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“Hello, is that Wetherby Lions?  I just wanted to let you know what a great day we had yesterday at the lunch.  The food was great and the entertainment was excellent.  We enjoyed seeing the young boys dancing on the stage.  ”In this short phone call, Mrs. Burgon said what many others said yesterday – “it were a great meal with great singer!”

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This was the Lions annual Midwinter Lunch for senior citizens at Wetherby High School on Saturday 24th January. 

Tables were laid with green and red covers adorned with beautiful small vases of flowers.  Alan and his team were in the kitchen preparing the meal – chicken ‘Lionnaise’ followed by sticky toffee pudding and teas/coffees.  The 150 guests were welcomed by Lion President Ruth Holt and bingo was called by the Town Mayor, Connor Mulhall.

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After an excellent lunch, guests were entertained by singer Ellen Roy, very ably supported by Teddy and Jacob, members of Wetherby’s Explorers group who wowed the audience with their dancing!

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For over 35 years, Wetherby District Lions have organised a post-Christmas party to help combat the loneliness, winter blues and sense of isolation which can set in at this time of year.  A big ‘Thank You’ to all our helpers on the day including 'HDP Event Medical Services' and sound supplier 'AV-Matrix Ltd'.  Also, to 'Bon  Bons (Wholesale) Wetherby' for the wonderful confectionery packages for each of our guests.

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This event is made possible by the generosity of Wetherby and district residents who support our Santa sleigh ride outings in the area and our 'Dickensian Christmas Market & Craft Fayre' event.  Special thanks to Leeds City Council Community Committees and to Wetherby Methodist Church for their donations to the event.  

Please continue to support Wetherby District Lions who in turn support your communities.

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Do you wish to attend the event next time, then look out for announcements next year?  Click here to complete the contact form for your ticket(s), please include attendee names(s), postal address and telephone number.

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