NewsLions go litter picking!21 April 2013 As part of our stated aim of serving the local community Lions got involved with the Great Dorset Beach Clean down at the Chesil Centre.
'Didn't they do well'!
Spec - tacular Effort14 April 2013 Our contribution, organised by Lion Les Board, to the annual collection of used spectacles thoughout the Lions District was 1600 pairs. The annual collection run around the District is carried out by the Petersfield club.
Lion Les Board with Petersfield Lions at the collection point at Tesco's in Dorchester.
Lions give 'Food Bank' a boost05 April 2013
Lions John Braithwaite and Les Board present the first of 12 x £50 cheques to the Weymouth & Portland Food Bank
Lions collection for Marie Curie a great success12 March 2013 Marie Curie Cancer Care collection As part of a national campaign supported by Lions throughout the Uk, the Lions of Weymouth and Portland turned out to collect on behalf Marie Curie Cancer Care at Tesco on Portland last weekend raising just over £700 over the two days. Marie Curie have said that they are thrilled with this result and are very grateful for the support of the Lions.
Lions John Braithwaite and Dave Woolford at the collection point.
43rd Charter Anniversary celebration09 February 2013 Despite the fact that Lions are notorious carnivores there was no horsemeat in sight when Weymouth & Portland Lions entertained their guests including our very own mayor councillor Margaret Leicester and our District Governor (who gave us something to chew on in his speech!) to celebrate the 43rd Anniversary of the Clubs foundation. Club President Richard Burgess and his wife Ainsley are shown here welcoming top table guests, who after a night of feasting and dancing galloped off into the sunset.
l to r back: Rotarian Ian Pye, Rotarian Mike Parker, Lion President Richard Burgess, Mayor's escort Ken Leicester and Lions Zone Chair John Lay-Flurrie. Front l - r: Pres Dorchester Lions Doug Bowring, Ainsley Burgess, Mayor Margaret Leicester, District Gov Roger Munday and Sherborne Lions Pres. Jim Godden
Christmas Day Plunge28 December 2012 The Annual Christmas Day Harbour Swim 'A great start to the day'
Mr & Mrs 'the Presidential team' ' Despite an anxious run up to the annual Xmas Day Harbour Swim as a result of the exceptionallly heavy rain and flooding and even torrential showers first thing on Christmas Day, come the time ,come the hour the sun shone and the Harbour Swim went ahead in all its fun filled glory! As usual swimming attire varied from bikinis to funny animals, Christmas outfits and even tinsel !
Pictures courtesy of Steve Davies Some 236 swimmers braved the harbour waters in 5 races (only marginally down from last years 244 swimmers) and the usual good humoured crowd turned out to cheer them all on. A whole range of charities were supported by the swimmers as set out below, with Weymouth & Portland Lions Charitable fund benefitting from both the entrance fee and the street collection. Total amount of sponsorship to date as indicated on forms £8278.50.Many indicated they were also raising money on line and at present don’t know how much.Others indicated they were raising money for a charity but gave no amount and of those giving amounts stated there was more to come. Charities benefiting from sponsorship are: MV Freedom, MS, Diabeties UK, WD Voluntary Group, British Legion, Will Mackaness Trust, MND, Soul Food, Dorset Expeditionary Society, Cancer Research, Tall Ships, Samaritans, Brooke Hospital for Animals, The Children’s Society, Marie Curie, Fortuneswell Trust, Help for Heroes, Alzheimer’s, Cerebra, Weldmar, Compassion UK, Teens Unite, Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, Meothelioma UK, Wilfrun Destitute Pet Animal Rescue, Cancer Care Unit (Westfield School), WD Women’s Refuge, RNLI, Julia’s House, Salvation Army, Marine Life, NSPCC.
