Charity Pop Group “Full Circle” presenting joint cheques to the Air Ambulance following a successful gig by the group at the Rayleigh Lions Club Charter.
In the second press
cutting from the local Lion president Graham Roberts is shown handing over a
Crusader Ambulance to John Daniels of
“It
will certainly be well used I cannot thank the Lions enough for their kindness”
Volunteers were
pleased to receive the vehicle that replaces an older vehicle, it
will be used as an outdoor treatment unit
Lion John said
“Our
local
Lion Irene Pracy
Places for The District Fun Day at the Hippodrome Circus in Great
Wings and Wheels,
Sunday 11th May.
This
years
Halesworth Lions
annual
Wings and
Wheels will be
bigger and more exciting than ever before. For starters we have the Battle of
Britain Memorial Flight, which will involve low level flying by a Spitfire,
Hurricane and a
The fun doesn’t stop there, for the first time we have a main ring
which will see the Stannage Motor Cycle Stunts performing throughout the day
plus Razz the Clown will be blowing up Aunty Pearl and also mingling with the
crowds, so watch out you could find him BEHIND YOU!!
There
are already over 50 light air craft of all descriptions booked to land, with
over 300 vintage/veteran and classic vehicles lined up to come best thing to do
is get there early or you’ll run out of time before you see everything. Bring a
picnic or enjoy the refreshments on offer from a wide variety of food stalls,
wonder through the amazing array of stalls or just sit back and relax in the
wonderful surroundings of
Wings
and Wheels is run by
Halesworth Lions Club and all
profit goes to charity, they would like to take this opportunity to thank the 6th
Earl of Stradbroke for once again letting them use the wonderful setting of
Henham Park to stage the event. just off the A12 nr Southwold. Admission is £5
adults and £2.50 under 14’s, For
more information contact:
Woodbridge Lions Club
enjoyed an informal pub evening
and an illustrated talk by John Goodchild on "Pub Signs".
The plans to commemorate their 25th year and to mark the first anniversary of
the loss of Lion Peter Oswald, one
of the Club’s staunchest members should soon be completed. They aim to plant a
tree and install a bench in
Marie Curie Cancer Fund
Thetford Lionesses
helped by
Thetford Lions
and other Supporters have collected £2,004.61p for the Marie Curie Cancer Fund.
Thetford Lionesses Club would like to thank all those who helped and all
who contributed to this wonderful result.
Lioness Katie Green
Lion Peter Pierce a
member of the
Swaffham Lions Club will be
driving nearly 6000kms to the Arctic and back this year to raise money and
awareness for the
Parkinson’s Disease Society
the UK’s leading charity dedicated
to supporting all people with Parkinson’s, their families, friends and carers.
He intends to travel in his 1958 Triumph TR3a from
Peter is self funding the trip but is
looking to raise £10,000 for the society in memory of his friend Les Gower who
died after a long struggle with the disease in 2007.
To help him on his way the
Swaffham Lions Club will be
donating £1000.
Lion Steve Hudson
Ed Note: Lion Peter intends to set off from the Forum in Norwich at midday on the 14th May, Swaffham Lions will be there to wave him off and also welcome him on his return on the 27th, —any support for his fund would be appreciated.
The 11th Annual
Lions Swimming Gala for competitors with learning difficulties was held on
Saturday 5th April at Crown Pools,
This popular evening
drew some 40 competitors, from Felixstowe to
Every competitor
received a medal for participation, with a plentiful supply of bananas and fruit
juice to sustain them – some taking part in several events. Lion’s Regional
Chairman Peter Button awarded eight trophies for outstanding contributions to
the evening.
The event is
supported by the Lions Clubs of
Felixstowe,
We must thank the
volunteers from Ipswich Lifesaving Club – a qualified lifesaver accompanied
every competitor in the water; the staff of Crown Pools; J J Wilson Fruit
Importers, who generously supplied the bananas and to Margaret and Carole,
who so effectively marshalled the start of each event.
Our good wishes to
all the competitors, their parents and carers and a special mention to Lion Bill
Murton of Ipswich Lions, who coordinated the event.
Lion Peter See
District Governor’s 10th News
letter
.
Fellow Lions Family
Members,
Danbury Lions Club
has now been Chartered, I had the privilege of presenting their Charter to them
at their recent celebrations. It is not very often that a District Governor gets
such an opportunity to carry out that duty. Congratulations to all the Club
members especially all those that were there and shook my hand in welcome.
Thanks go to all those involved in the formation of the Club which includes
South Woodham Ferrers Lions Club (the mother club) and Lion President Brian
Cornell, Lion President Phil Wright, Immediate Past District Governor Lion Brian
Stanbridge and the members of the Danbury Lions Club.
