The Lions Club of Devizes is a Registered Charity No.
1026909 Chartered 1970 (District 105W) and twinned with
Mayenne in France.
Devizes Lions raised and distributed over £32,000 in 2008/9. The Lions thank the people of Devizes and all those
who helped and supported us in our fund raising and continue to do so.
TV's "Last Choir Standing" competition was the path to fame for the City of Bath Male Choir and its director Grenville Jones.
Since then it has gathered a still wider following, and so the Devizes Lions are delighted that seventy-strong Choir will perform at their annual Spring Serenade
fund-raising concert.
Qualified Coaches. Two sessions at any sport for £5 (Except Braeside - one session for £5 and Horse Riding - £10 for one session)
Lions are members of Lions Clubs International, a community service organisation
dedicated to the idea that the men and women who live in a community are in the best
position to know who needs help and why. Local Clubs are part of the world's largest such
organization, with 1.4 million members serving in more than 180 countries and areas of the world. The
association is both non-political and non-sectarian.
Latest News:
Lions Carol Float:
The Carol Float has now gone back into hibernation as Father Christmas prepares for Christmas Day.
The Lions Club would like to thank all those who contributed to the success of its outings,
incuding Fussell Wadman, who provided the vehicle, and those who put money in the buckets during its travels.
The following letter from Lion President Roger Mapp was published by the Wiltshire Gazette and Herald.
On behalf of Devizes Lions Club I would like to thank all the individuals, businesses and other organisations that have supported Devizes Lions Club at its Christmas Fair on 05 December. It is heartening that in a time of recession, people donated so much that we were able to sell at our Christmas Fair,
making it the most successful ever, with net proceeds in excess of £7,500.
Our tour of the town with our Carol Float and Santa Claus was another success and we would like to thank all those who contributed to the success of its
outings, Fussell Wadman who provided the vehicle, and those who put money in the buckets during its travels. Despite the appalling weather in early December, the Carol Float has raised about £4,000.
Rest assured that this money will be used to support the local community, and also to support Lions International charities that deliver aid in less developed countries than ours and provide a swift response when disaster strikes.
Devizes Lions Club thanks all those who have supported the Club in 2009 and sends Seasons Greetings to all your readers.
Event Calendar until the end of June 2010
This is to let you know about a quiz evening which will be run by the Lions Club of Devizes.
It's on Saturday February 6th at the Nursteed Centre, starting at 7:30pm.
You know the sort of thing ... teams of up to 4, questions on music, films, local knowledge, general knowledge and the sort of thing that's been clogging up your mind for ages.
It's £10 a team to enter and there will be prizes. There will also be a licensed bar.
So come along and have a bit of fun whilst supporting a good cause.
Fast becoming an annual event, our third SWIMARATHON will take place on Saturday 27th February 2010 at the Leisure Centre and will follow the same pattern as last year's event, enabling clubs, groups and individuals to enter teams of four swimmers and raise funds through sponsorship.
The Choir's appearance will be shared by two local performers of remarkable talent.
- Lizz Lipscombe of Bristol was trained at the Royal Academy of Music and will bring her own style of atmospheric classical and popular music with acoustic or electric violin.
- Sarah Pottinger of Devizes, a sparkling soprano of national operatic standard and who was originally from South Wales and is now developing her own following in this area.
The concert will be at 7.30 on 20th March at the Devizes Corn Exchange. Tickets will be on sale in late January from Devizes Books or from any member of the Lions Club.
For further information or tickets, ring 01380 723830.
The Lions Club of Devizes will hold its 23rd SPORTS COACHING WEEKENED on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th March 2010
for local school children in year groups 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
Last year, nearly 500 children had the opportunity to try out one of a number of different sports
that would not normally be available to them,
all under the supervision of qualified coaches.
Are you in year groups 4 to 8?
Last year, almost 500 youngster enjoyed 17 different sports
Why not try out a new sport? - there are 17 to choose from:
Application Forms available from your school office and will be collected before the end of January
and the Lions Club will be writing to those participating in early March with detailed information.
The Lions contacts are:
Lion Michael Green 01380 729582 mfgreen@talktalk.net
Lion Ray Roberts 01380 722706 ihimbu@talktalk.net
Devizes Lions will take over the Market Place, the Corn Exchange and the Shambles for the annual MAY FAIR on Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May 2010.
There will be stalls, rides, refreshments, music, dance, Punch and Judy, a vehicle display, antiques sale and much more to be enjoyed by all who attend.
On Wednesday 12 May 2010 at North Wilts Golf Club.
This annual event is organised jointly by Devizes Lions and Devizes Rotary Clubs.
The money raised will be shared equally between Lions and Rotary and used to support their respective charities.
Contact Lion Jerry King on 01380 723830
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