Pictures courtesy of Steve Davies Lions President Richard Burgess commented 'The Lions Christmas Day Swim is an important part of Weymouth's festivities and is a real family fun event. We had a few anxious hours this year in terms of weather conditions and a few of us were reconciled to getting thoroughly soaked. But it all turned out magnificently thanks to the swimmers, the spectators and the good hearted supporters of the event including of course the Harbourmaster and his staff, Pontoonworks (for the artificial beach), the Old Rooms Inn (our registration venue), The Canoe Lifeguards, White Motorboats and the Friends of MV Freedom ( our support craft), our voluntary short wave radio suppliers and Atlantic Audio the PA system suppliers'. To see more of Steve Davies's pictures - click here
Panto Star, Andy Abraham, tests the water01 December 2012 Pantomime Star Andy Abraham tests the water for Lions Christmas Day Swim
Weymouth Pantomime Star Andy Abraham got together today with Weymouth & Portland Lions Club members to check on how hot the harbour was and Andy confirmed that hot it was not! Andy confessed that he wasn’t a swimmer and that as a result swimming the harbour was ‘An Impossible Dream’ for the ‘X Factor’ star while he checked the harbours temperature with the aid of a special ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ sized harbour thermometer supplied by Lion Norman Apps. Andy is looking forward to enjoying the Weymouth Harbour side scene over the Christmas period since he has rented a cottage for the duration of the pantomime run so he will be on hand to enjoy the Christmas Day Harbour side fun when the swim kicks off. Remember the event takes place at 11am on Christmas Day. Swims will take place for Juniors, a Family Fun swim and an Open competitive event. Registration takes place at the Old Rooms Inn on the Brewers Quay side of the Harbour from 10am. Full details including entry and sponsorship forms are available from this web site, just click here. Entry is £5 for adults (free for kids!) and you can collect sponsorship for the charity of your choice using the forms available on the website.
Lions Respond to Echo Toy Appeal28 November 2012 Lions respond to the Dorset Echo Toy Appeal by donating £100.
Picture courtesy of Dorset Echo Lions President Richard Burgess along with Lion Les Board present their cheque to the Echo's Debbie Hellaby. If you would like to make a donation to this appeal then both Echo offices in Weymouth and Dorchester are accepting donations.
Lions Christmas Show - A sell out!27 November 2012
It was ‘house full’ when Weymouth & Portland Lions Club staged another very successful FREE show at the Pavilion for the Senior Citizens of Dorset on Tuesday night. As well as being extremely popular with local ‘oldies’, coaches arrived from Sherborne, Bridport and Blackmore Vale to swell the numbers. This was a variety show it its fullest sense with dancers, singers, comedians and musicians all delighting the audience which left them clamouring for more. The Lions are very grateful to both the artists who have of their talents free of charge and for the very generous donation from Agincare, the locally based domiciary and residential care company. Derek and Tamara Luckhurst, of Agincare are pictured here presenting a cheque to Lions President Richard Burgess, which helped Lions cover most of the costs of this production
Richard Burgess added ‘I always think our Senior Citizens Christmas Show demonstrates great community spirit and indeed the need for a community venue such as the Pavilion for Dorset’s largest town. All present agreed that we’d be back next year if the Pavilion is still taking bookings!
Lions commemorate Remembrance Sunday11 November 2012 Lion President Richard Burgess lays a wreath on behalf of Weymouth & Portland Lions at the War Memorial on Weymouth Seafront.
Lions offer 'Get out of Jail Free' Cards at Fairfield Day Service08 November 2012 Weymouth & Portland Lions Club, well known for having a Monopoly of good deeds locally, have been given a happy task by Winning Moves UK Ltd, the producers of the special Weymouth & Portland Edition of the ‘Monopoly’ board game. They have been tasked with the job of distributing 6 free sets of ‘Weymouth & Portland to local good causes. The Second of the sets was handed over to Portland residents who are service users at the Fairfield Day Service today by Lions President Richard Burgess. Pictured receiving the set are Jannette Parsons and Marilyn Galley.
Trudy Comben of Fairfield said ‘ We are grateful to the Lions for this gift; it will give our service users something to talk about for quite some time and revive their memories of happy days spent in the area!’
