Our Support for the Wakey cup
Thank you for your generous gift donation to THE WAKEY CUP 2014
We are delighted to say with the cake stall, tombola, raffle and auction we smashed our target and raised in excess of £5000! Thanks to your kindness we are able to buy Alex his specialised trike AND an all terrain buggy plus other equipment that will improve his life in general. The Wakey Cup Football Festival held on the 24th May was a huge success. Despite the weather hundreds of people turned out. Five junior teams and Fifteen Senior teams entered the 6-a-side tournament, with lots of supporters cheering them on. Everyone had an enjoyable day, particularly Alex who had lots of fun on the bouncy castle with his cousin Sammy! See picture attached.
We are delighted to say with the cake stall, tombola, raffle and auction we smashed our target and raised in excess of £5000! Thanks to your kindness we are able to buy Alex his specialised trike AND an all terrain buggy plus other equipment that will improve his life in general. The Wakey Cup Football Festival held on the 24th May was a huge success. Despite the weather hundreds of people turned out. Five junior teams and Fifteen Senior teams entered the 6-a-side tournament, with lots of supporters cheering them on. Everyone had an enjoyable day, particularly Alex who had lots of fun on the bouncy castle with his cousin Sammy! See picture attached.
Warminster Sponsored Row
The club sponsored Warminster school in a "rowathon" to raise funds towards a four week trip to Tanzania. The purpose of the activity will be to contribute to community development work, environmental projects and wildlife conservation. It also includes a challenge element which is scuba diving allowing us to help with local marine conservation in Tanga (a small rural village on the north east coast of Tanzania), where we will help clean up the reef.
The core objectives of the expedition are to undertake projects in order to:
• Raise educational standards of developing communities within a rural district of Tanzania. We will be helping build schools and help teach at schools which have been built by previous parties
• Raise the living standards of developing communities. We will be helping build huts and improve the water supply
• Assist with ongoing wildlife conservation programmes to preserve biodiversity and protect vulnerable habitats. We will be going into the Serengeti game reserve to help improve the watering holes for the savannah wildlife.
The team rowed 368.7 km and so far have raised £1500 - well done Warminster School!
The core objectives of the expedition are to undertake projects in order to:
• Raise educational standards of developing communities within a rural district of Tanzania. We will be helping build schools and help teach at schools which have been built by previous parties
• Raise the living standards of developing communities. We will be helping build huts and improve the water supply
• Assist with ongoing wildlife conservation programmes to preserve biodiversity and protect vulnerable habitats. We will be going into the Serengeti game reserve to help improve the watering holes for the savannah wildlife.
The team rowed 368.7 km and so far have raised £1500 - well done Warminster School!
Somerset & Dorset Air Ambulance
- Frome Lions Donate to the Somerset & Dorset Air Ambulance Service
On Sunday 9 March, Frome Lions travelled to Henstridge, the Somerset & Dorset Air Ambulance centre to meet the crew and their helicopter. They were shown the aircraft by the crew who answered the member’s questions. Lion President Frank Collins presented a cheque for £1500, raised through the club’s Haybale collection. The air ambulance service was begun in 2000 as a registered as a registered charity, and has attended thousands of emergencies. The aircraft, a EC135 Eurocopter can reach any part of the two counties in 20 minutes. It costs £1.7 million to operate, about £2500 per mission. The pilot and ground crew are funded by the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trust. Annual collections of the Haybale have been made for over 40 years from farmers who donate bales of hay, straw, silage or cash. Donations of materials are then sold at market value. Despite last year’s difficult weather conditions, farmers increased their donations. The club wish to extend it’s thanks to friends in the farming community for their generosity.
Lions Clubs Respond to the Disaster in the Phillipines
- You may have viewed the devastating effects of Hurricane Haiyan in the Phillipines, killing thousands of people and causing massive damage to homes and businesses. Further distress through loss of loved ones and homes. It was the worst storm ever recorded. In response, Lions Clubs throughout the British Isles and Ireland have pledged £200,000 including £1000 from Frome Lions club to send lifesaving water filtration systems. Lions Clubs provide a global network that is able to give immediate practical and financial support. Over the last ten years £100 million has been provided to communities affected by natural disasters.
Motor Neurone Disease
A cheque for £5000 presented to Frome Collegians from Lions President Chris Bailey-Green following the charity golf event at Orchardleigh Golf Club on 17 May. The footballers will be climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania to meet their target of £35000 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Already they have raised £31000 - well done lads!!!
