Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club

Our next full members meeting

Fri, 24 Feb 2012 10:46:38 +0000

Our next full members meeting will be held on Thursday 29th March 2012, at the Griffin Inn, Cliff Road, Newquay. The meeting starts at 7:45pm.

Newquay Towan Blystra Lions are celebrating after being...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:23:13 +0000

Newquay Towan Blystra Lions are celebrating after being presented with two awards marking it’s hard work within the community.

They were presented with a Club Excellence award for 2010-2011, and a President’s Award for 2010-2011.

They were presented to Lions President Lesley Clarke by DG Clif Cane. To earn the award, the club showed an increase in numbers, attended certain events, fund raised and carried out service within the local community.

Newquay Towan Blystra Lions recently held their successful...

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:15:02 +0000

Newquay Towan Blystra Lions recently held their successful Charter Dinner, at the Sandy Lodge Hotel, Newquay.

Members of the club and invited guests enjoyed an entertaining evening, which consisted of a five-course meal, and dancing til the early hours to the sounds of local band Edison Lighthouse.

A fantastic evening was had by all, and the raffle raised £320 for Club funds.

Pictured is Lions President Lesley Clarke, with guests of her top-table.

Members of Newquay Towan Blystra Lions, as part of their...

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Members of Newquay Towan Blystra Lions, as part of their dedication to the enviroment, helped out Newquay in Bloom in removing a number of rose bushes from the town’s Rose Garden.

The bushes are being replaced this year, and the old ones are being donated to the Newquay in Bloom organisation to help distribute in green spaces around the town.

Pictured are some (very soggy!) members of the Club, including President Lesley Clarke, and Lions Jill Bunt, Andy Hannan and Barbara Hannan.

Our next full members meeting

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Our next full members meeting will be held on Thursday 23rd February 2012, at the Griffin Inn, Cliff Road, Newquay. The meeting starts at 7:45pm.

Our next full members meeting

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:19:52 +0000

Tonight is our first full members meeting of 2012! It will take place at the Griffin Inn, Newquay, starting at 7:45pm.

Thank you very much to everyone that helped to support our...

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:33:28 +0000

Thank you very much to everyone that helped to support our Christmas Community Fun Day once again this year.

We took over Bank Street in Newquay, with Santa Claus, facepainting courtesy of Newquay Zoo, entertainment from Peninsula Radio, balloon animals, tombola, the Town-Crier David Bradshaw and of course our very own Dandy-Lion too!

Churches together, and members of the Newquay Male Voice Choir along with Newquay Town Band and Indian Queens Town Band did a fantastic job throughout the day, including a carol service on the Piazza too.

Our gratitude goes out to everyone that braved the elements, and worked so hard to make the day a success - raising lots of money for causes in the local communities of Newquay and the surrounding areas.

We all wish you a very Merry Christmas, and a happy and prosperous 2012!

Lions President Lesley Clarke was invited into Atlantic FM...

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:54:23 +0000

Lions President Lesley Clarke was invited into Atlantic FM Cornwall, to have a chat about Lions in Cornwall, how their year has been and plans for the future.

The chat was recorded for broadcast during a special show on Christmas Day afternoon.

Two local Newquay charities joined forces to help provide a...

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:09:57 +0000

Two local Newquay charities joined forces to help provide a Community Christmas Dinner for those who are unable to celebrate Christmas with family or others.

Over 100 people attended the event, which was part of the Mayor’s Charity efforts. Newquay Towan Blystra Lions worked with the Joe Way Appeal to host the meal, which took place on Friday 9 December at the Sandy Lodge Hotel, Newquay.

Barbara Hannan from Newquay Towan Blystra Lions explains; “The aim of the Dinner was to allow people who are unable to spend Christmas with family or others to get together and celebrate the occasion with others in a similar position.

The cost of the event was subsidised by the two charities. Members of the Lions Club helped wait-on the diners, and look after the guests.

This was then followed by mince pies with tea/coffee, professional entertainment and prize bingo hosted by Father Christmas.

“It was a fantastic event, enjoyed by all. We must add our heartfelt thanks for Peter, and everyone at the Sandy Lodge for being so accomodating and helping us to put this event together” added Barbara.

Newquay Towan Blystra Lions, and Santa had a fantastic evening...

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 09:29:38 +0000

Newquay Towan Blystra Lions, and Santa had a fantastic evening at the St Newlyn East Christmas Lights Switchon, which took place on Thursday 8th December 2011.

Santa, in his sleigh led the procession through the village to the Church, where a short service was held.

You can find out where Santa is headed to next here!

