Market Harborough Lions Club
The Club was formed in 1974 and currently has 18 male members. We meet on two evenings each month: On the first Tuesday we hold a Business Meeting and on the third Tuesday, we have a Social get-together.
A Club Branch was formed in 2005 to encourage younger members including Ladies. The Branch Club meets regularly and has similar activities, but targeted at the younger age range.
What do we do?
The purpose of a Lions Club is to put something back into the community and to have some fun whilst doing it. So we look for suitable causes, raise the funds to support them. To make sure it’s not all work and no play, we also arrange social events. All members of the Club are involved in organising one of these three activities
The causes we support.
Over the past couple of years we have provided funds through our International Foundation to assist in the various natural disasters around the world. Amongst many other donations we have also sponsored young people in their international activities and provided tabards for a school orchestra.
Raising the money.
In order to pay for these projects, we’ve organised fund raising events such as a Charity Golf Tournament, Duck Race, and an annual 200 Club. Each year we raise in excess of £5000.
Fun and Fellowship
are the bedrock of Lionism and without them the enthusiasm for the other activities would soon wane. To make sure we get the work:play balance right, our Social Committee is responsible for arranging a modestly priced monthly Social Meeting where Lions are joined by their wives/partners and friends. Recent events have included a Quiz night with Fish & Chips, and a Petanque evening with a meal, a BBQ and indoor bowling. Small groups of Lions also meet regularly for indoor bowls, golf and bridge.
Market Harborough Lions Club and its Branch Club are always keen to welcome new members and anyone interested should contact one of the Lions listed below for a no-obligation chat:
Market Harborough Lions Club
John Bush 01858 432325 lionjbush@aol.com
Market Harborough Branch Club
David Thake 01858 462752 thakes@talktalk.net
More information on the other Lions Clubs in the Midlands can be found on their web site:
www.lions105m.org.uk