More money to worthy causes - donation to Wetherby Scouts (Photo - Rear - left to right Lions Maurice,Chris, Scout Leader Karen Oakes & Lion President John Boulton. Front - lots of excited scouts) It was with great pleasure that Wetherby Lions recently gave a £1,049.00 to Wetherby St James Scout Group for new tents and fire pits. Wetherby St James Scouts are a vibrant group led by Karen Oakes who have supported Lions events on numerous occasions including our 'Senior Citiz

(Photo - Lion President John Boulton presents the trophy shield to Webmaster John Wardley) Wetherby Lions Win Best Lions Website in Yorkshire 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 second year running that Wetherby Lions have been awarded the winning trophy. Webmaster Lion John Wardley commented “I have c

(Photo - Tim Ritson with his Buckingham Palace Invitation) Buckingham Palace Celebration for Wetherby Lions The association of Lions Club International was formed in 1917 and to celebrate the achievements of the British Isles Lions Clubs the Countess of Wessex recently hosted a centenary birthday reception at Buckingham Palace. Lion Tim Ritson represented Wetherby District Lions Club along with 400 members from other groups from around the country. The warm welcome by the pa

(Photo - left to right Lion Julie Wood and Lion President John Boulton ) New Lion Julie Lion President John Boulton takes one of the latest recruits through the Lionistic investiture ceremony. Lion Julie, commented "that since she began helping Wetherby Lions (as one of Santa’s elves on the Sleigh rounds) she also feels now that she can contribute to something worthwhile - and put something back in to the community she loves being a part of". Julie has enjoyed wide rangin

More money to worthy causes - donation to CLIC Sargent Following our ongoing relationship with Morrisons Supermarket Wetherby Lions recently supported the store by helping with a bucket collection for their chosen charity 'CLIC Sargent'. (Photo - left to right Lions Chris & Tim, Jenny Dixon from CLIC Sargent and from Morrisons Community Champion Mark Hopkins & Duty Manager Elaine) On Sunday 4th February an amazing £442.61p was collected thanks to the generosity of the Morri