INFORMATION and NEWS for Lions in District 105E

November 2015 UPDATE ‘E’

UPDATE ‘E’ is Edited and Produced by: Lion Gordon Davison - news@lions105e.org.uk Tel: 01724 762036 or 07711 153080

Hello to all fellow Lions...This month I'm really pleased to report some really great pieces of newsfor our District... and they all have one thing in common. They all relate tothe achievements of Women and they all happened during October!Firstly Lions Awareness Week was a huge success in 105E with over 20Clubs taking part. All promoting what is great about Lions, and manyentering into Sight challenges. We achieved radio and press coverage andthe whole Awareness Week effort was masterminded by

. They did abrilliant job in leading the project, encouraging participation, working withCounty Lynx Radio and coordinating a superb promotion at their own Club.Three other Clubs that did a sterling job in promoting Lions Awareness Week were:

Now on to courage. did something I’d never be brave enough to do.She abseiled more than 200 feet from the top of Derby Cathedral. I was there to see this intrepid Lionachieve this daredevil feat. By doing this Lynn raised over £1,000 for the Rainbows Charity.(see page 9)Moving onto membership, has been working veryhard to find new members and so far this year she has recruited seven, yes seven, new members intoher Club. Lucia isn't finished there, she has personal determination to find even more people to joinLions, and I know that she will enthusiastically sell our organisation to them. (also on page 9)I'd also like to welcome two more women into Lions in District 105E.Firstly, was one of four new members who were inductedas Lions in one night at Sleaford. Pam has demonstrated excellentfund raising and organisational skills over the years as a Lioness and hassome great ideas which she will bring to Lions...Secondly, I was equally honoured to induct as thefirst woman member of North Notts Lions Club. Sharon has seen WomenLions in action in Thailand - an excellent new member (this too is on page 9).Finally I heard that in October that an Icelandic Women Lion has beennominated as a candidate as 2nd Vice International President for2016/17. Gudrun Yngvadottir is a very accomplished Lion. If electedshe’ll become our first female International President in 2018/19.I'm sure that you'll all agree that these women have and will make areal difference to Lions.Thanks to you all for your continuing commitment anddetermined efforts

Ladies ‘achieve’ during October...

Want to now why Lion PresidentFrank Chalkley was welcomingDG Paul (and his KNOCKOUT redshorts) to a recent event ?Discover more on page 7...

DG Lion Paul Stafford

� where Lion Sheila Emerson is in her third term as Lady President;� where Lions Eileen Robson and Elaine Mothers were a great promotional team;� where Lions Anne Barker and Katherine Stewart formed a

great relationship with Tesco... Look for more Lions Awareness Weeknews throughout this edition

Lion Ann Stafford

Fellow LionsFirstly I'd like to thank those clubs who have made generous donations tomy chosen charity. I know that fundraising is not getting any easier thesedays so I appreciate your making these hard earned donations forThe MS Society.I thought you may like to know some of the ways your donations can help The MS Society.Support Grants - stair lifts, wheelchairs , car conversions can be made possible where local MSbranches don't have sufficient funds.Helpline - The society provides a Short Break and Activities Fund in order to help those struggling toafford to pay for such experiences. These funds are used for:

At a Charter dinner recently I heard how members of the club had taken some wheelchair bound MSsufferers for a 'walk' in the local park. My thanks to Edwinstowe and Dukeries Lions. This is just onemore way we as Lions can serve our local communiy and support those affected by MS.Thank you for all you are doing.

Lions do more to keep Air Ambulance flying

It seems the Lincolnshire and NottinghamshireAir Ambulance helicopter is being featured in thepages of nearly as often as our DistrictGovernor. That’s because Lions across theDistrict are doing so much to help ensure thatthe Air Ambulance team can continue with theirvtal service.

were the latest Clubto lend their support when some of theirmembers were fortunate to be able meet the AirAmbulance crew.The had at the HarbyCountry Show and Lions were able to enjoy thereal pleasure of presenting a cheque for £550 –some of the profits of the Club’s recentBottesford Open Gardens event.

