2021
December 2021
Environmental Books to Woodlea Primary School
Christmas Fair 2021
WFL are delighted to announce that the club raised £280 from the children's cuddly toy stall on December 4th and we were also blessed with a visit from Santa Claus himself.
Photographs kindly supplied by Chris Webb
Many Thanks From Woolmer Forest Lions Club
Woolmer Forest Lions took their refurbished Sleigh out to play cheerful Christmas music to the busy shoppers in the two weeks before Christmas. The sleigh's first visit was to Bordon Library on 16th December where £234 was raised in their collection buckets. They moved on to Grayshott on the 18th raising £327 and Tesco, Bordon, on the 19th where another £410 was collected. The final outings for the sleigh on the 23rd and 24th were at the Country Market.
Joanne Wilson, President of Woolmer Forest Lions, said she would like to thank all those who had taken the time to stop and say hello and drop some money into the buckets. The money raised has been used to provide Christmas Food Parcels to help local people in need enjoy the holiday period.
November 2021
Santa's Getting Ready
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Photographs: Ray Payne
Remembrance Day
Woolmer Forest Lions Club President Joanne Wilson laid a wreath on behalf of the Lions at the ceremony to mark the sacrifice of all those who fell in the Great War on November 11, 2021 at the Bordon War Memorial. The Lions are proud to support our Armed Forces who paid the ultimate price so that we could enjoy the freedoms we have today.
Photographs: Shanie Leanne and Ray Payne
October 2021
40th Anniversary Charter Lunch
Members and invited guests celebrated the 40th Anniversary of Woolmer Forest Lions Club with a 3-course lunch at Farminer Hall in Bordon. We were joined by three members of Alton Lions Club, our founder club, and in his speech Lion David Hodder from Alton Lions gave us an insight into how and why the club had been formed back in 1981.
During Club President Lion Joanne's speech specially invited guests Emma Sharpe and Alison Sutton, from the Forest Surgery, were presented with a Lions Plaque in appreciation of the exceptional support the Forest Surgery has given to our local community during the past year.
Joanne also presented President's Appreciation Awards to three of our longest serving members, who between them have logged a total of more than 112 years service. Ken, Alistair, and Derek, who all continue to be keen and active members, were praised for their commitment and support to Woolmer Forest Lions. Joanne also congratulated Blackmoor Apple Farm on their recent and very successful 50th Apple Tasting event and presented William Woolmer with a Lions Bannerette.
Following the formalities, a grand raffle organised by Lion Pat raised a total of over £200 for our charity fund. Before going home, both members and guests had the chance to browse albums and a booklet produced by Lion Derek , highlighting some of the club's achievements over the past 40 years.
September 2021
CHARITY GOLF DAY
Woolmer Forest Lions held their inaugural Charity Golf Day at Blacknest on Friday 10th September.
The event , which has been started to mark their 40th charter year was attended by 48 golfers competing to win both team and individual prizes. Most of the teams managed to complete their round in dry conditions and the winning team trophy went to Derek Thayre, Peter Smith, Mike Redpath and Paul Mathews.
The individual winners were Sue Andrews for the ladies with 33 points and Paul Mathews for the men with a fantastic 49 points. A grand raffle to raise money for Brain Tumour Research was also held.
The day raised a total of over £1000 which will be split between the two charities – Woolmer Forest Lions and Brain Tumour Research. After presenting the prizes, Lion President Joanne Wilson, thanked all who had attended for their fantastic support and hopes that this will now become an annual fundraising event for the local Lions Club.
The winners:
A splendid time was had by all
August 2021
Summer Funday
Woolmer Forest Lions will be supporting this event. Looking after the Bouncy Castle and having a promotional / recruiting stall.
July 2021
Car Boot Sale - Rogate 17th July 2021
WFL will hope to take part in the Rogate Car Boot Sale this Saturday from 8.30 a.m.
If you can come along and support us that would be most appreciated.
Thank You
Lions Recycling of Cans Supports Local Foodbanks
Woolmer Forest Lions Club used the money they had raised from collecting and recycling empty drinks cans to support two local Food Banks.
The money raised from the recycling along with the sale of some donated cameras meant Lion President Joanne Wilson was able to present two cheques for £300 each to both the Bordon Foodbank and the St Francis Food Bank at Headley.
Both Food Banks have seen an increase in demand over the past year and are building their stocks up for the busy Summer Holiday period. Heather Ford, who runs the Bordon Food Bank which received the Whitehill Town Council Community Service Award 2021, showed the Lions the extensive range of products available.
