Lions Club Of Coventry Godiva

10/08/2026

Lions Club of Coventry Godiva –
President’s Charity Appeal 2026

This year, our club is proud to support an important cause: Personalised immunotherapy for head & neck cancer. Under the leadership of our President, Dr Shashi Prasad, we are raising £5,000 to help advance research, improve access to treatment, and support patients and families affected by these
challenging cancers.

As Lions, our purpose is to serve with compassion and commitment. Personalised immunotherapy represents a promising step forward in the fight against head & neck cancer. Your support will help bring hope, progress and strength to those who need it most.
Every donation — big or small — helps us move closer to our goal. Please support our appeal
and share this post to spread the word.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity. Together, we serve

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This year, under the leadership of our Lion President, Doctor Shashi Prasad, we are supporting an important and rapidly evolving area of cancer care — personalised immunotherapy for head & neck cancers.

02/08/2026

On Sunday 2nd August our Lions Club of Coventry Godiva, in association with Midland Langar Seva Society and Ministry North Point Church Coventry, conducted our monthly community Homeless Feed.

We served freshly made vegetable pasta and bottles of water also handed out portions of lentils and mixed sweets.

Today’s Feed was sponsored by Lions Usha Jetty and Pranoti Jadhav.

Our total number of service users was 151

Thank you to Lion John Matharu, Lion Ruby Ghataurhae, Lion Davinder Gahir and Lion Billy Ghatora. Also Surinder Virdee from MLSS for supporting.
Another successful community event!

“Making a difference, Everywhere, every time”

21/07/2026

The Lions Club of Coventry Godiva held a Brain Health Awareness event on Saturday 18th July at The Hagard Community Centre, Remembrance Road, Willenhall, Coventry. It was part of a 13month programme to raise awareness of brain and heart health across Coventry. The theme was “Healthy mind in a healthy body” and “Your health in your hands”. The event was run with Coventry Navigation 1 PCN and Coventry GP Connect, in partnership with Diabetes UK, Amba Care and BHA for Equality, with support from National Lottery funding. People could get checks for brain, heart and lung health, plus advice based on their results. It involved:
1. Basic health checks: Pulse rate, oxygen levels, blood pressure, height, weight and BMI.
2. Thinking and memory checks, including dementia screening.
3. Results card to take home.
4. Simple advice on food and lifestyle.
5. Information and signposting to local support, plus “Messageinabottle”.

Twenty- eight people attended. At least 38% had factors predisposing to a higher risk of dementia. Using an internationally validated tool, almost 25% demonstrated greater chance of memory deterioration. It encapsulates Lions’ mission to improve health and well-being in the community and be the global leader in community and humanitarian service and making the Lions Club of Coventry Godiva a pioneer in this field.

07/07/2026

On Sunday 5th July our Lions Club of Coventry Godiva, in association with Midland Langar Seva Society and Ministry North Point Church Coventry, conducted our monthly community Homeless Feed.

We served freshly made Lentils soup and rice together with pasta and bottles of water.

Today’s Feed was sponsored by Lion John Matharu and family

Our total number of service users was 164

Thank you to Lion Bob Sharda, and his brother in law, together with Lion Billy Ghatora. Also Surinder Virdee from MLSS for supporting.

Another successful community event!

“Making a difference, Everywhere, every time”

06/07/2026

Lions Club of Coventry Godiva helped conduct the Activity Alliance Annual Championship Games on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July at the Coventry Athletics Track, Warwick. A total of 112 athletes participated. There was a team of Lion volunteers from 15 Clubs in 4 Districts (A, CE, CN and CW); A- Tring and Wembley; CE- Billericay; CN- Barton Under Needwood, Heywood and Lichfield; CW- Balsall Common, Coventry Leofric and Coventry Leofric Branch Club Knights of the Blind, Kenilworth, Sandwell, Stafford, Uttoxeter and Warwick. The Activity Alliance praised the service rendered by the volunteers without whom it would have been impossible to run this event. The club members specifically were involved with helping officials and judges in track and field events. It embodied the club’s motto: “Making a difference, Everywhere, every time”.

03/07/2026

Our next Brain Health Awareness day is on Sat 18th July. Don’t miss it. It’s completely FREE!!

