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On our site you can explore everything about us - if you wish to learn more, volunteer, become a Friend of Knutsford Lions (FoLK) please contact us at knutsford.lions@gmal.com
'GIVE A LITTLE TIME, MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE - kindness matters
WE HAVE BEEN SERVING OUR COMMUNITY FOR 50 YEARS!
This year marks 50 years since Knutsford Lions was founded - we serve and strengthen our local community by delivering practical support where most needed through our activities, fundraising and awarding of grants, all guided by local knowledge and local collaboration.
50th ANNIVERSARY LUNCH AT KNUTSFORD GOLF CLUB
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To mark the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Club in 1976, we held a celebratory lunch at Knutsford Golf Club . The event brought together guests from across the town and beyond, including then Knutsford Mayor Bryan Hartley, founding treasurer Fred Bentley, members of other Lions Clubs, current volunteers and Friends of Knutsford Lions. It was an opportunity not only to reflect on the past, but also to recognise the dedication and quiet commitment that has defined the club since its founding.
We have supported a wide range of local causes over five decades, including schools, hospices, mental health groups and individuals facing hardship. Our activities include well-loved initiatives such as community events, a free concert for senior citizens and support schemes helping people in short-term crisis, and of course our Community Fair in May.
Looking ahead, we are keen to welcome new members and volunteers to help us continue our programme of activities and support for our town. Like many community organisations, we rely on local people willing to ‘Give a little time to make a big difference’. No special skills are needed—just enthusiasm and a desire to support the community.
Above images: 50th Anniversary lunch at Knutsford Golf Club ; District Governer presents Knutsford Lions President Paul Buttrick with a Certificate of Appreciation for the Club's 50 years service at the Community Fair in May.
A NEW PRESIDENT FOR 2026!
The Presidential Handover took place at a 'shared lunch', traditionally held in the President's garden. Paul Buttrick stepped down as Knutsford Lions President after 6 years - an unusually long period from Covid to 2026 (is it a record?) and handed over to 3 past presidents who will serve in rotation this year - Pat Heath, Peter Willgoose and George Williams.
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HERE ARE SOME OF OUR EVENTS in 2025/6
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MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO CONTRIBUTED TO OUR CHRISTMAS & WENCESLAS APPEAL
WE HAD A VERY SUCCESSFUL COLLECTION OUTSIDE GAILS ON PRINCESS STREET ON FRIDAY 5th AND SATURDAY 6th DECEMBER WHEN GENEROUS KNUTSFORDIANS RETURNED THEIR HOUSE TO HOUSE ENVELOPES TO THE 'MARKET BUTCHER' AND KNUTSFORD OLDE SWEET SHOPPE AND DONATED TO OUR APPEAL.
MANY THANKS TO KNUTSFORD HOSTS AND FRIENDS WHO SUPPORTED US OVER THE TWO DAYS.
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OUR COMMUNITY FAIR WAS HELD ON MONDAY 25TH MAY 2026
Bright sunshine, blue skies and searing temperatures welcomed visitors to our Community Fair on the Heath on Bank Holiday Monday.
The fair continues to provide an important opportunity for community groups to showcase their work, with charities offered free pitches and able to keep all donations raised for their own causes.
See Lions Community Fair on Knutsford Heath page for more information and previous fairs.
WE HAD OUR ANNUAL CHARITY CONCERT IN NOVEMBER 2025
Nearly 200 people came along on a stormy night at St John's Church Knutsford to help raise funds for Knutsford Lions local good causes and the Joshua Tree charity who raise funds for families living with childhood cancer. We'd like to thank all who contributed to memorable evening of nostalgic music from an iconic era. Many thanks especially to local businesses who donated great prizes to a very sucessfull Prize Draw.
WE HAD OUR ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZENS VARIETY SHOW IN FEBRUARY 2026
Despite a cold, wet, February day an enthusiastic audience enjoyed a lovely selection of songs from Knutsford’s Phoenix Voices Choir in Knutsford Methodist Church
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KNUTSFORD LITTLE THEATRE PERFORMANCE OF DAD'S ARMY - July 2025
This Knutsford Little Theatre adaption from the classic BBC comedy in July 2025 saw Walmington-on-sea Home Guard battle daily the Germans and APR Hodges. It was a sell out sucess - a great evening was had by all. Many thanks to Knutsford Little Theatre for granting us this special performance as part of the Centinary celebtration year.
If you would like to become more involved in your local community, make new friends and have fun and satisfaction by doing it, we would love you to join us!
Find out more by having a good look through this website - including the Membership and FoLK ( Friends of Knutsford Lions ) page.
Contact Us if you would like to know more about what we do or if you are interested in helping us in any way.
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Knutsford & District Lions Club (CIO) - Registered Charity No. 1198210
For more information about the Lions organisation see The Lion Story. (narrated by Penelope Keith)
Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization with more than 1.4 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world.
