Balsall Common Lions Club

17/06/2026

Early detection can change everything.

Jeremy Clarkson has revealed that he has been diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer — but, importantly, it was found early.

That is exactly why testing matters.

A simple PSA blood test can help indicate your risk, often before symptoms appear. If you are a man over 40, please don’t put it off.

Balsall Common Lions are holding our next Prostate Screening Event in October.

Book your test here:
https://bcl.mypsatests.org.uk/Events/

Please share this message with husbands, partners, dads, brothers, sons, friends and colleagues.

It could save a life.

The former Top Gear presenter did not clarify what type of cancer he had been diagnosed with.

14/06/2026

COME AND MEET BALSALL COMMON LIONS AT PICNIC IN THE PARK!

Join us at Lavender Hall Park on Saturday 20 June, 3pm–8pm.

Pop by our stall to find out how Lions support the local community, discover ways to get involved, and pick up a Message in a Bottle.

Come away with useful information, new ideas and a better sense of how Lions makes a difference locally.

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.balsallcommonlions.org

14/06/2026

💙 NEXT WEEKEND, ON FATHER’S DAY, GIVE DAD A GIFT THAT REALLY MATTERS💙

We all buy cards, socks, chocolates and gadgets for Father’s Day…

But one of the most valuable gifts you can give your dad, grandad, husband, brother, uncle or friend is a gentle reminder to look after his health.

Prostate cancer is now the most common cancer in men in the UK, yet many men have no symptoms in the early stages. That’s why early detection is so important.

Balsall Common Lions is hosting a Prostate Screening Event on Saturday 10 October 2026 at Heart of England School, in partnership with the Graham Fulford Charitable Trust.

Thanks to support from our sponsors, donors and local community, the PSA blood test is available for just £15, subsidised from the full cost of £26.

❤️ This Father’s Day, why not encourage the men you care about to book their test?

📅 Saturday 10 October 2026
📍 Heart of England School, Balsall Common

👉 Book here: https://bcl.mypsatests.org.uk

Because looking after Dad never goes out of style.

13/06/2026

Saving Mothers and Babies – Wherever Birth Happens

Balsall Common Lions are proud to have donated £5,000 towards the provision of five Out-of-Hospital Birth Bags for use in Ukraine.

While the war in Ukraine may have slipped from the headlines, it remains a daily reality for millions of people. Healthcare infrastructure has been damaged, emergency services are under immense pressure, and many maternity teams are working in extremely challenging conditions.

Developed by the maternity experts at Baby Lifeline and supported through Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), each Birth Bag contains the essential equipment needed to support normal births and emergency situations when hospital care may not be available.

More than 500 healthcare centres in Ukraine need support, and the long-term goal is to provide 500 Birth Bags, giving nationwide coverage for mothers and babies.

Every bag helps provide healthcare professionals with the equipment, organisation and confidence they need when every second counts.

We are delighted to play our part in this important humanitarian project and help ensure that, even in the most difficult circumstances, mothers and babies receive the care they deserve.

Because every baby deserves a safe first breath.

13/06/2026

Heart of England School - CAR BOOT SALE — THIS SUNDAY!

Looking for a bargain or planning a clear-out? Join the Heart of England School Car Boot Sale this Sunday 14 June and help support a great charity at the same time.

Sunday 14 June
Sellers’ setup: from 8:00am
Open to the public: 9:00am–12:00pm
Pitch fee: £10 per car / £15 per van

Book your pitch through TicketSource: bit.ly/4dtONCO

Come along, find some hidden treasures and enjoy a fantastic community morning — all in aid of a very worthwhile cause. Please share!

Heart of England Car Boot Sale:
📅 Sunday 14 June
🚗 Pitch fee: £10 per car/ £15 per van
🕗 Setup: From 8:00am
🛍️ Open to the public: 9:00am – 12:00pm

Join us for a fantastic morning—grab a bargain or clear out your clutter! Purchase via TicketSource: bit.ly/4dtONCO

13/06/2026

Huge congratulations to Mikey on receiving an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours — an outstanding and thoroughly deserved achievement.

Balsall Common Lions have been proud to support Mikey and Mikey's Wish - Verbal Dyspraxia Awareness for approximately ten years. We have watched with admiration as this remarkable young man has worked tirelessly to help others and make such a positive difference.

