Helped

Here we can explain where the money goes from the local community to help the local community. Of course, some people who we help would rather prefer that their hour of need is not made common news, and I'm sure that a lot of people would understand that we cannot explain all the help we give. Suffice to say that every penny raised goes to good causes. Scunthorpe Lions would also like to thank The Scunthorpe Evening Telegraph for their continued support in promoting the success of some of our donations.

Scunthorpe Lions Club have again been privileged to support Scunthorpe Rugby Club's Under 15's squad at as they prepare for their tour to Barcelona. Not for the first time Lions were asked to help out and willingly donated matching kit bags for the whole squad.
Lion President Brian Patrick commented.. ' It's great to see this group of young people traveling to Spain and representing our Town. We are delighted that we've been able to offer a little assistance to help them on their way. Our gesture is in keeping with a Worldwide commitment of Lions Clubs to support Youth Projects and we hope the team has an enjoyable and successful visit to Barcelona.'

ABOVE: Scunthorpe Lions Club President BRIAN PATRICK (centre) joins in a scrum as the kit bags are handed over

ABOVE: Scunthorpe Lions Club President Brian Patrick makes the presentation to Team Coach Alex Robertson surrounded by (L-R) Luke Richardson, Joshua Hague, Liam Todd, Tom Manson, Jack Johnson, Jordan Westoby, Daniel Leggott and Tom Lowden.

Keith Graham chairman for the Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire Air Ambulance received the cheque for Ł1000 from Scunthorpe Lions. He said: "We are always delighted to receive donations. It is our lifeblood to have organisation like this raising money for us, We are utterly dependant on generosity of unselfish people." Information about this trust can be found by clicking here.

Canoe For U

Amy Greenhalgh (18), who has Down's Syndrome, is now able to try white water rafting after the Brigg District Lions and Scunthorpe and District Lions spent Ł800 on a new two-man canoe.

In 2007 we paid for the transport costs for the Scunthorpe Mencap holiday to Hemsby which was supported by the Norfolk Broads Lions Club who are in district 105EA here they are pictured leaving for their week away. Lion Dave Briggs (can you spot him?) and Lion Mick Wood (Far right back) are in the picture.

Scunthorpe Lions Club past President Lion Dave Adcock presents a cheque for Ł2.000 to Daniell Othman, vice chairperson of the St Hugh's school council. Head Chris Darlington stated the money will go towards a new Interactive 3D visual system which will cost about Ł12.000 in total.

Lion Dave explained that each year the Lion President selects a number of charities, worthy causes and educational organizations which he would like to support during his year of office. This year St Hugh's School was one of a number selected, because of the excellent work, enthusiasm and commitment shown by staff and pupils. St Hugh's is a remarkable caring organisation, a centre of excellence in the special needs field.

For the St Hughs School website click here.

In the photo are Lion Dave presenting the cheque to Daniell, (center front) with (left to right) Lions Dave Briggs, John Sennitt, John Rawlinson, Mike Kitchen, Brian Patrick, Brian Borrill, and Bob Hall looking on.

Scunthorpe Lions are proud to be associated with the Lindsey Blind Society. Over the years we have made many donations. Click here for a couple in pictures.