# Derwent Lions Club > serving the local community worldwide --- ## Pages - [My account](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/my-account/) - [Donations](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/donate/): Please donate now to help Derwent Lions continue to support good causes. Click button below or scan the QR Code... - [Friends of Derwent Lions](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/friends-of-derwent-lions/): Why not join our growing group of ‘Friends of Derwent Lions’? Help us achieve even more through our service &... - [Supporters](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/supporters/): Fantastic support for our Xmas Tree recycling Providing a Landrover for our Rocking Rudolph Campaign - [Good Causes](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/causes/): Support for sharing life community group Donation to Changing Lives Homeless Refuge Village Fetes Specs Collection & Recycling for Africa... - [Grants/Policies](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/grants-policies/): Grants Grant Making Policy Issue 2 Grant Request Form Grant Acceptance Form Data Protection GDPR Derwent Lions Policy - [Grants](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/contact-us/grants/): GDPR Derwent Lions Policy Issue 3Residents within our community may apply for grants which meet our charitable criteria set out... - [Facebook](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/facebook/): Here you can view our Facebook timeline https://www. facebook. com/DerwentLions/ - [Forthcoming Events](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/events/) - [Club Activities](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/club-activities/): Our Club’s activities include: Summer Concert held for a deserving cause. Support to Summer Fairs with our coconut shy Christmas... - [News](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/blog/) - [About Lions](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/about-lions/): Lions meet the needs of local communities and the world every day because they share a core belief – to... - [Message in a Bottle (MIAB)](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/message-in-a-bottle-miab/): We would like to thank Minster Lions Club for their dedication in launching MIAB in York and surrounding areas. Introduction... - [Contact Us](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/contact-us/): Derwent Lions can be contacted through email: Derwentlions@gmail. com or by phone: 0345 833 2816 (Lion John) If you would... - [Derwent Lions Club (CIO)](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/): Stop Press: We are recruiting new members and volunteers so we can do even more! If you’re seeking a new... --- ## Posts - [Pensioners have a Ball!](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2025/12/10/pensioners-have-a-ball/): Derwent Lions CIO Xmas parties 2025 - [Could it be Christmas?](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2025/12/10/could-it-be-christmas/): We know it is, because Rocking Rudolph is out and about in our community, delighting the young and not so... - [Food Banks benefit from Lions](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2025/12/10/food-banks-benefit-from-lions/): We understand that less fortunate people often go hungry, so we are renewing our support for food banks this Xmas - [Supporting students in need](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2025/05/16/supporting-students-in-need/): Thank you from York College - [Stoves for Ukraine](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2024/10/31/stoves-for-ukraine/): Delighted to receive recognition for helping the war torn civilians in Ukraine survive the winter without power. We Serve. - [Derwent Lions Golden Anniversary Dinner](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2023/11/13/derwent-lions-golden-anniversary-dinner/): A great night celebrating our Golden Anniversary. 1973 was a momentous year for many other reasons, joining the EEC, VAT,... - [Awards](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2023/03/02/awards/): Great night recognising Lions who have excelled in our Club and community. Congratulations to award recipients. Thank you to our... - [Fantastic Xmas Party for our Seniors](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2022/11/28/fantastic-xmas-party-for-our-seniors/): Invited guests from Care, Sheltered Homes and Pensioner Clubs from around our patch were offered free transportation to join us... - [There were 10 water bottles ……](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2022/11/07/yorkshire-marathon/): Congratulations to all the runners who participated in the incredible Jane Thomlinson Yorkshire Marathon on the 16th October 2022. A... - [50 Years of Magic](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2022/11/07/derwent-lions-50-year-anniversary/): Our District Governor Kevin joined our club meeting to congratulate us on our achievements over the last 50 years. Lion... - [Charity Concert a Roaring Success for the Lions](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2022/07/25/charity-concert-a-roaring-success-for-the-lions/): Our 11th Annual concert was a tremendous occasion, with fabulous performances from the York Philharmonic Male Voice choir, young Ukrainian... - [Coffee mornings for Ukrainians](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2022/05/25/coffee-mornings-for-ukrainians/): Derwent Lions have organised several coffee mornings in local villages to raise funds for the LCIF Ukrainian Refugee appeal. LCIF... - [2022 Xmas Tree Recycling - a treemendous success!](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2022/02/16/xmas-tree-recycling-a-treemendous-success/): Raising over £3000 for St Leonard’s Hospice. Thank you to Toby Johnson and his team for supplying recycling services to... - [Rocking Rudolph Season Review](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2022/01/02/rocking-rudolph-season-review/): Despite the disruptive mechanical issues we had with our tractor this year, Rocking Rudolph season was a resounding success overall.... - [Xmas Party Enjoyed By All](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2021/11/28/xmas-party-enjoyed-by-all/): Now out of lockdown, we were delighted to once again stage our seniors annual xmas party. With an afternoon tea,... - [All Smiles from Ellouise](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2020/11/29/all-smiles-from-ellouise/): Ellouise was delighted to ride her adapted Trike provided by Derwent and Pocklington Lions Clubs. Her parents Emma and Jon... - [A message from our President](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2020/08/26/a-message-from-our-president/): Dear Derwent Lions Club Supporter In these unusual times, our dozen members have been unable to be out and about... - [Lions Club Together to help desperate families!](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2020/06/10/lions-club-together/): A desperate call from a lady in the West Riding, whose father was critically ill in Scarborough Hospital, asked if... - [Derwent Lions Helping to Feed the Hungry](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2020/05/16/derwent-lions-helping-to-feed-the-hungry/) - [Stamford Bridge Event: Best of Times Saturday 14th March 