Service users Robert Stewart and John Stone are also seen here receiving the set from Richard Burgess and Dave Woolford of Weymouth & Portland Lions. Richard quipped ‘normally we hand over the cash we’ve raised to meet an individual’s needs or help with community projects; this time it’s a bit different. With the Monopoly money the Portland residents attending Fairfields have a chance to buy everything from Weymouth Esplanade, the Harbour, to the Dorset Echo or even Portland Lighthouse!’ For information on Winning Moves UK Ltd go to http://www.winningmoves.co.uk/index.asp
Lions dip into Community Chest for Westfield06 November 2012 Weymouth & Portland Lions Club, well known for having a Monopoly of good deeds locally, have been given a happy task by Winning Moves UK Ltd ,the producers of the special Weymouth & Portland Edition of the ‘Monopoly’ board game. They have been tasked with the job of distributing 6 free sets of ‘Weymouth & Portland to local good causes. The first of the sets was handed over to Westfield Arts College today by Lions President Richard Burgess. Pictured receiving the set are students from Moreton Class at Westfield’.
Jenny Savage, the Colleges Finance & Business Manger said ‘ we are grateful to the Lions for this gift; it will help students improve their knowledge of the local area and their commercial awareness!’
Richard quipped ‘normally we hand over the cash we’ve raised to meet an individual’s needs or help with community projects; this time it’s a bit different. With the Monopoly money the kids at Westfield have a chance to buy everything from Weymouth Esplanade, the Harbour, to the Dorset Echo or even Condor Ferries! Mind you we’ve kept back some of the ‘Get out of Jail Free’ cards since some of our members might find them handy!’ For information on Winning Moves UK Ltd go to http://www.winningmoves.co.uk/index.asp
United Nations Day - Flag Raising24 October 2012 Lion President Richard Burgess assists the Mayor of Weymouth & Portland in raising the UN flag to commemorate United Nation day
Picture courtesy of Steve Davies Weymouth & Portland Lions President Richard Burgess, in responding to the Mayor, quoted ‘Winston Churchill who said ‘Jaw, jaw is better than war,war’ and this, of course, is the fundamental purpose of the United Nations, to solve international disputes by negotiation and debate rather than armed conflict. Clearly, it is a matter of frustration to all of us that this doesn’t always work and we look at the situation in Palestine, in Iran, in Somalia and most recently in Syria with great disappointment. But equally the rewards from negotiated settlement are huge including the avoidance of more grief caused by military and civilian deaths. We look at the peace process in Northern Ireland and peace in Croatia as examples. We also celebrated today the work of the UN’s agencies. In South Dorset we appreciate and value the world recognition given to us by the World Heritage Coast designation by UNESCO. We value particularly the work of UNICEF in addressing the needs of underprivileged children in the third world. But what’s all this got to do with Lions? Well, Lions aren’t just local clubs doing good and having fun locally; we are an international organisation with branches in 206 countries. We exist ‘to create and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world’. Lions Clubs work with UNICEF internationally. Our campaigns in the third world to address the need for clean drinking water, for ‘sight and hearing and to eradicate diseases, currently measles, all fit within UNICEF priorities. Our commitment to fund and help with disaster relief worldwide remains an on-going priority. So I regard it as a great privilege that Lions are invited to participate with the Mayor in the Ceremony to raise the United Nations flag and in doing so renew our vows to help create a more peaceful, equal and prosperous world.
Beach Motocross - A Roaring Success18 October 2012
Thousands of spectators thronged the Esplanade to watch this very popular annual event with all its spills and thrills. Over 200 riders took part in what is to them the highlight of the racing season. The good weather encouraged people to get out and enjoy the spectacle and help raise funds for the Lions Charity Fund. Chairman of the Purbeck Motocross Club Alf Stearn said: “It has been absolutely brilliant, the weather forecast midweek was terrible but I think somebody has been smiling down on us”.
Picture courtesy of Sarah Flann Jake Shipton - Beach Race Winner 2012
The 'Gorilla Man' entertains the crowds To see more pictures of this fabulous event then take a look at more pictures from Idris Martin - follow this link http://idrismartin.wordpress.com/2012/10/14/weymouth-beach-motocross/ Also from our very own Steve Davies https://picasaweb.google.com/100227125545257873126/Motocross2012
'Bin' your old specs!26 September 2012
As part of our policy of 'reaching out' to the local community we have started to place these collection bins into local schools to encourage the children to collect used spectacles on our behalf.