Santa's Tour of the Newquay area 2011

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:11:44 +0000

Once again this year, Newquay Towan Blystra Lions have had a word with Santa, and he has agreed to pay a visit to the following areas and events around Newquay, in the run-up to Christmas in his very own sleigh!

Thursday 8th December (Evening)

St Newlyn East Lights Switch-on

Friday 9th December (Daytime)

Newquay Towan Blystra Lions and Joe Way Appeal Christmas Dinner at the Sandy Lodge Hotel.

Sunday 11th December (Daytime)

Santa’s Grotto, The Pheasant Inn, St. Newlyn East

Monday 12th December (Evening)

Visiting communities around Trencreek

Tuesday 13th December (Evening)

Visiting communities around St Columb Major

Thursday 15th December (Daytime)

Visiting classes at Trenance Learning Academy, Newquay

Saturday 17th December (Daytime)

Lions Christmas Event at the Piazza, Newquay (Bottom of Crantock Street, opposite the Cinema)

Lions Community Christmas Meal Two local Newquay charities are...

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:10:12 +0000

Lions Community Christmas Meal

Two local Newquay charities are joining forces to help provide a Community Christmas Dinner for those who are unable to celebrate Christmas with family or others.

As part of the Mayor’s Charity efforts, Newquay Towan Blystra Lions are working with the Joe Way Appeal to host the meal, which takes place on Friday 9 December at the Sandy Lodge Hotel, Newquay.

Barbara Hannan from Newquay Towan Blystra Lions explains; “The aim of the Dinner is to allow people who are unable to spend Christmas with family or others to get together and celebrate the occasion with others in a similar position.

The cost of the event is subsidised by the two charities, and costs £2.50 per person. This includes a welcome glass of Sherry, three course full Christmas dinner, a glass of wine with meal, christmas crackers and all the trimmings.

This is then followed by mince pies with tea/coffee, professional entertainment and prize bingo.

“Married couples, friends and single people all welcome. There is no intended age restriction as this is not particularly aimed at retired people.” added Barbara.

For more details, or to buy tickets, please contact Barbara on 07779 802767.

Members of Newquay Towan Blystra Lions made a donation to a...

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 15:57:00 +0000

Members of Newquay Towan Blystra Lions made a donation to a local cause, in memory of a dear friend at a recent meeting.

Lions Member PDG Ken Clarke passed away last month, after suffering a serious stroke a couple of years ago. This left him confined to a wheelchair, and unable to communicate easily. Nevertheless, he continued to be an active member of the club along with his wife, Lions President Lesley Clarke.

Beatrice Dyer of the Phoenix Stroke Appeal made a presentation to the group, talking about the work the organisation does to help equip hospitals with specialist equipment to help people who have suffered strokes to recuperate. The club then presented a cheque for £500 to the appeal.

“The Phoenix Stroke appeal is very close to my heart, as my late husband Ken spent many weeks in the Phoenix Ward at Treliske Hospital after suffering his stroke.” said Lions President Lesley Clarke.

“The care he received was first class helping him to regain some of himself. Strokes are evil, they affect peoples vision and speech, sensation and movement, emotion and thought. With timely access to the right equipment and novel rehabilitation aids, the professionals can hugely improve the quality of the recovery of stroke victims. By providing this donation we can help someone on the road to recovery.”

Lions Vice-President Phil Bunt said “Towan Blystra Lions believes in helping local causes, particularly when they can have such a positive impact on people.

“Most of us know someone who has had a stroke at some point and appreciate the extent to which what is being planned here can help.”

Newquay Towan Blystra Lions are a group of likeminded individuals who aim to help local causes through both financial support, and as a service organisation. If you would like to find out more about the club, you can visit their website at www.newquaytowanblystralions.org.uk.

Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club Charter Celebration Dinner 2012

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:10:00 +0100

Towan Blystra Lions Club, Newquay is holding its 4th Charter Anniversary Dinner on Saturday, 18th February 2012 at the Sandy Lodge Hotel, 16-18 Hilgrove Road, Newquay TR7 2QY (01637 872 851), commencing with cocktails in the bar at 7:00pm followed by dinner at 7:30pm. The dress will be Dinner Jackets/Lounge Suits/Dress uniform and the tickets are £25.00 each.

President Lesley Clarke and members of Towan Blystra Lions Club look forward to welcoming all members and partners from your club who wish to attend and join with us in a memorable evening of friendship, fun, good food, and entertainment.

The Sandy Lodge Hotel in Newquay is an excellent family run hotel situated close to the seafront. The public areas of the hotel have ramped access to facilitate wheelchair users.

