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THE LIONS DEN
WELCOME KAREN
We were delighted to welcome a new member into our happy band when Karen Thorp Morgan became a fully fledged Lion immediately doubling the number of women members in the process.
The club is slowly but surely increasing in strength which is vital if we are to be able to continue our community efforts in you? Could you help us continue to serve the two towns and surrounding area? It could be easier than you think.

Lions, what we are and how you can help, why not drop an email to npolneylions@ gmail.com and someone will be in touch.
We need members but recognise that being part of a formal organisation is not everyone’s cup of tea. As a result we formed our “Friends of Lions” some years ago which is a group of people willing to give us an hour or so when we are struggling for numbers at any events we are involved in. Providing your email address or other contact details will enable us to let you know when we will make use of your services. If not? Perhaps you will be next time.
MK SPORT
Sport MK run the annual Achievers Awards which recognise sporting achievements in the Milton Keynes area and over the past few years our club has helped by making a donation towards the award for the Disabled Team of the Year. We will be doing so again this year.
President Trevor Aldred and the members of the Lions club would like to thank all readers of the Phonebox who have supported the club in any way over the past year. Your encouragement and assistance makes all the difference.
And Finally
Will you be doing some internet shopping for Christmas Presents? Why not do it via our shopping partner and earn a donation for our club. Visit our website www. npolneylions.btck.co.uk for further details.
SOME CHRISTMAS CHEER FROM LIONS
Donations from your Lions Club this month broke the £2000 mark as we supported a wide range of
good causes within the local, national and international arenas.
CENTRE POINT
Each year, clubs in our Lions District (South east England) combine to support a charity chosen by the spouse of our District Governor. Centre Point, the charity which helps and supports the we were delighted to add the sum of £250 to the District ‘Pot’
CHELSEA’S ANGELS
This Wellingborough based charity helps children diagnosed with Neuroblastoma and other rare cancers by providing support in many ways. A day trip, holiday, gift or making a dream come true. Help could take the form of alterations at home, provision of some piece of medical equipment, indeed anything which helps to reduce the strain on families who are having to cope with a child diagnosed with a rare cancer. Followingapresentationaboutthe charity at our meeting, it was obvious that and it was agreed to make a donation of £1000 which has been passed onto the
OLNEY PRE SCHOOL
Based in the Olney Centre, the group is actively raising funds to improve the environment and facilities in which they operate. The club was approached to see if we could assist with some improvements to and we agreed to make a donation towards the costs. This will enable the Pre-School committee to free up funds for other items which are more in line with the Educational aspects of their work with the youngsters.
NEPAL, HERE I COME
Local girl, Sallie Grummitt will shortly be off to Lamjung in Nepal with VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas) where she will be working in a number of remote villages on a project aimed at improving the health and hygiene amongst poor and marginalized people. Working with VSO means that money and we are pleased to be helping her on her way with a donation.
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