We belong to the International Association of Lions Clubs - a worldwide organisation which exists to meet the needs of local, national and international communities. Amongst the activities carried out by over 1.4 million men and women in 200 countries are vision and health screenings, eye hospitals, awarding of scholarships, assisting youth, providing help in time of disaster and much more. At a local level, Lions can often provide support where 'officialdom' has failed and we are justly proud of the speed in which assistance can be offered. Our own Club carries out service activities, and offers financial support, within the towns of Olney, Newport Pagnell and the surrounding villages like Turvey. Our members are drawn from residents of the area who wish to put something back into their community and work for the benefit of those less fortunate than themselves. This Club arranges and manages many fund raising activities within the local area - using the money generated to support our local communities. We also operate internationally by contributing to the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), a charitable trust fund which is used for humanitarian projects throughout the world. This club has played its part by funding an eye camp in a small village in the Indian sub-continent which has enabled the restoration of sight to some 64 people, treatment for a further 250 to stop them going blind and prevention education for a further 300+, all for a very modest financial outlay. Lions clubs, whilst not social clubs, also have an active social calendar which sees our members enjoying a wide range of activities which include theatre outings, race days, restaurant trips and many other interesting events. Club members give their time, skills and resources to raise funds for charitable giving both in their communities and internationally and work to a strict code of ethics which ensures that members maintain the highest standards in their service activities. We meet for business on the First Monday of each Month alternately at the Two Brewers, High Street, commencing at 7:30 pm. If you are a visitor to Newport Pagnell, Olney or the Milton Keynes Area or would like more information about the club please contact our Secretary Lion Bob Benbow via [email protected] who will be delighted to arrange for you to come and meet us on an informal basis or at one of our regular business or social meetings. Alternatively, leave a message here, and one of us will get back to you