Pictured (L to R)Lion Phil Salathiel, Aircraft Captain Tim Taylor, Lion Scott Hinton,Lion Teresa Buckley, Mrs Catherine Hinton,Air Operations Manager Neil Clarke, Lion Nigel Daviesand Operations Manager Peter Linnell

It was decided to offer membership of the scheme to the general public and 8 trained volunteers werein place when the scheme first went live. Now CFR volunteers are deployed (at the same time asParamedics or Ambulance staff ) to incidents suitable to their level of training. These may includeCardiac arrests, Heart attacks, Angina attacks, Diabetic emergencies, Anaphylactic shock, Strokes,Breathing difficulties, falls and trauma. On some occasions team members have been sent to backup EMAS staff at other incidents.One incident involved a 21 year old student, (a CFR in our scheme) being sent to a 1 day old babywho had stopped breathing and was turning blue. He was first on the scene and inverted the babyover his knee, massaged the baby’s back and removed fluid and mucus that was obstructing thebaby’s airway. The baby started breathing normally again. This was done before a Paramedic,Ambulance crew and Air Ambulance Doctor arrived at the scene of the incident. The Air AmbulanceDoctor said that without the intervention of the CFR the baby would have died before the arrival of theother emergency services. Following graduation this CFR has now moved but has applied to join theLondon Ambulance Service. This incident alone surely justifies the efforts of CFR volunteers and theexpense of purchasing of equipment by Shepshed Lions Club to set up the scheme.EMAS are unable to supply defibrillators and other equipment, but do supply disposable items suchas masks, gloves, bandages, suction pumps and other items including oxygen. Shepshed Lions Clubpurchased a defibrillator, kit bag and other items to set up the scheme. Since then other fundraisingactivities, sponsorship and grants, have enabled the purchase of other equipment and now 4 full CFRresponse kits are in use. Currently 18 fully trained CFR’s cover Shepshed, Loughborough and thesurrounding villages.Such has been the success of the venture that EMAS have now supplied, and funded, a Skoda Fabiasaloon car marked out in EMAS ambulance livery. This has a radio and satellite navigation device foruse by volunteers on call.Operating the scheme has had no affect on the Club’s ability to maintain its normal fundraising effortsmeaning that other local causes have not suffered as a result of this demanding venture... It’s all clearevidence that Shepshed Lions and CFR volunteers epitomize our “We Serve” motto.If you require further information on how to set up a scheme please contact Lion President Bob Lilley01509 508265, 07585 772902 or e-mail: thelilleys15@gmail.com.

A proposal to purchase a localcommunity defibrillator was putforward by Lion Bonita Irish butfollowing detailed research ClubMembers made a decision to dosomething much more ambitious.They embarked on a project toestablish a Community FirstResponder Scheme (CFR) in theTown to work in conjunction withEast Midlands Ambulance Service(EMAS). The EMAS CommunityResponder Management wereimmediately delighted that Lionswere keen to support them.Above - First responders Andrew Barrass, Barry Cake, Jane Johnson, Gina Wright,

and Angela Blackmore meet DG Lion Paul Stafford (right)

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We are still running ourfeature with the aim of encouraging allClubs and individual members to shareinnovative ideas with others... Hopefullyyou will submit one of your ideas:

courtesy of DG Lion Paula prize for the best idea is up for grabs,so...

Bright Ideas don’t always need to be complicated or difficultto apply... in fact, often simple ideas can turn out be amongthe very best... this is a great example!Our November picture shows how cleverlyrecently chose a site for an event advertising poster.A few miles away from the event venue this busy level crossingwas an ideal spot to the forthcoming attraction.Frequently there are cars queued waiting to cross the railwayline at this spot and so very few drivers, or passengers, wouldfail to take in the information given.It would seem that this poster (coupled with other publicity forthe event) was successful. Winterton Lions are reportingexcellent attendance for the two days of the Steam andVintage Rally. Although accounts still have to be finalised theClub is confidently predicting that their efforts were verysuccessful both financially and in terms of raising awarenessof Lions Clubs.

Regular readers will know I’ve tried to encourage storiesof encounters with Lions (UK or overseas) whentravelling on holiday or business. So... please forgivethe use here of but I wanted to sharethese thoughts. They concern encounters with LionsClubs and also fit into our thinking too.Earlier this year as I arrived at Rome’s Ciampino AirportI was pleased to find illuminated displays (includingthose pictured). A fantastic eye catching way ofpublicising Lions - and I understand there is a possibilityof similar displays being seen is some UK airports during the coming year. Signs set on the approach roads to towns are a common site in many countries but I was really pleased to find this one... on one side welcoming travellers and on the reverse side wishing them a pleasant journey. We were in the Sierra Madre mountains in Mexico on the perimeter of Mascota, a small traditional Mexican town. Both of these incidences served as reminders of how International and huge our Lions organisation really is. It also reinforces for me the feeling of pride that comes from being a Lion. (For another ‘Lions on Their Travels’ story see page 11)

A few thoughts fromUpdate E EditorLion Gordon Davison

...more LIONS Bright Ideas spotted whilst travelling

WILL YOUR BRIGHT IDEA BE THE NEXT TO BE PUBLISHED HERE?

