2021 MOTORCROSS – IT’S GREAT TO BE BACK

Posted on 27th April 202227th April 2022 by Kevin Brookes

MOTOCROSS 2021 EVENT A GREAT SUCCESS Once again Weymouth beach was transformed from a flat expanse of award-winning sandy beach into a twisting, turning mound of intimidating humps and jumps for the 2021 Motocross event. Huge crowds turned out to see the riders negotiate the track on a warm and sunny Sunday 10th October. Weymouth Town Deputy Mayor, Cllr Ann Weaving, turned out and, as is the tradition, was the official starter for the first race of the day. The event has been organised by Weymouth & Portland Lions Club and Purbeck Motocross Club since 1984. Last year was the first ti...

2021 STREET BUSK A GREAT SUCCESS

Posted on 27th April 202227th April 2022 by Kevin Brookes

The weather was was warm and sunny, the entertainment was just as good and visitors and residents came out in force to support Weymouth & Portland Lions’ Annual street Busk. The busk has been an annual event in Weymouth town centre now since 1994, apart from 2020 when the event was held online. Entertainers included Replay, Brian Lincoln, Ed Hintz, Ken Watkins, Anniemac, Tony Lowe, The Dark Descendants, Lets Dance and many more. Our thanks to everyone who gave their time for free to support this event.

HANDOVER OF CLUB PRESIDENT & VICE PRESIDENT

Posted on 22nd July 202127th April 2022 by Kevin Brookes

HANDOVER – LOBSTER & STEAK Members of Weymouth & Portland Lions were out in force recently at the Chatsworth Hotel on Weymouth Esplanade to celebrate the handover of the Club’s President and Vice-President positions. After a torrid stop–start 18 months when all club activities including face-to-face meetings were cancelled, members were keen to meet up again in person for this special evening. Although Zoom meetings have offered members some sort of respite and normality, which allowed the club to continue with regular monthly business meetings, it was the dinner meetings and soc...

DISTRICT GOVERNOR – 105SW

Posted on 21st May 202122nd July 2021 by Kevin Brookes

Congratulations to Lion Mark Lockie (MJF) from Weymouth & Portland Lions Club who was voted recently at the digital Convention (via zoom) to become the District Governor for Lions 105SW from 1st July 2021. Mark has been a member of Weymouth and Portland Lions Club since 1987 and during this time he has taken such roles as as Club President and Treasurer as well as Zone Chairman 105D Zone A. He and his wife Steve (MJF) are actively involved, and support in all events held by the club such as Swimarathons, Christmas Harbour Swim (with up to 495 swimmers), Beach Motocross, Mar...

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION

Posted on 14th March 202114th March 2021 by Kevin Brookes

Our certificate of appreciation for this month goes to Adam Kirby, an employee of Stockley Builders, in Dorchester. Adam, a qualified builder and stone mason, worked on the drystone wall feature on the cliff path between Southwell village and Portland Bill during late 2020. Not only did this attract the attention of local residents and visitors, but the eagle eye of local Lion Roger Sutherland. So impressed was Roger with Adam’s voluntary work that he then recommended Adam for a Lions Certificate of Appreciation.

A ROARSOME DONATION TO PORTLAND FOOD BANK

Posted on 28th April 202024th November 2020 by Kevin Brookes

Portland residents relying on their local food bank during the coronavirus pandemic are to benefit from a generous £200.00 donation by Weymouth & Portland Lions Club. Although all UK based Lions Clubs are in lock down and are not able to meet on a regular basis or carry out their normal fundraising activities. They were still able to keep Portland food bank topped up with essential supplies with this generous donation.

LIONS DONATE £500 TO M.V.FREEDOM

Posted on 4th March 20204th March 2020 by Kevin Brookes

Lions President Ryan Hope and Kevin the Lion were out and about mingling with volunteers and supporters of M.V. Freedom at the Pavilion Theatre in Weymouth recently, presenting them with a bumper cheque for £500 together with a Lions certificate of appreciation. Ryan Hope said, “It’s a pleasure to donate this cheque and this certificate to you all today, not just for the help and assistance you provide for us on our Christmas Day swim, but for all the valuable hard work that you do throughout the year as well”. M.V. Freedom provides Weymouth & Portland Lions Club ...

WEYMOUTH BEACH MOTOCROSS – SUNDAY 9th OCTOBER 2022

Posted on 13th January 202010th June 2022 by Kevin Brookes

Weymouth & Portland Lions Club and Purbeck Motocross Club will be teaming up again later this year to bring you this high-flying motocross extravaganza on Sunday October 9th, 2022 . Right here in Weymouth, right on the beach. The event will once again see the award winning pristine sands of Weymouth Beach transformed into a motocross course, complete with bumps and jumps and all the thrills and spills of the race. This event attracts thousands of spectators and some of the best riders in the world. Together with riders of all abilities, a superb location and setting, combine to make th...

WEYMOUTH & PORTLAND LIONS CLUB DONATE £200 TOWARDS THE AUSTRALIAN BUSHFIRE CRISIS APPEAL.

Posted on 13th January 202019th July 2021 by Kevin Brookes

As the world is gripped by the devastating series of massive bushfires across Australia, Weymouth & Portland Lions Club is doing its bit. All Lions Clubs in the UK are launching an appeal to support the victims of the tragedy and have already donated in excess of A$250,000 in advance. The money will go directly to local Lions Clubs in the affected area in Australia and they can make the decision what is needed, as this may vary in different areas. 100 per cent of the money goes to victims of the disaster. At least 28 people have been killed in the tragedy so far, which has affe...

CHRISTMAS DAY HARBOUR SWIM – SUNDAY 25th DECEMBER 2022

Posted on 11th May 201925th November 2022 by Lion Norman Apps

Every year thousands of people line the harbour at Weymouth to witness this annual Lions event which has become a landmark event for the town. For those brave enough to suffer a Christmas morning dip, the 70-metre-plus distance starts from the Cove on Trinity Road and finishes across the water opposite the Harbour Master’s office on Custom House Quay. Swimmers are split into up to 10 groups of 50, with some swimmers racing across the distance in just a few minutes. Safety is a major consideration, and swimmers are required to purchase a ticket and are counted into the water at the start and c...