2020](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2020/01/21/stamford-bridge-event-best-of-times-saturday-14th-march-2020/) - [Tree-mendous Weekend](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2020/01/06/tree-mendous-weekend/) - [Afternoon Xmas Tea Party](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2019/12/02/afternoon-xmas-tea-party/) - [Co-op are marvellous](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2019/11/25/co-op-are-marvellous/) - [Water for our Homeless](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2019/11/03/water-for-our-homeless/) - [Lions help new MS sufferers](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2019/10/24/lions-help-new-ms-sufferers/) - [An Inspirational Day](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2019/08/10/an-inspirational-day/) - [York 10K](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2019/08/04/york-10k/) - [Oh what a day....](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2019/07/17/oh-what-a-day/) - [Helicopter Ride](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2019/07/03/helicopter-ride/) - [Stamford Bridge not shy!](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2019/06/09/stamford-bridge-not-shy/) - [Bed Race](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2019/06/08/bed-race/) - [15th March Fundraising Event for Mind](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2019/06/01/15th-march-fundraising-event-for-mind/): Join Lion Hayley and friends at Huntington WMC for a fantastic night of fun and entertainment. - [Recycling for our Hospice](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2019/06/01/recycling-for-our-hospice/) - [Celebration Evening](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2019/01/30/celebration-evening/): Lions and volunteers enjoyed a lively meal at the Grey Horse to celebrate our clubs fantastic xmas seasons achievements. Thanks... - [Fantastic afternoon xmas party](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2018/12/04/fantastic-afternoon-xmas-party/): A fabulous afternoon of food and entertainment very much enjoyed by our guests. Many thanks to Amie and Lauren Owen... - [Water water everywhere, and plenty of drops to drink!](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2018/10/17/water-water-everywhere-and-plenty-of-drops-to-drink/): Lions and volunteers braved horrendous conditions to operate a water station for Yorkshire Marathon runners. We felt privileged to support... - [Much needed water for KEY](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2018/10/17/much-needed-water-for-key/): Post from Kitchen for Everyone. York. A massive thank you to Ken Sutcliffe the President of Derwent Lions for bringing... - [Xmas Tree Recyling](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2017/12/03/xmas-tree-recyling/): For Villagers of Dunnington, Evington, Sutton, Newton and Stamford Bridge https://lions105c. org. uk/derwent/events/xmas-tree-recycling/ - [Lion Tony Goes the Extra Mile](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2017/10/11/lion-tony-goes-extra-mile/): Lion Tony completed his first ever Yorkshire Marathon, raising over £1000 to be shared between St Leonard’s Hospice and Derwent... - [Presentation to Jessie's Fund](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2017/10/10/presentation-jessies-fund/): On behalf of the Lions Clubs of Derwent, Minster and Selby, we were delighted to present the proceeds of our... - [2017 Lions Summer Charity Event a Smash Hit!](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2017/07/18/469-2/): Derwent, Minster and Selby Lions Clubs staged a fantastic 2017 Summer Charity Event at Queen Margaret’s School in Escrick. A... - [In memory of Role Patrick](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2017/03/23/memory-role-patrick/): Club members met with the Patrick family to celebrate the life of Role – a founder member of Derwent Lions Club.... - [Lions go green!](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2017/03/14/lions-go-green/): Derwent Lions Brian Woolacott and Tony Feasby and family having fun helping out with some tree planting at Fulford last... - [Recycled xmas trees help St Leonard's Hospice Grow!](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2017/03/14/recycled-xmas-trees-helps-st-leonards-hospice-grow/): Lion Tony, representing Derwent Lions, was delighted to present a cheque to St Leonard’s Hospice from funds raised through xmas... - [Lions Summer Charity Concert - Saturday 15th July 2017](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2017/02/27/lions-summer-charity-concert-saturday-15th-july-2017/): Derwent, Minster and Selby Lions Clubs are delighted to announce their 2017 Summer Concert, which will be staged at Queen... - [Rocking Rudolph](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2017/01/31/rocking-rudolph/): We would like to thank all our supporters that made our 2016 Rocking Rudolph season a real success. We really... - [Charity Xmas Tree Collection - Dunnington and Elvington](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2016/12/16/charity-xmas-tree-collection-dunnington-and-elvington/): We really enjoyed our xmas tree recycling in Dunnington and Elvington, while raising money for St Leonard’s Hospice and Lions... - [2016 Seniors Xmas Party](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2016/12/02/2016-seniors-xmas-party/): This was our best ever fun xmas party for Seniors held at the Air Museum. The brownies came to help,... - [A wonderful evening with RDA](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2016/11/07/a-wonderful-evening-with-rda/): In recognition of the financial support provided, Derwent and Minster Lions Clubs were invited to join the Riding for Disabled... - [Wheldrake Village Hall Appeal](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2016/11/07/wheldrake-village-hall-appeal/): Derwent Lions President Ken Sutcliffe presenting a welcome donation to the organisers of the Wheldrake Village Hall appeal. The refurbished... - [Lions 2016 Summer Concert](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2016/08/30/lions-2016-summer-concert/): Derwent and Mister Lions were delighted stage their 2016 Summer Concert at Queen Margaret’s School in Escrick. A marvellous event... - [Supporting Community Ventures](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2016/03/10/supporting-community-ventures/): Supporting ventures that benefit young people in our community. Donation presented by 2015/6 Lion President John Newlove to the Friends... - [Celebration Meal](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2016/01/28/celebration-meal/): We were joined by many of our Xmas volunteers to celebrate a successful December for Santa and his helpers. Following... - [International Youth Camp Visit To York!](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2015/08/17/international-youth-camp-visit-to-york/): The Lions Clubs of Derwent, Minster and York came together to host a visit for 39 young people for a... - [Summer Charity Concert Saturday 11th July 2015](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2015/06/13/summer-charity-concert-saturday-11th-july-2015/): Derwent and Minster Lions were proud to present the 2015 Summer Charity Concert at Queen Margaret’s School in aid of... - [Derwent Lions