2022
December
Woolmer Forest Lions Club donated towards these wonderful decorations at the approach to LIndford
Photographs Courtesy of Stephanie Gow
Christmas Fayre - 3rd December 2022
Photograph Courtesy of John Lewis
Derek - 50 Years a Lion
Derek Port receives his 50 Year's Service Award from Sandra Manktelow 2nd Vice District Governor
Congratulations to Derek for this wonderful achievement
Santa's Sleigh - Christmas is Coming
Photograph courtesy of Pat Payne
REMEMBRANCE DAY 2022
Woolmer Forest Lions Club attended this year's Remembrance Day Event in Bordon, on 11 November 2022.
The club pays its respects to all those who laid down their lives, so that we can be free.
Photographs courtesy of Ray Payne & Kelvin Perry
October 2022
APPLE TASTING 2022
We are delighted to report that our bucket collection at this year's Apple Tasting Event at Blackmoor raised an amazing £2440.00.
We parked just under 3,000 cars, which we think is the most we have ever done.
The event was a great success, and the Lions were very pleased to contribute to this year's fantastic event
Charter Lunch - Sunday 16th October 2022
September 2022
QUEEN ELIZABETH II - 1926 - 2022
Woolmer Forest Lions join the world in sharing the sadness of the passing of Her Majesty
WOOLMER FOREST LIONS GOLF DAY
16th September 2022
Woolmer Forest Lions second annual golf day took place on at Petersfield Golf Club on Friday 16th September. The 40 entrants enjoyed some fine weather to help them around the challenging course. The individual winner was Nick Kellie who came in with a magnificent 48 Stableford points. The team trophy was retained by last years winners with a team led by Derek Thayre supported by Peter Smith, Mike Redpath and Nick Kellie.
Before presenting the prizes, Lion Nigel Gray (Chair of Fundraising) , gave a toast to Her Majesty the late queen. A raffle was held in support of LIBRA (Lions International Blood Research Appeal) who are one of only a few charities doing research into blood cancers. The day raised a fantastic total of over £1000 which will be split between Woolmer Forest Lions and LIBRA.
August 2022
Headley Down Ukrainian Hub
A successful first meeting of the Headley Down Ukrainian Hub took place on Saturday 13th August, at the Headley Down Community Hall.
Local hosts with their Ukrainian guests and children were given a warm welcome and enjoyed a relaxing morning over tea, coffee and cakes. Contacts were made and contact details were exchanged.
The Hub is run jointly by Headley Down Community Church members and members from the Woolmer Forest Lions Club. Whilst the adults chatted the children amused themselves playing with toys, which had been provided. Not all the guests could speak English, so we were delighted to be able to call upon Alina, a young Ukrainian woman who did a wonderful job as interpreter.
At the end of the meeting children were able to pick themselves a toy gift to take home with them.
The next Ukrainian Hub meeting is scheduled to take place on 17th September at 10:30 -12:30
For further details please contact:
Pauline Firman on 014287 714095 or 07929908406
or WFL Secretary Joanne Wilson on 01420 542642
July 2022
New Lion President John Lewis presents Ken Bassett with his 30 years award
June 2022
Visit of Dave Ebsworth - District Governor Elect
The Club was honoured by the visit of Dave Ebsworth District Governor Elect to the June Monthly Business meeting. He handed out a couple of awards as well as being present for the induction of new member Stephanie.
Flag Raising Ceremony
20th June
Whitehill Town Council held a Flag Raising Ceremony on Monday 20th June as part of the Armed Forces Week at the Forest Community Centre. This ceremony paid tribute to past and present service personnel, their partners and families.
April 2022
Easter Egg Appeal
Win a giant 750gm 25cm high Belgian chocolate Easter Egg!
To support local charities Woolmer Forest Lions Club are raffling giant Easter Eggs at just £1 a ticket, with a maximum of 100 tickets per egg at:
Altis Industries Ltd, Lindford
Cafι Hogmoor, Bordon
Headley Fine Foods
Lindford Working Men's Club
The Phoenix Theatre & Arts Centre
The Royal Exchange, Lindford
Headley Down Food Bank - Cheque Presentation
Woolmer Forest Lions Vic Machin and Chris Webb presented a cheque for £500 to the Headley Down Food Bank on Wednesday 6th April 2022. This donation will help them continue with the great work that they do for their community.
WFL Vic Machin hands over a cheque for £500 to Pauline Firman from the Headley Down Food Bank
Pictured left to right: Pauline Firman, Eileen Matthews, Martin Firman, Sarah Palmer, Vic Machin
Photographs: Courtesy of Chris Webb
EASTER EGG WINNERS - ROYAL EXCHANGE
Photo: John Lewis
February 2022
WOOLMER FOREST LIONS CLUB CHARITY GOLF DAY
CIO no. 1174890
Petersfield Golf Club - Friday 16th September 2022
Tea or coffee and a bacon roll on arrival
18 holes of golf first tee time 9.30 am
Lunch of Ham , Egg & Chips or Vegetarian option
Team and individual prizes
Charity Raffle
Total package cost of £55 per person (£35 for Petersfield members)
If you do not enter a team of 4 you will be put into a team.
Please complete form below and send to Joanne Wilson, 49 Thorpe Gardens, Alton, Hants. GU34 2BQ . Payment via cheque made out to Woolmer Forest Lions or BACS to Woolmer Forest Lions a/c 00311573 sort code 30 93 20 . Closing date for entry form and payment is 30th June 2022.
Full details of competition and tee times will be sent to you at least 4 weeks before the event. Refunds will only be made if the course is closed or Covid restrictions mean the event cannot take place. Any queries please contact Joanne Wilson on aywilson@btopenworld.com or tel. 01420 542642
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Woolmer Forest Lions Charity Golf Day please complete, tear off and return with payment to Joanne by 30th June 2022.
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On Friday 25th February 2020, at the Old Diary Coffee Shop in Bordon High St, Woolmer Forest Lions Club presented Jane Brice with the Lions Certificate of Appreciation.
This is in recognition of the £300 donation to the club given by Jane from the sale of second hand books, and we obviously wanted to show our support for Jane and the Old Dairy Coffee Shop for all their wonderful support.
Ukraine Collection
The 2 days collection for Ukraine at the Forest Centre raised £1922. The Club rounded this up to £2,000, and was sent to the LCIF Fund for Ukraine. The club would like to thank the local community for supporting this very worthy cause, and a lot of people really appreciated the Woolmer Forest Lions Club, for organising this collection. Others are planned.
Bordon Food Bank Presentation of £500
Woolmer Forest Lions Club was delighted to hand over a cheque for £500 to the Bordon Food Bank. Heather Ford who runs the Bordon Food Bank thanked the club for its much needed donation.