LIONS AWARENESS WEEK

Club held a Sight Awareness Open Day at their Lions Den wherethey had visual displays, non sight sense challenges, collection boxes for the recycling of unusedspectacles and Pin the Tail on the Lion. Lions Kathy and Barry Sheppard and Marjorie Tointonmanned a stall with literature relating to Glaucoma and Macular Degeneration. Theresa Robertsfrom the Lincoln & Lindsey Blind Society was also in attendance and provided invaluable informationon the resources available to help people cope with their visual impairment or blindness. Throughoutthe day County Linx Community radio carried out interviews and recorded the event.Coningsby Town Mayor Matthew Mason, Deputy Mayor Phil Brown and Councillor Ruth Sharples,LCC Councillor Colin Mair, with Lions escorts and the help of PCSOs Ali and Jad, took part in oneof the non sight sense challenges. (Pic right)

The Coningsby Bookshop kindly agreedto a Lions display in their window for twoweeks! Other businesses, includingConingsby New Surgery are collectingspectacles. Also Tattershall Primary andHoly Trinity Tattershall School and theBarnes Wallis Academy are all collectingspectacles whilst students from BarnesWallis Academy and Holy Trinity alsoparticipated in a blindfolded lunch.

At Charteranother Sight Awareness challenge tookplace... DG Lion Paul Stafford wore ablindfold as he greeted guests... a verychallenging experience. Sight SupportDerbyshire delivered a presentation tothose asttending.

Elsewhere, presented ahuge £3,000 for the purchase of a GuideDog ( ).

involved DG Paul Stafford by giving hima Guide Dog experience. He also walked the streets blindfoldedand with a cane ( ). DG Paul's observations “It really broughthome to Ann and I the challenges faced by visually impaired people”.Meanwhile, were out and about making thepublic aware of Message in a Bottle, Diabetes UK, RecyclingSpectacles to Third World Countries, but above all, promoting LionsClubs International.

put on a Coffee Morning as just oneof their events for Lions Awareness Week. A great morning withlots of donated jumble and bric-a-brac all going to new homes!...and in Nottingham, welcomed DG Paulto an event at the magnificent Council House with the High Sheriff,the Sheriff of Nottingham, Nottingham West Lions and Zone ChairAnne Barker ( ).

Below... Sleaford & District Lionesses have again been busy with theirneedles producing Remembrance Poppies. They were delighted topresent them to the residents of Ashfield Lodge. Any money raised willbe donated to the Royal British Legion.From left to right are Lioness Jackie Creedon, Ashfield Lodge residentsBetty O’Reilly and Irwien Priem, Lioness President Tracy Arnold andLioness Anne Moyes.

Above... At Oadby & Wigston Lions Charter Lion PresidentIain Bell made an appropriate presentation to DG PaulStafford... The suggestion was that DG Paul was batting atNumber 1 - extremely apt as the event was held at theLeicestershire County Cricket Club

In every conceivable way this event WAS a

KNOCKOUT

The event heldat Cleethorpes’ Meridian Parkbrought together 34 teams eachpaying a minimum £600 to helplocal charities.Cheques were handed over togood causes at a presentation.Lion President Frank Chalkleypraised his team, led by LionsTim Donovan and Clive Genney, for doing such a job. The magnificent success this year takesthe club's total amount raised through this event to more than £140,000 since it began in 2007.

werehailed as ‘heavyweight knockouts’ for helping to raise a staggering

at a recent fun day.

Following the success of a greatday more enjoyment followed asthe Club presented cheques todeserving causes.Grimsby and District NSPCC’sSue Proudlove when collectinga massive £12,000 said... ‘thislwill make a huge difference toour ability to deliver services tovulnerable children... It’s is notevery day you’re given £12,000and we are most grateful.’

Other causes to benefitfrom the event were HomeStart, Fusion Boxing Fit,195 (Grimsby) SquadronAir Training Corps, TheChild Development Centre,St Andrew's Children'sHospice, two Narcolepsycharities and St Luke'sHospice in Sheffield.Macmillan Nurses alsobenefiited as they werethe chosen charity of the winners, Lovelle Bacons (Estate Agents).Property management spokeswoman Chloe Probert said, ‘We’redelighted to have won at our first attempt and are alreadypreparing for the next Knockout event. It is all down to tactics.

