Southwell & District Lions Club (CIO)
England - UK
Registered Charity No. 1186703
Just some of the things Lions get up to!
2026
Southwell & District Lions Club Support Farnsfield Cricket Club
We were made very welcome at Farnsfield Cricket Club the other day when they unveiled their new scoreboard controller following our donation for its purchase. Good luck to the club in its cricketing endeavours this season!
If you are part of, or support, a sports club, school, local charity or community group which needs some financial help, please get in touch with us via our website or email us at [email protected].
If you are part of, or support, a sports club, school, local charity or community group which needs some financial help, please get in touch with us via our website or email us at [email protected].
Southwell & District Lions Club Supports Rumbles Cafe
We are delighted to support Rumbles Community Cafe at Sconce & Devon Park in Newark with a donation that will enable it to replace the main service counter in the café and improve and increase its outdoor seating.
Rumbles is a non profit charitable organisation that supports disabled and disadvantaged young people across Nottinghamshire. As well as being a great place to stop for a bite to eat and a drink, Rumbles offers a catering and a life skills training programme that helps students and beneficiaries make the leap from education to employment or voluntary service and independent living.
If you are part of, or support, a good cause in our area, like Rumbles Community Cafe, and are in need of funding for improvements or to expand what you do, then why not contact Southwell Lions via our website or email us at [email protected]?
Rumbles is a non profit charitable organisation that supports disabled and disadvantaged young people across Nottinghamshire. As well as being a great place to stop for a bite to eat and a drink, Rumbles offers a catering and a life skills training programme that helps students and beneficiaries make the leap from education to employment or voluntary service and independent living.
If you are part of, or support, a good cause in our area, like Rumbles Community Cafe, and are in need of funding for improvements or to expand what you do, then why not contact Southwell Lions via our website or email us at [email protected]?
Southwell & District Lions Club - Annual Golf Day
Join Southwell & District Lions for a fun day of golf at our annual Golf Day on Friday 10 July and help us to raise funds to support our local community and overseas Lions appeals! You can enter a team from your company, club, community group or just a group of friends.
Southwell Park Run
Southwell Lions are delighted to be supporting Southwell's new Parkrun as it prepares to launch in the summer. We will be providing volunteers to help with marshalling and other tasks - you never know, some us might even take part! If you want to help with this great event, please contact [email protected].
The Long Awaited Quiz Night
A huge thank you to everyone who came out on a cold and wet night to support our annual quiz last night , which had been postponed due to torrential rain in November. The 26 teams had their knowledge tested on subjects from films and royalty (loosely) to music, food & drink, classic advertising campaigns and current affairs. The evening raised over £2,000, which will be donated to good causes in our community.
The winning team was 'Six must have beers', with an impressive 88 points out of a possible 100.
Thanks also go to quizmaster Graham Coulson and his assistants Ian Gillings, with his fiendish 'Connections' round, and Ian Edwards, who seems to read different newspapers from the rest of us! As always, we are grateful to Nick Turner for providing the bar.
Now we need to disburse those funds! If you are part of, or support, a local community group, sports club, school, charity, health support group or a similar good cause, and are in need of finding, please contact us at [email protected] or via our website.
The winning team was 'Six must have beers', with an impressive 88 points out of a possible 100.
Thanks also go to quizmaster Graham Coulson and his assistants Ian Gillings, with his fiendish 'Connections' round, and Ian Edwards, who seems to read different newspapers from the rest of us! As always, we are grateful to Nick Turner for providing the bar.
Now we need to disburse those funds! If you are part of, or support, a local community group, sports club, school, charity, health support group or a similar good cause, and are in need of finding, please contact us at [email protected] or via our website.
|
|
2025
Santa is on his way!
Santa and his helpers will be visiting houses in Southwell and the surrounding villages again this year and to bring a smile to many faces to lots of children and adults. If you are going to be out when we plan to call, maybe you can catch up with us en route on another evening. Inevitably Santa will be in demand, so please bear with us if we are not quite on schedule.
If any last minute changes are needed, we’ll post these on our Facebook page and here.
We’re out and about for 11 nights again from about 6.00 pm but will stop at 8.30 pm to ensure we don’t disturb too many young ones.
As well as the normal buckets we are able to take contactless payments if you’d like to make a donation. There’s also the donate button via the link above!
Santa and the float will in the Coop car park on 13th December and outside the Rodney on 20st December from approximately 8.30 to 13.00.
If any last minute changes are needed, we’ll post these on our Facebook page and here.
We’re out and about for 11 nights again from about 6.00 pm but will stop at 8.30 pm to ensure we don’t disturb too many young ones.
As well as the normal buckets we are able to take contactless payments if you’d like to make a donation. There’s also the donate button via the link above!
Santa and the float will in the Coop car park on 13th December and outside the Rodney on 20st December from approximately 8.30 to 13.00.