Left to Right are Ade Marchment, Michael Harding, Malcolm Pagett, Lion President Chris Bailey Green (with Cheque), Jordan Lawrence, Lee Stone and Jason Lusty.
Left to Right are Ade Marchment, Michael Harding, Malcolm Pagett, Lion President Chris Bailey Green (with Cheque), Jordan Lawrence, Lee Stone and Jason Lusty.
Message in a Bottle
Frome Lions support the Message in a Bottle scheme that helps the emergency services to be aware of medical problems of people in their homes. By keeping a container of information in a prominent place such as a fridge, ambulance or other emergency staff are able to respond more readily to medical need. The sticker in the illustration is displayed on the fridge door and on the inside glass of a front or other outer door. For more information click on www.lionsmd105.org.uk and go to health projects.
Riding for the Disabled
Each week volunteers give riding lessons to physically and mentally disabled children. It can be an exciting and stimulating experience to be led around a paddock and the children gain confidence and self assurance. The volunteers care for the horses, some of which are their own. There are costs to hire the remainder, harnessing, feed and general upkeep. Click here for more information on Riding for the Disabled. The charity have no other income and must meet all these costs themselves to ensure this facility is available to these deserving youngsters.
Supporting Open Story Tellers
The club helps Open Story Tellers, a charity and social enterprise which enriches the lives of people with learning and communication difficulties using traditional stories and personal narrative. Lion President Dave Allan attending a local social event.
Support for Mencap
Frome Lions presented a car to the Minehead Branch of Mencap on Saturday 5th of May. Mencap helps people with learning disabilities and mental health problems in sheltered living accommodation at Bampton Court in Minehead. The Charity's manager, Jane Milton was presented with the car keys by Micheal Priddy, General Sale manager for Beaver Ford from whom the vehicle was purchased. Lion President Dave Allen, Mencap residents and other Lions in attended the presentation. Jane thanked the club on behalf of all the residents and their helpers, and said they were overwhelmed with this generous gift. The car, a Vauxhall Zafira is large enough to comfortably carry 5 residents with space for a wheelchair. The car was purchased using the £6500 raised from the Frome Lion’s Gentleman’s Sporting Dinner held at Orchardleigh House in January 2012. Lions Clive Weeks and David Naish who were the main organisers of the Gentleman’s Sporting Dinner and said it was probably the most rewarding event that they had attended. To see the joy and pleasure this car would give the residents of Bampton Court was very moving, especially in the memory of the late Lion Gerald Williams whose daughter is a resident there. Lastly the Frome Lions Club wish to thank again all those who attended and supported the fund raising dinner. Through the generosity of those who donated gifts for raffle or auction, it is always the hope that lives can be improved for those less well off.
Frome Lions Handover £1500 from its Hay Bale
Collection
On 14 February 2012, the Club presented a cheque for £1,500 to the Evergreens Exercise Club in Frome, from money raised on the annual Hay Bale collection.
This regular event has proven popular for farmers who are able to generously donate hay or straw, or a monetary sum, which is then sold on to other farmers at the market value. Accepting the cheque, Linda Campbell, group coordinator and physiotherapist, since the group’s inception in 2002, thanked Frome Lions Club and President, David Allen for their consideration. The Evergreen’s serve a large need for those who, for what ever reason, experience poor balance or who have suffered falls. Through a weekly Tuesday afternoon session of gently exercise to music coordination and strength noticeably improve, along with confidence to regain independence. In addition to the exercises Linda also brings in outside speakers and organises occasional outings. But along with so many groups, Evergreens has weathered a difficult year where its future was threatened, first by cuts to transport and then by the impending closure of its long term venue at Bennett Gardens, Frome. However, with changes to charges, drivers and association, and with the generous donation from the Lions, the Evergreens future appears secure. Sharing the celebration afternoon tea laid on to receive the cheque and announce the move to Gorehedge, birthday girl, Kath, cut the cake and added her thanks to Lions David Allen, Jim Dowling and Dan
Norris. If you, or anyone you know, may be interested in joining the group please call Jane on 0777 620853.
