Welcome to Kettering & District Lions Home Page

Kettering Lions are a friendly and active club with enthusiastic members. Kettering  Lions Club  always strives to fulfil the aims and objectives of Lions Clubs worldwide, which is for members to provide comfort and assistance to people less fortunate than themselves.

We would like to thank all the amazing organisations that supplied a community grant application to us. There are lots of valuable projects and work being carried out by those organisations to help those in need locally. Unfortunately we aren’t able to support all such and it was a very difficult decision to shortlist. We did decide to support the following projects listed below but definitely welcome anyone who was unsuccessful to apply again next year.

SERV OBN - a registered charity that uses motorbikes to deliver blood and other medical items, such as breast milk, to hospitals in Oxfordshire, Bucks, Berks, and Northants out of hours, free of charge. The £500 grant will enable 84 such deliveries to KGH.

Ailsa’s Aim - a registered charity that provides hospital care packs for those undergoing cancer treatment, or who have a baby(s) in neonatal care. The grant will help with running and marketing costs for this organisation.

Central Methodist Food Kitchen - this newly established voluntary organisation is providing meals and drinks to homeless individuals, those struggling to make hot meals for themselves and /or who are unable to buy food. This work is focussed on Kettering and surrounding areas such as Woodford, Wellingborough and Corby. The grant will help in equipping the kitchen.

Sea of Support SOS - this non-profit organisation supports families and individuals living with neurodiversity. The grant will help in funding speakers or workshops for members and possibly days out for families.

The Seddon Legacy Project – this constituted group / voluntary organisation provides peer support to bereaved children in Northamptonshire. Currently 16 families are receiving help, and two schools are signed up to a bereavement befriending scheme.

Air Ambulance Donation

Kettering Lions have a great appreciation for the vital work of the lWarwickshire and Northamptomshire Air Ambulance team. Karen Hughes from their team gratefully accepted our £500 donation, presented by Lion Service Team Leader Mike (Left) and President George (Right)

Easter Egg Raffle

Many thanks to all the Pubs and establishments (please see list below) who raffled our giant Ester Eggs. Also thanks to the generous people of Kettering who took part and gave themselves a chance of winning. We raised over £1500 for local charities.

Burton Latimer Band Club, Midland Band Club, Conservative Club (Burt Lat), Dukes Arms (Burt Lat), Stirrup Cup,  Old Forge Team Room Cranford,Red Lion Cranford, Alexandra Arms,  Mikado Pheasant,  Wayfarers, The Buttery Woodford, Ringstead Post Office, Snooty Fox Lowick, Mason Arms Thrapston, Snooty Fox Lowick, Woolcomber, The Hut Café Ise Lodge, Overstone Arms, The Lilacs Isham, The Cock Denford, Beeswing, Briars

Marie Curie Daffodil Appeal

We were pleased to be able to help with the Marie Curie Daffodil Appeal in it's collections at Morrisons Kettering. Many thanks to all the generous people shoping at the above store who kindly donated to this worth cause supporting people and their families through end of life care.

Kettering General Hospital Radio - Lions continue to support.

John Radford of Kettering General Hospital Radio receiving our Christmas donation of £100 in recognition of the valuable service they provide to the local community as volunteers.

BRITISH LEGION POPPY APPEAL

We're looking forward to helping the British Legion with their Poppy Appeal again this year. Kettering Lions are helping this worthy cause by selling poppies and other charity merchandise throughout late October, early November in Tesco Kettering.

CHARTER DINNER

We recently had our annual Charter Dinner at the Ritz Desborough. Kettering Lions welcomed Lions members from friends and neighbouring clubs as well as other distinguished guests. We were honoured to receive former Mayor of Kettering Emily Fedorowycz who gave a fascinating talk on her time as Mayor and ongoing involvement in community service work.