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Hemel Hempstead Lions, supported by other local Lions Clubs, run a very sucessful secondhand book shop in the Marlowes Shopping Centre in Hemel Hempstead. Thanks to a Herculean effort all the racking and books were moved out and the old shop handed back to the Landlord on Thursday night.
Before any books could be loaded in the new shop, the racking had to be moved out and re-installed with plenty of bracing to ensure complete safety.
Why not come along?
Although it’s slightly smaller there will still be a large selection of books with most priced at £1 for hardbacks, 50p for paperbacks and 20p for children’s books
The shop turns over about 1500 books per week and all profits go to charity.
New stock is always wanted so why not have a clear out and bring along some of those books you no longer want.
As an extra treat come along on a Wednesday when the shop is operated by Tring Lions
The International Convention is the association’s premier event for all worldwide members. This year, our new convention date pattern takes effect. The convention will begin on Friday, June 22, 2012 and conclude on Tuesday, June 26, 2012.
Spanning five days, we have planned for a great event in a fabulous location. Check this page for updates as events unfold.
The convention brings together Lions from all over the world to celebrate, fellowship and learn.
Register to attend today to lock in your registration at the lowest fee – and secure your hotel reservation at our specially discounted Lions rates.
This months news letter for District 105a (Click the title to view)
Abbots Langley Carnival Takes Place on Saturday 8th June 2013
Venue – Manor House Recreation Grounds, Gallows Hill Lane.
More Details Here
Members of Watford Lions have gathered together to honour fundraisers at a special presentation evening.
At a glittering ceremony at Herts Bowls Club on Thursday, February 16, cash raised by two of Watford Lions’ main social events – the Horse Ride fundraiser and Watford Fireworks collection, was given out to local charities.
Beneficiaries included Gaddesden Place RDA, who received £1,000 and St John’s Ambulance, who received £400.
The sponsored horse ride event has been held annually since the early 1970s and raised more than £70,000 for charities over the years.
Several trophies were handed out to participants in the horse ride event. These included: Replica winners 2010 ride Best turned out under 16: Niamh O’Brien Best turned out over 16 (joint winners): Caroline Pluck and Jackie McGonigle Best sponsored under 16: Gemma Bullock Best sponsored over 16 (won 3rd year running and kept main cup): Angela Palmer Special award: Aysha Fox Cup winners 2011 ride Best turned out under 16: Chloe Allen on Lazy Jezabel Best turned out over 16: Marcus and Susie Bicknell on Bally and Mango Best sponsored under 16 (repeat winner): Gemma Bullock Best sponsored over 16: Helen Freeman Special award: Abbeyfields Riding School As for the Watford Fireworks, this year the annual charity display raised £12,394.43.
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The British Heart Foundation received £2,000, Watford Community Church received £330, Apollo Explorer Scouts £270, St Luke’s Church £420, Tring Lions Club £300, Luton Lions Club £330, Berkhamsted Lions Club £210, Hemel Hempstead Lions Club £60, St Albans Lions Club £30, Eaton Bray and Edlesborough £60 and Harpenden Lions Club £120.
Cheryl Peacock, Watford Lions chairman, said: “I would like to thank all the clubs that sent helpers and special thanks to the two burly men from Harpenden Lions who helped set up the course the week before for the horse riding event.
“Thanks go to Neil and Rosie Thornton, the course owners for all their help and to St. John’s Ambulance who attended on the day.
“Special thanks go to our entry secretary Dawn Fox and her family who also provided the catering, without you there would have been complete chaos and no bacon butties. “I would like to thank Watford borough council and especially Kelly Metcalf and her team for organizing such a brilliant display, Lions clubs of Berkhamstead, Tring and Luton, Watford Community church, Apollo Scouts and St. Lukes Church for sending volunteers to do the collection.
“And to my long suffering family, thanks for their help sealing and unsealing collection buckets.”
There was a good turnout on Friday 25th November for the Tring Winter Festival. Among the many atttractions was the Tring Lions stall where you could roll the dice to try and win a Mini.
Unfortunately no one manged to win the Mini, but Chris Wilder notched up the highest score of the evening with a throw of 39 to win a consolation bottle of his favourite tipple..
There was no sign of the recession as the takings were almost exactly the same as last year and we raised over £400 for local good causes.
Taking advantage of the sunshine on Sunday, July 3, four members of the Watford group took 34 senior citizens to Clacton-on-Sea.
According to organisers they enjoyed fish and chips and took in the sights and sounds of the seaside.
Cheryl Peacock, Watford Lions representative, said: “We had a great time and the sun shone all day long.
“The Lions Club of Watford paid for the coach and gave each person £5 towards their lunch.
“We try to do this trip every year taking people from various local areas.
“It gives some of our older residents a chance to get out and about.”
Below are some comments recieved from some of the Watford residents who enjoyed the trip.
Watford Lions will inaugurate their new president this evening.
Cheryl Peacock, who has acted a club secretary for the past year, will be the 42nd president and third female to take the role.
She was voted to the position by other members and follows in the footsteps of former president Michael Chapple.
Ms Peacock, of Little How Croft, Abbots Langley, said: “I was really chuffed when I found out I had been chosen for president.
“I’m really very proud, especially as there have been so few female presidents of the club.
“The role promises a lot of challenges, but will be an exciting one.
“I don’t imagine it will veer too far away from my job as secretary, I’ll still have lots of organising to do.
“The only difference will be that I’ll get some of the perks as well.”
Watford Lions, which has been running for more than 40 years, is a charitable organisation and has raised thousands of pounds for local groups and clubs.
Members annually host the Abbots Langley Carnival, organise champagne raffles, day trips to Clacton-on-Sea, and fish and chip suppers for elderly residents.
According to Ms Peacock, one of her first tasks in her year-long role will be organising and bringing members together.
She said: “Watford Lions has become disorganised and a bit fragmented, but I am hoping to change that.
“We provide a lot of fun and beneficial activities to people in Watford and surrounding areas and I am determined we continue to do so.
“We are also on the look out for volunteers to help us with our fish and chip suppers – working alongside the Watford Lions can be very rewarding and enriching.”
Watford Lion 42st Charter
Watford Lions held their 41st Charter Anniversary at the Park Hotel In Watford on Saturday the 9th of April, the event was attented by other Lions clubs from from St Albans, Tring, Berkhamsted, Bletchley-Milton Keynes, Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead and Boscombe guests included District Governor Elect Andrew Allen and Watford Borough Council Chairman Alan Burtenshaw.
Watford Lions president Mr Michael Chapple said: “It was a very successful evening for the Lions Club and a great way to mark Watford’s 41st Charter Anniversary.
“We were particularly honoured to have Watford Chairman Alan Burtenshaw present along with District Governor Elect Andrew Allen.
“DJ Raymond kept the dance floor buzzing and we received many complimentary remarks from our 84 guests, who I believe enjoyed the whole evening. “I would like to give my thanks to everyone for their support and for making the charter dinner a roaring success.”
The evening was reported on the Watford Observers Website here: http://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/8969466.Roaring_success_for_Lions_at_feeding_time/
The Watford Lions would like to thanks Park Hotel ,everyone who attended the evening and of course all our guests for helping to make it a very special event.
Abbots Langley Carnival Takes Place on Saturday 11th June 2011
at – Manor House Recreation Grounds, Gallows Hill Lane.
Watford Lions Club is delighted to be organising the Carnival again this year and raising money to help good causes in our local community and internationally. We look forward to seeing you on 12th June.