RADSTOCK and MIDSOMER NORTON LIONS CLUB
		in Lions District 105W of Multiple Lions District 105 - British Isles and Ireland
		Radstock is in South West England HOME

Club NEWS 2005

• For news 2004, click here.

• 23rd December 2005: Carol float is over for another year.
  The club raised  £1900 for Lions charities with their efforts this year.

• 21st December 2005: Christmas dinner at the Farrington Golf Club.
  Six members of the club were awarded their chevrons for long service to Lions.

  Lion Derek Yelling: 30 years, Lion Geoff Moore: 25 years, Lions Trevor Hipwood and Barry Rogers: 15 years and Lions Richard Munden and Ray Brimble with 10 years, representing over a century of service to our organisation.

• 6th December 2005: New member

  At the club business meeting, new lion Hilton Taylor was inducted by the District Governor, Lion Jim Hamilton. Picture left to right, Lion President Derek Livsey, Lion Hilton Taylor, District Governor, Lion Jim Hamilton, Sponsor, Lion Barry Collier. Lemon is hiding in the background.

• 12th November 2005: Maesteg Children's Choir Concert.   

  An excellent concert was appreciated by the audience. Picture back row, left to right. Accompanist, Ryan Wood. Lions President Derek Livsey. Musical Director & Soloist, Enid Siân Hughes. Compere and Soloist, Tony Mullins. Percussionist Gareth Phillips. Lions Activities Chairman, Barry Collier.

• 8th November 2005: Cheque for £400 presented to the Norton Radstock Silver Band.

  Picture: Lion President presenting cheque to MD Stewart Lewins. The band will use this to purchase new music.

• 31st October 2005: Play Park Opening

  Some two years ago, Radstock and Midsomer Norton Lions Club was approached by Carolynn Bennett with her idea to raise funds for play equipment for the disabled. We were amazed at the response from the public and organisations, and money started to flow in and we achieved our target earlier this year. Carolynn Bennett also continued with her fundraising, and was successful in persuading various organisations to fund equipment. Even Mowlem Construction (don’t mention the Spa) funded one item.
  Picture far left, Somer Valley President,  3rd from Left, Lions President,  Seated, Councillor Margaret Collins. Included in the picture are 5 past presidents of the club.	Demand for this type of equipment has been very high, and consequently, order times were longer than expected. Eventually all the equipment arrived and the Town Council engaged contractors to install the equipment and provide the necessary safety surfaces. Radstock and Midsomer Norton Lions are delighted to have helped in the provision of this play equipment. It has taken over two years for the idea to become reality, but the wonderful result is now here for all to see. Providing "inclusive" play equipment allows children, both able and disabled, to play together and will surely help in their inclusion into wider society in future years.
  We extend our thanks to the local community for their assistance with our fundraising and we have erected a notice board in the Play Park acknowledging this.

• 22nd October 2005: Organised by Lion Phil Hathway, the club collected £453 in aid of the Pakistan Earthquake appeal.  Local musician, Sammy Milson, together with his jazzmen, played loud and long for the benefit of this appeal and we are grateful to Sammy for performing free of charge.  Many thanks to our public for their support.

• 15th October 2005:

  The club collected nearly £400 for the RUH Forever Friends appeal towards the £800,000 needed for a second CT scanner.  The existing scanner is in use 12 hours a day, 7 days a week. for the Royal United Hospital in Bath.   For more information click here. Picture: Left to Right: Vice President Dave Ingram, Derek Yelling, President Derek Livsey, Phil Hathway and Jack Church.

• 15th October 2005: It is with great sorrow that we announce the death of Di, wife of our secretary and immediate past president, John Whittock. 

• 9th October 2005: Midsomer Norton & Radstock Silver Band Concert.
  We enjoyed an excellent concert performed by our local brass band.  For more information click here.

• 15th September 2005: Firemen commemorate.
  Three Paulton Based Station 22 firemen are flying out to New York on 23 September, to remember the 911 disaster. With thousands of others, they are taking part in the Tunnel to Towers run, to honour and remember their fellow brothers who died in the attacks on the World Trade Centre. The three fire fighters, Paul Woolway, Chris Hillman and Paul Gibbs in full Fire Fighters Kit, will run the 5 kilometres in memory of a New York Fireman, who had just finished his shift and was returning home. Hearing the explosion, he donned his kit and ran to the disaster scene. Alas, he was never seen again. Starting at the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel, the run will be through downtown New York and will finish at Ground Zero. Monies raised will go toward the New York burns center and other centers across America. The men are funding the cost of the trip and the Lions club are pleased to donate toward the appeal. Radstock and Midsomer Norton Lions have two former firemen in their ranks; Jack Church with 26 years service, 7 as Station Officer, and Terry Porter with 22 years service.

• 5th September 2005: Tom Huyton Play Park
  We were delighted to be present at the ground breaking ceremony marking the start of the installation of play equipment for the disabled.   For more information click here.

• 24th August 2005: High Littleton Fete
  Lions were manning the "Teddy and lion stall" and also distributing Message in a bottle.

