MODEL RAILWAY SHOWS

 

After many years of holding a Model Railway Show organised by our late member Howard Martin the club has regrettably decided that we do not have the contacts to continue with these shows.

Howard was always the main man and his standing within Model Railway circles brought many exhibitors and visitors from far and wide.

Many thousands of pounds were raised for the Glastonbury and Street Lions Club charity fund over the years at these shows that in turn brought much needed support to many groups and individuals.

In February this year we held a show, "Howard's Farewell", that enjoyed wonderful support from many of his railway enthusiast friends and the club is extremely grateful to Barrie Baker and Roger Trim for their huge support and help in making that day happen.

We are sure that Howard is still playing with trains and we thank him for his endeavours.

VISIT TO CHILDREN'S HOSPICE

 

A number of our members recently visited the Children's Hospice at Charlton Farm in North Somerset.

The hospice opened in 2007 and our club contributed £3200 to the provision of the Lions Den that was funded by donations from Lions clubs in the south west of England.

Our members were given a tour of the hospice and were able to see first hand the wonderful facilities and meet some of the staff who provide such support to children with a life limiting illness and their families.

Members of our club have visited on previous occasions but never cease to be both moved and inspired by what they see and experience on their visit.

Those Lions visiting on this occasion took the opportunity to make one of our regular modest donations to the hospice.

SPECTACLE RECYCLING

With the support of local opticians and their customers we have sent off another consignment of spectacles for recycling. They will ultimately be used in developing countries to help those with eyesight difficulties.

A team from our club checked and packed up 3120 pairs of specs and Colin Marsh of the South West UK Lions Club transported them to our national headquarters together with thousands of other pairs collected by clubs in our Zone.

Thanks to Boots Opticians in Street and Wells, Eyetech in Street and Specsavers in Street for acting as collection points.

If you have any old spectacles at home please drop them in to one of these stores.

CLUB VISIT BY DISTRICT GOVERNOR

District Governor Lion James Mathers and Lion Ian Burt

Our District Governor Lion James Mathers and his wife Lion Gail from the St Austell Lions Club visited us for our January meeting.

He was able to present to Lion Ian Burt a 50 year service Certificate of Appreciation signed by our Patron Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Edinburgh and the current Council Chairman Lion David Pope.

Ian joined the Association as a Leo in Petersfield and took on a number of roles in the United Kingdom as a Leo before becoming a Lion in Petersfield and subsequently Dumbarton, Cheddar Vale, City of Wells and now Glastonbury and Street.  During  his time as a Leo he met his wife Lesley and also the signatory on his certificate, Lion David Pope.

The club congratulates Ian on attaining this milestone and we look forward to your continued contribution to Lions Clubs International.