EASTER EGG RAFFLE

This amount is due to the continued outstanding generosity of the public of Truro and surrounding areas, especially in these very difficult times. We are extremely grateful to all who entered the draws. We would like to express our appreciation to the management teams of the Pannier Market and Joe at E Cigs R Us, who allowed us to locate there and sell our lines, and to all the patrons of the other 30 locations who actively promoted our Giant Eggs to their customers. Also, thanks to Waitrose and Tesco for allowing us to do store collections.

Finally, many thanks to our Lions and partners who manned our market and store locations.

In the early part of March, Truro Lions Club started its 2023 Giant Easter Egg campaign in the Pannier Market plus around 30 locations (mainly pubs) in Truro and surrounding areas; also, Easter store collections at Waitrose and Tesco.

This year we chose Truro Foodbank as the main recipient of the funds raised and we are also supporting Young Carers, Cornwall Accessible Activities Programme (CAAP) CHAOS and Cornwall Refuge Trust.

We are proud to announce that after concluding the draws at the Easter weekend, we have raised an excellent total of £2,500!

We will be arranging suitable dates to present cheques to the local good causes mentioned above.

Visit To Little Harbour

"Recently April the 24th several Lions and wives made a visit to Little Harbour, the Children’s Hospice at St. Austell.

looks after Reception and Admin. It was very informative and sometimes emotional to see first-hand the work carried out at the Hospice and how they care for their patients and families in the most difficult of circumstances.

We saw 6 very comfortable chairs and stools purchased with our donations for each Childs bedroom, purposely for the comfort of a parent when close to their child, day or night. We also purchased 2 Medication Pumps which are essential medical items and replaced their older models. During COVID shutdown we gave an interim donation of £11,000 to assist cash flow when their fund raising was curtailed.

Following the visit Amanda Masters wrote the following comments.

The purpose of the visit was to have a tour of the premises and view first hand items purchased with our recent donation, which totalled £22,000. This project initiated by Lion Keith Wellington was to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Lions Club of Truro in 2021. Lion Keith was the chairman of what was called the 50/50 Appeal, with the initial aim of raising £40,000 to be shared equally between Childrens Hospice SW and Cornwall Hospice Care. Despite the restrictions placed on us by covid the Club still managed to raise a fantastic amount of £44,000.

Amanda Masters, Area Fundraiser for Children’s Hospice South West said “On behalf of all of the children and families that we support at Little Harbour I would like to thank Truro Lions for all of their hard work in fundraising and for giving us such a generous donation. We really do rely on the support of the local community to ensure we can keep providing vital care to families, so it means so much to us that you are part of that.”

Please pass on our sincere thanks to all the Lions for their continued support, everyone at Little Harbour appreciates it so much

See you at Rainbow Run

Present were Lion President Geoff Kaye and Norma, Lion Keith Wellington, Lion Alan Downie and Lesley, Lion Peter Read and Brenda and Lion Mike Kalis.

The excellent tour was given by Amanda Masters CHSW Area Fundraiser for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and Becky Jolliffe who

Local Lions clubs unite in the interests of humanity.

The Lions Club of Plymouth and Plymouth Tamar Lions Club collect unwanted spectacles from various locations throughout the city and surrounds, which are being sent to be to graded and refurbished in Warsaw, Poland. From there they are distributed for use in countries that are desperate for spectacles for needy people of all ages with sight problems.

Callington Lions club frequently runs transport to Poland and then onward to Ukraine with urgent supplies of clothing and food for the people of this war-torn country. The club has kindly offered on this occasion to take the spectacles (about 1,800 used pairs in three boxes) collected by Plymouth and Tamar Lions Clubs to Warsaw, thus saving additional transportation costs. Local Lions pulling together!!

Cornwall & Devon ‘sendinglovetoukraine’ was set up by Darren Tait a taxi firm owner in

Grand Easter Egg Draw

The Lions Club of St Austell has raised a total of £1,368 from its 2023 Grand Easter Egg Draw and would like to thank the following local businesses for supporting Lions and, of course, the many generous members of the public who bought tickets!

The Western Inn; The Polgooth Inn; AJ's, Carlyon Bay; The Carlyon Arms; The Fountain Inn, Mevagissey; The Dolphin Inn, Grampound; The Hewas Inn; The White Hart Hotel; The Four Lords, St Blazey Gate; Smorgers; Griggs Farm Restaurant; The Crown, St Ewe; Treacle Tea Room; The White Pyramid, Trewoon; and our Sponsor, St Austell Printing.

All proceeds will go to the Merlin-Cornwall's Neuro Therapy Centre, and local Lions charities.

Callington and because of Callington Lions Club giving a helping hand, he joined the club!

The next trip to Poland is scheduled for 28th May. Roughly doing one trip every month, his van cost about £1,200 to do the round trip, ferries, hotel, and fuel for each trip: All funded by generous donations. A big thank you goes to all Lion supporters who donate towards this worthwhile cause.