Centre: Contestants get ready to battle it out inthe Knockout event.Bottom: All smiles as recipients get a share ofthe massive £26.7K Total

Imaginative pre event publicity : Immediate Past President Lion Derek Keal, Prof. Boxer WayneBloy, ‘Giant’ Lion Clive Todd, and Event Organisers Lions Clive Genney and Tim Donovan

Lion President Frank said: "It was tremendous fun. We even had a team competing fromour twin club, Duisburg (Germany). They came third and said they’d had the best time ever.’Lion Frank added, ‘All of the moneyraised will be used locally and this year we’re mainlysupporting charities which involve young people. It takes about six months to organise thisevent and then it’s all over in an afternoon... but it is great fun’.Entertainments, refreshment areas and lots of games for children were all complementedby a marquee full of information and regalia raising the Lions’ profile to over 2,000 visitors.

Hello from Zone B to all fellow Lions throughout 105E.This is my second time as Zone Chair the last being 10 years ago.Things have changed a lot in that time, so it is like a whole new role. We’veagreed to take it on for 2 years in our zone, so I should know what I’mdoing by my second year.There are 7 clubs in Zone B . Gainsborough (14 members), Winterton (39) Glanford & Lindsey(39),Hykeham(20), Scunthorpe (28), Isle of Axholme (24) and my own Club Lincoln (17).Some of the activities from our clubs over recent months includeinvolvement in the Admiral’s Amble, a sponsored walk in which participants are rewarded with GreatPumpkin Soup.They have also organised a Name the Lion competition at the Halloween market anda Lark in the Park.

held a charity ball, race night, casino nightsand do a weekly food collectionfor the Forge project. They’ve also helped Broughton LIVES group to run a garage garden sale. The

Club has held quiz nights and is supporting Patchworking Against Poverty. Members alsoprovided manpower at the Lincoln Steam Rally.

members have been busy assisting a local football group whilst membersalso helped out at the Lincoln Steam Rally and have race nights booked. They also look forward toa coffee morning and their Annual 3 x 50s cycle ride.

have had a beautiful flower arbour made and erected in the town’s Civic Centregrounds to mark the Club’s 50th Anniversary Year. The members wanted to demonstrate the Club’s gratitude for the support, over the many years, of the Townspeople.

THE ZONE CHAIRS’ COLUMN

Skegness Lions present...

includes glass of wine on arrival and tea or coffeeand biscuits during IntervalFor tickets contact:

George Gershwin, Leonard Bernstein, Cole

Porter, Rogers & Hammerstein, Andrew

Lloyd Webber & many more

are taking part in a Swimmathon,swimming the equivalent of the channel over 10weeks. They recently organised the WintertonSteam & Vintage Rally and a Charity Fashionshow.The Zone’s Charters all fall in the second half ofthe Lionistic year. These start with Isle ofAxholme (celebrating their 50th Year) on 27thFebruary. Scunthorpe’s Charter follows on 20thMarch, with Glanford & Lindsey on 16th April,Lincoln 15th May, Winterton 22nd May and finallyHykeham 17th June.Most of Zone B clubs are using Facebookregularly, and Isle of Axholme are also on Twitter.Some of our clubs have held coffee morningsand other events during the Lions Awarenessweek and World Site day, using specialspectacles to show the public what it is like to besight impaired. All Clubs are busily involved inthe preparation Santa Sleighs and otherChristmas activities ready for the fastapproaching festive season... and every Clubcontinues to work hard towards our DG Lion PaulStafford’s theme,

During Lions awareness week, as members were

busily staging events to promoteLions International, they proudlywelcomed 4 new Lions into theirranks.DG Paul Stafford alongside LionPresident Harry Waller Inducted the4 new Lions.Pictured (left to right) DG Paul Stafford, KeithDolby, Paul sharp, Pam Kyte, Marcus Griffenand Lion President Lion Harry Waller.

It was a first at North NottsLions Club... Sharon DeHardiewas welcomed as the Club’s firstlady member...

at Edwinstowe and theDukeries Lions Lucia Green wasrecognised for her success inrecruiting no fewer than 7 newmembers.

