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Stop Press Santa's Sleigh A Heartfelt Thank You from Devizes Lions  To all of Santa’s amazing helpers who braved the chill, waved, smiled, and spread cheer on the Santa Float—thank you for your incredible support. Your dedication helps us make the season brighter for everyone in our community. To the wonderful people of Devizes who gave so generously—you are the magic makers. Your kindness ensures we can continue supporting local causes and making a difference where it’s needed most. And to the parents and guardians keeping the magic alive for little ones, thank you for sharing those special moments and filling the air with wonder and joy. Together, we’re making the season unforgettable. From all of us at Devizes Lions, we wish you a very Merry Christmas and a magical New Year!    You can find more details on Santa's webpage Santa's Sleigh     Our next Lions Bingo Night will be on Tuesday 27 January 2026  and then on the last Tuesday of every month in 2026. For details, follow this link:  Bingo!   Visit our Calendar for a full list of our forthcoming events Back to top Back to Contents

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About Lions

Who are Devizes Lions?

About Lions 

Lions are like-minded men and women in your town who are committed to helping its citizens live better lives, and to help make your town a better place for those who live and work here.

Because we are local, we can serve the unique needs of our communities and because we are global, we can address challenges that go beyond our borders, and because of our numbers we can help to influence positive change around the globe. When it comes to meeting challenges, our response is simple:  "We Serve." It's something that unites Lions around the world.  We help wherever, whenever and however we can.

With almost 1.5 million volunteers, Lions is the largest humanitarian organization in the world. Lions aid the blind and visually impaired, support youth initiatives to build strong character and end bullying, feed the hungry, address global epidemics like diabetes, come the aid of communities when disaster strikes, and are committed to filling other community needs throughout the world.  

Lion AP Singh is Lions International President for 2025-26

Devizes Lions welcome Lion AP Singh as the incoming International President for the 2025-26 Lions year. He has chosen "Lead to Serve, Serve to Lead" as his presidential theme. Lead to Serve, Serve to Lead. "As Lions, we serve the world, but we also lead the world in service. Every act of service is a gift to humanity, but it’s also an act of leadership that inspires others to join us in making a difference. When Lions serve with passion and purpose, when we place the needs of others before our own, we are servant leaders who strengthen our communities, our organization and the lives of the people we serve."

International President A.P. Singh, a successful businessman from Kolkata, India, believes true leadership is about serving others, and that leadership and service go hand in hand.

With decades of experience as a Lion, President Singh is focused on achieving our MISSION 1.5 goals so we can grow our membership everywhere we serve and increase our impact every time we serve.

Would you like to join us and Make your Mark, and change someone's life for the better?  

Contact our membership team at: membership@devizeslions.org.uk

Her Royal Highness
Duchess of Edinburgh 
became Patron of the Lions Clubs of the British Isles in 2004

In 1917, Melvin Jones, a 38-year-old Chicago business leader, told members of his local business club they should reach beyond business issues and address the betterment of their communities and the world. Melvin Jones' group, the Business Circle of Chicago, agreed.

After contacting similar groups around the United States, an organizational meeting was held on June 7, 1917, in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

The new group took the name of one of the invited groups, the "Association of Lions Clubs," and a national convention was held in Dallas, Texas, USA in October of that year. A constitution, by-laws, objectives and a code of ethics were approved and they elected Dr. William P. Woods of Indiana as their first President. 

It was thanks to the support of Canadian Lions and the intervention of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, that the first Lions club in London was founded in 1950.
And the rest is history.

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Devizes Lions are part of Lions International with almost 1.5 million men and women serving their communities all over the world.  

Devizes Lions are dedicated to helping the people of Devizes and those in the areas surrounding the town.

If your organisation or group is in need of help and you think we can assist, please visit our Contacts Page and get in touch now. 

During a typical year Devizes Lions raise funds through a variety of events, sales, collections and concerts, which it distributes to worthwhile causes, including local individuals, families and groups that have approached us when in need of support.

In addition, we have enabled groups to raise their own funds through our popular Sponsored Walk and Swimathon, and provide local children with new sporting and artistic experiences over our Sports and Arts Coaching Weekends.

Naturally, while working together in our joint endeavours, we form close and long-lasting friendships with other members and their families and enjoy social activities with them.

If you would like to join us in changing someone's life for the better contact our membership team at: membership@devizeslions.org.uk  

To find out more, download these publications: 

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But it's not all hard work!
As well as fulfilling our charitable aims Devizes Lions Club is also a great social organisation where we enjoy fun and fellowship whilst supporting those that need our help.

Here are some Lions enjoying a planning meeting!

Devizes Lions' new President, ANDY WILSON took over from former Lion President Chris Ellis at a handover celebration on 29 June 2025 followed by a buffet lunch for members and guests.
Married to Debbie, a former Lion and our president from 2023 - 2024, Andy enjoys family time with children and grandchildren. 

His aspirations for the coming year as  Lion President are to serve the community as much as we are able to as a club, collaborate with other organisations and strive to strengthen the club by fostering a positive and inclusive environment, supporting members and effectively implementing service projects.

This is the first time that Andy has held this office and we look forward to another enjoyable and successful year under his leadership. 

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"Chase LOVED seeing Santa last night again, thanks so much to the Lions Club for continuing such a wonderful tradition that I can share with my child, that I remember doing as a child myself! Keeping Xmas magical."  Cassie on our Facebook page.