We could not be more pleased to see Mikey’s dedication and achievements recognised in this very special way. Congratulations, Mikey — everyone at Balsall Common Lions is incredibly proud of you!

Mikey’s extremely proud mum

I can finally share the hardest secret I’ve ever had to keep! We all know how I like to share proud moments. Well, I have been waiting 6 weeks to be able to write this post and finally share this amazing news with the world!

Mikey has received an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours!

For those who might not know, an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) is a prestigious royal honour awarded by our King to individuals for outstanding achievements or significant long-lasting service to their local community or chosen field.

As a mum, I was already extremely proud of Mikey for everything he has overcome and the way he supports and fights for others. This amazing young man has achieved more in his 25 years than I ever imagined possible.

Yesterday he was one of the 6 recipients of a King’s Birthday Honour to be invited to a press conference at Admiralty House in London. He had 9 interviews with the National press, answering questions and talking for 2 hours, and he handled it like a pro!

Please join me in congratulating him on receiving this outstanding honour.

Louisa

12/06/2026

Heart of England School Car Boot - THIS SUNDAY!

Heart of England Car Boot Sale:
📅 Sunday 14 June
🚗 Pitch fee: £10 per car/ £15 per van
🕗 Setup: From 8:00am
🛍️ Open to the public: 9:00am – 12:00pm

Join them for a fantastic morning—grab a bargain or clear out your clutter! Purchase via TicketSource: bit.ly/4dtONCO

Heart of England Car Boot Sale:
📅 Sunday 14 June
🚗 Pitch fee: £10 per car/ £15 per van
🕗 Setup: From 8:00am
🛍️ Open to the public: 9:00am – 12:00pm

Join us for a fantastic morning—grab a bargain or clear out your clutter! Purchase via TicketSource: bit.ly/4dtONCO

11/06/2026

COME AND MEET BALSALL COMMON LIONS AT PICNIC IN THE PARK!

We’re delighted to be joining the community at Picnic in the Park on Saturday 20 June, from 3pm to 8pm, at Lavender Hall Park — and we would love you to come and say hello at our stall.

Why stop by?

💛 Discover how Lions support local families, schools, youth groups and community organisations.
🎉 Find out more about the events we organise, including BuzzFest, quiz nights, our foodbank collection and our prostate screening event.
🙌 Learn about the many ways you can get involved — whether you can spare a little time occasionally or would like to play a more active role.
👋 Meet friendly local people, make new connections and enjoy being part of village life.
Pick up a Message in a Bottle — a simple but important Lions initiative that could help emergency services access vital information when it is needed most.

There is no pressure and no obligation — just a warm welcome and an opportunity to learn a little more about what we do.

Whether you are new to Balsall Common or have lived here for years, there has never been a better time to get involved.

Bring the family, enjoy the live music, food stalls and friendly community atmosphere — then pop over to the Lions stall for a chat.

We look forward to meeting you!

📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.balsallcommonlions.org

11/06/2026

Helping Young Readers Care for Our Planet

Lion June Glynn recently visited Balsall Common Library to deliver a set of Wild Tribe Heroes books, where she was welcomed by Library Manager Amanda Jones.

These beautifully illustrated children’s stories introduce important environmental issues in a gentle and engaging way. Through memorable animal characters and real-world themes, the books help young readers learn about topics such as litter, plastic pollution, wildlife protection and caring for our natural world.

We are delighted to support local children with books that encourage reading while inspiring the next generation to make a positive difference to the environment.

We hope the stories will be enjoyed by many families visiting the library.

08/06/2026

A fantastic night for a fantastic cause!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Sunday evening’s Balsall Common Lions Charity Quiz. There was a brilliant atmosphere throughout the evening, and together we raised an amazing £480 for CoppaFeel!

Congratulations to our winning team, The Groupon Girls, captained by Emma from CoppaFeel! 🏆

Special thanks to The White Horse for generously donating the prizes, to all of our volunteers who helped make the evening run so smoothly, and most of all to the many generous people who came along to support Emma and her fundraising efforts.

We wish Emma the very best of luck for her hiking challenge in Montenegro in a few weeks’ time. We are sure she will do brilliantly! 🥾⛰️

Thank you once again for making it such an enjoyable and successful evening.