This regular event has proven popular for farmers who are able to generously donate hay or straw, or a monetary sum, which is then sold on to other farmers at the market value. Accepting the cheque, Linda Campbell, group coordinator and physiotherapist, since the group’s inception in 2002, thanked Frome Lions Club and President, David Allen for their consideration. The Evergreen’s serve a large need for those who, for what ever reason, experience poor balance or who have suffered falls. Through a weekly Tuesday afternoon session of gently exercise to music coordination and strength noticeably improve, along with confidence to regain independence. In addition to the exercises Linda also brings in outside speakers and organises occasional outings. But along with so many groups, Evergreens has weathered a difficult year where its future was threatened, first by cuts to transport and then by the impending closure of its long term venue at Bennett Gardens, Frome. However, with changes to charges, drivers and association, and with the generous donation from the Lions, the Evergreens future appears secure. Sharing the celebration afternoon tea laid on to receive the cheque and announce the move to Gorehedge, birthday girl, Kath, cut the cake and added her thanks to Lions David Allen, Jim Dowling and Dan
Norris. If you, or anyone you know, may be interested in joining the group please call Jane on 0777 620853.
Positive Action on Cancer
Positive Action on Cancer is the only organisation in BANES, Somerset and West Wiltshire to provide free, professional counselling to adults and children affected by cancer and other life threatening illnesses. Our support helps relieve the emotional suffering of patients, their families and carers and those who have been bereaved to enable them to live the best quality of life possible. Find out more at www.positiveactiononcancer.co.uk
Lions Club of Frome Donate to World Disasters
Most of you would have been watching the news on TV recently and seen the horrific pictures of the Japanese earth quake and tsunami plus their nuclear power plant problems. The Lions Club International has committed $1.25 million US dollars immediately to Japan, which all the worlds 45,000 Lions Clubs contribute to. There are 1.35 million members world wide in over 200 countries belonging to those clubs and their motto is ‘Making a difference everyday, everywhere’. The Financial Times has ranked Lions Clubs International Foundation the “best among non-government organisations worldwide with which to work”.Lions Club International has also given $110,000 US dollars to assist following the Christchurch earthquake in New Zealand to provide a wide range of help. This included the delivery of 500 portable toilets to public places and suburbs, going door to door with the Red Cross to assess people’s needs, providing meals through local Lions Clubs and delivering water in bottles and tankers to the communities so badly effected. Like many Lions, the time they give is as valuable as the money donated. The Lions Club International has also given to the Australian floods appeal in Queensland. To sum up all these disasters, sadly some people have lost their lives, but many have lost their homes and their worldly possessions and are desperate for assistance. Frome Lions have contributed to the Lions International Funds for each of these disasters and many previous ones too, as this is our commitment to world wide health and social problems.
The Gateway Club, Frome
Each year we collect hay or an amount in cash donated by the local farming community for one of our selected charities. This year we will be donating to the Gateway Club, an organisation which supports activities for people with learning and physical handicaps. In June this year the club organised a barbeque at Lion Jim Dowling's farm and despite the heavy rain and strong winds was enjoyed by all!
Macmillan Cancer Support
President for 2009/10, Clive smith presenting a cheque for £5000 to Macmillan Cancer Support following a successful Gentleman's Sporting Dinner at Orchardleigh House.
Support for Dorothy House
Dorothy House Hospice Care supports 1,500 families affected by cancer, motor neurone disease and other life threatening conditions every year. It is the only charity providing free specialist nursing care at home for people with life-threatening illness in Bath, north and west Wiltshire and north east Somerset. Most of our care is provided in people’s own homes, as that is where the majority of our patients prefer to be. Short-term care, out-patient and day patient services are provided at the hospice in Winsley, near Bath. To make sure patients have the best possible quality of life, pain and symptom relief, respite for carers, emotional and spiritual support and day care are all provided free of charge. Patients are looked after from a wide geographical area – Bath, north and west Wiltshire and parts of Somerset. The vast majority of the hospice’s income – 83 per cent – is spent directly on patient care. A further 9 per cent goes on education, which indirectly benefits patients by training Dorothy House staff and other health care professionals.
For more information about Dorothy House visit the website – www.dorothyhouse.co.uk
For more information about Dorothy House visit the website – www.dorothyhouse.co.uk
Our Charitable Cause in 2010 - Hope for Tomorrow
One of the mobile Chemotherapy Units
funded by the charity
Who we are
Hope for Tomorrow is a national cancer charity, which helps those with cancer, their families and dependants to cope with the reality of the situation. All our projects will be piloted in the South West and then on a national basis.
For more details see the charity's website www.hopefortomorrow.co.uk
More views of the Chemotherapy Unit