Active in our Community](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2015/04/07/derwent-lions-active-in-our-community/): We have been heavily involved with supporting local community ventures in recent months. For instance, we have made donations to... - [Derwent Lions supports Wheldrake Play Park](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2015/03/10/derwent-lions-supports-wheldrake-play-park/): Derwent Lions Club were delighted to present a donation of £1000 to Louise Parker representing the Friends of Wheldrake Park.... - [Derwent Lions helps villagers swim!](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2015/03/05/derwent-lions-helps-villagers-swim/): Derwent Lions have been very much engaged in community ventures over recent months. For instance, the club were delighted to... - [Santa's last night out with the Lions](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2014/12/23/santas-last-night-out-with-the-lions/): Monday the 23rd saw Santa take his last flight around Stamford Bridge and High and Low Catton, courtesy of Derwent... - [Lions bring music therapy to kids ears!](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2014/11/11/lions-bring-music-therapy-to-kids-ears/): Earlier this year, the Lions Clubs of Derwent and Minster came together to stage their annual charity concert at Queen... - [Concert a great success!](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2014/07/21/concert-a-great-success/): Derwent and Minster held its annual charity concert on the 12th July at Queen Margaret’s School. Staged for the benefit... - [Charter](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2014/07/21/94-2/): Derwent lions celebrated its 41st year as an active club with a black tie dinner held at Swallow Hall. Guests... - [Lions Summer Concert](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2014/06/19/lions-summer-concert/): Saturday 12th July from 6:30pm Yes, its not a rumour – summer has arrived! Come and celebrate the occasion with... - [Santa and Rudolph take a well earned rest!](https://derwent.lionsclub.co/2013/12/31/santa-and-rudolph-have-a-well-earned-rest/): Santa, still full of whiskey and mince pies left by excited parents on Christmas Eve, is now taking a well... --- # # Detailed Content ## Pages Dashboard Orders Downloads Addresses Account details Log out Hello webmaster (not webmaster? Log out) From your account dashboard you can view your recent orders, manage your shipping and billing addresses, and edit your password and account details. --- Please donate now to help Derwent Lions continue to support good causes. Click button below or scan the QR Code to connect to our Just Giving web page: --- Why not join our growing group of 'Friends of Derwent Lions'? Help us achieve even more through our service & fundraising activities & assist us in spotting good causes where we might be able to help. Also gain access to discounted route to full membership! Please register your interest below: Find out more about the benefits of becoming a Friend of Derwent Lions by downloading the document below:Download --- Fantastic support for our Xmas Tree recycling Providing a Landrover for our Rocking Rudolph Campaign --- Support for sharing life community group Donation to Changing Lives Homeless Refuge Village Fetes Specs Collection & Recycling for Africa DEC Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal Community Coffee Mornings Message in the Bottles for the Vulnerable Seniors Xmas Party Donating an adapted Trike for Ellouise Providing Tablets for Covid patients Donating food to local foodbanks Raising funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance Recycling xmas trees for our Community Good luck to Stamford Bridge U9s Scouts World Jamboree Seniors Xmas Annual Afternoon Tea Party Multiple Sclerosis Society - York Branch Chalet Holidays for People in Need Kitchen for Everyone Riding for Disabled Jessie's Fund Scouts Junior Cricket Scouts Paving Playpit Children's Hospital Hearing Dogs Music Awards St Leonards Hospice Community Pool Tree Planting Playpark Village Hall Rebuild Youth Camp Books for Sri Lanka Youth Clubs Supporting Volunteers Humanitarian Relief --- Grants Grant Making Policy Issue 2 Grant Request Form Grant Acceptance Form Data Protection GDPR Derwent Lions Policy --- GDPR Derwent Lions Policy Issue 3Residents within our community may apply for grants which meet our charitable criteria set out in our Grant making policy. Prior contact with our club is recommended. Applicants will normally be expected to join us at a club meeting to present their request. Grant Making Policy Derwent Lions Club Issue 1 Financial assistance application form Iss oct 18 GDPR Derwent Lions Policy Issue 3 --- Here you can view our Facebook timeline https://www. facebook. com/DerwentLions/ --- Our Club's activities include: Summer Concert held for a deserving cause. Support to Summer Fairs with our coconut shy Christmas parties for senior people. Rocking Rudolph visiting most of our villages throughout December.  This brings a very special festive spirit for the young and elderly at Christmas Christmas tree collection and recycling Supporting Village projects such as building a sandpit area for an after school club, providing equipment for Wheldrake Playpark, Stamford Bridge Swimming Pool etc Sponsoring young people to engage with service activities Message in a Bottle is an emergency information system for those with medical conditions, vulnerable or people who live alone Running a water station for the Yorkshire Marathon Providing emergency packs of essential items for visitors to York Children's Ward Youth projects and recognition Supporting Eye health projects Responding to disaster appeals, both local and international Assisting other Lions Clubs with their projects We respond to a range of people and organisations requesting help and financial assistance Why not consider joining us so you can help us achieve even more! --- Lions meet the needs of local communities and the world every day because they share a core belief – to serve their community. Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization. We have 1. 35 million members in more than 45,000 clubs in more than 206 countries and geographic areas. Lions have a dynamic history. Founded in 1917, we are best known for fighting blindness, but we also volunteer for many different kinds of community projects – including caring for the environment, feeding the hungry and aiding seniors and the disabled. Lions give sight. By conducting vision screenings, equipping hospitals and clinics, distributing medicine and raising awareness of eye disease, Lions work toward their mission of providing vision for all. We have extended our commitment to sight conservation through countless local efforts and through our international SightFirst Program, which works to eradicate blindness. Lions serve youth. Our community projects often support local children and schools through scholarships, recreation and mentoring. Internationally, we offer many programs, including the Peace Poster Contest, Youth Camps and Exchange and Lions Quest. Our Leo Program provides the youth of the world with an opportunity for personal development through volunteering. There are approximately 144,000 Leos and 5,700 Leo clubs in more than 140 countries worldwide. Lions award grants. Since 1968, the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has awarded more than US$700 million in grants to support Lions humanitarian projects around the world. LCIF was also ranked the number one nongovernmental organization in a 2007... --- We would like to thank Minster Lions Club for their dedication in launching MIAB in York and surrounding areas. Introduction An Emergency Information Scheme to help people who have medical conditions, who are living on their own or are elderly. The scheme is actively supported by the Ambulance, Police and Fire Rescue Services, local hospitals and Primary Care Trusts.  