For full details about our 'Used Spectacles' programme please click here
Lions Golf Day - 'A great fundraising day out'23 August 2012
Lions Golf Day Came Down Golf Club provided a fresh setting to the annual Lions Charity Golf Day. Eleven teams enjoyed the challenge of a Texas Scramble in the beautiful setting of Came Down , only disrupted by the occasional heavy shower! As usual the ‘Watering Hole’ half way round provided a focus for merriment with drinks generously provided by Mark Stratton of the Royal Dorset Yacht Club. Ainsley Burgess provided delicious finger food supplemented by a last minute delivery of piping hot pasties and sausage rolls from the Dorset Cake Company. The evening dinner was well attended and enjoyed by all thanks to the friendly and helpful Came Down catering and bar staff. President Richard Burgess assisted by our inexhaustibly enthusiastic organiser Micky Jones presented the prizes. The winning team were again Team Malborough formed of two generations of the Johnston family. They definitely must put a little something extra in their vinegar! Thanks to the good attendance, the generosity of hole sponsors and of players in purchasing raffle tickets and of various companies and individuals in donating prizes over £2000 was raised for Lions good causes. A great day was had by all!
The Johnston Family receive their trophies
Weymouth Carnival - We Need Your Help!15 August 2012 We would love you to get involved, if only for a few hours
WEYMOUTH CARNIVALWednesday 15 August VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!For early morning set-up and late evening clear-up of Carnival props e.g. tables, gazebos etc. on the day. Also similar help required the day before and the morning after. CAR DRAWGroups or individuals required to sell tickets on the seafront from 4 – 12 August.
Contact Malcolm Ketchley 01305 771474 or 07771907346 For full details on Carnival click here
'Busking in the Sunshine'21 July 2012 Shoppers and visitors to Weymouth were entertained by the Lions Street Busk as they strolled through St Mary Street and judging by the comments from the public it was very well received. The Busk, 'Headlined' by that ever popular band 'Replay' was a great success and was held to raise funds for the Lions Charity Fund.
Norman & Ann entertain
BJ McCabe, a 'long time'supporter of the Busk
Two young local lads, Wesley and Matt, gave an impromptu performance
Three young soldiers from the Blandford Camp, sent to Weymouth on an initiative test to get involved with a charity event were given the opportunity to join in the vocals on one of the 'numbers'.
Street scene
Lion John Builds a Yacht for the Community17 July 2012 Chickerell resident and local businessman, and Lions Club member, John Grove, was asked to build this Yacht for the community to place at the start of the Olympic Flame's run through Chickerell. The photo shows the Town council (Olympic Run organizing committee) thanking John for the "boat".
'Well done John' (in red coat)
HMS Osprey Crest comes home to Portland14 July 2012 Lions attended a celebration at the Portland Museum to commemorate the purchase of the original ships crest of HMS Osprey. The Mayor's Christmas Fund, which is administered by the Lions, made a contribution towards the purchase of the crest.
Lions Club President, Richard Burgess with the Crest.
MV Freedom gets a little help from the Lions13 July 2012
Lions have donated £500 to MV Freedom which goes some way to help with the cost of a recent refurbishment.
Lion President (2011 /2012) Trevor Stratton hands over a cheque for £500 to Trustees and crew members of 'Freedom'
MV Freedom is a boat for the disabled, having full wheelchair access which is approved by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. (MCA)
A trip on Freedom offers a unique service for the benefit and enjoyment of people who may have a disability, learning difficulty or who may be elderly but still young at heart.
The Friends of MV Freedom are a local charity run on a totally voluntary basis, Skippers and crew members give their time free and freely!
All funds raised go only towards the vessel's running and maintenance costs. During the first years Freedom carried some 500 persons a year After the purchase of the second Freedom it was evident that her popularity had increased as we now carry 1,500 plus persons per year.
Day centres and care homes from all over Dorset and surrounding counties benefit from the service which Freedom provides.
For further details on 'Freedom go to http://www.mvfreedom.co.uk/content/default.asp
New Lions President takes over03 July 2012 Handover Dinner - 3 July 2012
Richard Burgess (Right) receives his 'chain of office' from outgoing President Trevor Stratton with club Directors in support.