Lion Roger Dovey

For further information contact: Lions Club of St Austell President, Barbara Trenerry Tel: 01726 74942 trenerryb@gmail.com

Psa Testing

Frome Lions recently held a free PSA testing event at the Frome Methodist Church at Wesley Slope Frome for men from Frome and surrounding area, in conjunction with the Somerset Prostate Support Association (SPSA).

A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is a blood test that looks for markers of prostate cancer or prostate abnormalities. A 'red' result means a higher-than-normal antigen count and could indicate that a higher risk of prostate cancer is present.

A PSA test alone is not conclusive; however, it can be instrumental in early detection of cancer. Two hundred and fifty one men attended the event in late February, 12 of whom, we are now

Sporting Dinner

Frome Lions 2023 sporting dinner was held at Elmhay Park, Orchardleigh Park on 30 March by kind permission of Mr Christopher Vincent.

The evening got underway with a brief introduction from Gavin Osborn to the chosen charity for this year “Julian House", which is a charity that supports vulnerable and at-risk individuals. These include adults and young people experiencing homelessness, escaping domestic abuse, adults with learning difficulties and people who need support after leaving prison.

After this, the 180 guests sat down to a superb meal and afterwards heard an entertaining talk from guest speaker Steve Harmison MBE DL, the former Durham, Yorkshire and England first class cricketer who represented England in 63 tests, 58 one-day-internationals, and two T20s between 2002 and 2009.

The proceeds from the event are still being finalised as we go to press, but it is hoped that the Lions will be able to donate in the region of £10,000 to the chosen charity.

The Lions would like to thank Connor Construction (South West) Ltd & The Richard Oatley Foundation for overall sponsorship of the event, Christopher Vincent for donating the aware, were given a 'red' result. venue for the night, Andrew Lee for compering the evening and Martin Hemmett for conducting the auction, and last but not least, all the many individuals and organisations who so kindly and willingly donated items for the auction and raffle.

All those attending the event were advised to have further tests if their PSA result indicated a higher risk. Whilst it is up to each person to arrange further tests, Frome Lions would like to think that we have helped those men as they would not have known about the risks without the test.

Yeo Valley Lions and Alzheimer’s Society

The association of Yeo Valley Lions and the Alzheimer’s Society is six years old on 9 May 2023! The Club is involved with three groups associated with Alzheimer’s:

Information and Activities Hub

This group is run by the Alzheimer’s Society and funded by Yeo Valley Lions (except for staff costs), with some volunteer input. It provides information to those living with dementia and also has a programme of activities (which the group members put forward). It now meets in Yatton Youth Club on the first Tuesday of the month, from 10 am until noon.

Singing for the Brain project

The Singing for the Brain project is run by the Alzheimer’s Society under contract with Yeo Valley Lions. The major five-year project, “Singing for the Brain,” involved financial support from Yeo Valley Lions, with several Lions and partners signing up as volunteers. Sessions are held fortnightly on Thursdays in the Old School Rooms in Congresbury. Refreshments are available from 2 pm, with singing from 2.30 pm to 3.30 pm. For use of the Hub and Singing for the Brain, a diagnosis of dementia/Alzheimer’s is required.

Yatton Coffee Morning

This is an informal, volunteer-run, drop-in group, recognised by the Alzheimer’s Society. It is funded by Yeo Valley Lions and meets in Yatton Youth Club in Rock Road on the last Tuesday of the month, from 10.30 until noon. For further information, please contact Alison on 0300 1234589.

Seachange Charity

Seachange, a charitable organisation in Budleigh received funding from the National Grid to support the local community of Woodbury, Exmouth, cookbooks to help local individuals and households.

Lion Richard Allen, President of Budleigh Salterton Lions Club who has taken delivery of the Slow Cookers said "I was delighted that Budleigh Lions Club could work with Seachange on this project. Hunger and Diabetes are two of our Global Causes. The provision of Slow Cookers to people in the local community can help provide them with relatively cheap, healthy and nutritious food."

Budleigh and surrounding villages with the increasing demands of the cost-of-living crisis.

A pot of money has been made available and held by Seachange to support local families who may need items to help keep them warm, safe, and well.

As part of this project a team from Seachange provided a “cost of living” pop-up clinic at the Budleigh Salterton Lions Club monthly Bingo evening to raise awareness of the array of energy saving initiatives available.

Budleigh Salterton Lions have been working with Seachange to distribute slow cookers and

New cooker for Littlemoor Community Centre...finally!

After numerous delays, cancelled delivery slots and delays finding a gas engineer, Littlemoor Community Action Group (LCAG) finally have a fully functioning cooker and hob fitted at the Littlemoor Community Centre, Littlemoor, Weymouth, thanks to a donation from Weymouth & Portland Lions Club.