It gives the peace of mind to recipients and relatives because vital information is available in an emergency situation to the emergency services. It has been running nationally for over four years now and Lions clubs have supplied free of charge over 3 million of these containers. In York, Lions have distributed over 32,000 containers. What is message in a bottle? (MIAB)The Lions message in a bottle scheme encourages you to keep your personal and medical details in a bottle in the fridge. If you have an accident or sudden illness, then the emergency services know where they can find information they need. This saves time and they can treat you more quickly. Where can I get a bottle? You can get a bottle from:Ambulance, Police and Fire Rescue Services, York City Hospital, your Doctors surgery, Neighbourhood Pride Officer, Age Concern, St Sampson Centre and Bishopthorpe Link Office. What do I need to do? You need to fill in the form which comes with the bottle, put the bottle in the fridge and put the green and white Lion emergency stickers (supplied) where they can easily be seen. You can get extra... --- Derwent Lions can be contacted through email: Derwentlions@gmail. com or by phone: 0345 833 2816 (Lion John) If you would like to approach us for a grant, please refer to our policies and application form. Our GDPR policy can be found here We normally meet on the 4th Monday of every month, please contact John for details. --- Stop Press: We are recruiting new members and volunteers so we can do even more! If you're seeking a new purpose in life, consider joining the Derwent Lions Club—a place to connect, give back, and make new friends. Known for our festive Rocking Rudolph sleigh, we are also dedicated to making a difference in our local communities and beyond. With a variety of initiatives ranging from community projects to social events, there's always something meaningful to be part of. Come share your time, skills, and heart. Join Derwent Lions Club —your next chapter starts here. Our Passion: As part of Lions Clubs International, our passion is to help people in need, within our community and beyond. Who we are: Like minded people who give their time and expertise freely for the benefit of others, supported by enthusiastic volunteers. Our local communities: Villagers of Deighton, Dunnington, Elvington, Escrick, Fulford, Heslington, Low and High Catton, Melbourne, Newton on Derwent, Naburn, Seaton Ross, Stamford Bridge, Sutton on Derwent, Thorganby and Wheldrake who give most generously when we knock on their doors! Our ethos: Fun and team spirit is very much important to us and we enjoy informal and formal social events together and with other clubs in the area. Where we meet: We normally meet at 8pm on Monday or Tuesday of the 4th Week of each month , but this can vary to meet operational requirements. We may also use zoom for project meetings. Please contact us if you would like to pay a... --- --- ## Posts - Categories: Latest news Derwent Lions CIO Xmas parties 2025 Derwent Lions staged not one but two Xmas parties for Seniors this year, organising transport , food, entertainment plus free raffles! Thank you everyone that contributed to the events, particularly Danny and Sean for their fantastic turkey baps! --- - Categories: Latest news We know it is, because Rocking Rudolph is out and about in our community, delighting the young and not so young! --- - Categories: Latest news We understand that less fortunate people often go hungry, so we are renewing our support for food banks this Xmas --- - Categories: Latest news Thank you from York College --- - Categories: Latest news Delighted to receive recognition for helping the war torn civilians in Ukraine survive the winter without power. We Serve. --- - Categories: Latest news A great night celebrating our Golden Anniversary. 1973 was a momentous year for many other reasons, joining the EEC, VAT, strikes, oil crisis, 3 day weeks, but we endure (along with Slade’s ‘Merry Xmas Everybody’ which we sing along to when Rocking Rudolph is in town! ). Thank you to our honoured guests Susan Dudley-Smith MBE, Martin and Marion and PDG Nigel, your contributions made the evening so memorable! https://derwent. lionsclub. co/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/11/Derwent-Lions-Charter-Made-with-Clipchamp. mp4 --- - Categories: Latest news Great night recognising Lions who have excelled in our Club and community. Congratulations to award recipients. Thank you to our District Governor for joining our meeting to make the presentations. https://derwent. lionsclub. co/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/03/Derwent-Lions-Recognition-Awards. mp4 --- - Categories: Latest news Invited guests from Care, Sheltered Homes and Pensioner Clubs from around our patch were offered free transportation to join us at Stamford Bridge Village Hall on Saturday 26th Nov for an afternoon picnic treat! Following their picnic, they enjoyed a fabulous sing-along with the Stamford Bridge Community Choir. Our free raffle ensured a third of our guests picked up an early xmas present. We also had a lucky Xmas Draw winner who took away a quality Xmas Hamper. Many guests came to thank us at the end of the event saying how much they enjoyed and appreciated the afternoon. Of course, this event was made possible with the help of our many supporters. We would like to express our deepest appreciation to the Choir, our many volunteers, our friends at Stamford Bridge Village Hall, our coach drivers and Beverley Lift, and of course to Santa for dropping in to collect on behalf of the Choir for the local Cancer Group. A brilliant afternoon, making life a little brighter for our guests and all who participated. --- - Categories: Latest news Congratulations to all the runners who participated in the incredible Jane Thomlinson Yorkshire Marathon on the 16th October 2022. A massive thank you to all the fantastic volunteers who helped at our water station! https://derwent. lionsclub. co/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2022/11/7180699C-672D-40C6-AFFD-2879E3CA4ADE. mp4 --- - Categories: Latest news Our District Governor Kevin joined our club meeting to congratulate us on our achievements over the last 50 years. Lion President Brian (left) was delighted to receive the recognition certificate, saying ‘the world needs Lions Clubs now, more than ever. We are up for the challenge! ’ --- - Categories: Latest news - Formats: Gallery Our 11th Annual concert was a tremendous occasion, with fabulous performances from the York Philharmonic Male Voice choir, young Ukrainian soprano Yasania Honcharova and Barton Community Brass Band, culminating in the National Anthems of Ukraine and the United Kingdom. We