A special Lions tariff has been negotiated with the hotel for accommodation. The B & B rate is £31 per person in a standard room.

Please ensure you quote that you are attending the Towan Blystra Lions Dinner.

You may book directly with the Sandy Lodge Hotel on 01637 872 851. Website - www.sandylodgehotel.co.uk

For more information, and to book your spaces, please contact Lion Brock on 01637 880 368, or email: brock_d@hotmail.com.

We look forward to celebrating our third charter night in your company!

You can download the Charter Invite letter and booking form here.

Ken Clarke's Funeral

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 12:25:06 +0100

The Funeral of our dear friend, Lion Ken Clarke will be taking place on Monday 10th October 2011.

The Funeral will be held at 11am at Penmount Crematorium, before a service of Thanksgiving at St Michael’s Church, Newquay at 12:30pm.

The wake will follow at the Sandy Lodge Hotel afterwards.

Lesley has asked for a Guard of Honour of Lions from both Newquay clubs to be at the crematorium for Ken, and at the church for his family. She has also asked for no black ties but ones of blue or yellow if you can.

It is with a very heavy heart, that we must announce the passing...

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 13:45:00 +0100

It is with a very heavy heart, that we must announce the passing of Lion Ken Clarke MBE in the early hours of Saturday, 1st October 2011.

Ken was a Lion for many years, with both Newquay Lions and later, as a founding charter member of Newquay Towan Blystra Lions. He was a past District Governor of 105SW - as he would say “Simply the best!”.

Despite Ken’s illness over the last couple of years, he was always smiling, happy, and cracking a joke - testament to his enduring personality, and the belief that there were people in the world a lot worse off than he was.

Lesley was a pillar of strength, and never let her or Ken’s community duties fall by the wayside whilst also being a fulltime carer.

We will all remember Ken, and keep a special place in our hearts for him, not only as a stalwart of the local community, and a Lion, but most importantly, a friend. We will miss him dearly.

Our love and thoughts are with his wife Lion Lesley, and of course the whole family at this time.

Details for Ken’s Funeral have not been announced yet, but we will post details on here as soon as these have been released.

Pictured above is Ken, at a recent event in Newquay with fellow Lion Andy Hannan, and his Wife, Lions President Lesley Clarke.

Next full member's meeting

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:36:18 +0100

Our next full member’s meeting will be held on Thursday 27th October 2011, at the Griffin Inn, Newquay. The meeting will begin at 7:45pm.

Newquay Towan Blystra Lions welcomed District Governor Clif Cane...

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 08:34:16 +0100

Newquay Towan Blystra Lions welcomed District Governor Clif Cane to our recent meeting.

Pictured are Clif, and Lions President Lesley Clarke exchanging bannerettes.

A recent night out at the Theatre raised almost £1000 for...

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:48:26 +0100

A recent night out at the Theatre raised almost £1000 for Newquay Towan Blystra Lions.

Newquay’s Lane Theatre held a special Charity performance of their latest production - the Alan Ayckbourne whodunnit “It could be anyone of us”. Pictured are members of the cast and crew from Lane Theatre presenting the cheque to Lions Vice President Phil Bunt.

Over 100 people came to watch the murder mystery, of which all the profits from the tickets went to the Lions.

The club also ran a raffle on the evening, which was generously match-funded pound for pound by Barclay’s Bank.

The amount raised was £781.78, and the match funding for the raffle was £202.30. Thus making the final amount raised £984.08.

All the money raised will be used by Newquay Towan Blystra Lions to help good causes.

Thank you for your support, and thank you to Lane Theatre for choosing us to be part of this special evening.

Two hard-working members of Newquay Towan Blystra Lions were ...

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0100

Two hard-working members of Newquay Towan Blystra Lions were recognised as stalwarts of the local Community, at a recent glittering reception evening.

Lions President Lion Lesley Clarke, along with her husband Past District Govenor Lion Ken Clarke MBE were amongst around half-a-dozen local people singled out and awarded at the recent Newquay Voice Newspaper 10th Anniversary Party.

The event, which was held at Newquay Harbour attracted around 500 invited guests. The “Citizen of the Decade” awards were designed to recognise people that had contributed much to the local community. As well as all their tireless work with the Lions, they also have involvement in Newquay Gateway Club and Lane Theatre amongst many other causes and organisations.

They were presented with a special glass award, and a large bunch of flowers by Newquay Voice Managing Director Andy Laming, and his wife, Newspaper Photographer Chrissie Laming.

You can view more photos from the evening on the Newquay Voice Website here