A new Presidential year has started for Weymouth and Portland Lions Club, the local service club responsible for the Beach Motocross, the free Christmas show for the elderly and the Christmas Day cross harbour swim.
Ridgeway Beacon04 June 2012 Lions joined in the jubilee celebrations by lighting a beacon on the Ridgeway, above Weymouth, last night (Monday 4th June 2012).
The beacon was lit by Mike Jones' grandson Baranaby. The night was clear and we had a magnificent all round view of Weymouth below us and watched the fireworks and the Nothe Beacon lighting up the sky. We could also see beacons around to the North surrounding Dorchester and even had a glimpse of a firwork display at Lyme Regis (we think).
Lions and friends gathered to watch the blaze
Mike Jones - who arrange the whole event
Diamond Jubilee Walk03 June 2012 Deputy Mayor, Councillor Ray Banham, sounds the starting horn for the Diamond Jubilee Walk. Despite the blustery conditions these hardy souls stepped off in good spirits.
The young lad holding the Union Flag raised £84 on his own for 'Sue Ryder'.
Challenge 200 - Update13 May 2012 UPDATE Paul Smith completed his challenge to the Emirates stadium and raised £13,344 on route. Well done Paul - Bravo Zulu
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Pictures courtesy of 'Middle of the Road Photography' Follow Paul's progress on flickr If you would like to make a donation then please go to http://www.justgiving.com/challenge200
Lions Donate to 'Brainwave' Charity10 May 2012 Lions Clubs of Zone 1A ( Blackmore Vale, Bridport, Dorchester, Sherborne, Weymouth & Portland) Have donated £2500 to the Brainwave charity
Brainwave is a national charity that helps families of brain damaged children, including those from Dorset.
As soon as possible after diagnosis families are encouraged to make a telephone request to Brainwaves Centre and provide medical information about the child. Families are then invited to benefit from the Centre's full facilities during a two-day Initial Assessment Visit.
They then go home and are visited by therapists in their home so the family can have the most full and satisfying lives possible, with equipment provide by Brainwaves. Re-assessment takes place after four to six months and only when it is felt that they have mastered treatments are the visits from the therapists stopped.
Like any charity with such a wide distribution of families Brainwaves are dependent on modern communications and computer equipment. The charity have raised sufficient funds to replace their ageing switchboard and the £2500 donation from the Zone 1a Lions Clubs will enable them to replace their obsolete computer server, which is essential to maintaining records and enabling therapist to support the children and their families.
Lion Dave Woolford honoured25 April 2012 Lion Dave Woolford, of Portland, has been awarded the International Director's 'Certificate of Appreciation' from the District Governor of District 105D, Ronald Twining.
Dave has given unstinting service Lions over the past 23 years having served as President of his club, Weymouth & Portland, twice. Three years ago Dave was awarded a Melvin Jones Fellowship which is the highest award in Lions in recognition of the work that he does. Dave is currently Secretary of his club but tends to get involved in almost all club projects.
Paul Smith - Challenge 20016 April 2012 Paul Smith - Challenge 200
"On the 16th April 2012, with your help, I will commence my biggest challenge yet when I will self-propel my wheelchair, approximately 200 miles from Portland in Dorset, to the Emirates Stadium, London.The challenge will take 5 days and see me complete the equivalent of almost 8 marathons, 50 miles a day for the first 2 days and 30 miles a day for the last 3 days".
If you would like to donate then please go to http://www.justgiving.com/challenge200
Supported By: Comedian Dara O’Briain, Singer Eliza Doolittle also Linvoy Primus and Oliver and James Phelps AKA The Weasley Twins of Harry Potter Fame.
