Starkey's Farm Gleaning Video - see Sept 2020 update for details below
December 2020 update
Father Christmas and the Lion delivered gifts to members of the Westgate Group on Monday 7th December. As we were unable to treat the Westgate Group members and families/carers to the customary Christmas party, together with an early visit by Father Christmas to hand out Christmas presents, we didn't want the members to miss out so organised a tour round their homes for Father Christmas to deliver the gifts in person, along with some presents for their parents/carers, donated by the Westgate Group team. Hardly had Father Christmas sped off back to the North Pole than we received the following message: "I’ve already had positive feedback .... so sounds like you got things just right! Thank you and all the Lions for your tireless support for Westgate Group. Let’s hope that next Christmas, we’ll be back to normal again!"
Father Christmas and the Lion delivered gifts to members of the Westgate Group on Monday 7th December. As we were unable to treat the Westgate Group members and families/carers to the customary Christmas party, together with an early visit by Father Christmas to hand out Christmas presents, we didn't want the members to miss out so organised a tour round their homes for Father Christmas to deliver the gifts in person, along with some presents for their parents/carers, donated by the Westgate Group team. Hardly had Father Christmas sped off back to the North Pole than we received the following message: "I’ve already had positive feedback .... so sounds like you got things just right! Thank you and all the Lions for your tireless support for Westgate Group. Let’s hope that next Christmas, we’ll be back to normal again!"
October 2020 Update
On Saturday 17th October Southwell and District Lions responded to an assistance call from our local scouts! Their hut and garden was sadly in need of TLC and maintenance, mainly outside, and it was forthcoming. An important youth project in these Covid times!!
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Despite the hard work there is always time for a cuppa!!
£350 to be donated to Southwell Army Cadets. They were given the all clear to re-open in mid-September. All cadets are encouraged to complete their Duke of Edinburgh awards, which includes nights out camping. The money will go towards the camping equipment needed.
£500 has been pledged to the Solving Kids Cancer Charity in aid of an appeal for a young boy living in Caythorpe who has high risk neuroblastoma, so that he is able to access a trial to help with his treatment.
£500 has been pledged to the Solving Kids Cancer Charity in aid of an appeal for a young boy living in Caythorpe who has high risk neuroblastoma, so that he is able to access a trial to help with his treatment.
September 2020 Update
Did you know that around 40% of all food produced is wasted. This equates to around 1.3 billion tonnes. Almost 50% of the food wasted in the UK comes from our own homes.
This is estimated to cost the average household £470 per year, rising to £700 per year
for a family with children.
The Lions of the British Isles are committed to help tackle this waste. As a result they have formed the Lions Gleaning Hub. This group works with farms to help remove the unpicked produce from the fields and then forward it to Food Banks and other outlets that can use what would otherwise be waste.
Southwell & District Lions Club have teamed up with Starkey’s Fruit Farm to collect fruit that would otherwise go to waste and other the next 2 days hope to collect up to 5 tonnes of pears and apples which will then be collected by FareShare and distributed to food banks throughout the UK. Thanks must also go to the other Lions Clubs that have helped us collect the fruit.
This is estimated to cost the average household £470 per year, rising to £700 per year
for a family with children.
The Lions of the British Isles are committed to help tackle this waste. As a result they have formed the Lions Gleaning Hub. This group works with farms to help remove the unpicked produce from the fields and then forward it to Food Banks and other outlets that can use what would otherwise be waste.
Southwell & District Lions Club have teamed up with Starkey’s Fruit Farm to collect fruit that would otherwise go to waste and other the next 2 days hope to collect up to 5 tonnes of pears and apples which will then be collected by FareShare and distributed to food banks throughout the UK. Thanks must also go to the other Lions Clubs that have helped us collect the fruit.
Suzannah briefing the troops!
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Hard at work!
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UPdate: We managed to finish the Gleaning in 2 days and we estimate that we collected over 3 tonnes of fruit which was picked up by FairShare and we await the final weigh in. Finally, a huge thank you to all that helped collect the fruit and to our friends from the other Lions Clubs who joined us over the 2days.
Click on the Seasonal image below to read the September Issue 2
August 2020 Update
You will all have noticed that many Flags have been put up throughout the town which were intended to be part of the celebrations for VE Day but were somewhat delayed. However, the flags are now flying and as you can see below the Southwell & District Lions Clubs have commissioned there own Flag which is now proudly flying in the town.
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July 2020 Update
Helping Smarten up the Town Centre
This month the Southwell & District Lions Club have been assisting the Town Council with the painting of the bollards in the town centre. This week has seen 2 groups of members out painting the bollards. According to the Town Council there are a total of 160 bollards and to date approximately 140 have been painted, so only 20 left! Of course the guys had fun during the process and not too much paint was spilt on the footpaths.
Helping Smarten up the Town Centre
This month the Southwell & District Lions Club have been assisting the Town Council with the painting of the bollards in the town centre. This week has seen 2 groups of members out painting the bollards. According to the Town Council there are a total of 160 bollards and to date approximately 140 have been painted, so only 20 left! Of course the guys had fun during the process and not too much paint was spilt on the footpaths.
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Newark Home Start -a donation of £250 to this charity which provides support in the local community for the relief of children or parents in despair and distress, and the prevention of physical and emotional abuse of children.
