Lions Club of Plymouth (CIO)

Earlier this year, the Lions Club of Plymouth awarded the Plymouth Hospital’s Charity with a cheque to the value of £3,000.00 from a trust fund set up by the family of Reuben and Marie Heathershaw to cover the refurbishment of a Hyperemesis room within the ‘The Ocean Suite’ of the Maternity Department which will help expectant mothers to recover from difficult situations involved in the stages of pregnancy.

The room has now been appropriately decorated and totally refurbished to include two especially adjustable chairs, a nurse call system, a large wall mounted television and broadband, coffee and ice making machinery and some beautiful pictures plus additional seating for caring relatives.

Lion President Jill Owen of the Lions Club of Plymouth accompanied by Reuben and Marie’s Daughter Lynn, some Lion members and members of the Maternity Department nursing staff attended the opening of the room which is understood to be a much-needed facility to help expectant mothers to ease their anxieties through the various stages of pregnancy.

The Lions Club of Plymouth whilst being part of the National and International Lions Network who assist mainly in the disaster struck areas of the world to assist with humanitarian needs, stand by the Lion Motto, ‘WE SERVE’ by serving wherever possible in the local community, by ensuring that our local charities and individual needs such as the homeless are a priority.

The President, Directors and Members of the Lions Club of Plymouth would like to take this opportunity to thank all the wonderful people who support our fund-raising events and for their donations which allow us to serve the local community in this way.

Gala Week is a great opportunity for the local community and visitors to Budleigh Salterton to have lots of fun and raise lots of money for various

Lions Club said, "Gala Week has once again been a great success with lots of local people and visitors to the town attending the various events. I'm delighted that so many different venues have been used this year including the Public Hall, the Green, the beach and seafront, Knowle Village Hall, the Croquet Club, the Football Club, St Peter's School, the Games Club, the Community Workshop, and the library!

We don't know all the totals of the monies raised yet but I hope the various local charities and other organisations who put on events during the week did well."

Charities and local organisations who held or organised events during Gala Week included Cancer Research UK, Force Cancer, Budleigh Community Workshop, Salterton Drama Club, Budleigh Salterton Games Club, Budleigh Runners, Budleigh Dog Grooming, St Peter's School, Budleigh Salterton Art Club, Budleigh course Budleigh Salterton Lions Club.

Lion Richard added "of course Gala Week is not all about raising money. It's a great opportunity to involve everyone in the local community. It's a happy time for families, for people young and old to meet up with old friends and to make new ones and for lots of people to have a lot of fun."

The Budleigh Salterton Lions Club Gala Week started in 1982 although originallyit was only a 'Gala Weekend'. Over time as more Charities wanted to be involved it developed and became the 'Gala Week' that we know now, and it lasts 9 days so that the Lions can accommodate everybody who wants to take part.

Last October Budleigh Lions Club became aware of the plans to create a walkthrough garden dedicated to Peace at the Methodist Church in Budleigh. The garden design has disabled access with seating and aims to provide the whole community and visitors to the town with a peaceful space for quiet reflection and contemplation.

Lion President Richard Allen said, "We were extremely pleased to be able to donate £500 towards the cost of plants and trees for the new Garden of Peace. It is a beautiful space and I, along with several

Lions, were delighted to attend the dedication on Saturday 3rd June. Often when we are out and about litter picking in and around the town, we will end up at the garden in front of Wesley's for refreshments”.

On Tuesday 13th June Budleigh Lions welcomed another new member into the Club, Lion Sue Alderson. Vice President Lion Alex McDiarmid presided over the induction ceremony. Sue has joined in with several Club activities recently including litter picking and helping at the Budleigh Community Food Larder and has already made a difference in the local community. Budleigh Salterton Lions Club now has 40 members.

Lion Shelley Watts welcomed visitors to her beautiful garden in Budleigh Salterton on Sunday 4th June to raise vital funds for Budleigh Salterton & District Hospiscare. In addition to the amazing koi carp ponds and the stunning plants, trees and shrubs there was lots on offer besides the garden. Lion Shelley and her husband were serving refreshments including tea, coffee, a wonderful selection of homemade cakes and even some Pimms! The cakes were all baked by Shelley's daughter Fern. There were also jigsaws on sale and all the money raised from the afternoon would be going direct to the local charity Budleigh Salterton &

District Hospiscare. Lion Shelley said later "We are so pleased that we raised a total of £176!"

Lion Richard Allen who visited the garden with his wife Deborah who works for Hospiscare said, "We were delighted to have the opportunity to visit Shelley's beautiful garden again and support this much needed local charity. It was a lovely afternoon and the cakes were delicious!"