I appreciate that you will receive many requestis for help for various charitable causes and that it is difficult to decide which to support.I would like to thank you in advance for taking the time to read my appeal and hope that you will consider my efforts, on behalf of others less fortunate than you and I, to be worthy of your support. Since becoming severely disabled in 1991 as the result of a motor vehicle accident, I have had to re-evaluate my life.At that time, as a Leading Seaman Specialist in the Royal Navy, I was incredibly fit and led an active, full and privileged life, serving in both the Falklands and the first Gulf campaign, as well as competing in the Royal Naval Field Gun Crew. The road to recovery remains long and difficult.Whilst I am mainly confined to a wheelchair and still suffer significant pain as a result of permanent brain damage and numerous physical disabilities, I find it helps greatly to concentrate a large proportion of my time in helping others, who I feel are less fortunate than myself.As such, over the past 4 years, I have helped raise in excess of £1,500,000 for local disabled children, the Teenage Cancer Trust, the Kiya survivors in Peru, Great Ormond Street Children’s Charity, and most recently when I raised £25,000 for Centrepoint for Youth Homelessness. Despite my own difficulties, I have always had the love and support of family and friends.I have always had a roof over my head and food to eat and water to drink, famine is something I have never had to consider.As such, my next challenge will benefit Save the Children, the UK charity with a mission to end child deaths here in the UK and around the world. In April 2012, with your help, I will commence my biggest challenge yet when I will self-propel my wheelchair, approximately 200 miles from Portland in Dorset, to the Emirates Stadium, London.The challenge will take 5 days and see me complete the equivalent of almost 8 marathons, 50 miles a day for the first 2 days and 30 miles a day for the last 3 days. The money raised through my challenge will be used to help Save the Children with their fantastic work in over 120 countries worldwide including the UK. We will also be supporting 2 new projects ‘Families and Schools Together’ (FAST) programme, a range of education programmes in the UK and overseas to help the poorest children get a better start in life and give them the chance to grow and fulfil their potential. The FAST programme is an award winning, U.N endorsed programme. The second project is ‘Eat, Sleep, Learn, Play (ESLP). The ESLP initiative, is a programme that assists children living in the most desperate need by providing household essentials like a child’s bed, a family cooker or educational books and toys. RGK Wheelchairs are providing the lightweight wheelchair, Ridgeway Mercedes are supplying the support vehicle(s), with various companies and individuals sponsoring other equipment. Whilst this challenge will leave me in significant pain and physical exhaustion for weeks, the difference I will be able to make in the life of others will more than compensate. I truly hope that you feel this is a worthy cause for your support. By supporting me, you will be supporting Save the Children and giving a young person in the UK and around the world a better chance in the future, which they may not otherwise get. Thank you for your time in reading my appeal.Please help in whatever way you can. Thank you. Paul Smith
Spec Trek - Another Success15 April 2012 Members of Weymouth & Portland, Bridport, and Dorchester Lions hand over 8000 pairs of used spectacles to Petersfield Lions when they called in at Dorchester on their 'Spec Trek' collection tour of the Lions Club District of 64 clubs.
Used spectacles that have been collected throughout the year by the Lions, from Opticians and Pharmacies, can work miracles in the third world. We, along with Lions clubs throughout the UK collect and grade used spectacles for distribution in the third world. This has far more benefit than hard currency as in many poor countries if the cash were available it would be almost impossible to purchase a pair of spectacles. A simple thing like a pair of spectacles, which we take for granted, can turn a dependent person into a productive citizen, less dependent upon aid. For further details on what happens to the 'specs' when the leave here please follow this link.
Big Welcome for Martin at Weymouth12 April 2012 Martin Lee makes landfall at Weymouth Beach Completing the 12th leg of his 100 marathon challenge. The Mayor of Weymouth & Portland was on hand to welcome Martin along with members of Weymouth & Portland Lions Club.
£100 cheques are presented by the Mayor, from his Christmas Fund, and from the Lions Club
Round The Iles for Rheumatoid12 April 2012 Round the Isles for Rheumatoid The Challenge
The challenge is to raise £100,000 for the National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS).
My name is Martin Lee and I am a 32 year old Consultant Rheumatologist at the Royal National Hospital for To achieve this I aim to complete a 2,600 mile clockwise solo circumnavigation of the UK mainland. I intend to break this down into 100 marathons in 100 days of paddling starting on 1st April 2012 from The Ahoy Centre in Greenwich.
Martin will be making landfall in Weymouth at 4pm on the Thursday 12th April coming ashore at a point around about the Beach Control area. The Mayor will be there to meet Martin, along with members of the Lions Club, and to make a cheque presentation to his cause. You can track Martin's progress by going to www.martinkayaking.co.uk and also to make a donation. You can also make a donation when he comes ashore at Weymouth so why not 'Come on down' and give him your support.