raised over £4500 for the Ukranian Humanitarian Appeal. Thank you to our performers, our sponsors, to Queen Margaret's School our hosts, to William Jenkyns our professional compere, to our volunteers and finally to our generous guests. This slideshow requires JavaScript. --- - Categories: Latest news Derwent Lions Vice President Ken and President Brian welcoming customers at Sutton upon Derwent Village Hall Derwent Lions have organised several coffee mornings in local villages to raise funds for the LCIF Ukrainian Refugee appeal. LCIF supply grants to lions Clubs providing on the ground support to refugees fleeing the war torn country. --- - Categories: Latest news - Formats: Video Raising over £3000 for St Leonard's Hospice. Thank you to Toby Johnson and his team for supplying recycling services to our Club. --- - Categories: Latest news Despite the disruptive mechanical issues we had with our tractor this year, Rocking Rudolph season was a resounding success overall. Thanks to the hard work of our members, our volunteers, the Landrover provided by Ripon Farm Services, and reasonable (if rather damp) weather we managed to visit most of our regular venues. Thanks to the generosity of our community, donations increased by over 10% on 2019 despite the lack of ready cash in many peoples pockets! After so many restrictions on our fundraising over the last couple of years, the response was very much appreciated and will allow us to continue to fund causes for people less fortunate. Our club would like to wish all our community a safe, prosperous and very Happy New Year. --- - Categories: Latest news https://derwent. lionsclub. co/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/11/Derwent-Lions-Seniors-Xmas-Party-2021. mp4 Now out of lockdown, we were delighted to once again stage our seniors annual xmas party. With an afternoon tea, free raffle and entertainment provided by the Middle 8 Singers, our guest were treated to an afternoon they will remember. Our friends from Barchester Healthcare commented “What a wonderful afternoon we had at the Derwent Lions annual senior xmas party, with food, drink, entertainment and a raffle. A great afternoon was had by all. We even had some snow while we listened to Christmas Carols. ” --- - Categories: Latest news Ellouise was delighted to ride her adapted Trike provided by Derwent and Pocklington Lions Clubs. Her parents Emma and Jon said " Thank you both so much for the kind support the Lions club have offered to us, which been humbling and as you will see in the video and picture attached Ellouise loves her new trike. Thanks to your hard work she can now enjoy many years of cycling and we will be in touch once she has out grown this to ensure you are able to gift this onto another family in need." It feels great to be a Lion! https://derwent. lionsclub. co/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2020/11/VID_20201020_135809. mp4 Ellouise was delighted to ride her adapted Trike provided by Derwent and Pocklington Lions Clubs. Her parents Emma and Jon said " Thank you both so much for the kind support the Lions club have offered to us, which been humbling and as you will see in the video and picture attached Ellouise loves her new trike. Thanks to your hard work she can now enjoy many years of cycling and we will be in touch once she has out grown this to ensure you are able to gift this onto another family in need. " It feels great to be a Lion! --- - Categories: Latest news - Formats: Audio Dear Derwent Lions Club Supporter In these unusual times, our dozen members have been unable to be out and about to do our usual summer activities. Our Queen Margaret concerts were cancelled and the coconut shy usually brought out at numerous summer fetes has been put away for the year. Instead we have been using the monies raised with Rocking Rudolph last year to support those in need because of Covid-19. We have: - provided financial support to those at the University of York manufacturing face shields to ensure all local care homes had all they needed. - purchased tablets for local hospitals so that patients and their families could keep in contact and sometimes, sadly, say goodbye. - continuing with our regular financial donations to help support two local food banks supplying meals to the vulnerable and needy in our local communities. In addition, recently we have started collecting surplus vegetables from Wheldrake allotments for Kitchens for Everyone in York who are making and delivering huge numbers of meals for those in need. If you would like to make a donation to help us continue to support these good causes, then please go to our Just Giving page. Note that members pay for the privilege to belong to Lions to cover insurance and the like, ensuring that all every penny counts from donations and fundraising. We are keeping under review our usual programme of events over the Christmas holidays - the popular senior citizens event at Elvington Airfield, Rocking... --- - Categories: Latest news A desperate call from a lady in the West Riding, whose father was critically ill in Scarborough Hospital, asked if Lions could put a tablet on the ward so she could see and speak to him. Responding to the appeal, Lions Clubs in the York Hospital Trust catchment area quickly rallied together and with the help of a grant from Lions International, purchased 14 Tablets for use by Covid-19 patients under the care of the Trust (donated to York / Scarborough / Bridlington and Selby hospitals). After Covid-19, they will still be available for friends and families to chat to their inpatient loved ones. In response to our actions, we received the following letter of appreciation from Sharon, the lady who requested our support: “I cannot stress how much it meant to me and my brother to be able to speak and joke with my dad in his final week. My brother is in Australia and I am living a long drive away. We zoomed daily best we could and on dads last day we both managed to zoom together to visit for 40 minutes. The nurses reassured us he could hear and he even tried to respond when my brother tried to wind him up about Leeds United. He looked comfortable and peaceful and passed away about an hour later with the nurse holding his hand.   It was extremely heart breaking but being able to zoom has left us feel comfortable and peaceful that he heard our voices before... --- - Categories: Latest news With help from our friends at the Coop at Tang Hall, for the next few weeks we we will be sending supplies to our local food bank. We hope that this will go a little way to easing the burden on needy families through this challenging period. --- - Categories: Latest news We raised £700 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance from the event. Thank to you all our supporters! --- - Categories: Latest news - Tags: recycling, St Leonard's Hospice, xmas trees A brilliant time recycling trees for St Leonard's Hospice, Lions Good Causes and our environment! --- - Categories: Latest news Thank you to the Coop community fund for sponsoring our Seniors Xmas Party. Also to Ruth for her brilliant sing alongs, the Air Museum catering staff for their quality afternoon tea and to the Brownies who helped make the event so memorable for our guests. --- - Categories: Latest news Thank you so much to our Co-op and all their customers who bought branded