We were delighted recently to put two teams into a quiz night at The White Hart in Atworth; the proceeds of of which were generously donated to the club to bolster our community fundraising efforts. Every little helps, and this has been a big help! In recognition of this, we recently presented a certificate of thanks.
On Thursday 14th March we were delighted to present a cheque to Len Bealing of the Melksham Christmas Lights Group. This hard working team of volunteers are much appreciated in our town and give us a spectacular display each year. We are pleased to be able to contribute, and look forward to the 2019 display. Now then… how many shopping days do we have left…
Picture: Lion Jim Whyborn presenting cheque to Len Bealing on behalf of Melksham Lions
Out and About from 2nd to 24th December 2018
Here he comes again, it’s Father Christmas! Our annual tour of Melksham with the now famous Christmas float is in the planning already. We aren’t able to tour the streets again this year but will be visiting several local outlets; take a look below to see our schedule. We look forward to seeing you all during the festive period; don’t forget to give Santa a wave (and maybe a mince pie…)
Santa’s Schedule (please also keep an eye on our Events page in case further dates and venues are added)
| Day | Date | Where | Time |
| Sunday | 2nd December | Leekes | 10am – 4pm |
| Saturday | 8th December | Asda | 10am – 4pm |
| Sunday | 9th December | Asda | 10am – 4pm |
| Saturday | 15th December | Sainsbury’s | 10am – 4pm |
| Sunday | 16th December | Sainsbury’s | 10am – 4pm |
| Sunday | 23rd December | The Co-op | 10am – 4pm |
| Monday | 24th December | Lidl | 10am – 4pm |
26th June 2018 saw another ‘Handover Meal’; with the new start of the new Lion year, Lion President Keith Mead handed over to Lion Jim Whyborn who will preside for the next two years and we look forward to our next presidential chapter with Jim at the helm.
The presidential handover meal also marked further changes in the Melksham Lions Club. Lions Keith and Ruth Mead are taking a break from Lions (hopefully for not too long!) and two of our long serving members – Lion John Pritchard and Lion Cliff Terrell – retired after many years of service to Lions International; they were presented with a gift and, not forgetting the many hours given up in support over the years, their wives were presented with flowers.
On Monday (26th March) an Easter Party and Egg hunt was hosted by Melksham Lions at the Kingsbury Square temporary accommodation hostel in Melksham
Thanks go out again to Dave Hickory – local Children’s Entertainer, Magician and Balloon Modeller who kindly gave up his time to keep the children entertained.
Also a big thanks to two “Friends of Lions” Rachel and Ralph who helped – a lot – with the Easter Egg Hunt