And the District’s

must go to who summoned

up the courage to abseil downthe tower of Derby Cathedral.This daring 212 feet descent ledto her raising more than £1,000in the name of Lions Clubs forThe Rainbows Charity.Lynn told , ‘I did it onlybecause I was tempted by thevery generous offer of a donationfor Rainbows. 189 Steps up wasas bad as 212 feet down. At thetop the worst part was climbingover the safety rails... I don’tswear BUT!!!! About two thirds ofthe way down I started to feelmore comfortable but at thebottom my arms seriously hurt...however, I really felt I hadachieved something worthwhile...Do it again? NEVER!

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During the time of Jane Hall’s Guide Dogs Appeal (herchosen charity during Lion Alan’s year as DG) a promisewas made by Ilkeston President Lion Ray Birch. Heundertook to ensure that during his year as President afurther donation to Guide Dogs would be made... So - tworepresentatives from the Guide Dogs organisation (alongwith ‘Lincoln’ a Guide Dog in training) attended the Club’sCharter to collect a fantastic £3,000 boost for their charity..

Pictured with Lion President are Guide Dogs representatives BarbaraHolbrook (with 10 month old Lincoln) and Sheila Gillott .

Lion Elaine Kitchen who is coordinating this appeal says...‘I would be very pleased if your Club would consider raising money at an event and donating it to this worthy cause. Please send your donations to District Treasurer,Lion Paula Mellows, who is collating all money raised for the Centenary. We will make sure thatprogress is recorded on a regular basis... So, come on - Who is going to be the first to donate?’

Hearing Dogs to mark 100 years...

Throughout MD105 Lions have beenmaking the commitment to mark ourCentenary in 2017 by raising funds tosupport Hearing Dogs. The target is foreach District to raise £18,000 which isthe cost of buying and training a dog.

At the recent Conninsby Show took some honours thanks to enlisting the services of John Travolta...After a ‘straw poll’ the Lions’ John Travolta entry (or Danny to give him his character name fromGrease) captured a creditable second place in the Scarecrow Competition.Meanwhile - not one, not two, but three Hampers drew people to the Club’s PR stall which, for thesecond consecutive year won the Bill Edgar Memorial Trophy for best stall. Message in a Bottle andPlugsters were distributed... all in all a very successful PR day for the club.Pictures show Lions Peter Green and Niel Marshall manning the PR Stall (complete with hampsers)whilst Lion Judy Gibbons takes a crafty opportunity to get just a little closer to John T.

Lions Steal the SHOW

Send Travelling Lion reports to:Lion Anne Simons

57 Park Lane, Coningsby Lincolnshire LN4 4SW (annesimons@talktalk.net)

Competitions OfficerLion Anne Simons

Travelling Lion LatestPositions at 20 July 2015

Here is the latest TravellingLion League Table.

There’s still some time to get a few points on the board before the end of our current competition, so PLEASE do get involved...

I’m certain you’ll enjoy sharing in the fellowshipwith other Lions around our District...

Lion Linda Adams of Skegness Lions is a frequent contributorto Update E telling us about her many encounters with Lionswhilst on business - this surely underlines the privilege,enjoyed by Lions, to share fellowship anywhere around theWorld.Linda’s latest experience of this nature occured whilst on atrade mission with the East Midlands Chamber visitingMunich, Karlsruhe, Saarbrucken and Krefeld.Linda says... ‘Whilst in Krefeld staying at the MecureParkhotel, I noticed the Lions International Club badge on thewall. I often see these plaques and always ask if a Lionsmeeting is scheduled. Alas on this occasion there was no

Another chance meeting - Lion Eckart Preenmeets Lion Linda Adams

meeting whilst I was there.   However, during dinner, I just happened to mention Lions Clubs andhow one of our mottos is to someone to join. I spoke too about how our club had organiseda concert to raise money for Hope for Tomorrow and are organising another in November. Herr EckartPreen, Managing Director of WFG in Krefeld, joined in the conversation and it transpired he was amember of the Krefeld Lions Club. We discussed a concert they had held which raised €10,000 forcharity.  Some of the UK and German delegates were interested in hearing about the Lions and thework that is done internationally as well as for local communities.’

