Vale of Belvoir LionsOrdinary people doing amazing things - (Registered Charity No 1033280)
Latest News at the Vale of Belvoir Lions - 2011
More fund raising efforts from the VOB Lions!
Community service is high on the VOB Lions agenda, and this year has been no exception so far. We have helped at the following events either by supplying manpower, of hosting the event completely. Each of the following have made donations from the proceeds raised for which the Vale of Belvoir Lions are very grateful
Viking Challenge, supply of manpower. Donation £50.00 Details here
Hosting a race evening at the local Bowls Club. Donation £62.10
Casino evening at Allington Village Hall on behalf of Allington and Sedgebrook preschool. Donation £50.00 Details here
Casino evening at Bottesford VC Hall on behalf of Kidney Research. Donation £40.00 Details here
General collection pot in local public house, The Bull Inn, £15.03
Big Band Night for the Telstar band at Bottesford VC Hall. Commission from ticket sales and raffle £268.00. Profits from bar takings £100.00
Posted: 14th April 2011
The Vale of Belvoir Lions will be at Bingham Fete on 11th June 2011
This year, Bingham Town Council are holding a fete in both the market square and the Robert Miles playing field. The VOB Lions will have a stall and their famous 'Inflatable Lion' on the playing field for the duration of the fete. The stall will have various 'games' and activities, all to be revealed a little nearer the time. This will also be a good opportunity for anyone who wants to find out a little bit more about what the Lions do, and see if you can possibly come and offer some of your time...please check back here for updates.
Posted: 24th March 2011
Lions provide aid for New Zealand Earthquake Disaster at Christchurch
As you will no doubt know, much of the city is still without water and sewerage systems, and the aftershocks continue. Thousands have been left homeless as a result of the destruction. The Lions Club International Foundation is providing $110,000 to help active Lions on-site provide relief to their communities. The Vale of Belvoir Lions has made a donation of £250.00 to this fund. Collectively, around the globe, all Lions clubs are making contributions, which allow the LCIF to provide much larger and much needed funds.
Posted: 10th March 2011
Card Games, Roulette Wheels and Millionaire's!
Last year The Vale of Belvoir Lions were approached by the Nottinghamshire Kidney Units’ Appeal to ask if they would host a 'Millionaire's Casino Evening' with the aim of raising much needed funds for the appeal. This was held at the Bottesford VC Hall on Saturday 5th March 2011.
Full story here...
Posted: 7th March 2011
An Evening of Presentations and Casino Fun!
The VOB Lions meeting on 23rd February was not held in the normal business-like format, but instead, we had representatives from 4 charities that we have raised funds for, come along to receive their cheques. This was followed by an evening meal provided by the Vale of Belvoir Inn, and then an evening of fun an games around a selection of roulette and card tables!
Posted: 24th Feb 2011
Rwanda Bicycle Amnesty - Update
It is always nice to get an update on progress of a cause that the Lions have contributed towards. Last year the VOB Lions collected 100 bikes to be sent out to to a boys centre in Rwanda. Only 40 bikes actually made the trip this time around due to lack of space on the container, however they were well received never the less.
Please click here for the full story posted last year, and for the recent comment from Jules...
Posted: 24th Feb 2011
The Bridge - Charity for the Homeless
The Vale of Belvoir Lions were asked if they could help this charity by collecting any new or used clothes in good condition that could be used to supply clothes to the homeless.
Here is what Keith from the Bridge had to say;
"Thanks a lot for delivering the clothing. Really impressive in that great quality and absolutely spot on.They'll be distributed tomorrow night."
Posted 14th Feb 2011
When You Wish Upon A Star - Dream Making for Sick Children
On 9th February 2011, the VOB Lions had Maggie Falconer of When You Wish Upon A Star attending as a guest speaker to tell us more about the Charity and what it achieves.
More information here...
Posted 14th Feb 2011
Just a few more donations by the VOB Lions...
Not quite round the World Cycle Ride 2011 - (Diabetes UK) -£50
Help Dan Eat & Drink - £500
Okhle Village Trust - (Water Aid Nepal) - £100
Robert Miles Infant School Bingham - Sensory garden £200
Posted 9th Feb 2011
Lion Mark Attewell
Mark is due to undertake a charity mountain climb on Kilimanjaro at the end of January this year. The money raised will go to the charity for Multiple Sclerosis.
The Vale of Belvoir Lions wish Mark good luck for his trip.
Posted 27th Jan 2011
Help Dan!
The Vale of Belvoir Lions have been asked by the parents of a very sick little boy, who has a rare eating disorder. Daniel does not eat or drink anything. He suffered from acid reflux as a child and for this reason he refuses all fluid and food, we cannot even brush Daniel's teeth. He is fed via a Mic-Key button, which is inserted in his stomach. As well as the acid reflux Daniel also has an Autistic Spectrum disorder, of which there is no cure.
The Lions are making a donation to help send Dan to Austria for pioneering surgery which has a 90% success rate with this disorder.
If you would like to donate to the "Help Dan Eat & Drink Fund" please click http://helpdan.org/
Posted 27th Jan 2011
Defibrilators
The Lions have been discussing the possibility of a 5th defibrilator unit being made available in the Vale. More on this soon
Posted 27th Jan 2011
December Charity Work!
The Vale of Belvoir Lions raised over £5,000 for charity in the month of December, which was a fantastic result considering the extremely cold weather.
The funds will be used to help Dove Cottage Hospice, Rainbows Children's Hospice and other local charities yet to be decided.
Posted 5th Jan 2011