On Monday, we were delighted to welcome Jeff and Bob (President) from The Lions Club at our head office in Mount Gould where we were presented a cheque for £1,000. Their incredibly generous financial gift will make a significant impact towards our mission to improve the life of over 50’s, individuals living with dementia and their carers in Plymouth. The work and services that we carry out within the community would not be able to exist without the kind donations from organisations and groups like The Lions Club, and we are grateful to receive their ongoing support.
“The Lions Club of Plymouth has during the last 60 years financially assisted countless individuals, charities, businesses and organisations located within its local community.
Age UK Plymouth is the leading charity in the City of Plymouth which exists to care and support the over 50s, those living with dementia and carers to improve their quality of life through the promotion of choice, opportunity and independence.
With this in mind, the club members thought it fitting and appropriate to fundraise and make this financial donation, during its 60th anniversary celebrations, to enable this well-established local charity support those it strives to help.”
Jeffrey Horgan, The Lions Club of Plymouth.
Lion President Bob, and Lions Jeff, David, Pam and Gwyneth. We gave the £500 cheque to the Island Trust for 7 pupils with special educational needs from Eggbuckland Vale Primary School to experience a day's sailing and to learn more about the sea.
Lions 60th Charter Anniversay Dinner DG Lion James Mathers presents Lion President Bob a Royal Certificate of Appreciation . Lion President Michel of the Lion Club of Morlaix also presents Lion President Bob a picture of Morlaix. Whilst Lion Nuwan presents greetings from the Lion Club of Moratuwa Sri Lanka. 92 Guests attended the dinner and over £2000 was raised on the night for Age UK Plymouth and The Mustard Tree at Derriford .
Lions attended the university of Plymouth to present funds raised in memory of Lion Philip Greenwood into Brain Tumour Research.
Lion Phil had served in all 3 Plymouth Lions Clubs over his 25 year service
Lion Pam Greenwood and her two sons Anthony and Michael Greenwood
Presented £800 to Professor Oliver Hanemann, Chair in Clinical Neurobiology and Samantha Davis, Alumni Engagement Officer.
Also in attendance were Lion President Bob Dight, Lion Jeff Horgan and Lion Jill Owen
Lion President Bob presented £1200 to Plymouth Improving Lives Young Adult Carers Service from funds raised during our Christmas bucket Collection
The second part of funds raised during the Christmas bucket Shake was presented to Plymouth Young Carers at Honicknowle Youth Centre. Receiving the cheque for £1200 was Senior Professional Youth Worker Kerry Powell- Tuckett and 4 young carers from Lion President Bob Dight along with Lions Ian Hill and Pam Greenwood.
Lion President Bob presents £1200 to James Walbank Bereavement Services Manger Jeremiah's Journey. This was money raised during the Christmas Bucket collection .
Also present are Lion Treasurer Jeff, Community Service Chair Lion Pam and IPP Lion Jill.
Lion George Poad presenting a Certificate of Appreciation on behalf of The Lions Club of Plymouth for the kind and generous donation made by the Physically Fabulous Keep fit and dance groups Pomphlett .
The donation was made towards the regular Soup Run, carried out by the Lions for the homeless in Plymouth.
January meeting saw Lion President Bob Dight presenting long service chevron to Lion Alan Clifford 15 years and Lion George Poad 40 years .Congratulations from all the members on their achievements
The Lions Club of Plymouth have been honoured with the joining of Lion Nuwan Fernando as an Associate Member from the Lions Club of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, who is here in Plymouth to further his career opportunities.
The Plymouth Lions Club President Bob Dight exchanged pennants with Fernando to commemorate the joining. Fernando kindly provided the Plymouth Lions Club with an indication of the works being carried out by his Mother Club in an effort to enlighten them of the differences and likenesses being administered on the other side of our world.
Quote - “A lot more than support you think”!
Since our formation, Lions Club of Moratuwa has organised hundreds of events raising funds for many charities and needy cases in Moratuwa and the Sri Lanka.
We assist community both District and Country. All funds raised for charity go to charity and all administration expenses are paid by club members however, we will always welcome a sponsor!
Apart from fundraising, we offer support by organising community-based projects. We annually supporting school children in Moratuwa (Sri Lanka) by providing foods, books, uniforms, shoes and clothes to their parents. On the same day we conduct medical camp in the school for them.
Also, we annually clean Elders Home in Panadura & provide Musical event and served with vegetable soup in the evening to their 50 number of mother & fathers.
Also, we conduct Blood Donation Camp, Plant Trees, Dengue awareness programs, Diabetic awareness programs, Donate Spectacles & many more”.
Upon completion of his presentation Lion Nuwan Fernando answered many questions, particularly in connection with the 2004 Tsunami which the Islanders had experienced. He also gave gifts to each Lion member present at the meeting.
It is hoped that Lion Nuwan Fernando will become a permeant member of the Lions Club of Plymouth early in the forthcoming New Year.
The Lions Club of Plymouth were at Devonport Park Fair on Sunday 11th Sept with a stall trying to raise funds for local community charities and deserving cases by selling ‘Soft Toys’ and encouraging people to enter, have a throw in ‘Tin-Can Alley’, plus some simple table top games such as opening an envelope from a selection with some containing £5.00 or £10.00. Despite the small number of attendees this year, the total monies raised amounted to £185.46.
Should you be interested in joining the Lions Club of Plymouth in raising funds for Local Community Charities or performing a service to help feed the homeless or generally assisting local people in need of your help, then please contact:-
Club Secretary Lion Ian Hill by email ianhill4@msm.com
or Membership Secretary Lion Phil Barnicoat barnicoatjean@gmail.com
The Lions Club of Plymouth, following their worldwide motto of “We Serve”, and the club’s intention to serve mainly the local community, acted quickly when aware that the Plymouth Food Bank had a good number of empty shelves.
The Lions Club of Plymouth President Bob Dight accompanied by Community Service Chair Lion Phil Greenwood and wife Lion Pam, with the agreement of all club members presented Rachel Javan, warehouse co-ordinator, with a cheque for £500.00 to purchase more food items.
The money donated was raised by public contribution to many fundraising activities held by the Lions Club of Plymouth for use within the local community.
Plymouth Foodbank helps people who are in financial crisis by providing them with much needed food (plus toiletries and cleaning items), a listening ear and useful support. Over 140 different agencies can provide clients with Foodbank vouchers. Short term provision is given, with each food parcel containing enough tinned and dried food for a balanced diet for 3 days. During the month 1st July - 1st August this year, 883 people were served, two-thirds of them adults and one-third of them children. This provided 7,947 meals.
The Foodbank relies on donations of food, toiletries and money. Last week alone they spent £3,000 of donated money to supplement donated goods. There are still some empty shelves in the warehouse. Donations can be taken to Plymouth Foodbank, The Oasis Project, 28 Manor Street, Stonehouse, PL1 1TW.
For more information please contact info@plymouth.foodbank.org.uk 01752 254981 or follow them on Facebook or twitter.
L - R: Lion President Bob Dight, Lion Phil Greenwood, Rachel Javan, warehouse co-ordinator, and Lion Pam Greenwood.
District Governor Lion James Mathers presented IPP Lion Jill Owen her past President pin at August meeting
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.
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