As the representatives of the Lions Clubs of the southern central part of England, from Henley on Thames in the North to the Channel Islands, left Weymouth on 24 March after their annual Convention, Lion Steve Spencer said:  “Everyone agreed what a fantastic weekend we had, due to the efficiency of the staff of the Best Western Rembrandt Hotel and the friendly welcome we got from the people of Weymouth”. Proceedings were open by the Mayor,  Councillor Gill Taylor who later attended the Convention banquet in the evening. Seen here with the District Governor, Lion Ken Staniforth, receivin...

Representatives of the 70 Lions Clubs of the southern central part of England, from Henley on Thames in the North to the Channel Islands, will descend on Weymouth from 22 to 24 March for their annual Convention, hosted by the Weymouth & Portland Lions Club. These Lions look forward to learning how they can help in the battle against the 5 areas that Lions concentrate on worldwide: Diabetes, Vision, Hunger, Environment, Childhood Cancer. Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organisation, with 1.4 million Lions in 206 countries, and serve their communities,...

Weymouth & Portland Lions were out in force at Morrisons Supermarket in Weymouth raising funds for Marie Curie as part of a national campaign by Lions throughout the UK. A total of £534 was raised which earned them a grateful vote of thanks from Sue at Marie Curie.

The Food Bank do wonderful work helping those less fortunate than ourselves and the Weymouth and Portland Lions Club were delighted to have been able to support them. We wish them well for the future"  Yvonne Pratt, Food Bank spokesperson (2nd from left) said “The lions have been very kind in giving Weymouth food bank a donation of food, we are so grateful”      Food Bank volunteers with Lion John Cake and Lions President Roger Hogbin.

Weymouth & Portland Lions Club have donated £500 to the SafeWise Charity. Lions President Roger Hogbin said "SafeWise do excellent work at the Weymouth Community Safety Centre, bringing a variety of risk scenarios to life; including simulating fire and road risks in very realistic settings, equipping people with vital and practical life skills. The Lions are delighted to be able to give some financial support using money raised from their events, including the annual Beach Motocross and the Christmas Day harbour swim" L to R: Lion John Cake, Ben Heath, Lion President Roger Hogbin. Sa...

This annual event which has been run by the Lions since the mid 70’s has grown immensely with 330 brave souls taking the plunge this year raising thousands of pounds for their chosen charity. The first swim took place in 1948 as a bet between a publican and a taxi driver, this year our medal sponsors were a publican and a taxi driver, coincidence? The weather was kind to us and there was a fantastic atmosphere with as many four or five thousand people believed to have watched the event and more people are getting involved with the fancy dress aspect which was really good to see. Each swi...

Weymouth & Portland Lions inducted Fiona Campbell into their club at their monthly dinner meeting. Fiona, a Process Improvement Manager at ASM Assembly Systems in Weymouth, said "I was delighted to be invited to join the Lions as I've always admired all the work that they do for the community and I'm looking forward to getting involved with their projects". The Chairman of Lions District Governors, Lion Peter Burnett, travelled to Weymouth to conducted the ceremony which in it's self was a recognition of importance of the event. Lions President Roger Hogbin added "We recently ind...

Weymouth & Portland Lions went along to Westfield Arts College with a donation so that the younger children could receive a gift from Santa and by the looks on their faces it was well received. Headmaster Seán Kretz (Right) with Lions Club members and school staff Headmaster Seán Kretz said "We are very grateful to the Lions club for their generous donation. This enabled us to buy a gift for every pupil to receive from Santa as part of our Christmas celebrations, and there were lots of happy children!"  

On Saturday, the Weymouth and Portland Lions Club, in partnership with the Weymouth BID, held a Christmas town centre entertainment event: “Weymouth’s Christmas Present”. The day began with rain and more rain. By late morning however it was dry, happily the expected windy conditions didn’t materialise and the event was a great success. The “new BID” was only formed a few months ago, but the Board wanted to get something in place for the start of Weymouth’s Christmas shopping experience. With not much time available they invited the Lions to organise it - with help from BID personnel and...