01/07/2026

The Lions Club of Coventry Godiva held a Brain Health Awareness event on Tuesday 30th June 2026 (10.30am–1pm) at Our Lady of Assumption Church, Tile Hill Lane, Coventry. It was part of a 13 month programme to raise awareness of brain and heart health across Coventry. The theme was “Healthy mind in a healthy body” and “Your health in your hands”. The event was run in partnership with Coventry Navigation 1 PCN and Coventry GP Connect, in partnership with Alzheimer UK, the Coventry Dementia Partnership Hub, Social Prescriber team and HOPE Coventry, with support from National Lottery funding. People could get checks for brain, heart and lung health, plus advice based on their results. It involved:
1. Basic health checks: Pulse rate, oxygen levels, blood pressure, height, weight and BMI.
2. Thinking and memory checks, including dementia screening.
3. Results card to take home.
4. Simple advice on food and lifestyle.
5. Activities to support brain health (puzzles, colouring, painting and chair exercises).
6. Information and signposting to local support, plus “Messageinabottle”.

Twenty-five people attended. Nine had factors predisposing to a higher risk of dementia. Using an internationally validated tool, six people demonstrated greater chance of memory deterioration. The next event will be on Saturday 18th July at The Hagard Community Centre, Remembrance Road, Willenhall, Coventry, to reach a different part of the society. It encapsulates Lions’ mission to improve health and well-being in the community and be the global leader in community and humanitarian service and making the Lions Club of Coventry Godiva a pioneer in this field.

29/06/2026

Do take advantage of this event! It’s completely free to attend and get checked your brain health!

Join Us for Brain Health Awareness Day!
Your brain is your most valuable asset. Come and learn how to keep it healthy, active, and resilient at our Brain Health Awareness Event.

Everyone is welcome. Bring your family and friends and help us raise awareness about the importance of brain health at every stage of life.

28/06/2026

On Sunday, 28th June, the Lions Club of Coventry Godiva held its annual Handover Ceremony, marking the transition of leadership for the new Lions year.

Outgoing Lion President Billy Ghatora formally handed over the President’s Chain of Office to Incoming Lion President Shashi Prasad, symbolising the passing of leadership and responsibility.

During his address, Lion President Billy Ghatora expressed his heartfelt appreciation to his fellow Lions for their unwavering support, dedication, and teamwork throughout his presidency. He thanked all club members for their commitment to serving the community and for contributing to another successful year of service.

Incoming Lion President Shashi Prasad accepted the chain with gratitude and looked forward to leading the club in the coming year, continuing the Lions’ mission of serving the community with compassion and dedication.

The ceremony was a memorable occasion, celebrating friendship, service, and the continued commitment of the Lions Club of Coventry Godiva to making a positive difference in the community.

15/06/2026

Lions Club of Coventry Godiva Charity Golf Tournament 2026

On Saturday, 13 June, the Lions Club of Coventry Godiva successfully hosted its annual Charity Golf Tournament, bringing together 60 golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters for a fantastic day of sport, fellowship, and fundraising.

The Godiva Lions Golf event was organised by Golf Captain Lion Inderjit Girn, Vice Captain Lion Jaz Ghataurhae, Lion Girish Parekh, and the Golf Committee, whose hard work ensured a successful day. Players enjoyed refreshments on arrival, sponsored goody bags, and a well-supported halfway house, generously sponsored by Club President Lion Billy Ghatora.

Special thanks go to Lions Usha, Ruby, Pranoti, Asma, John, and Lion President Billy for their support throughout the day, as well as the monitoring team and all volunteers who helped the event run smoothly. Thanks also to Lion Kishor Jobanputra for overseeing the scoring and winners’ results.
The tournament featured exciting Hole-in-One prizes, including a £10,000 top prize, adding extra excitement to the competition.
The evening programme, was brilliantly hosted by Lion Usha Jetty. Which concluded with prize presentations, a raffle draw, and dinner.

Congratulations to Matt Wright, winner of the prestigious Godiva Lions Trophy, Glenn Brown, winner of the Subhash Agarwal Trophy, sponsored by the Agarwal Family and rest of the winners.

Most importantly, the event raised valuable funds for charitable causes, helping the Lions Club of Coventry Godiva continue supporting those in need within our community and beyond.

A sincere thank you to all players, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters. We look forward to seeing you again next year.