Both Food Banks have moved to larger premises in the past few years which has allowed them to have fridges and freezers and more space for an improved range of goods. As well as the every-day basics they now also provide baby food, pet food, toiletries, and Bordon also has a large range of second-hand children's clothing. They are also able to treat their customers with the occasional bunch of flowers kindly donated by local supermarkets.
Handing over the cheques, Club President Joanne Wilson, accompanied by Maureen Johns, Welfare Officer, Joanne added that Woolmer Forest Lions Club were really pleased to be able to use money raised by local people was able to support other local people in need.
June 2021
New Members Inducted at June Business Meeting
Kelvin Perry and Fiona Seymour - New members pictured with Club President Joanne -Welcome
WFL Club -40th Anniversary Display
This can be viewed at Liphook Library
WFL 40TH ANNIVERSARY TEA PARTY
Some photos from the Clubs 40th Anniversary Tea Party
A huge thank you to Dick and his family who organised the Tea Party Celebration and a wonderful time was had by all.
May 2021
Woolmer Forest Lions Club are delighted to receive this Certificate of Appreciation from the NHS. This was in respect of our volunteering in assisting with car parking and supporting the Forest Surgery with their COVID -19 vaccination drive.
We truly support the NHS and our community during this awful pandemic. A big thank you to club members and Friends of Lions who answered the call.
WOOLMER FOREST LIONS CLUB -40TH ANNIVERSARY FUN WALK- Sunday 20 June 2021
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED - WFL APOLOGISE FOR ANY DISAPPOINTMENT
April 2021
Certificate of Appreciation
Woolmer Forest Lions were very happy to present a Certificate of Appreciation to Headley Fine Foods for the service they have provided to local residents over the past year. When Coronavirus restrictions came in the shop, normally run as a café and deli , was adapted by owners Rob and Brenda to provide essential items for the local community, including the very essential loo roll.
Local resident, Irene Bradbury, said that Rob and Brenda , who have run Headley Fine Foods for the past 14 years, had gone above and beyond to make sure that Headley residents were taken care of . When bread was in short supply , Rob had sourced bread mix and sold it in small bags from his shop. When a local lady was unwell, Brenda had cooked her a hot meal every day and delivered it to her door. These are just a few examples of the ways they have helped and as Irene states 'they have been a lifesaver to us locals' .
After receiving the certificate from Lion President, Joanne Wilson , and some flowers from Lion Vic Machin, Rob and Brenda said they would like to thank all who have supported their shop over the past year and they were very proud to receive the award.
Easter - Prize Draw
Lion President Joanne Wilson and Maureen Johns event co-ordinator selects the prize winners
Two of the lucky prize winners
Woolmer Forest Inaugural Charity Golf Day
Joanne Wilson Club President is delighted to announce WFL first ever Charity Golf Day.
It will be held at Blacknest Golf Club, on Friday September 10th.
All Golfers welcomed
Litter Pick 17 April 2021
We had lovely weather and , although it was hard work , it was well worth it. Over 40 large black bags were filled with rubbish of all sorts and Bordon is looking much tidier for our efforts. Thanks to all who helped. Here are a couple of photographs to record the Club's efforts
Joanne
WFL President
March 2021
Lions Launch Easter Appeal
WOOLMER FOREST LIONS EASTER APPEAL CIO 1174890
We will be giving away an Easter Basket to three lucky winners in our Easter Draw.
To enter all you need to do is make a donation to us for a minimum of £5 and your name will be entered in the draw.
Please send your donation to ac/no: 00311573 sort code: 30-93-20
a/c Woolmer Forest Lions Club Ref: Easter + name
If you would prefer to pay by cheque, please message or email for details.
Once you have made your donation, message or email your name and contact details to us for entry into the draw. The draw will be made on 1st April, any entries after midnight on 31st March will not be included.
Email contact : aywilson@btopenworld.com
Please support us -this is a new venture for the club
February 2021
Woolmer Forest Lions Playing their part
Woolmer Forest Lions were delighted to assist at the Forest Surgery in marshaling the car parking arrangements for the Covid-19 vaccinations at the end of January 2021.
Members of the public thanked the Lions for supervising the car parking and for reassuring advice which calmed some nerves.
Richard Balchin who managed this event thanked the Club Members and friends of the club who did a sterling job.
Photograph Courtesy of Joanne Wilson
January 2021
Santa Sleigh Collections
Despite the very challenging circumstances of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Club managed to hold a number of Santa Sleigh collections during December 2020.
We managed to collect:
Grayshott - £350.04
Hillers Garden Centre - £59.29
Country Market - £291.29
Tesco Supermarket - £444.21
Rake Garden Centre - £198.54
Grand Total £1,343.37
We would like to thank those enterprises who helped us stage these collections, and also we would like to thank the public who gave so generously in these very difficult times.
