As mentioned in the introduction to last month’s bulletin, we are
particularly keen that the Friends of the club, who play a vitally important
part in the life of the club, should be kept fully informed about, and have the
opportunity to be involved in, the full range of our activities.
Each of these monthly bulletins is focussed mainly on activities
falling within the coming two months. All the items covered can be found on
the club calendar which lists important dates
for the whole of 2015. You can also find the monthly Lions regional and
national news bulletins on the club web site http://www.ironbridgelions.org. Just go to the Member
Area by clicking the tab in the in the left hand margin and then key the
password “oakbrook” .
PROJECTS
Our main project at the present time
relates to the provision of a defibrillator for Ironbridge. This is a much-needed
facility for the village and we are delighted that the Ironbridge Rotary club
and the Gorge WI have agreed to join with us to fund the purchase of the
equipment and the cabinet to house it. It has taken us some time to find a
suitable location in the centre but we now have agreement for it being placed
on the wall of the public toilets in the square and we expect to have it
installed within the next few weeks.
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Bridgnorth Lions
Charter Night 11 April (for details see the March newsletter)
We have 12 names
on the list from ironbridge for the Bridgnorth charter night, on 11th April:
·
John
Boydell and Elizabeth
·
Frank
Hill and Dot
·
John
and Jill Marsh
·
Colin
Thompson and Margaret
·
John
Toll and Anne
·
Gordon
Weston
·
Siobhan
Kilbane
Wrekin Lions Race
Night 2nd May (for
details see the March newsletter)
We currently have
4 names for the Wrekin Lions race night.
·
June and Norman Softly
·
Colin Thompson and
Margaret
·
Siobhan Kilbane
Zone Social and Quiz 28th
May 2015
This event, to be
held at the Down Inn Bridgnorth, is open to the 7 clubs in our zone – Bridgnorth,
Ironbridge, Middle Marches, Newport,
Shrewsbury, Telford and Wrekin. It will include a two course carvery meal at a
total cost of around £9 per head. It
should be a very pleasant evening and so far we have 11 names for ironbridge:
John Boydell and
Elizabeth
Mavis and Pete
Derham
Frank and Dot Hill
June and Norman
Softley John and Jill Marsh
Elaine Bradburn
Handover Dinner 25th June 2015
Advance notice of
our annual handover dinner eld at the White Hart in ironbridge on 25th
June. This event marks the end of our club year and it is the point at which
the new President takes office. More de to be tails in the next edition of this
newsletter but in the meantime you might like to note your diary.
FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
Collection at ASDA
Donnington – 4 April
We will be
collecting for the club’s charitable funds at the entrance to the ASDA
Donnington store on Saturday 4th April with the support of our
Mascot Dandy Lion. Volunteers will work in 2 hour shifts between 10AM and 4PM.
Additional help is
always welcome on these sessions so if you have a couple of hours to spare do
please let us know.
Silver over the
bridge
Silver over the
bridge (SOB) is our longest running fundraising activity. Essentially it
involves laying sticky tape across the Iron Bridge and inviting passers-by to
put down their spare coins. We also volunteer to man the Toll House
on those days when we are collecting on the bridge.
We have scheduled
9 SOB sessions over the course of this year, each focussed on a different
charity – including:
Each SOB session
runs from 10am to 4pm and is supported by Members and Friends working in 2 hour
shifts – generally 3 people on the bridge itself and one person to man the Toll
House.
Additional
volunteers are always very welcome so if you’ve never helped at a SOB session
why not give it a try. Visitors are general intrigued by the activity and we
have some really interesting conversations so the two hours pass very easily.
Shrewsbury Fun day Bank Holiday Monday 25th May
Held in the Quarry
and organised by the Shrewsbury Lions Club, this is the first Fun Day of the
summer season and we will have our usual stall with a range of fund-raising
activities including tombola, noisy balloons and the football game. As for
Silver over the Bridge sessions, additional volunteers are always very welcome.
Charity Tea party 30th May
Not a club event but one that we
are very happy to support. The event runs from 1430 to 1730 at heritage House
Great Bolas. Tickets cost just £5 and all profits go to 3 very worthwhile
causes - the Breast Cancer Research Fund @ PRH, the Shropshire and Mid Wales
Head and Neck Charity and Cancer Research. More information Here
And Finally………..
We
wish you a very pleasant Easter break and
If you would like to join us at any of the events and activities listed
above or if you need any further information, please contact:
