Little things count a lot
Photograph with permission: West Briton The simple things in life are often the most fun – such as digging for Easter Eggs in the rain, winning a raffle prize or getting lucky in a charity tombola....
View ArticlePutting the fun into fund-raising
Duck races are one of the most popular Lions clubs activities offering a fun-filled day for local communities and raising money to support good causes. They also offer Lions members a chance to enjoy...
View ArticleOn the move – wheels and waves
We’ll avoid the puns about Lions clubs making a splash and being driven, but we do roar into action with many of our fund-raising events: London Chinatown Lions Club hosts the spectacular London Hong...
View ArticleOn the run to raise funds
Photography competition: best portfolio | photographer: David Carter, on behalf of Knowle & Dorridge Lions Club The Charities Aid Foundation estimates around five million people take part in...
View ArticleSafety first from start to finish
Serving local communities is a serious business – and Lions clubs reflect social responsibility in all our activities. We have a range of policies and procedures guiding each step of planning,...
View ArticleSupporting community activities
Common sense and a sense of humour are two traits found in abundance among members of Lions clubs. When it comes to making things happen in local communities, we put a smile on our faces, roll up our...
View ArticleVision of a better tomorrow
During October, thousands of members of Lions clubs throughout the British Isles and Ireland are supporting projects designed to prevent blindness, restore eyesight, improve eye health and benefit eye...
View Article’tis the season for busy Lions
Christmas is a year-round activity for Lions clubs. From keeping Santa’s fleet of sleighs in top condition to collecting toys for children who otherwise would not receive any gifts, we’re always...
View ArticleLions and Bill Gates commit to vaccinations
The Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has committed to raising US$30 million by 2017 to improve access to vaccines through Gavi, The Vaccine Alliance. The funds raised will be matched by the...
View ArticleThank you for every penny
Christmas is one of the busiest times of year for Lions clubs across the British Isles and Ireland. But we couldn’t do all the good work, and important fund-raising, without the support of our local...
View ArticleMinister thanks Lions Clubs for helping flooded communities
Rob Wilson MP, Minister for Civil Society has written to thank Lions Clubs British Isles and Ireland for the support provided to local communities as a response of the severe flooding over the...
View ArticleLions Clubs boost Marie Curie daffodil appeal
Lions Clubs are boosting the Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal with fund-raising collections taking place in dozens of cities, towns and villages continuing throughout March. A £1 million target has...
View ArticleLions Clubs to deliver Special Olympics GB Families Programme
The 10th National Special Olympics GB Summer Games returns to Sheffield in August 2017, with volunteer members of Lions Clubs from across the country preparing to support the Families Programme. The...
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