THE LIONS CLUB OF ST AUSTELL would like to thank the many volunteers who helped collecting with our annual Santa Sleigh, which raised over £3000 for local good causes, and, of course, the many members of the public who generously contributed.
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Clicking on this link will be enable you to see the ‘live’ location of the Lion Santa Sleigh – http://glympse.com/!lions_santa
ALL ROUTES START AT APPROXIMATELY 4.30PM.
Any Donations will be much appreciated for our Lions Charities either by placing coins in our tins on the evening or paying directly into the following account
THE LIONS CLUB OF ST AUSTELL FUNDRAISING ACCOUNT 40-40-04 A/C NO. 11200151 Ref SANTA
We aim to cover the areas mentioned but cannot guarantee due to unforeseen circumstances of poor weather or mechanical breakdown.
SANTA SLEIGH ROUTES DECEMBER 2023
Scroll down for later dates
1st
EDGCUMBE GREEN, WOODSIDE and CARNE HILL, pausing briefly near the Wagon Wheel chip shop in Trewoon, then Cooperage Gardens
Starts at entrance to Edgcumbe Green
4th
JUBILEE / RETALLICK MEADOWS
Starts at outside of 65 Retallick Meadows (top right of Estate)
5th
CARCLAZE AREA
Starts at Century Close near roundabout
6th
PARK WAY / MITCHELL ROAD
Starts at top of Park Way opposite No: 118
7th
DUPORTH / PORTHPEAN
Starts at Pellymounter Road
8th
POLKYTH
Starts at Brewery Drive (opposite St. Austell Brewery)
11th
BOSCOPPA
Starts at end of Larcombe Road
12th
POLGOOTH / STICKER
Starts at Hewas Inn Car Park in Sticker
14th
MANOR VIEW
Starts at Junction of Par Lane and Manor View
15th
BISCOVEY
Starts at junction of St. Mary's Road and Biscovey Road
18th
GOVER VALLEY
Starts at outside of No: 76 Turnavean Road (top left of estate)
19th
CHARLESTOWN / GWALLAN KEAS
Starts at entrance to Penrice Parc
20th
OLD ROSELYON
Starts at junction of Old Roselyon Road and Treryn Close
21st
SANDY
Starts at Bowder Vean
Clicking on this link will be enable you to see the ‘live’ location of the Lion Santa Sleigh – http://glympse.com/!lions_santa
ALL ROUTES START AT APPROXIMATELY 4.30 PM.
Any Donations will be much appreciated for our Lions Charities either by placing coins in our tins on the evening or paying directly into the following account
THE LIONS CLUB OF ST AUSTELL FUNDRAISING ACCOUNT 40-40-04 A/C NO. 11200151 Ref SANTA
We aim to cover the areas mentioned but cannot guarantee due to unforeseen circumstances of poor weather or mechanical breakdown.
We cannot possibly visit every street in our area. The population has more than doubled since we started the sleigh in 1969.
If your location or area is not mentioned, you will need to go to one on the list above
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GIANT EASTER EGG DRAW
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The Club runs a number of draws for LARGE Easter Eggs, all proceeds in aid of local charities. Entry Forms can be found at the following locations:
The Western Inn - The Polgooth Inn - The Ship Inn, Pentewan - The White Pyramid, Trewoon - The Holmbush Inn - The Carlyon Arms
The Queens Head, St. Stephen -The Fountain Inn, Mevagissey - The Taj Restaurant, St. Austell - The New Inn, Goonhavern - The Hewas Inn
Trewoon Village Store - Polgooth Post Office and Stores - Penmellyn Vets, St. Austell
Each location has a winner of a giant egg
Tickets are only £1 each and your support for this worthy cause will be greatly appreciated. Look out for the draw sheet.
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Xmas 2014
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Tesco Manager, Stuart Bourn, centre, is pictured making the Raffle draw for the Hamper (Lions Club of St. Austell President Geoff Kaye on left, Father Christmas on right!) It was presented to winner Alison Battleday at her home in St Austell.
Our most well known event - THE CHRISTMAS FLOAT
The Xmas Float with our ladies team glowing under the Christmas Lights!
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DIABETIC AWARENESS
The Lions Clubs of Cornwall stage a Diabetic Awareness Project on the 4-5 & 6th June 2015 at the Royal Cornwall Show near Wadebridge. The Clubs of Cornwall have a Marquee adjacent to the Dog Show Ring which is located at the far East end of the ground nearest Wadebridge. Our project has between 1200 and 1500 visitors over the three days, with on average approx 10% are potentially diabetic. These potentially diabetic sufferers are referred to their GP. By screening our visitors at least one person each year is confirmed by their GP to be severely diabetic. Early diagnosis allows treatment either via dietary control or medication preventing the onset of further complications in later life including blindness and organ failure. Why not come along to the Show and meet our Lions from all parts of Cornwall?
Lions Clubs last year at the Royal Cornwall Show
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USED STAMP COLLECTION
Used stamps saved for Hearing Dogs for the Deaf and Children's Hospice South West are always delighted to receive our freely donated stamps. We are alway looking for family, friends and neighbours to help spread the word and collect the used stamps from everyday postal items. Collecting especially around Birthdays and Christmas soon help fill an old envelope. If you are a business or private person why not spread the word and stop throwing away those postal letters etc in the bin and start saving them. I would love to hear from anyone willing to help collect used stamps and I will arrange collection. Any stamps collected are sold to collectors worldwide. For more details contact Lion Barry Merrifield via email barrym08@yahoo.co.uk
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UNWANTED SPECTACLE COLLECTION
Lions throughout the world have targeted ways to assist the blind and partially sighted. One method is to collect unwanted Spectacles. They are forwarded free of charge by Parcel Force to the Lions Club of Chichester. The spectacles are then graded and shipped to the developing world. If you have any unwanted spectacles please contact Lion Barry Merrifield at barrym08@yahoo.co.uk who will arrange collection.
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SILENT AUCTION & HOG ROAST
This new event raised a total of £1,005 for three local worthy causes: R N L I, Cornwall Blind Association and Cornwall Hospice Care. See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtSxJXUygzY&feature=share
Another Silent Auction is planned for Fricay October 2nd 2015 at St Austell Cricket Club.
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ANNUAL DISABLED GALA
Each December the club together with PAID (Polkyth Activities and Interests for the Disabled) have a Christmas Gala at the local Sports Centre for 200 persons, Providing food, entertainment, music for dancing, face-painting and Santa with his sack of presents
Members take a breather after cleaning our section of a local leisure trail. It is cleaned every 2 months and is used by many cyclists and walkers throughout the year
DUCK RACES
Each year, July and August is the time for our weekly Duck Races on the St Austell River. It is a great fundraising event, enjoyed by visitors and locals alike.
Start of Race
Finish Line!
TWINNING
2015 was the 30th year of our very successful Twinning with Pornichet Lions Club in Brittany. It has led to lasting friendships and family exchanges, as well as Lions and their families experiencing life in another country, culture and language. Each year we raise funds for a joint International project.
Original Twinning 1985 - Mayor of Restormel pictured with Presidents Roger Trenerry of St Austell, and Maurice Gillotin from Pornichet
Click picture to visit Pornichet Lions Website
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