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Bike ride for ridgeway school, Bedford athletic stadium
Their monthly meetings are held at The Fox and
Hounds Goldington and their 45th Charter Dinner
on February 23rd at The Sharnbrook Hotel is an
important event in 2013. Open to all, tickets are
available from Eddie Burry on 01234 271155, 07850
482206 or eddie.burry@btinternet.com.
2012 events
On August Bank Holiday Saturday, the annual
Kempston Fun Day was a huge success. Local people
enjoyed a community event whilst raising funds. The
Wild West show, sponsored by The Lions, was enjoyed
by all and the rest of the day offered charity and craft
stalls and presence from the Naval Cadets, Territorial
Army and Fire Service. A specially arranged spitfire
flyby thrilled everyone and over £1700 was raised to
be distributed between Kempston charities.
Ridgeway School in Kempston organised a sponsored
bike ride in July at Bedford Athletic Stadium. The
Lions and Rotarians assisted the children with riding
so the 200 laps could be completed and Mayor
Dave Hodgson joined in along with local Police
Community Support Officers.
In November, the Lions were proud to be a part of
The Lord Mayor’s show and they also ran a highly
successful 50/50 auction at the Ents Shed in The
Gordon Arms. Items collected from the public and
local shops were sold and 50% went back to the
Wild West show, Kempston fun day
To advertise please call 01234 310521 or email: teresa@communitylifemag.co.uk
Charity
owner and 50% to charity! The final £800 went to
the Foxgloves children’s respite centre on Bromham
Road.
December is the month that most people are aware
of the Lions as the musical Santa Sleigh takes to the
streets and supermarkets of Bedford. Delighting
children along the way, they collect donations for
local charities and in 2012; the money went to Dogs
for the Disabled and Keech Cottage, the children’s
Hospice.
Kempston leo Club
The Leo’s aged 11-18 are based in Kempston and they
volunteer their time for projects like tree planting at
Marston Vale, the Kempston Fun Day, Poppy Appeals
and can participate in the Young Leaders in Service
scheme. These awards recognise any young people
who provide a significant level of service to their
community. Contribution can include fundraising
activities, clearing litter, recycling, services to the
elderly, odd jobs, helping younger children with
learning, visiting others in hospital, babysitting and
reading to visually impaired people. Whatever they
choose to do, it is all about making a difference.
There are exciting opportunities to go abroad and
be part of International Exchanges too. The Leo’s
welcome other young people who want to join in!
santa sleigh Christmas Collections
The generosity of the public makes it possible for the
Lions to achieve all they do and they are grateful for
the donations and support.
if you are interested in helping and
becoming a lion or leo, please visit the website:
www.bedfordlions.org.uk
or call: Mike lock on 01234 353779.
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