products and chose us as their local cause. The co-op community fund have donated a huge amount of money to our club for our seniors xmas afternoon tea party, where we provide transport and treat seniors and vulnerable people to a great afternoon of food and entertainment. Not only that, local Co-op staff are coming to help serve at the event! Very grateful. Learn more about the Co-op venture here. #ItsWhatWeDo #MakingADifference --- - Categories: Latest news Lion President Ken was delighted to hand over bottles of water to Kitchen for Everyone {York}. Collected from Derwent Lions' Yorkshire Marathon water station, the bottles will be distributed to our homeless people in need. --- - Categories: Latest news L-R: Hazel and Tony from the MS Society, Sue who is the Head of Queen Margaret's, Lion Presidents Ken and Rob from Derwent and Minster Clubs respectively. Recently diagnosed people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) will soon benefit from £3000 raised by the Lions Clubs' of York and Selby, who came together in the summer to stage a fabulous day of entertainment in the auditorium at Queen Margaret's School in Escrick. In the afternoon, families and friends enjoyed a fantastic children's song and dance show, presented by Evolution Dance and Tread the Boards. In the evening, a variety show featuring entertainment including York & Selby Rock Choirs and Barton Brass Band with a Proms finale was enthusiastically received. Celebrating their success, Lions gathered once again at the School to present the award to Tony Cardis of the York Branch of the MS Society. Presenting the award on behalf of all the York and Selby Lions Clubs, Derwent Lions President Ken Sutcliffe said " We are delighted to help such a deserving cause, it is what Lionism is all about. I would like to thank everyone that contributed to our event's success, particularly Queen Margaret's School for the use of their superb auditorium" . Receiving the cheque, Tony said " When people find out they have MS, they are often shocked and do not know which way to turn. With this money, York District Hospital specialist nurses and ourselves will be able to set up induction events to help local people who... --- - Categories: Latest news A fantastic day escorting our International Youth Camp visitors round York. Thank you to Visit York, JORVIK Viking Centre, York Dungeon, St. Sampson's Church, York Castle Museum and particularly the volunteers of the National Railway Museum for keeping our Youth Camp visitors entertained. Also to the Lions Clubs of Derwent Lions, Minster Lions of York, York Lions, Wetherby Lions, Harrogate Lions Club, Knaresborough Lions for making the event possible. Hopefully they will have happy memories of York and will come back to our lovely City in future! --- - Categories: Latest news Derwent Lions with a team of enthusiastic volunteers had a great time congratulating finishers at this fantastic fundraising event. We'll done to all involved! --- - Categories: Concert - Tags: derwent lions, lions, minster lions, MS Society, Queen Margaret's, selby lions - Formats: Gallery The Lions clubs of Derwent, Minster and Selby were delighted to raise funds for the York Multiple Sclerosis Society by hosting their Annual Summer Charity Event at Queen Margaret's School in Escrick. In the afternoon the audience were delighted by Tread the Boards inspiring 'Shakespeare Rocks' followed by Evolution Dance's enchanting 'Dancing through the Kaleidoscope'. The raffle was kindly provided and run by our local Co-op Community team. In the evening, guests were welcomed by canapes and table magic performed by the talented Josh Benson. Josh then opened the evening show with an impressive comedy and magic session, to be followed by entertaining Evolution Dance routines delivered by more mature dancers. Selina Dakin then showed her talent by signing some modern songs plus some she had written herself for her both her acoustic guitar and piano. After Selina, the Rock Choir took the stage and were well received by an attentive audience. After the intermission, our regulars the popular Barton Brass Band didn't disappoint and soon had our guests stamping their feet to a wide range of entertaining music including a fantastic arrangement of The Greatest Showman. They then concluded the evening with rousing patriotic Proms music, with our audience stomping and waving their flags in appreciation. All in all, an excellent event and Anita from the Multiple Sclerosis Society was delighted to accept our 'large cheque' donation of £3000 which we hope to outturn (tbc). The Lions Clubs of Derwent, Minster and Selby would like to thank and acknowledge... --- - Categories: Latest news *Raising money for Yorkshire Air Ambulance* Would you like the unique opportunity to see a bird’s eye view of the York Maze on preview day, before it opens this summer, from a helicopter? Please support this fab cause and good luck! https://www. 32auctions. com/helicoptermazederwentlion Bid now! --- - Categories: Latest news Great time helping out in our community! --- - Categories: Latest news Lion Martin and I were delighted to support our friends in Knaresborough Lions with the marshalling of this fantastic event. 90 team charged round the demanding course which included a River Nidd crossing. Well do to all involved! --- - Categories: Latest news Join Lion Hayley and friends at Huntington WMC for a fantastic night of fun and entertainment. --- - Categories: Latest news Delighted to present our donation raised from recycling xmas trees to Annie at St Leonards. Lion President Ken and Treasurer Tony representing Derwent Lions. --- - Categories: Uncategorized Lions and volunteers enjoyed a lively meal at the Grey Horse to celebrate our clubs fantastic xmas seasons achievements. Thanks to the commitment of all, new records were set for our Rocking Rudolph campaign and our Christmas Tree recycling initiative. Following the meal, President Ken Sutcliffe presented an appreciation award to Jim and Pam Pulleyn for their loan of the tractor which has pulled the sleigh for almost 20 years. Then our District Governor Clive enrolled our new member Hayley and presented one of Lions highest club accolades, a Melvyn Jones Fellowship award to Lion Ken Hardgrave in recognition of his achievements as a Lion. A fantastic night indeed. --- - Categories: Uncategorized A fabulous afternoon of food and entertainment very much enjoyed by our guests. Many thanks to Amie and Lauren Owen and John Mackenzie for their musical performances and to Elvington Brownies for lovely carols and helping hands. It was delightful to see the young people mixing with our guests to share cracker jokes! Thanks also to the Elvington Air Museum staff for their superb service. --- - Categories: Uncategorized Lions and volunteers braved horrendous conditions to operate a water station for Yorkshire Marathon runners. We felt privileged to support such a fantastic fund raiser for so many good causes. Well done to all that made the day happen! At the end of the race, we collected surplus water bottles to give to Kitchen for Everyone, a York homeless charity. --- - Categories: Uncategorized Post from Kitchen for Everyone. York. A massive thank you to Ken Sutcliffe the President of Derwent Lions for bringing along this huge donation of water to Kitchen for Everyone York last night Lots