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ZONE A ZONE EBrigg District 570 Matlock Derwent Valley 736Grimsby Cleethorpes 292 Ilkeston 80Market Rasen 44 Ashbourne & District 0Barton on Humber 0 Derby 0Caistor 0 Ripley Amber Valley 0Humberston North Sea 0

ZONE FZONE B Loughborough 1397Glanford & Lindsey 1483 Swadlincote & District 393Lincoln 1098 Ashby de la Zouch & Coalville 33Gainsborough 0 Bradgate 0Hykeham 0 Rothley Soar Valley 0Isle of Axholme 0 Shepshed 0Scunthorpe 0Winterton 0 ZONE G

Edwinstowe & The Dukeries 1042ZONE C North Notts 865Coningsby & Tattershall 3310 Retford 57Boston 1508 Mansfield 32Skegness 547 Southwell & District 0Mablethorpe Sutton & District 132 Worksop 0Woodhall Spa 43Spilsby 0 ZONE HLouth 0 Vale of Belvoir 281Horncastle 0 Nottingham West 120

Radcliffe On Trent 0ZONE D Notts Derby Hemlockstone 0Spalding 5440Sleaford & District 887 ZONE IGrantham 391 Melton Mowbray 475

Bourne & District 66 Rutland 229Crowland 0 Oadby & Wigston 0East Elloe 0 Leicester Host 0Stamford & District 0 Leicester Charnwood 0The Deepings 0 Blaby & District 0

Pheonix Internet Club 136

The District Secretary’sNOTICEBOARD

District SecretaryLion Graham Venables:6 Aspen CourtTuxfordNewarkNottinghamshireNG22 0QBTelephone: 01777 870851e mail: lioncgv@talktalk.net

Charters 201514 Nov Boston Charter: Boston Conservative Club, Main Ridge West, Boston, Lincs PE21 6QQ. More details to follow.14 Nov Brigg Charter Holme Hall Golf Club 7 for 7.30pm £28.50 Contact: Fiona Reid fifilabon9@gmail.com or 01652 654033/0772502172528 Nov Vale of Belvoir 36th Charter: Belton Park Golf Club 7 for 7.30 p.m.

For further information contact IPP Lion Phil Salathiel on 07941213870 or email psalathiel@btinternet.comCharters 201606 Feb Derby 42nd. Charter13 Feb Shepshed Charter: Glenmore Centre, Shepshed. ‘Night at the Casino’ Contact - 01509 50826520 Feb Mablethorpe, Sutton and District 40th Charter: The Bacchus Hotel, Sutton on Sea 7 for 7:30pm27 Feb Isle of Axholme 5Oth Charter Wortley House Hotel Scunthorpe: £35 Contact colin.ridley@gmail.com02 Apr Market Rasen 5th Charter10 Apr Swadlincote & District Charter at Newton Park Hotel (Mercure Burton Upon Trent Newton Park) Newton Solney, Burton On Trent Staffordshire, DE15 0SS - 12.30 for 1pm.19 Mar Caistor & District 36th. Charter: The Oaklands Hotel, Laceby, Nr Grimsby.20 Mar Scunthorpe Lions Charter Lunch - Wortley House Hotel Scunthorpe - Details via Lion Derek Hall - 0172473223016 Apr Glanford and Lindsey Charter16 Apr Grimsby Cleethorpes Annual Charter Waltham Windmill Golf Club DN37 0HT - 7 for 7.30 pm23 Apr The Deepings Charter24 Apr Gainsborough Charter at Gainsborough Golf Club15 May Lincoln Charter at Branston Hall Hotel22 May Winterton & District Charter at Wortley House Hotel, Scunthorpe.17 June Hykeham Charter19 June Leicester Host Charter at The Griffin Inn, Swithland, Leics. LE12 8TJ26 Jun Retford Charter - West Retford Hotel

Club & District Events 201518 Nov Peace Poster Final at Victoria Hotel, Beeston201608 Jan Boston Lions Rock & Roll Night: 7:30pm. Boston Conservative Club: Sausage & mash supper + desert.Dance to "Black and Blue", (rock and roll clothing optional). Ticket £10 via Lion Bryan Smith on 01205 367513.05 Jun Retford Lions District Football Competition

Following distribution of Convention paperwork Convention OfficerLion Phil Salathiel (Vale of Belvoir Lions Club) and the ConventionCredentials Officer are confirming a very encouraging response.A number of completed Booking Forms are in and 29 places arealready confirmed for the Banquet and Ball. With limited spacesall Lions wishing to attend this once in a lifetime opportunity, areencouraged to return their forms promptly.

CHANGE OF PRESIDENTPlease note that,with immediate effect,the President of SLEAFORD LIONSis Lion Bob Coxhead,17 Kirkdale Close, Leasingham,Sleaford, Lincs. NG34 8NN.Tel: 01529 304602Email: bobcoxhead@btinternet.com