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March 17, 2020
Event Postponed until 3rd October 2020
(Photo - Riders at a junction out in the countryside)
Unfortunately due to the coronavirus (COVID19) outbreak the Great Yorkshire Bike Ride 2020 event has been postponed and is now scheduled to take place on Saturday 3rd October 2020.
The good news is that for those already registered with the event, your place is still valid and no further action will be required; we are hoping you are still available to take part.
We do understand that riders may have other plans on this date (it is the London Marathon weekend) which would unfortunately mean you are unable to take part. If for any reason you aren’t available on 3 October, please do contact the agency where you registered (Heart Research UK/British Cycling) to di...
March 6, 2020
(Photo - Lion President Tim with Paul Sanderson of Optimum Vehicles and Lion Ken Campbell)
Lion President Tim Ritson and Lion Ken Campbell were delighted to be able to recognise the continued support from Optimum Vehicles by presenting Managing Director Paul Sanderson with a framed certificate of appreciation. Paul and his company are very generous supporters of Wetherby District Lions and their work in the community.
Optimum Vehicles has helped the Lions to raise a considerable amount to support Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The company has been supplying quality cars to discerning customers throughout the UK for over 10 years. They supply handpicked used vehicles throughout Yorkshire and the North of England from a purpose-built showroom and workshop facility...
March 3, 2020
(Photo - Webmaster Lion John Wardley holding the 'Best Website' shield)
Wetherby Lions Win Best Lions Website in the North of England and Scotland
Wetherby Lions, through the good auspices of Webmaster Lion John Wardley, were proud to receive the prestigious Lions trophy shield for being the winner of the Yorkshire District website competition. This is the Fourth year running that Wetherby Lions have been awarded the winning trophy.
Webmaster Lion John Wardley commented “For the third year I have continued the excellent work of my predecessor Joanne Maltby and I am proud to receive this award again on behalf of Wetherby Lions Club. I could not have achieved the standard required without the excellent information being provided to me by my fellow Lion members”.
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February 28, 2020
(Photo - Donation Recipients: Top Row - Parkrun UK - Ontrack Community Initiative (via TMS) Bottom Row - Crossley Street School - Tewit Silver Band)
Our third community ‘Cheque Presentation & Fun Quiz Nite’ took place on 21st February 2020 in Wetherby Town Hall. Funds collected from our Christmas activities were donated to many organisations in the local Wetherby and district communities - many helped us at the Dickensian Christmas Market and on our Santa Sleigh. These groups included:- Tewit Silver Band, Parkrun UK, Tockwith Motor Sport for 'Ontrack Community Initiative', Crossley Street School.
If you would like to help your community we would love to hear from you so please contact us by telephoning...
February 2, 2020
(Photo - Guests enjoying the Bingo before eating their three course meal)
They were dancing in the aisles as Christmas made a welcome return to Wetherby at a weekend in late January with the town’s elderly residents belatedly getting into the festive spirit.
Some 200 senior citizens' gathered at Wetherby High School to be entertained at the annual Wetherby Lions organised event, which put a lot of smiles on a lot of faces.
Thanks to generous support from Sir Robert Ogden, Morrisons and Bon Bon's Chocolates, the guests revelled in a social environment which included a lavish meal prepared by Wetherby Ward Councillor (and the Chef - Patron) Cllr Alan Lamb, a 60s Singalong with Trevor Woodhead on the keyboard, a bingo session and prize raffle. Also helpin...
January 24, 2020
(Photo - the home of The ICC Group Northern Office on Sandbeck Way, Wetherby)
'The ICC Group' are pleased to unveil their new brand logo, slogan ‘Making IT Happen’ and the launch of their new user friendly website - click here to view. The Wetherby based IT company, which was founded in 1998, felt that their brand and website required a new look and uplift. The new website is much easier to navigate so that business customers can find solutions easily and understand more about the IT services 'The ICC Group' provide, including the supply of multi-vendor new and refurbished hardware.
To know more about local IT support services, please contact ICC on 0333 220 0413 to discuss your requirements further. You can also find ICC across all social media pla...
January 21, 2020
(Photo - Left to right - Lion John Boulton, Rylan Judson [CLIC Sargent] and Lion President Tim)
Children’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent has benefited to the tune of £1,700 from a donation by Wetherby Lions.
This money will provide start-up costs for treatment for 10 Yorkshire youngsters who are unfortunately diagnosed with the disease. CLIC Sargent’s Ryan Judson was on hand to receive the funds at the most recent Lions meeting. He explained that for every child diagnosed with cancer there is an immediate cost of £170. A Wetherby child, for instance, would need to be transported to Leeds for treatment, probably on a daily basis.
Wetherby Lions will be on hand at the local Morrison’s store on 1st to 4th February to support 'World Cancer Day' with a bu...