was taken but we still have lots left to be handed out at our sessions on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays Ken and his team collected the water after Sunday’s Marathon and we hugely appreciate it. Water is being modelled by our wonderful team leaders Andy & Marie and the fab volunteers Sophie & Young Ellie along with Ken Thank you Ken Note from Derwent Lions: It was our pleasure to help such a deserving cause. Two of our volunteers alerted me to an opportunity to make better use of the remaining unpackaged bottles from the race water stations that we operate. I had read in the press how homeless people were often dehydrated so contacted Jane Tomlinson's Run For All to see if I could collect these unwanted bottles and donate it to a York homeless charity. They were very supportive and I was delighted to find that Kitchen for Everyone was ideally placed to distribute the water to those most in need. I will be contacting Run for All to thank them and hopefully we can help you out again in the near future. Ken- President of Derwent Lions --- - Categories: Uncategorized - Tags: charitable, community, humanitarian For Villagers of Dunnington, Evington, Sutton, Newton and Stamford Bridge https://lions105c. org. uk/derwent/events/xmas-tree-recycling/ --- - Categories: Latest news - Tags: charitable, community, humanitarian, Marathon water station, St Leonard's Hospice, Yorkshire marathon Lion Tony completed his first ever Yorkshire Marathon, raising over £1000 to be shared between St Leonard's Hospice and Derwent Lions. A magnificent achievement! Derwent Lions, their families and enthusiastic volunteers had tremendous fun manning a Water Station to support Tony and the many other runners who took up the challenge. --- - Categories: Latest news - Tags: Barton Town Band, charitable, community, humanitarian, Queen Margaret's School, Scunthorpe Cooperative Junior Choir, summer concert, Tread the Boards School of Performing Arts, York and Selby Rock Choirs On behalf of the Lions Clubs of Derwent, Minster and Selby, we were delighted to present the proceeds of our summer concerts (£3000) to Lesley of Jessie's Fund at Queen Margaret's School. In recognition, Lesley posted: "Derwent, Selby and Minster Lions Clubs supported Jessie’s Fund for the third time with their summer concert in July this year. The concert took place in the beautiful surroundings of Queen Margaret’s School, Escrick, York, and there was music from Scunthorpe Cooperative Junior Choir, York and Selby Rock Choirs, and Barton Town Band. The day was enhanced by an afternoon dance performance by Tread the Boards School of Performing Arts. We were thrilled that the day’s proceeds of £3,000 were donated to Jessie’s Fund – a fantastic day’s fundraising! " --- - Categories: Concert - Tags: charitable, community, humanitarian Derwent, Minster and Selby Lions Clubs staged a fantastic 2017 Summer Charity Event at Queen Margaret’s School in Escrick. A brilliant afternoon show, presented by the talented children from Tread the Boards to rapturous applause, was followed by our keynote evening choral and brass band concert. Scunthorpe Cooperative Youth Choir, Selby and York Rock Choirs and Barton Town Brass band enthralled the audience from the start to the Proms finale! This musical event was staged to raise money for Jessie’s Fund – who help children with additional and complex needs or serious illness to communicate by using music. Lions members would like to thank Queen Margaret’s School, our Sponsors – Contract Vehicles Ltd, ABN, Northside Truck and Van Ltd and Blue-Chip Travel (York) – our MC William Jenkyns – our Volunteers and of course our magnificent performers for their support and commitment to the event. --- - Categories: Latest news - Tags: charitable, community, humanitarian Club members met with the Patrick family to celebrate the life of Role - a founder member of Derwent Lions Club. The Club planted a tree and unveiled a plaque as a tribute to the many years of service he had devoted to people less fortunate. . --- - Categories: Uncategorized - Tags: charitable, community, humanitarian Derwent Lions Brian Woolacott and Tony Feasby and family having fun helping out with some tree planting at Fulford last weekend. --- - Categories: Christmas tree collection - Tags: charitable, community, humanitarian Lion Tony, representing Derwent Lions, was delighted to present a cheque to St Leonard's Hospice from funds raised through xmas tree recycling. --- - Categories: Concert - Tags: 15th july, charitable, charity concert, community, derwent lions, humanitarian, Jessie's Fund, minster lions, Queen Margaret's, selby lions Derwent, Minster and Selby Lions Clubs are delighted to announce their 2017 Summer Concert, which will be staged at Queen Margaret's School in Escrick. This year we will be raising money for Jessie's Fund - who help children with additional and complex needs or serious illness to communicate by using music. For further information and to order tickets, see https://lionssummerconcert. yolasite. com/ . --- - Categories: Rocking Rudolph - Tags: charitable, community, humanitarian We would like to thank all our supporters that made our 2016 Rocking Rudolph season a real success. We really felt appreciated and raised much needed money to help fund our charitable causes for the coming year. --- - Categories: Christmas tree collection - Tags: charitable, charity xmas tree, community, derwent lions, dunnington, elvington, humanitarian We really enjoyed our xmas tree recycling in Dunnington and Elvington, while raising money for St Leonard's Hospice and Lions good causes! Thank you to all our supporter. --- - Categories: Uncategorized - Tags: charitable, community, humanitarian This was our best ever fun xmas party for Seniors held at the Air Museum. The brownies came to help, and all our guests had a great time. --- - Categories: Uncategorized - Tags: charitable, community, humanitarian In recognition of the financial support provided, Derwent and Minster Lions Clubs were invited to join the Riding for Disabled Carriage Driving Holiday guests at their fun packed presentation evening, held at Queen Margaret's School in Escrick. Susan Dudley-Smith had organised a great evening which included yorkshire pud and spoon races (saved the mess... . ) and a hilarious competition where guests presented their thoughts on potential new inventions for horses. Susan Dudley-Smith Congratulations to Susan Dudley-Smith and the RDA team who organised such a marvellous holiday for a fantastic group of people who really knew how to enjoy themselves! On behalf of both Lions Clubs, Derwent Lion President Ken Sutcliffe had the pleasure of presenting competition prizes and awards to successful drivers. --- - Categories: Uncategorized - Tags: charitable, community, humanitarian Derwent Lions President Ken Sutcliffe presenting a welcome donation to the organisers of the Wheldrake Village Hall appeal. The refurbished hall looks marvellous and it is once again serving the needs of the Wheldrake community. --- - Categories: Uncategorized - Tags: charitable, community, humanitarian Derwent and Mister Lions were delighted stage their 2016 Summer Concert at Queen Margaret's School in Escrick. A marvellous event with superb entertainment, raising funds for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. --- - Categories: