Together with other Lion Clubs in Surrey, Godalming & Villages Lion Club members  organise an annual Easter Egg Raffle (Eggstravaganza) to raise funds for the Surrey Air Ambulance.Funds are raised by raffling Easter Eggs in local pubs, clubs, shops etc.
Customers are invited at £1 per ticket to name a cuddly lion (which sits on rhe top of the egg) from a list of 100 names. A draw declaring the winner is held when all tickets are sold.

The total raised by all Lion Clubs participating in the activity last year  was £18632

 Assisting other groups in the community

These are national schemes which we follow through at local level. If you are already on regular medication for an allergy or problem then by joining the ‘Medical Alert’ scheme and wearing the necklace or bracelet you will feel secure that help is on hand in the event of an emergency. Should you have an accident and you are unable to speak to the Paramedics or Doctors they can contact Medical Alert 24 hours a day and be advised of any changes in your medication to avoid compromising your existing drugs.

To obtain a leaflet on this service and to learn about its low costs contact Lion Duncan on 01483 429335.

The Message in a Bottle Scheme is focused on the more vulnerable people in our community but there is a chance that anyone can fall downstairs or be taken ill. The scheme can therefore benefit all - including you! As a minimum, it will save the Emergency Services valuable time in identifying you and your emergency contacts. By writing down all the medications and allergies that a person may have - and this information is stored inside the bottle which is placed in a person's fridge - it is potentially a lifesaver, providing peace of mind to users and their friends and families. The scheme is free to users as it is funded by our local Lions' group.

Godalming Lions deliver the bottles to local doctors surgeries, pharmacies, police and ambulance stations and some local interest groups but if you are unable to access one from any of these then please contact or Lion Duncan (tel no.  as above) and he will drop one off for you. 'Message in a Bottle' is such a simple idea but it plays an important part in saving lives.  Look out for us at various town events because we will usually have a stash of the bottles with us!

Lots of lovely food and cups of tea (made by the Lions' wives), lively entertainment and lots of  TLC  - that’s precisely what the senior citizens of Godalming and Villages received when they attended the Lions’ tea party on Saturday 24th April!  Eighty elderly residents were transported in style to the tea party, many sporting their best bib and tucker. The Lions were on hand to make sure everyone had a good time and the afternoon concluded with rare entertainment from The Plonkers.  The sweet dulcet tones of Janet Beale delighted everyone as she sang pretty ballads and demonstrated her accomplishment in playing various musical instruments. This was in contrast  to the rustic humour and musical renditions of Mr Plonker of The Agricultural Band!  It is fair to say a good time was had by all and many of the pensioners have already requested an invitation for next year!