Llantwit Major & Cowbridge Lions are a member of Lions Clubs International – the largest NGO (Non Government Organisation) in the world. Our aim is to serve our local community.
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The club is a registered charity CIO 1186291 and we raise funds by various means e.g. – Book Sales, Burger stall, Social evenings, Run the Bi Annual Cowbridge May Fair , Help out at the Llantwit Major Summer Fayre , provide marshalls for the famous Cowbridge Reindeer Parade etc.
We have 20+ members from all walks of life and always welcome new members . Just contact us . If you would like to donate directly please click the button below
To make the most of the lovely weather a booksale was held recently in the Precinct . Our next events include attending several local fairs in the Summer of 2025
New President
Recently Lion Roland Hughes took over from Lion Carol Stone
and Lion John Sullivan became Vice President
Recent ativities include Attending the Cowbridge Mayor's Volunteering morning where we gave away 60 plus Message in a Bottle Bottles and marshalling at the Llantwit Major 10K Run
Don't know what MIAB scheme is or would like one please contact us
Turkey and Syria Earthquake
We have donated to Lions Clubs International Foundation who have already sent $200000 to Lions Clubs in the area for direct on the scene use
Part of the donation we forwarded was collected at our recent sucessful Call My Wine Bluff as well a a collection made at Llantwit Major Repair cafe
Thankyou to those that contributed
Lions do it in All Weathers !!
Llantwit Major Events group and Llantwit Major and Cowbridge Lions Braved the weather at the weekend to put on another sucessfull event .
No that's not streaks on the photo but RAIN
Thanks to all the stall holders and everyone who took part
Time Flies, It's 15 Years since Lion John Andrew joined Llantwit Major and Cowbridge Lions
To mark the event John was presented with his 15 yr chevron by President Dave
Lion John has also taken on the role of Mayor of Cowbridge with Llanblethian and we wish him a sucessfull year
Lion President David Cox Recently Presented a cheque to Llantwit Major Under 16 Rugby Club to help with their Rugby tour in June 2022
Thankyou to all who have supported us
Donations over the last few months include
Vale Food bank ,Noah's Ark Childrens Hospital, Ty Hafen Childrens Hospital, Dr Barnado's Helpers League, Dematia Cafe Llantwit Major, Salvation Army, Bernado's Cymru, Marie Curie, The Royal British Legion Branches at Cowbridge and Llantwit Major and last but not least Llandough Cowbridge Defibrillator Fund
A Big thankyou to all who supported us at CF61
We were due to help at the Walking nativity , Carols by Candlelight and Carols in the Castle in Cowbridge but these have ALL been cancelled but we look forward to NEXT YEAR .
In the meanwhile we are continuing to meet at the Boverton Castle 3rd Thursday in the month . New members are always welcome .
Come and join us at CF61 on Saturday 27th November for the Llantwit major Christmas fair
10 am to late afternoon
Former President Mary ( in blue ) waiting to lay out wreath in Cowbridge . Current President Dave Cox represented us at Llantwit Major
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As part of ourwork in supporting the local community we have supported the Cowbridge Gateway Monday Club both financially and physically for many years.
At their recent Harvest Supper we were please to present them with a docation
Pictured below is Monday Club Chair Iwan Thomas with Lions Club President Dave Cox and Vice President Carol Sloan
Resumpion of physical Meetings
The Club has resumed face to face meetings and some events .
We Welcomed Vice District Govenor Rav Sandu and Chris Cheeny Cardiff Lions to Our September meeting
The club is still collecting spectacles - please contact us if you have any .
Recenly a book sale was held in Llantwit Major and we organised a games evening on the Bear Field for the Cowbridge Monday Club.
The latest (August 2021) £50 Prize draw saw the number 3 ticket being drawn. It is held by Lion Club Secretary John Wordley.
Socialy the August meeting was a "Sail Round the Bay" with a Supper at Cardiff Bay Yacht Club
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The March Prize draw took place last Thursday at our Zoom business meeting and the winning number was 13 ( not so unlucky!)and the owner of the ticket is Julie Hamer a fellow Lion. The competition for new ticket holders was won by Roz (the foot) Couzens. She will receive a £20 voucher for coffee and treats at Lucy's Piccolu Blu Mobile Expresso at the Railway Station . Congrats to Julie and Roz.
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We are still unable to hold our usual Fund-raising events and our collection tins at shops are not doing much because most shops are closed. However fellow Lion Dave Davis is buying Automatons (wooden toy construction kits) and either constructing them or giving them for a donation. The money raised will replenish our Charity Account. If anyone wants one, please contact myself or the Lions tel no 0345 833 6763.
We have 83 tickets sold so our profit this month for donations is £150
Monthly Draw and Recent Donations
Lm and C Lions Donate to Wales Air Ambulance
Lion President David with the cheque for £250 ready to be sent to Wales Air Ambulance
Monthly Draw
Our January draw took place at out last Zoom meeting . The winner was Number 10 Karen . There is a new Under 5 football team being formed in Rhoose which we are pleased to support .
In December we donated £1200 to 3 local foodbanks and £250 to the Salvation Army
Our Collecting tins are still out there for the food banks and we would welcome your donations
To join in contact Das our Treasurer via the contact us page
Vale Foodbank
Lion President David and his wife Anne in November presented the Vale food Bank with a cheques for £2000
Anne was instrumental and the driving force behind the production of face masks which she has been selling for £5.00 each so a big thankyou to all who have purchased the masks
Memorial Plaques
Over the last 4 years sadly 5 members of our club have passed away . To record their service to their community we have placed plaques on two benches in the Llantwit Major Cemetery .
Family members attended a small gathering to recognise them
50 CLUB
AT THE MOMENT OUR ONLY SOURCE OF INCOME IS OUR MONTHLY 50 CLUB . PLEASE JOIN IN AND SUPPORT OUR CHARITABLE TARGETED DONATIONS
THANKYOU
In 2011 in support of Lions International
"Plant a Million Trees " we planted 3 Crab Apple Trees in the Old hall Gardens
Just look at them Now !
Lions Presentation Evening
We recently held a sucessfull presentation evening in the Lesser Hall Cowbridge , the purpose of which was to present cheques to various local groups and charities .
The money primarily from the generous collection made during the Cowbridge Reindeer Parade
Those receiving cheques were: Cowbridge Rotary Club , Cowbridge Gateway Monday Club , Cowbridge Barnardo’s Helpers’ Group ,Cylch Meithrin y Bont Faen , Bridgend Samaritans , Vale Foodbank , The Big Wrap , Wick Youth Club ,Llantwit Major Comprehensive School .
Representative from all the groups attanded together with Sian Vaughan , the Deputy Mayor of Cowbridge with Llanblethian Town Council and of course members of Llantwit major and Cowbridge Lions Club
Vale Stroke Support Group
Have you suffered a stroke or know someone who has ? Come and join us for a chat, cup of tea and sometimes entertainment . We meet on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2.00 pm in the Llantonian Hall Llantwit Major
If you need transport contact us and we'll see if we can help
For more details look at the Vale Support Group page on this website
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