Carlo Remembered15 March 2012 Lion Carlo Policella 1930 - 2011 Past President of Weymouth & Portland Lions Club Remembered
Lion President Trevor Stratton, left, and Alf's Fish and Chip shop owner John Pearce with Carlo's niece Rossana Azzoli and members of the Lions Club unveil a plaque in memory of former owner of Alf's and club member Carlo Policella.
Lions Club Secretary, Dave Woolford, said " As a club member Carlo was very much community minded and did a lot for Weymouth in his time as a Lion." "During his time in the town he was active in the Chamber of Commerce becoming their president in the early 1980s. He was also a prison visitor and school governor. We, the Lions and John, wanted to do something to remember everything that Carlo had done."
42nd Lions Charter Dinner18 February 2012 Weymouth and Portland Lions Club Charter Dinner Commemorating their 42nd year since being founded.
Top Table
Lion President Trevor Stratton - Norman Apps - District Governor Ron Twining
Big Pay Day For Charities25 December 2011 Thousands of people turned out on Christmas morning to watch the Lions Club annual cross harbour swim. 247 brave souls took the plunge raising around £16,000 for a whole range of charities and good causes.
Picture courtesy of Steve Davies Lucy Compton, Weymouth Carnival Queen, emerges from the harbour triumphant.
Picture courtesy of Steve Davies Lion President Trevor Stratton said he was delighted that so many people had taken up the Lions offer of raising funds for the charity or good cause of their choice.
Picture courtesy of Steve Davies
To view more of Steve Davies's pictures of this event please click here and to see Utube footage click here
Lions To The Rescue22 December 2011
Weymouth & Portland Lions Club went to the rescue of Hope United Reformed Church by replacing the £200 that was recently stolen from them at at the end of a fundraising concert. Lion President Trevor Stratton said the club was very pleased to be able to do this for the church as they had worked so hard to raise the funds only to have all their hopes dashed by an opportunist thief.
Picture courtesy of Dorset Echo Lions President Trevor Stratton supported by Lions Dave Woolford and Norman Apps present their cheque to Geoff King representing the church.
Lions Christmas Show - Another Great Success12 December 2011
Weymouth & Portland Lions Club Christmas Show
Picture courtesy of Sarah Flann The members of Weymouth & Portland Lions Club wish to thank all those performers who gave their time freely to allow us to put on another variety show at the Pavilion Theatre on Tuesday 29 November for the over 60’s. Thanks must go to Julie Storey with her group Pzazz, Rachel, Paul and the members of her adult tap group who entertained with singing and dancing.
Picture courtesy of Sarah Flann
To Matt Black, “the Pianoman”, for his keyboard virtuosity interspersed with comedy.
Picture courtesy of Sarah Flann
To the members of Replay, Norman Stagles, Alan Smith, Roger McGhee, Nigel Coles and Jason Hodder, for their great music. See them on Utube
To the Wyke Regis Women’s Institute Choir for their songs about men, or so I was told and to the Lions of Weymouth & Portland for their madcap sketch, written by Lion Russ Woolley. We also have to say a big thank you to the lady who not only produces our show but also sang two beautiful numbers, Ann Stagles, because without her organisational skills it would be very difficult for us to put the show on at all. We would also like to thank the St John Ambulance members who attended to look after the welfare of the audience. Finally we must not forget the staff at the Pavilion Theatre because without their technical expertise backstage and the organisation of the front of house, which included distributing the tickets, the show would not happen at all. Now you must get out your diary for 2012 and on the 27th November write “Lions Christmas Show”. The Lions would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Prosperous and Peaceful New Year. Lion Dave Woolford Secretary
Lions Donate to Echo Christmas Toy Appeal06 December 2011 Weymouth & Portland Lions Club donate, once again, to the Dorset Echo Toy Appeal
Picture courtesy of Dorset Echo Lion President Trevor Stratton and Lion Les Board present their cheque to Echo promotions manager Debbie Hellaby
Get ready for the next Lions event - The Christmas Day harbour swim
Lions Help Relieve the Pain27 October 2011 Cuddly Lions donated to the Ambulance Service To be given to children to help relieve the stress of trauma
Lion President Trevor Stratton, with fellow club members hands over a 'Pride of Cuddly Lions' to the Ambulance Service.
