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Lions Christmas Dinner 2024
On Friday 13 December we enjoyed our annual Christmas dinner. It took place at the Daisy Chain restaurant in the Wey Valley Indoor Bowls Club, a favourite of the Ljons club members. With our partners and guests we numbered over 40 and a good time was had by all. We…
Fireworks Fiesta 2024 raises £30,000!
We are delighted to confirm that this year’s event raised £30,000 for our Welfare Fund. An immediate donation of £7,500 has been made to the Oakleaf Enterprise charity to help them continue their fantastic support for local people with mental health issues. All of…
Guildford Action Sleep Out raises £7,000
Lion Barry Nelson was one of 50 people, including Guildford Mayor Sallie Barker who took park in the fund raising annual sleep out at Guildford College to raise funds for Guildford Action charity on 29 November. Barry raised £300 through sponsorship,and it is hoped…
Cheque presentation to Sight for Surrey
28 November 2024 Last month Guildford Lions President Paul Spooner and Lion Dave Brownjohn visited the Sensory Services of Sight for Surrey and presented a cheque from the proceeds from our Charity Golf Day in July. The event raised £5,500 for this deserving local…
New member and service rewards
District Govenor Steve Carley was present at our meeting on Monday 11 November and welcomed Debbie Boulter as a new member of Guildford Lions Club. Steve also exchanged pennants with Guildford President Paul Spooner and presented service certificates to Paul Spooner,…
Hedgers Almshouses, Merrow – new garden room
The Hedger’s Almshouses in Merrow are based in a quiet corner of the village where residents can live with the help of a Warden to look out for them. Built in the 1960s the residents have been short of a communal place to meet and enjoy each other’s company. Guildford…
Our new president 2024
Paul Spooner chaired his first Lions meeting as president on 8 July. Seen here receiving his chain of office from outgoing President Brian Watts. “I was born in Guildford and have been resident within a few miles of the town since childhood, although I had spells…
Raft Race 2024 results
Cong ratulations to our trophy winners: Champion Trophy: raft 50 Hooks Wet Dream Fastest General Raft: raft 28 Rise of the Phoenix Fastest Youth Raft: raft 13 Banana Bandits (pictured) Best Presented Youth: raft 16 :Rydes Hill Scouts Best Presented General:…
Charter 2024
Sunday 23 June – on a warm sunny day Guildford Lions enjoyed lunch and fellowship in the very pleasant surroundings of Bramley Golf Club. We were entertained by speeches from President Brian Watts and District Governor Paul Dedman. Paul also presented long service…