Charity Pedal from Barnsley to Bedale via Wetherby Wetherby Lion member and regular fundraising walker Nigel Keenlyside has swapped his boots for a bike and his poles for pedals to tackle ‘Stage 2’ of the forthcoming ‘Tour de Yorkshire’ – the epic route from Barnsley to Bedale. The 135k journey will be covered over two days with an overnight stop in Wetherby, which is fittingly the heart of this activity and home to the 70 year old ‘MAMIL’. The route has particular significa

Bag Pack at Morrison’s supermarket (Photo - Lion Nigel Keenleyside helps Sir Ian McGeechan and his wife to pack their shopping) A very big thank you to the good people of Wetherby for their support in our recent bag pack at Morrison’s supermarket. The event could not have taken place without the support of the Morrisons’ staff, in particular Morrisons Community Champion, Mark Hopkins and our fantastic “bag packers” from Bramham Primary School, Ashfield Nursing Home, Wetherby

New Lion Derek (Photo - left to right Lion Derek Stone and Lion President John Boulton ) Lion President John Boulton takes the latest recruit through the Lionistic investiture ceremony. Lion Derek, commented "that since he began helping Wetherby Lions he also feels now that he can contribute to something worthwhile - and put something back in to the community he loves being a part of". Derek has enjoyed wide ranging experiences in his career, he now enjoys his hobby of cro

New Lion Glynis (Photo - left to right District Governor Clive Barwell, Lion Glynis Frith and Sponsor Lion Chris Atkinson) District Governor Clive Barwell takes one of the latest recruits through the Lionistic investiture ceremony. Lion Glynis, retired Medical Secretary, now enjoys archaeology, supporting brownies and her local school. She commented " I am looking forward to supporting a wider local community through my membership of the Lions organisation. AND New Lion Phi