News and recent events
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The cheque for £3250 was presented to Steph Cox of Dorothy House at the Lions Fete.
L-R: Kate Bielby - Frome Town Mayor, Mark Symes - Lion President, Steph Cox - Dorothy House, Keith McLeod - Lions Golf Day Organiser.
 The winning team, The Wanderers, are presented with their cup.
Lions Golf Day raises £3250 for Dorothy House 'Care' Appeal Frome Lions held their annual Golf Day on Friday 15th May at which 22 teams enjoyed an 18 hole competition. The day, courtesy of the Orchardleigh Golf Club, was in aid of the Dorothy House 'Care' appeal and was won by The Wanderers team comprising Graham Higgins, Andrew Neill, Ray Clarke and D Skinner. The Cup was presented by Orchardleigh Senior Captain Malcolm Lloyd. Runners Up were the RBS Corporate Banking team. The Lions would like to thank Orchardleigh Golf Club and the many local firms who sponsored the event. |
Lions Hay bale collection raises £1200 for local support
The goodwill of local farmers in donating hay, straw, silage or cash that the Lions can sell at market prices has enabled donations of £600 to be made to the Blind and Partially Sighted Club of Mells and the Frome branch of the Macular Society.
Lions talk to the Frome Macular Society Group
Lion Keith hands the cheque for £600 to Leader Pat Mason attended by Area Supervisor Tom McInulty. Lion Dave and Tom's Guide Dog Brunel.
On Thursday January 21st Lion Dave Allan Talked to the Group about the work of the Lions, both locally and internationally. Great interest was shown in the fact that Lions Clubs International had donated $346million since 1990 to their SightFirst campaign to eradicate preventable blindness throughout the world. Lion Keith McLeod handed over a cheque for £600 to the Frome Group of the Macular Society, helping to cover their running costs and to enhance their programme of events. The Group meet at the Health Centre every 3rd Thursday of the month at 10.30, providing both social and practical help to those suffering from the most common cause of vision loss in those over 50.
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30th Annual Sponsored Swim
Thank you to all the 25 teams that took part in our swim on Sunday 8th March. Together you swam 1189 2 length laps and will have raised about £6000 to be shared between your causes and the Lions. Well done! Thank you to Aggregate Industries for sponsoring the event. 
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The team led by Lion Jim Dowling, which raised £980 for charity.
The club supported Frome Town Council with a pledge of £500 to assist with the cost of moving the statue of local soldier, Charlie Robbins to its new permanent site outside the Memorial Theatre in readiness for the commemoration of World War 1. View below is the ceremony on 3 August when the town turned out to receive Charlie into his permanent position.
Frome Lions Club Member becomes District Governor
In March at the annual convention, Tony Buchan, a member of Frome Lions Club, was elected to the post of District Governor for District 105W taking up his post on 1 July 2014. Tony 49, is a Business Administrator and joined the club in 2003. He has held a number of posts, including president, the district’s youth projects officer and for two years deputy chair of the Young Ambassadors competition for Great Britain & Ireland. District 105W is one of thirteen in Great Britain and Ireland and includes Wales, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, parts of Wiltshire and Somerset with a total of 49 clubs and 1000 members. Worldwide there are over 45,000 clubs in 208 countries and a total of 1.35 million members. Frome Lions Club were Chartered in 1967. With 27 members, we have a proud history serving the people of Frome, with charitable events including a Sponsored Swim, Haybale collection, Golf Day in addition to many other fund raising activities throughout the year, to help and serve those in need in our community. Lion Tony said, “I am immensely honoured and privileged to have been elected to the post of District Governor and am very much looking forward to leading the District over the coming year. It is a daunting task, but one I am relishing”.
If you would like to find out more about the work of the Lions please visit www.lions105w.org.uk .
In March at the annual convention, Tony Buchan, a member of Frome Lions Club, was elected to the post of District Governor for District 105W taking up his post on 1 July 2014. Tony 49, is a Business Administrator and joined the club in 2003. He has held a number of posts, including president, the district’s youth projects officer and for two years deputy chair of the Young Ambassadors competition for Great Britain & Ireland. District 105W is one of thirteen in Great Britain and Ireland and includes Wales, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, parts of Wiltshire and Somerset with a total of 49 clubs and 1000 members. Worldwide there are over 45,000 clubs in 208 countries and a total of 1.35 million members. Frome Lions Club were Chartered in 1967. With 27 members, we have a proud history serving the people of Frome, with charitable events including a Sponsored Swim, Haybale collection, Golf Day in addition to many other fund raising activities throughout the year, to help and serve those in need in our community. Lion Tony said, “I am immensely honoured and privileged to have been elected to the post of District Governor and am very much looking forward to leading the District over the coming year. It is a daunting task, but one I am relishing”.
If you would like to find out more about the work of the Lions please visit www.lions105w.org.uk .