Autism support Dog - a pledge of £300 to help with the cost of providing such a support dog to a local teenager.
Defibrillator for Fiskerton & Morton Sports & Gala Association - a pledge of £250 to support the cost of installing a defibrillator at the sports complex which is heavily used by cricket, football, croquet, short mat bowls teams (mixed aged groups and over 60s/70s, as well as the WI, a dance school and numerous events.
Autism support Dog - a pledge of £300 to help with the cost of providing such a support dog to a local teenager.
Defibrillator for Fiskerton & Morton Sports & Gala Association - a pledge of £250 to support the cost of installing a defibrillator at the sports complex which is heavily used by cricket, football, croquet, short mat bowls teams (mixed aged groups and over 60s/70s, as well as the WI, a dance school and numerous events.
June 2020 - update
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The £750 pledged to Newark women's Aid last month has now been paid.
£250 donated to Notts Air Ambulance - the charity of choice of the District Governor's wife. |
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May 2020 - update
23rd May - The Lions will be out and about over the bank holiday weekend renewing the flowers in the Town Planters for the Summer.
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Our online quiz on 1st May raised over £900. as a result the whole of that money plus more is being allocated to charities & people affected by the coronavirus:
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1. Newark Food Bank - £500 donation made 
3. Newark Women's Aid - pledge of £750 |
2. Child Bereavement Centre, Newark - donation of £750 
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Town Planters - April 2020
Looking good, despite the lockdown, as we are keeping them watered.
Corona Virus
We are supporting Southwell Town Council's initiative to provide help to those in our community in need at this time.
March 2020 update
£1,000 donated to Brain Tumour Research. The cheque was presented by our past President, Verdun Webley at the Lions District 105CE Annual Convention
4A’s (Adventure Activities for All Abilities): £330 donated to this local charity in Newark, which gives opportunities for young people with special needs and their families to take part in sports and leisure activities and to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Farnsfield Primary School : Able Writers Day
£100 donated to allow 3 pupils to attend an able writers day including a contribution for travel costs.
St John Ambulance Appeal to fund a transport vehicle
£250 pledged towards the cost of a vehicle to transport volunteers.
Lowdham Primary School - 'Outdoor forest school' project
A presentation made about the actions taken so far and the possible options that could be included : Seating, storage, Fire pit, Pizza Oven, Storage facilities, Bug Hotels. etc.
Our original expectation was that Lions provide the labour. The cost of materials etc which could be up to £750.
The scope of work to be clarified with the school.
Farnsfield Primary School : Able Writers Day
£100 donated to allow 3 pupils to attend an able writers day including a contribution for travel costs.
St John Ambulance Appeal to fund a transport vehicle
£250 pledged towards the cost of a vehicle to transport volunteers.
Lowdham Primary School - 'Outdoor forest school' project
A presentation made about the actions taken so far and the possible options that could be included : Seating, storage, Fire pit, Pizza Oven, Storage facilities, Bug Hotels. etc.
Our original expectation was that Lions provide the labour. The cost of materials etc which could be up to £750.
The scope of work to be clarified with the school.
February update
Southwell Litter Pick organised by Southwell Green - Saturday 22nd February
...the Lions contingent, Peter, Bob, Ian and Margaret
...the Lions contingent, Peter, Bob, Ian and Margaret
Presenting a cheque for £3000 raised at our December 2019 Carols for Everyone Concert in the Minster to the Keframa School Building Fund - Feb 2020
More Tree Planting at Clumber Park - 6th February
Another small party of tree planters, our President, Peter, our Vice President, Steve, along with Mike and his wife, Anne, put in six lime trees and around 50 saplings at Clumber Park this afternoon.
Another small party of tree planters, our President, Peter, our Vice President, Steve, along with Mike and his wife, Anne, put in six lime trees and around 50 saplings at Clumber Park this afternoon.
Lowes Wong Musical - "Plastics in the Ocean" -30th & 31st Jan 2020
The topic was chosen by the pupils themselves and the musical was written by the pupils writing group with assistance from 2 teachers.
Music was performed by the school choir who wrote some of the words to the songs.
There was a cast of 12 pupils and a choir of a further 12 pupils.
Scenery and props were created by Southwell Lions, who also did the scene changes which were nearly flawless for both performances!
Over the 2 performances, around 120 people came to enjoy the musical.
View the slideshow below which includes our Lions 'Prop Masters'.
Music was performed by the school choir who wrote some of the words to the songs.
There was a cast of 12 pupils and a choir of a further 12 pupils.
Scenery and props were created by Southwell Lions, who also did the scene changes which were nearly flawless for both performances!
Over the 2 performances, around 120 people came to enjoy the musical.
View the slideshow below which includes our Lions 'Prop Masters'.
Tree Planting in Clumber Park - 28 January 2020
Our intrepid 4 Lions, Keith, Alistair, Tony & Peter helping our National Trust friends with tree planting in Clumber Park, A great job done well guys!
January 2020 Update
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Lowes Wong School - We agreed to donate £1,000 towards their costs in running the DARE programme in school this summer. for 100 year 5 students. The programme is very well regarded by schools and parents alike. It is not just about educating children about the dangers of drugs but is about learning life skills and now covers even more modern topics such as cyber bullying and on-line security.
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