Latest News at the Vale of Belvoir Lions

Tree Planting to Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee and in Memory of Lion Bill Brown

On a cold and clear morning on Sunday 19th February 2012 members of the Vale of Belvoir Lions Club and family members met at the Wallenfels Play area in Bingham, Nottinghamshire. Dressed for the elements, armed with spades and with bundles of enthusiasm their goal was to plant 90 young saplings. These had been provided through the generosity of the Woodland Trust to help celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee , Lions Club International Foundation International President’s own “one million” tree project and in memory of the immense contribution made to Lions by a founder member of the club who sadly passed away in 2011 - the late William (Bill) Brown of Bingham...click here for press release

Posted 20th February 2012

Vale of Belvoir Lions Club greens local area by planting free trees

On the 12th February members of the Vale of Belvoir Lions Club, Robert Miles School and friends and family will meet at the Wallfels Play area in Bingham to plant 105 trees. The free trees from the Woodland Trust will be planted to help celebrate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee and in memory of the immense contribution made by the late William (Bill) Brown of Bingham– a founder member of the club who sadly passed away in 2011...click here for press release

Posted 9th February 2012

Vale of belvoir Lions Annual Music Quiz 2012

Highly anticiapted, the Annual Music Quiz is currently being planned for Saturday 31st March. Tickets will be £7.00 per person to include a hot supper. Watch this space for more details...

Posted 26th January 2012

Bottesford Annual Boxing Day Duck Race 2011

The annual Duck race was held on Boxing Day yet again. With fair weather and all 1400 ducks sold, the event was set to be another good one...Read more here

Posted 28th December 2011

Santa and his Sleigh in the Vale of Belvoir 2011

With the aid of his many helpers, Santa embarked on his annual trek around the Vale of Belvoir Villages this year. Both a community service and fund-rasing event at the same time, this year saw £4,009.18 raised for charity, these being Dove Cottage Hospice, Rainbows Children's Charity and The vale of Belvoir Responders. A fantasic time was had by all, and a great pleasure to see all the children's happy smiles as they got to see Santa!

Posted 22nd December 2011

The Vale of Belvoir Lions 32nd Charter

The annual Charter was held on Saturday 19th November...Read more, and see the photos here...

Posted 21st November 2011

Belvoir Castle Fun Run Cheque Presention

Three of the Vale of Belvoir Lions attended Belvoir Castle to present the monies raised...Read more here...

Posted 21st November 2011

Bonfire and Firework Display

A fantastic night had by all, Lions included at this years annual Bonfire and Firework display. A total of £2,856 raised.
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Posted 7th November 2011

Presentation from the Nottingham Hospitals Charity for Cystic Fibrosis

Held at the Vale of Belvoir Inn on 14th September 2011, the Lions had a presentation by guest speaker Caroline Kew, the community and events fundraiser from the Nottingham City Hospital. Caroline was accompanied by Andy, a long-term Cystic Fibrosis sufferer. The Charity are currently seeking to raise funds for proposed new CF unit at the City Hospital site. The new unit will make a huge difference to CF patients who are often isolated from other patients. CF is the UK's most common life-threatening inherited disease, with 1 in 25 people carrying the gene. The average age of survival is 38 years. Sufferers cope with lungs clogging up, liver failure, pancreas failure and cannot often do the things normal people do due to the debilitating nature of the disease.

Posted 16th September 2011

Talk/Update from Dove Cottage Hospice

The VOB Lions had Chris Gatfield from Dove Cottage Hospice visit as a guest speaker on the evening of 8th June 2011. Chris gave an informative talk about how Dove Cottage started through to what it does today. The charity was founded in 1995 and the Lions helped with fund raising and clearing up at the site. The Hospice has hugely improved over the years, starting with a renovation of the building they are still in today. Fund raising is a major part of the Hospice's income, and the Vale of Belvoir Lions are proud to help where ever possible.

Posted 9th June 2011

Best Wishes to Lion Ken

Fellow VOB Lion Ken, has recently suffered a fall, and as a consequence a blood clot. This was quickly removed, and Ken is now recovering in hospital. All the VOB Lions wish Ken a speedy recovery. We'll have you back on the BBQ in no time Ken ;-)

Posted 13th May 2011

St Banabas Hospice Grantham

Fellow Lion Paul Whitworth of the Local Grantham Lions Club is undertaking to walk the Viking way starting at the Humber Bridge and finishing at Oakham. The walk starts on 5th September and Paul has been appealing to other clubs to assist in raising funds. The VOB Lions are proud to be able to donate £300.00 towards this worthwhile cause. Good luck Paul, and if any of us can join you for a short stretch we will do! See correspondence here. Original Letter | VOB Donation | Thank you letter.

Posted 13th May 2011

The VOB Lions do their community service bit!!

Last Saturday, 7th May, the VOB Lions provided a marquee and BBQ for the Bottesford Football Club's opening on the new football field, along with the clubs presentations. The day went very well, albeit a little wet in the morning. The football club were very grateful for the Lions efforts.

Posted: 10th May 2011

In remembrance - LION WILLIAM (Bill) BROWN (91) – MJF

It is with much sadness that the Vale of Belvoir Lions Club announces the passing of Lion William (Bill) Brown. Lion Bill, a life member and charter member and secretary of the club since 1979, died after a very short illness. He had also been a member of Lions whilst living and working in Belfast and Carlisle.

Bill epitomised all that is good about human nature – he was a 'gentleman' in the truest of senses. He always had time to speak, was patient & encouraging and always put the needs of others first. A genuine and thoughtful family man he was a loyal lion who was widely respected by those who were fortunate to know him. Despite the failing years Bill had an unswerving strength of character and would support the club in its varied activities. He regularly attended business meetings where his astute mind and wise counsel were always welcome. He was President of the club in 80/81 and again in 94/95 and held other positions during and since those intervening years with a special recognition to an extended tenure as Treasurer. The club send their heartfelt sympathies to Bill’s family especially Tim and Jackie.

Posted: 14th April 2011