Most of the town of Morpeth is aware that the Lions fund raise in order to support local causes, getting cash to where it is most needed quicker than it might otherwise be raised. What few people realise is that we also provide much needed, but often unseen, support to charities who need our unique brand of enthusiasm and manpower. Here’s what we’ve been up to recently to raise funds:
For over 27 years the Lions Club of Morpeth has organised an annual ‘Dickens of a Draw’. Currently organised by Lion Mike Nicholson this has just taken place. There were 33 prizes including a first prize of a week’s holiday in any of Parkdean Holidays sites that was kindly donated by their Director, John Waterworth. … Read More Dickens of a Draw – the RESULTS.
For many years Morpeth Rugby Club’s annual Fireworks Display has attracted many hundreds of local residents. What a spectacular event it is; a credit to all involved in organising it and a particular joy to the young children who went home happy and excited. In addition to the Rugby Club providing this spectacle, Morpeth Lions… Read More Over £600 raised at the Morpeth Fireworks Display
The Dickens of a Draw is an annual Morpeth Lions event which has used the power of community to raise over £100k in the last 25 years. So what is Dickens of Draw? Dickens of a Draw perfectly demonstration of the power of community. We use our connections to pull together a range of fantastic… Read More What is ‘Dickens of a Draw’?
For six years Morpeth Lions have supported the Sick Children’s Trust (SCT) and their two residential units at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital. This summer the SCT came to the Lions with an urgent request to help them replace their two industrial microwaves at Scott House, Freeman Hospital. Morpeth Lions came to their… Read More Morpeth Lions support Scott House and the Sick Children’s Trust
Morpeth Lions were out in force for Morpeth Fair Day at their gazeebo selling raffle numbers for their wheelbarrow full of groceries. The wheelbarrow was packed to overflowing with groceries and the lucky winner, Mr Smith of Morpeth, not only received the groceries but the wheelbarrow as well. Also in the gazeebo was Alison offering… Read More Morpeth Lions at Fair Day
The Lions Club of Morpeth (CIO) 