Membership numbers
are still increasing and I hope we will be able to maintain a steady growth. I
am aware that all Clubs are trying to find numbers and I was pleased to be able
to induct the Mayor of Mersea into Mersea Island Lions Club at their recent
Charter celebrations.
Lions Crew at Work
now has the first task, the redecoration of rooms at the Quidenham Hospice in
Heather and I are
currently preparing for our trip to MD Convention in
Due to time
constraints, I am late with this news letter, details of all new members will be
included in our next edition, my apologies to them, one of whom is Lion
Heather!.
Thank you all once
again for your support and hospitality at both Club meetings and your Charter
Celebrations. It is always a great pleasure to meet and great both old and new
friends.
DG John
Love is……. understanding
Lionheart—The
Story
is in its final stages of production and will be available as a Limited 1st
Edition full Colour 64 page book at the Incoming Officers day in June.
To be sure of your copy of
this long awaited account written by Past District Governor David Woodruff,
including many photos scanned with today’s technology and accompanied by a DVD
created from the original VHS tape— speak with him now!
Lion David is working to obtain sponsorship to offset printing costs so
that all proceeds from the sale of the 100 copies of this 1st edition will be
donated to
“A
Gift
for
Living”
the charity set up to continue the work first identified by “The 40 crazy
Englishmen” who distributed
96,000 shoe boxes full of useful things in Croatia after the devastating results
of the war in 1996.
Coming Next Month: Extra copies of the Lions Roar will be produced for a Royal Norfolk Show Edition to be hand delivered to every Trade Stand and Craft Stall at the Show on 25th &26tj of June—This edition will have articles relating to The Convention in Norwich, The Helen Keller Internet Club, The newly formed Danbury Lions Club and Lions Crew at Work with an invite to all Trade Stand & Craft Stall Holders to visit Stand 213 Avenue 7 to collect information about Lions and a Message in a Bottle Pack for a vulnerable person they might know.. All Lions are welcome to visit us during the Show…..
This year we are advertising two motors shows being organised by Lions Clubs, both are examples of Clubs working together to put on events that probably would not take place if only one club were involved.
TWO COUNTIES MOTOR SHOW
First we have the now well established 2 Counties Motor Show
jointly run by
This year it is being held on Sunday 29th June at the Rowley Mile Racecourse,
Once again there are many trade motor stands and car clubs along with
entertainment including PANTASTIC a
steel band from St Felix Middle school, they will be playing requests—full
details can be found on the Two Counties Motor Show Website:
www,twocounties-motorshow.org.uk or our own
Lion Eddie Hatfield from the contacts page on the website or
edward.hatfield@ntlworld.com
they would pleased to see any Lions on
the day.
In the North of the
District
Wroxham & Hoveton Lions Club
in conjuction with
Norwich North Alpha Lions are
arranging a:
at the
The original Chitty
Chitty Bang Bang, in its 40th anniversary year, will be the centrepiece and 18
dealerships will attend, representing 27 franchises. In addition, motor cycles
and classic cars will be on site along with emergency service vehicles and craft
and charity stalls. Children will be welcomed by an assortment of rides.
Rides in Chitty will
be raffled and Radio Norwich will there for the day, as will Wendy Hurrell,
Anglia TV weathergirl. Food and drink has been organised and, with an entry of
£2.50 per adult (children and cars free!), a large turnout is expected.
All Lions are
cordially invited and raffle tickets will be distributed for members unable to
attend. As you can imagine, staffing will be a concern - if any Lions can help,
please email Mike Clipston at
mikeandros@rockcakes.eclipse.co.uk
Ed
Note: The District PR team have also been invited to attend with a publicity
display which it is hoped will include the Message in a bottle project
Please send articles for the Lions Roar by Mail, Telephone, or if possible
E-Mail to the Editor by 15th of the
month for them to be in the next issue
Editor Lion David Pye 6 Frettenham Road, Horstead,
PRO Lion John Cheetham,
PRO (
PRO(Essex) PDG Lion Tony Prior, 41 Hillway,
PRO (Cambs) Lion Derek Maguire 2 Bailey Close,
PRO (
Please copy your
SOMETHING TO SAY?
If you have something to say or a photograph or event to share with us then please send the Editor your copy as soon as you can, preferably by e-mail, if not by snail mail. My details are in the directory.
Reach a wider audience and let us share in your news Space is limited but we’ll do our best to find room for your piece, somewhere.
Letters to the editor can be submitted here by email
and viewed here
If you have any problems or if you wish to have an electronic copy of any previous District Governors newsletters please contact Lion David Large, Lions105EA@lions105ea.com .
All Versions of the newsletter are in Adobe Acrobat
format, to view these files you will need Adobe
Acrobat Reader which is available free from