Lions Celebrate UN Day24 October 2011
12 noon – Monday 24th October 2011 Lady Diana Gardens, Radipole Park Drive.
Mayor of Weymouth and Portland, Cllr Graham Winter, lead a short ceremony to mark International United Nations Day.
Picture Courtesy of Steve Davies The Mayor was joined by members of Weymouth and Portland Lions Club along with representatives of local business groups, friends of the parks and gardens, Borough Councillors and members of the public. The ceremony took place at the Memorial Tree in Lady Diana Gardens at 12 noon and included the raising of the UN Flag followed by a recognition speech by the Mayor and the President of the Weymouth and Portland Lions Club, Mr Trevor Stratton. The anniversary of the entry into force of the United Nations Charter on 24 October 1945 has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948. It has traditionally been marked throughout the world by meetings, discussions and exhibits on the achievements and goals of the Organisation. Mayor of Weymouth and Portland, Cllr Graham Winter said, “As a representative of the Borough’s Councillors and residents, I am very proud to have the opportunity to host this short Ceremony in recognition of United Nations Day. The United Nations work reaches every corner of the globe, although best known for peace keeping, peace building, conflict prevention and humanitarian assistance there are many other ways that the United Nations affect our lives and make the World a better place”. Ban Ki-Moon, UN Secretary-General, said:- "UN Day is a day on which we resolve to do more. More to protect those caught up in armed conflict, to fight climate change and avert nuclear catastrophe; more to expand opportunities for women and girls, and to combat injustice and impunity; more to meet the Millennium Development Goals"
Beach Motocross - A Roaring Success16 October 2011 BEACH MOTOCROSS 2011 - MOST SUCCESSFUL EVER
Lions President Trevor Stratton hailed this years Motocross event as the most successful ever. With over 250 riders, record crowds and a sunny week-end, lots of spectators ,whether they be motocross enthusiasts from far and wide, visitors to the area or local families with children enjoyed some great fun on Weymouth Esplanade. Trevor added 'the range of attractions we have added to our motocross event in recent years -including this year Danters Funfair and speciality food stalls as well as an ever widening range of stalls catering for the specialist motocross enthusiast means that it has grown to become the Autumn's premier event in Weymouth. We were also pleased to welcome this year fundraisers from Trimar and Mc Millan Cancer Support as well as an 'Olympics 2012' stall.
Picture Courtesy of Sarah Flann
So not only have we raised funds for Lions directly by running this event but have enabled other organisations to benefit as well. At the heart of it all though is the sheer spectacle and thrill of this motorsport event right in the heart of our town. We have had a very positive reaction to this years event -with many participants saying it is the best organised event of its type in the region. Thanks are due to many individuals and organisations that have supported us and our partners Purbeck Motocross Club .Most notably Bridport Lions, a host of local companies, Westfield Arts College, Getaway Digital, George Crook and Sons and of course the Borough Council.'
Picture Courtesy of Steve Davies Lions President Trevor Stratton and the Purbeck Motocross Team
Picture Courtesy of Steve Davies
Picture Courtesy of Steve Davies
Picture Courtesy of Sarah Flann
Sat Nav Device for the Blind05 October 2011 Weymouth & Portland Lions have donated a 'Sat Nav' hand held device to a Wyke Regis man, Geoff Cummings. This device enables Geoff to find his way around the town with ease. It is initially set up with a sighted person who walked with Geoff to 'Geo Tag' all the important locations such as Junctions and shops which he regularly visits. A t any given time he can press a button to activate a verbal message which will tell him his location.
Lions Around the World01 August 2011 Lions Clubs are active throughout the world carrying out a variety of humanitarian projects. We invite you to read Lions Quarterly to see what we are doing throughout the world. See also the latest Press Releases from Lions Clubs International.
Lions Clubs International Records Fourth Straight Year of Membership Increase
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Ordinary People, Amazing Things
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