We made donations to * Activity Alliance towards their Annual National Junior Championship Games for disabled athletes * Newark Emmaus Trust * Brain Tumour Research via its virtual balloon race in May
February 2024
Lion Graham Coulson was given an award in recognition of his 20 years' service with the Lions
Our annual collection for Marie Curie took place at Morrisons in Newark
We made donations to * MHA - for equipment to expand their exercise sessions * MySight Newark - for a public music licence for their meetings and assistance with general running costs * Farnsfield Community Spaces - for help with the purchase and installation of swift boxes * WaterAid and Sightsavers * Cardiomyopathy UK, a charity that funds research into the disease
January 2024
The Lions Burns Night Supper made a successful return on 26th January in the Great Hall at Southwell Minster.
Lion Barry Erlston was presented with an award for 45 years' service in Southwell Lions.
We presented a cheque for £2,500 to Maggie's Centre at Nottingham City Hospital, raised at the Carols for Everyone concert in December.
The Bob Eastty Swimathon Trophy was awarded to Southwell Swimming Club for winning the event which was held at Southwell Leisure Centre last October.
We helped Beaumond House dismantle its Southwell shop ahead of its complete refurbishment.
We made donations to: * Southwell prebend Preschool for new outdoor equipment * a junior elite sportsman for new equipment as he aims high, representing Great Britain * a young Ukrainian resident, for bicycle safety equipment