Midland News

Evesham’s chocolate Santa goes down a treat

Not running a Christmas Sleigh Evesham Vale Lions hit on a different idea for fundraising but still with a Christmas theme.....Read More...

Message in a Bottle for all thanks to Harborough 2012

The Market Harborough Medical Centre recently held two “flu jab” days for mainly senior citizens at which Harborough TWENTY 12 Lions Club manned the centre with a M.I.A.B. desk.....Read More...

Acocks Green’s Woodland Walk

The Birmingham Federation of Clubs for Young People working in partnership with Acocks Green Lions Club recently organised a sponsored woodlands walk.....Read More...

Shakespeare promote Life Skills

On Thursday 29th November Shakespeare Lions ran an awareness training session based on a new teaching aid for schools.....Read More...

Corby glow with pride

As in previous years Corby Lions Club members sold glow torches in aid of funds at the annual Civic bonfire night.....Read More...

Father Christmas comes to Solihull

Solihull Lions raised nearly £700 in its annual Christmas raffle in Solihull town centre.....Read More...

A busy Christmas for Warwick Lions

The run up to Christmas was particularly busy for Warwick Lions as on Sunday 16th December the Lions, with help from their wives and friends collected.....Read More...

Santa out and about in Aldridge

Santa attracted lots of Aldridge children during the lead up to Christmas, including four year old Alanah Moore (pictured). Alanah was very pleased to see Santa and said she would be looking forward to his visit on Christmas Eve.....Read More...

An extremely busy Santa in Kettering

Over the festive period Kettering Lions ran five events starting off with Santa's Sleigh visiting the local housing estates and residents of Kettering. Whilst they were primarily collecting cash, any cans and food items donated were accepted and passed on to St Jude’s Kettering Homeless Centre.....Read More...

Food parcels for the elderly and needy in Wellingborough

On two Sundays in early December, members of Wellingborough Lions Club called door to door.....Read More...

Wellesbourne & District Lions Club Christmas Float

Wellesbourne Lions had a very busy time in the lead up to Christmas, going out and about in the district with Santa and their sleigh.....Read More...

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Shakespeare’s Children’s Party

Shakespeare Lions were pleased to hold their annual Children’s Christmas Party on Sunday 4th November at the Civic Hall Stratford upon Avon......
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Warwick flying high

At a recent meeting of Warwick Lions Club, Jo Nunan, a fundraiser for the Air Ambulance gave a short talk, not just about the local air ambulance but also the proposed new children's air ambulance......
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Shirley lights up the town

When Solihull Council put out an appeal for sponsorship of the Shirley Christmas Lights, Shirley Lions responded by suggesting that rather than just putting a set figure into the general pot that they actually pay for their own new light......
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Solihull supports Advocacy

In keeping with Lions ethics to support the most vulnerable people in the community Solihull Lions recently made a donation of £1600 to Solihull Action through Advocacy......
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Shakespeare Lions Christmas Market Stall

On Wednesday 28th November it was all hands to the pump as Lady Lions and wives converged on the home of the President’s wife Maggie to have a wrap and chat evening......
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Shakespeare establish Foodbank

Following a request for food and help with gas and electricity from the local Parenting Centre for clients with four children......
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Worcester Lions 43rd Charter

At Worcester Lions 43rd Charter a good time was had by all. On a very wet night, with local flooding......
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Father Christmas comes to Shirley

With just a couple of weeks to go to the start of their annual Christmas Sleigh collection the local Land Rover dealer in Shirley suddenly advised Shirley Lions that they would not after all be able to supply the vehicle to tow the sleigh......
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So that was Christmas 2012 in Malvern

That’s it all over now that the Christmas Sleigh has been wrapped up and put way for another year......
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Even Father Christmas is sometimes beaten by the weather

Worcester Lions had their sleigh out and about in Worcester on weekday evenings......
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Waterlogged paths did not stop charity walkers

Over 1000 walkers including our very own District Governor braved the elements for the 20th Knowle & Dorridge Lions Festive Walk at Baddesley Clinton on Sunday 30th December......
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Well we did it!

This Christmas once again Southam Lions braved the weather and set out with Father Christmas and the sleigh pulled by our fantastic reindeer to visit the children all over the Southam area......
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Kingswinford & Stourbridge Lions Santa Sleigh

Despite the un-Christmas-like wet weather this year the Kingswinford & Stourbridge Lions were out in force again with their Santa Sleigh......
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Christmas in Dudley

Dudley Lions Club held their yearly Charity Food Collection on 8th /9th December 2012 with the kind permission of the Tesco Extra store in Dudley.......
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Bedworth Lions enlist the help of the DG for their sleigh collection

Bedworth Lions Club members were out and about with Santa in the lead up to Christmas; this year.......
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