Uncategorized - Tags: charitable, community, humanitarian Supporting ventures that benefit young people in our community. Donation presented by 2015/6 Lion President John Newlove to the Friends of Wheldrake Park. --- - Categories: Uncategorized - Tags: charitable, community, humanitarian We were joined by many of our Xmas volunteers to celebrate a successful December for Santa and his helpers. Following a delicious evening meal at the Grey Horse, we were also delighted to welcome two new members into the Lions family, Lions Tony and Jon. --- - Categories: Uncategorized - Tags: charitable, community, humanitarian The Lions Clubs of Derwent, Minster and York came together to host a visit for 39 young people for a day. The visitors, who had travelled to the UK to join the MD105 International Youth Camp, enjoyed some of the best of York when they visited the Jorvik Museum, the York Dungeon, the National Railway Museum and the Minster and the Shambles. To complete their day, they were offered a taste of York hospitality when they were treated to a tour round York Brewery. We would like to thank all clubs and organisations that contributed to the tour, which will certainly be a day to remember for our visitors and all involved! --- - Categories: Uncategorized - Tags: charitable, community, humanitarian Derwent and Minster Lions were proud to present the 2015 Summer Charity Concert at Queen Margaret's School in aid of the Riding for Disabled Association's Carriage Driving Holiday. Performing this year were the superb Stamford Bridge Singers and the Beverley Brass Band. --- - Categories: Uncategorized - Tags: derwent, derwent lions We have been heavily involved with supporting local community ventures in recent months. For instance, we have made donations to the Wheldrake Play Park, the Stamford Bridge Swimming Pool refurbishment project and also in the form of hospital overnight packs for York Hospital's children ward. The hospital packs contain basic necessities eg a toothbrush, for parents who are called at short notice to the hospital. Also we have provided some much needed heating for the Stamford Bridge Youth Activity Club and have been encouraging local school children to offer books for us to ship to children in Sri Lanka. Look out for news of our forthcoming Summer Concert at Queen Margaret's School that will raise funds for Riding for Disabled. It's a fantastic show, not to be missed! --- - Categories: Uncategorized Derwent Lions Club were delighted to present a donation of £1000 to Louise Parker representing the Friends of Wheldrake Park. Construction of the new play park has commenced and local children will soon be able to enjoy the new hi tech features. Lion President John Newlove said 'Wheldrake volunteers helped make our Santa's Sleigh season the most successful yet and so Derwent Lions are delighted to contribute to such a worthwhile community venture. " Why not join the Lions and make a difference to YOUR community? --- - Categories: Uncategorized - Tags: derwent, derwent lions Derwent Lions have been very much engaged in community ventures over recent months. For instance, the club were delighted to support the Stamford Bridge PACT team who have taken on the enormous challenge of renovating their swimming pool. Lion President John Newlove said ' It was great that we had lots of volunteers from the community to help with our Santa's sleigh collections, which made this possible. We now need a few new members so we can do even more! ' --- - Categories: Uncategorized Monday the 23rd saw Santa take his last flight around Stamford Bridge and High and Low Catton, courtesy of Derwent Lions. Rocking Rudolph will now have a nights rest before he takes to the skies on Christmas Eve. Derwent Lions would like to thank Armstrong Massey for the loan of the superb Landrover, the many volunteers that assisted with the collections and of course our community for their generosity. --- - Categories: Concert - Tags: Jessie's Fund, Queen Margaret's Presentation to Jessie's Fund Earlier this year, the Lions Clubs of Derwent and Minster came together to stage their annual charity concert at Queen Margaret’s School. Presenting a cheque for £1,700 to Lesley Schatzberger of Jessie’s Fund, Lion Ken Sutcliffe said “We are delighted to support such a worthwhile charity, who provide music therapy to children with additional needs. Our concert is staged in the wonderful auditorium at Queen Margaret’s and we are grateful to the school, our sponsors, and our performers for helping to make this event our most successful yet! ” Lesley responded, “Jessie’s Fund very much appreciate all the good work the Lions do for both our community and disadvantaged people worldwide. This fantastic donation will allow us to help more children express themselves through the language of music. ” Acting Head of Queen Margaret’s, Carole Cameron added “We greatly value the relationship that we have with Derwent and Minster Lions and the fact that it allows the School to help support such a worthwhile charity and look forward to another great event in 2015. ” In the photo are (left to right) Carole Cameron (Acting Head of Queen Margaret’s ), Lion Ken Sutcliffe (Derwent Lions) and Lesley Schatzberger (Jessie’s Fund). --- - Categories: Concert Derwent and Minster held its annual charity concert on the 12th July at Queen Margaret's School. Staged for the benefit of Jessie's fund, the fantastic charity that provides music therapy services for children who find it a challenge to communicate. Thank you to all our sponsors, performers and of course our guests who made the event so memorable. Through your support, we expect to be able to donate over £1000 to the charity. --- - Categories: Charter Derwent lions celebrated its 41st year as an active club with a black tie dinner held at Swallow Hall. Guests joined us from far and wide to hear our president John Newlove recount some of our achievements this year, particularly with community groups. Then followed an evening of prize roulette, kindly hosted by Martin and Marion Irving . Well done to Michelle, who came out on top, beating off frenzied chip casters in true geordie style! --- - Categories: Concert Saturday 12th July from 6:30pm Yes, its not a rumour - summer has arrived! Come and celebrate the occasion with us at Queen Margaret's School's superb auditorium. We can promise you an enjoyable evening starting with wine/soft drink and canapés and featuring entertainment by: Beverley Brass Band Euphonics WI Choir David Ward Maclean (Guitarist /songwriter) Finish off the evening by joining in with our 'last night at the proms' finale. Find out more from our concert website https://lionssummerconcert. yolasite. com/ --- - Categories: Latest news Santa, still full of whiskey and mince pies left by excited parents on Christmas Eve, is now taking a well earned rest. Derwent Lions President John Newlove said " Thanks to the kind weather, Rudolph was able to help keep to the demanding schedule to the delight of villagers young and old! On behalf of our club, I would like to thank everyone that gave so generously to our collectors. The monies raised will allow us to continue to provide services to our community and support good causes near and far. " If you would like to find out more about Derwent Lions, contact Lion John on John. newlove@btinternet. com --- ---