The President's Handover Dinner
The Lions club of Frome held its annual handover dinner at Fox and Hounds pub, Tytherington. Outgoing President Frank Collins presented the Chain of Office to Lion Mark Symes. The President gave a thanked his fellow Lions and their partners for their wonderful support throughout his enjoyable year which had passed so quickly. His highlights had been the Sponsored Swim, Tree of Remembrance, Gentlemen’s Sporting Dinner, Charity Golf Day and the Summer Fete. He thanked everyone for raising a about £5000 during his year. In response, the new Lion President Mark Symes thanked Frank for his successful year. He was proud to be given the role of President and looked forward to continuing the excellent work of the club, to help the local community and charities as previously. Mark also commented on his friendship with fellow members who worked hard on behalf of the town and district communities.
The Lions club of Frome held its annual handover dinner at Fox and Hounds pub, Tytherington. Outgoing President Frank Collins presented the Chain of Office to Lion Mark Symes. The President gave a thanked his fellow Lions and their partners for their wonderful support throughout his enjoyable year which had passed so quickly. His highlights had been the Sponsored Swim, Tree of Remembrance, Gentlemen’s Sporting Dinner, Charity Golf Day and the Summer Fete. He thanked everyone for raising a about £5000 during his year. In response, the new Lion President Mark Symes thanked Frank for his successful year. He was proud to be given the role of President and looked forward to continuing the excellent work of the club, to help the local community and charities as previously. Mark also commented on his friendship with fellow members who worked hard on behalf of the town and district communities.
Summer Fete
Frome Lions held their annual Summer Fete at Frome’s Victoria Park on Saturday 14 June. A glorious sunny day brought the public out to enjoy not only the weather but the many attractions and good causes on show. The afternoon festivities were opened by Frome’s Charisma Twirlers. DJ sound was provided by Pete Dayman- Johns and music by the Frome Town Youth Band. There was much for children to enjoy – rides on the Lions club train, bouncy castle, etc. Also available were burgers, hot dogs and teas, cakes and ice cream. A coconut shy and bowling alley provided much family entertainment. The many charity and club stalls helped to make this a community event. Frome’s Carnival Queen and her attendants added elegance to the day. Money raised and will be added to the club’s Charitable Trust Account which helps local causes. It is rewarding so many smiling people enjoying the atmosphere and we wish to thank all people involved in making this event possible.
Frome Lions held their annual Summer Fete at Frome’s Victoria Park on Saturday 14 June. A glorious sunny day brought the public out to enjoy not only the weather but the many attractions and good causes on show. The afternoon festivities were opened by Frome’s Charisma Twirlers. DJ sound was provided by Pete Dayman- Johns and music by the Frome Town Youth Band. There was much for children to enjoy – rides on the Lions club train, bouncy castle, etc. Also available were burgers, hot dogs and teas, cakes and ice cream. A coconut shy and bowling alley provided much family entertainment. The many charity and club stalls helped to make this a community event. Frome’s Carnival Queen and her attendants added elegance to the day. Money raised and will be added to the club’s Charitable Trust Account which helps local causes. It is rewarding so many smiling people enjoying the atmosphere and we wish to thank all people involved in making this event possible.
Charity Golf Day
On the 16 May the club in partnership with Orchardleigh Golf club held a charity golf day in aid of the Royal United Hospital Cancer appeal raising a total of £5500. We wish to thank all who took part, our sponsors and Orchardleigh Golf club without whom the event would not have been possible. See our Gallery page for a photo of the presentation. For more details of this worthy event please click here.
Charter Day
On Sunday 27 April the club celebrated it's charter with a meal at friends from Frome Rotary clubs. In the picture from left to right Ken Fricker, 1st Vice President Frome Selwood Rotary Club, Catherine Fricker, Tony Buchan District Governor Elect Frome Lions, Frank Collins President Lions Frome Lions, Jill Skidmore, John Mounty Lions District Governor and Dot Cretney President Frome Rotary Club.
Booksale
Thanks to all who supported the club with donations and purchases in the booksale at the Westway Shopping Precinct from Wednesday to Saturday 5 - 8 November, when over £400 was raised for local charities.
Sponsored Swim
Our annual sponsored swim took place at Frome Leisure Centre on 23 March with 21 teams taking part. The evening raised over £5000 which will be shared between the teams taking part to fund their own organisations or causes and the Lions charity fund. The club wishes to thank our sponsor Yeoman Asphalt and all the teams contributing to the event.
Gentlemen's Sporting Dinner
On Thursday 16 January the club held another successful event at Orchardleigh House attended by 130 guests raising in excess of £11500 through prize raffles and an auction. All the money raised will be for national and local charities. The club wish to thank all our sponsors and Orchardleigh House for hosting the evening.
Senior Citizens Evening Dinner
On Thursday 7 February the senior citizens of Frome braved the cold weather to come to Holy Church Trinity Hall for a meal and provided by the club and it's ladies and to be entertained by local group singing all the guests' favourite melodies.