"Big Thank You to Devizes Lions for organising the sponsored walk; we've managed to raise over £1400 (and still counting) for Victim Support"

"I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank the Devizes Lions again for their continued support for First Stages.  It means a great deal to us to know that our work is recognised, and we are very proud and grateful to have been among so many worthy recipients last week.  The support the Lions gives to the smaller local groups is so important.  Thank you!"   Carole Berry.

"The Monday Club would like to thank ... the Lions who have worked so hard to support us."  Jackie.

"The cheque given to us will help keep our club afloat and enable us to give our members some little pleasures." - Devizes PHAB. 

"It's all great news people! More then 500 kids took a part in sport weekend this year - I know, because I asked... I can see so many advantages, not only fun some of them will continue, for some of them it was perhaps the only opportunity to try some sports, more sport - better health! More 'inspired' kids - more 'sporty' adults in the future! All voluntary job by Lions Club, how amazing!" Asia K.

And recently posted on Facebook:

"My daughter has come back from a canoeing session, with Don Jones 's autograph!

Seriously, a huge thank you and well done to Devizes Lions for organising their sports weekend again. My girls have respectively canoed and played badminton. It's a fantastic opportunity for our youngsters to try their hand at something new, or at something that their parents might not otherwise be able to afford for them to do."  
Sue Ross

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Over 100 Years Serving the Community

In Lions Year 2020/21, two members of Devizes Lions Club together amassed over 100 years of voluntary service to the local community.  This milestone was reached during the Lions' year 2020/21 in which the Club also marked the 50th anniversary of its founding.

Follow this link to read the whole story 100yrs of service

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Message in a Bottle

Lions Clubs throughout the country supply Message in a Bottle containers to people who have health and medical needs. The bottle is simply placed in your fridge and contains all the important information that might be needed in an emergency.

Devizes Lions have placed supplies of bottles in local doctors' surgeries for you to take home and use. If you can't see them on display then ask the receptionist. 

Stocks of bottles are held at:

• The Lansdowne Surgery
• St James' Surgery
• Southbroom Surgery
• Devizes Health Centre
• Market Lavington Surgery
• Courtyard Surgery, West Lavington

​In the unlikely event they have run out, please let us know at: welfare@devizeslions.org.uk so we can replenish the stocks.  

You will know there is a bottle in the fridge by the two labels, one is fixed on the inside of the front door or the main entrance and the other is on the door of the fridge.

Remember - Always Check the fridge!

 Click the picture to dowload a copy.

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SIGHT

World Sight Day on the Second Thursday of October

World Sight Day, on the second Thursday of October highlights the critical importance of prioritising child eye health.

“We all know that in children an uncorrected vision impairment can severely impact their education. Research tells us that children with access to and being prescribed spectacles can reduce failing rates by 44%. It is knowledge like this that has led us to make World Sight Day 2024 one for children around the world,” said Peter Holland, IAPB (International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness) CEO. 

We need to raise awareness of the 450 million children globally who have a sight condition that needs treatment. 

Schools and organisations are encouraged to participate in the Global Challenge by screening the vision of children; carers and parents on behalf of their children are invited to make a #LoveYourEyes pledge; teachers are asked to access World Sight Day resources that inspire children to take care of their eyes now, and long into the future.  

Encouraging parents to have children’s eyesight tested can help those with reading problems to improve their learning – a benefit for the rest of their lives socially and financially. 

“IAPB has proven that when we work together, we create noise and an enthusiasm that is hard to ignore. Therefore, I am calling on everyone to work to ensure that children around the world have access to clear, healthy vision. We invite you to take ownership of the Love Your Eyes campaign, use our resources to be bold, have fun and create moments that cannot be overlooked,” encouraged Caroline Casey, President of IAPB. 

After the World Sight Day 2023 success of Love Your Eyes at Work, IAPB together with the International Labour Organization will continue campaigning on the importance of prioritising eye care in the workplace.   

In the United Kingdom there are well over 2 million people with sight loss, 80% of whom are over the age of retirement. It is estimated that over 50% of Lions Clubs members in the British Isles may have some level of sight loss which affects their way of life. Clubs should ensure that they are able to provide equal support to individual members with sight loss eg information in an accessible format and a volunteer driver/or guide to help them to meetings and activities. Increasing font size in documents is a simple way of helping people with visual impairment.

The Lions International 👁Sight Programme embraces the Lions Eye Health Programme and has four key components:

• Eye Health and Care – nutrition, take up of regular eye tests, advice to stop smoking, and reduce computer eye strain
• Service and Support -Talking newspapers, low vision exhibitions, and healthy vision campaigns
• Partnership – local-led alliances with sight-related organisations, and national organisations eg Lions Sight Savers Trust and Blind Veterans. Devizes Lions support Wiltshire Sight.
• Lions Clubs’ take action to prevent/reduce sight loss, and accessibility to screening and treatment in our communities.

Contact Lions National Headquarters on 0121 441 4544 for a leaflet/poster

Screening. 

Eye tests are often how diabetes, glaucoma, cataract, and other treatable problems are found, before the person tested knows they have a problem

Most causes of impaired vision, and blindness, are preventable or curable.

This includes the common and devastating causes of blindness in Third world countries, including cataract and glaucoma, as well as trachoma and river blindness (onchocerciasis). 

Lions International promotes action to prevent and reduce impaired vision and blindness throughout the world

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Forthcoming Events
Watch this space for details of our Forthcoming Events

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