Recent Events
Tree of Light Dedication
On a cold, wet evening, the sweet carol singing of the children’s choir from St Mary’s Primary School warmed the hearts of the crowd packed into the foyer of St Mary’s RC Church, Ewenny Road, Bridgend for the service to celebrate the illumination of the Lions Club’s Christmas Tree of Light.
Father Isaac, who led the service, welcomed all and expressed his thanks to the Lions and to those who had sponsored lights in memory of loved ones, adding that their donations would benefit two causes, the Peter Ryan Appeal and Bridgend Samaritans.
Commenting afterwards, Terry Harris, President of Bridgend Lions Club said that it had been a delightful service and he was pleased that, as a result of the generosity of the sponsors, he could announce donations of £1000 to each of this year’s causes.
The Tree will remain illuminated at the church until 6th January and Father Isaac welcomes all to call in and view it and the remembrance board.
Donations are still being accepted. Sponsor forms are available by clicking here.
Book Sale
The One Day Book Clearance Sale at Bridgend YMCA on the 15th October 2011 was a great success with large numbers turning up despite the attraction of the Wales v France rugby on the same day..
All books were sold at HALF PRICE based on the selling price at the March Book Fair and we raised over £1,500 on the event.
Walk in the Park
Our Walk in the Park with Derek Brockway (Wales' best known weatherman) was on the 9th October at the excellent Bryngarw Park. Further details are on the main Walk in the Park page. This event helped local charities to raise much needed funds for themselves.
Duck Race
The weather and high level of the river prevented us from safely running the Duck Race on 17th September. We apologise if you turned up to watch the race but as it is difficult to rearrange for another day we held a draw at Bridgend Deaf Club on Friday 23rd September 2011.
The winning numbers were 1st Prize 0100; 2nd Prize 1550; 3rd Prize 0633. All winners live in Bridgend and have been notified notified by telephone.
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Forthcoming Events
Book Fair
We are now collecting Books for our 2012 Book Fair which is being held at the Bridgend YMCA from the 2nd to the 4th March 2012.
For details of how to donate books see our Books Wanted page.
Swimmafun
Here is your chance to raise funds for your own Charitable Group by entering a team in our annual Swimmafun on the 29th April. For further information see our Swimmafun page where you can also download all the forms and information you will need to join in this fun event.
Leos Club
If you are aged 12-21 and would be interested in joining our new Leos Club please use our contact page to get in touch with us. Further information about the club can be found on our Leos page and on their own website - click here
New Member
As a long time active helper at our annual charity book fair and other events, Sarah Harris has decided that it’s time for her to sign up and officially join our club.
Sarah, pictured above receiving her membership certificate from President Terry Harris, was welcomed into the club by President Terry who said that Sarah would be an asset to the club and its fund raising activities and he hoped that others would be inspired to join the club in its service to charities and the community.
Sarah started helping the club as a volunteer with St John Ambulance spending many hours at the Lions book sales waiting for a call to attend the sick or injured, which thankfully never came. Not being content to sit quietly practicing her first aid, she started sorting and selling the books so often that she became one of the club’s regular helpers.
Bridgend Lions Club is actively seeking new members who would like to give some time to helping others whilst enjoying a fulfilling sociable pastime. Membership is open to all over 18,
please click here for more information
Web site Award
This web site won the 2010 Lions District 105W Club Web Site of the Year Award which was presented to the Club at the Lions District 105W Convention on 12 March 2011.
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What's New
Site last updated on 23rd January 2012
23 January - Booking forms and Sponsor forms for our 2012 Swimmafun are now available to download from our Swimmafun page. Also added the countdown to our annual Book Fair
17 December - Report on the Tree of Light dedication on this page and added some photos on the Tree of Light page. Also added the date of the 2012 Swimmafun
27 October - The sponsor form for our Tree of Light is now available to download - see the link on the Tree of Light page
23 October - Updated site following completion of the Book Clearance Sale and Walk in the Park (including some photos of the day). Updated details for our 2012 Book Fair and our Books Wanted page. Also added a link to our new Leos Club own web site.
18 September - Added details of the Duck Race which had to be cancelled due to the bad weather and river levels.
7 September - Details of our Walk in the Park event with Derek Brockway are now on the site and include registration and sponsor forms for downloading.
20 August - Updated the Bob Cook Games page and included many photos from this year's games.
15 August - Added a new page under Youth for our newly formed Bridgend Leos Club
15 August - Added a report on the Bob Cook games on this page and created a new page under Youth highlighting the help we get from Bridgend ATC
13 August - Added picture and write-up on this page of our newest member Sarah Harris and some pictures of our Stall at Bridgend Show
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2011/12 President
On 1st July Terry Harris (left) took over as President of the club for 2011-12 from Phil Davies
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