Carols for Everyone 2025
Lion's November Charity Quiz
Lions for Southwell and several other Lions Clubs Go Gleaning
Over the last three days, Southwell Lions and friends from other Lions Clubs, including Edwinstowe, Retford and as far away as Hunstanton, have been ‘gleaning’ at Norwood Park, just outside Southwell. Gleaning is similar to scrumping, but with the owner’s permission – so a big thank you Norwood Park for allowing us to pick their apples. Over the three days, we picked between 3 and 4 tonnes of apples, which have been collected by Fareshare, a charity that redistributes surplus food to other charities that turn it into meals.
|
|
|
|
Would you like to raise funds for your charity at Carols for Everyone?
Would you like Southwell Lions to help you raise funds for your charity or community group? We are looking for a beneficiary for our annual 'Carols for Everyone' family Christmas concert and sing-a-long in Southwell Minster on Saturday, 6th December.
All you need to do is send us an email at [email protected], telling us about your organisation, what you do, what you'd like to use the funds raised for (such as new equipment or launch of a new service, rather than put it into day-to-day expenses), who will benefit and how you would market the event to your members and supporters. Closing date for applications is 13th September.
We look forward to hearing from you!
All you need to do is send us an email at [email protected], telling us about your organisation, what you do, what you'd like to use the funds raised for (such as new equipment or launch of a new service, rather than put it into day-to-day expenses), who will benefit and how you would market the event to your members and supporters. Closing date for applications is 13th September.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Would you like to join a Lions Club in Newark?
Get your clubs out for the 2025 Southwell Lions Golf Day!
Join Southwell Lions for a fun day of golf at our annual Golf Day on Friday 9th May and help us to raise funds to support our local community and overseas Lions appeals! You can enter a team from your company, club, community group or just a group of friends.
2024
Santa is coming to town!
Santa and his helpers will be visiting houses in Southwell and the surrounding villages again this year and to bring a smile to many faces to lots of children and adults. If you are going to be out when we plan to call, maybe you can catch up with us en route on another evening. Inevitably Santa will be in demand, so please bear with us if we are not quite on schedule.
If any last minute changes are needed, we’ll post these on our Facebook page and here.
We’re out and about for 12 nights again from about 6.00 pm but will stop at 8.30 pm to ensure we don’t disturb too many young ones.
We’ll have contactless card readers as well as the normal buckets if you’d like to make a donation. There’s also a donate button on our website.
https://www.southwell-lions.org/donate-to-lions-charities.html
Santa and the float will in the Coop car park on 14th December and outside the Rodney on 21st December from approximately 8.30 to 13.00.
If any last minute changes are needed, we’ll post these on our Facebook page and here.
We’re out and about for 12 nights again from about 6.00 pm but will stop at 8.30 pm to ensure we don’t disturb too many young ones.
We’ll have contactless card readers as well as the normal buckets if you’d like to make a donation. There’s also a donate button on our website.
https://www.southwell-lions.org/donate-to-lions-charities.html
Santa and the float will in the Coop car park on 14th December and outside the Rodney on 21st December from approximately 8.30 to 13.00.
Help us to raise funds for Reach at Carols for Everyone!
Carols for Everyone, our annual festive concert for all the family, takes place this year on 7th December at 7.30pm at Southwell Minster. Everyone is welcome!
Now an annual tradition in Southwell, Carols for Everyone features the Southwell Orchestral Society and Southwell Choral Society leading the singing, along with special appearances from Bleasby School choir and Nottinghamshire Pipes and Drums - a spectacular sound in the Minster. As usual, the concert is introduced by the incomparable Nick Harding.
Every year, we pick a deserving charity to be the beneficiary of Carols for Everyone and this, we have chosen Reach Learning Disability in its 25th anniversary year. So come along on 7th December for a fabulous evening of music, singing and jingly fun!
Now an annual tradition in Southwell, Carols for Everyone features the Southwell Orchestral Society and Southwell Choral Society leading the singing, along with special appearances from Bleasby School choir and Nottinghamshire Pipes and Drums - a spectacular sound in the Minster. As usual, the concert is introduced by the incomparable Nick Harding.
Every year, we pick a deserving charity to be the beneficiary of Carols for Everyone and this, we have chosen Reach Learning Disability in its 25th anniversary year. So come along on 7th December for a fabulous evening of music, singing and jingly fun!
Exercise those little grey cells at the Lions Autumn Quiz!
Summer is over...welcome autumn and our Autumn Quiz!
Our annual Autumn Quiz takes place on Friday, 15th November, at 7.45pm (though it's best to get there around 7.00pm) at The Minster School. Tickets are still only £7.50 each, payable in advance, from Ian Gillings - [email protected] / 07795 176105. Teams of six, though you can bring as many as you like! Bring your own food, but there is a licensed bar.
Our annual Autumn Quiz takes place on Friday, 15th November, at 7.45pm (though it's best to get there around 7.00pm) at The Minster School. Tickets are still only £7.50 each, payable in advance, from Ian Gillings - [email protected] / 07795 176105. Teams of six, though you can bring as many as you like! Bring your own food, but there is a licensed bar.