• 13th August 2005: Collection at Tesco
  Lions were collecting at Tesco, Midsomer Norton, and also distributing Message in a bottle.

• 2nd August 2005: Children's Hospice, Babe Appeal

  At the business meeting, Lion President presented a cheque for £2,200.00 to Diane Chiplin, the local representative.  Construction of the new hospice at Charlton Farm, Wraxhall, is due to start on the 18th September, and completion will be in 2007.  The £2,200 was raised at our Senior's Golf Tournament, held on the 6th June.

  At the business meeting, Lion President presented a cheque for £2,200.00 to Diane Chiplin, the local representative.  Construction of the new hospice at Charlton Farm, Wraxhall, is due to start on the 18th September, and completion will be in 2007.  The £2,200 was raised at our Senior's Golf Tournament, held on the 6th June.

• 17th July 2005: Senior Citizens Garden Party

  Held, as ever, in the grounds of Chris & Sheila Jones's garden. Excellent weather, entertainment by the Midsomer Norton & Norton Radstock Silver Band under the leadership of Stuart Lewins, topped up by distribution of cream teas.  A recipe for an enjoyable afternoon. St John Ambulance were in attendance and fortunately their services were not required.   Our grateful thanks to all who helped. Chris was presented with a cheque for £250.00 to assist the "Jumbulance" Group, which will be travelling to Lourdes in September.  Chris, with many helpers, will be taking 32 people from around the local area.  Six young helpers are joining the group this year. Picture: The garden, St Johns Ambulance, and two past presidents.

• 24th June 2005: Handover Night  

  Held at Camely Lodge was enjoyed by all who attended.  Lion John Whittock handed the club over to Lion Derek Livsey.   Lion John does not get "off the hook" as he is now the secretary of the club. Picture: Lion John hands the chain over to Lion Derek.

• 6th June 2005: Seniors Golf Tournament
  Golfers of senior status converged on the Farrington Gurney Golf Club for a Pairs Stableford competition.  Eighty seniors attended the event organised by Lion Geoff Moore.  The event raised £2,000 in aid of the Children's Hospice Babe Appeal.

• 14th May 2005: Maesteg Male Voice Choir Concert.
  Another successful and excellent concert. (click here for more information)

• 5th May 2005: 
  Cheque for £1000 presented to Fosseway Special School in support of their achievement of technology school status.

• 16th April 2005: Yeovil Championship Band concert.
  We were treated to an excellent concert. (click here for more information)

• 8th April 2005 saw the 28th Charter Dinner. (click here for more information)

• Special Comfort Chairs: Paulton Memorial Hospital received three special comfort chairs donated by the club. The funds for the chairs were provided by the 2004 Family day.  The chairs will add to the comfort of patients at the hospital.

• Lions Awareness week, 25th March to 4th April and Message In A Bottle.
  The Lions were out in force in Midsomer Norton and Radstock to bring knowledge of Lions to the general public. Leaflets were distributed, and the message in a bottle scheme was launched.  This is a free scheme designed to help the elderly, sick or disabled.  If you become ill or unconscious, would the emergency services know your personal medical details if they found you in your house alone?
  The free message in a bottle scheme allows you to list your personal medical details on a sheet of paper that is kept in a bottle in the fridge. The emergency services will know that you have a bottle because there will be a sticker on the back of your front door and on the fridge.
  The information supplied could save your life by giving the emergency services prior knowledge of your medical history and the name of you next-of-kin.
  Bottles are available from any Lion.

• Easter Eggs, 2005.
  Over 50 Easter eggs have been raffled throughout the local area in clubs, pubs and hotels.
  Mine host, Steve Bond of the Winterfield Inn accepted two of our giant eggs and sold one in 3 days. The second egg took a little longer (10 days) and was won by Diane Cottle who promptly put it back to sell again, raising a further £66! Grateful thanks are extended to Steve and Diane, and also to all our other supporters.

• Stuffed Duck competition 2005:
  Round 2 of this annual skittles competition was successfully concluded on March 8th. Rotary were soundly defeated. The duck stays in their tender care!

• Mobile Phones.
  Just over a year ago, the club started collecting unwanted mobile phones. Lion Jack Church, 414393 volunteered to undertake this task with resounding success. Over 400 phones have been given by the public for repair and cleaning by Cellular Reclamation Ltd. They will be sold on and the monies raised, £500 so far, has been donated to Water Aid. Lions hank carriers Business Post for their work and all those people who have donated their phones. (click here for more information)

• Prestigious award to Past President.

  Two awards have been presented to Past President Robert Briggs. Robert, a former scout leader in Lancashire, retired from business due to health reasons and moved to this area six years ago, with his wife, Margaret. He was introduced to Lions by Lion Bryn Pryor. Robert and Margaret lead a very active life style, engaging with both Lions and U3A. He received the America Presidents Diamond Challenge Award for membership growth, given by Past International President, Dr. Tae-Sup Lee, and the 100% Presidents Award, only one of 3 given within our district of 105W.

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