Tribute to Roger Eastty
We were deeply saddened to hear that our friend and fellow Lion, Roger Eastty, passed away on Saturday, 3rd August. Roger was a founder member when the Club was formed in 1981 and was involved with us right up to our last social meeting in July.
Roger held every formal position with the Club including taking the role of President three times. Unofficial functions such as the 'duck' at our Duck Pluck, Santa etc. were carried out with the same enthusiasm and commitment. He was always ready to volunteer in the Club’s events or service activities and put something back into our wider community.
Roger regularly helped new members settle in and would willingly help and offer guidance to anyone who asked for a bit of advice. Those who had the pleasure of sitting next to him at business meetings were party to his quiet gentle humour: in fact he was our master pun raiser.
Our thoughts are with Pauline and the family at this very sad time. We will miss a very special Lion.
The photos reflect our fondness for Roger, his determination and ready wit.
Roger held every formal position with the Club including taking the role of President three times. Unofficial functions such as the 'duck' at our Duck Pluck, Santa etc. were carried out with the same enthusiasm and commitment. He was always ready to volunteer in the Club’s events or service activities and put something back into our wider community.
Roger regularly helped new members settle in and would willingly help and offer guidance to anyone who asked for a bit of advice. Those who had the pleasure of sitting next to him at business meetings were party to his quiet gentle humour: in fact he was our master pun raiser.
Our thoughts are with Pauline and the family at this very sad time. We will miss a very special Lion.
The photos reflect our fondness for Roger, his determination and ready wit.
A date for your diary - Macmillan Coffee Morning, 21st September
Would you like to raise funds for your charity at Carols for Everyone?
ApplicationsOur annual festive family celebration, Carols for Everyone, takes place in Southwell Minster on Saturday, 7th December, and we are looking for a local charity or organisation to support. Usually raising between £2,500 to £4,000, previous beneficiaries have included Maggies Centre in Nottingham, Newark Childrens Bereavement Centre, Beaumond House, Support Refugees in Southwell, Rainbows Hospice and the Himalayan Trust furniture for schools programme. To apply, please send details, including what your charity/organisation does, who it supports and how the funds will be used to [email protected]. Applications to be received by 27 September 2023.
Nick Cocks takes over as President
Outgoing President Ian Gillings handed over to the new President of Southwell & District Lions Club for 204-25, Nick Cocks at the traditional Presidents BBQ in July.
Accepting the President's Chain of Office, Nick said: "Having only been a member of Southwell & District Lions for just under three years, I am honoured to become its President for 2024/25.
"I would like to thank my predecessor, Ian Gillings, for his past year in office, which has been very successful indeed.
"During Ian's term, the Club has, through its fundraising and volunteering, raised a substantial amount of money for local charities, schools, individuals and other institutions such as Macmillan, Marie Curie, Maggies Cancer Support Centre, John Eastwood Hospice, Mansfield, Southwell Scouts, Homestart Newark, Newark Emmaus Trust, Southwell Prebend Pre-school and MySight Newark.
"My goal is for Lions to continue providing this financial help where needed, through our fundraising initiatives while enjoying themselves at the same time."
The handover took place at the traditional outgoing President's BBQ, when members and their partners enjoyed a warm - and dry - evening outside in Ian's garden.
Accepting the President's Chain of Office, Nick said: "Having only been a member of Southwell & District Lions for just under three years, I am honoured to become its President for 2024/25.
"I would like to thank my predecessor, Ian Gillings, for his past year in office, which has been very successful indeed.
"During Ian's term, the Club has, through its fundraising and volunteering, raised a substantial amount of money for local charities, schools, individuals and other institutions such as Macmillan, Marie Curie, Maggies Cancer Support Centre, John Eastwood Hospice, Mansfield, Southwell Scouts, Homestart Newark, Newark Emmaus Trust, Southwell Prebend Pre-school and MySight Newark.
"My goal is for Lions to continue providing this financial help where needed, through our fundraising initiatives while enjoying themselves at the same time."
The handover took place at the traditional outgoing President's BBQ, when members and their partners enjoyed a warm - and dry - evening outside in Ian's garden.
Lions Comedy Night is back!
Southwell & District Lions are hosting a Comedy & Dinner Evening on Friday, 6th September 2024 at the Saracens Head Hotel. Proceeds raised at the event are going to Beaumont House Hospice Care. You can book a table of 11 or individual seats at a table. Book early to ensure a seat or table.
Pluck a Duck 2024
Last Sunday Southwell & District Lions attended the Southwell Community Garden Party with our stall featuring our Pluck-a-Duck, several pub games and a Wellie Wanging tournament (no one was it by low flying wellies!).
£341 was raised for Southwell Swimming Club....so, a very big thank you to everyone who competed in our events.
£341 was raised for Southwell Swimming Club....so, a very big thank you to everyone who competed in our events.
|
|
Website updated: 13 August 2021