Ashbourne &
District Lions Club 
HAITI APPEAL
23rd Jan 2010 Lions and Friends of Lions were out collecting in town and out for
the Haitian Earthquake Appeal. Thanks to the generosity of the public we have been able to send over £2200.
Football Sponsorship
2009/11
Late Night Shopping
Friday 11th Dec 2009 Lions were
out in force supporting the late night shopping event and raising over £500 for
charity funds by the sale of Roast Pork Cobs. This year the pork legs were all
pre-cooked: our traditional spit having become problematic.
Special Needs
20th, 21st
and 22nd Nov 2009 14students
from Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Ashbourne, spent the weekend at Lea
Green Activities Centre, sponsored by the club and with support from the
Derbyshire Community Foundation. Preparing the chilli
Peeling the sweet potatoes
Lighting the fire Celebrating
our 24th anniversary since the formation of the club 110 members, friends &
guests joined us at the Bentley Brook Inn, Fenney Bentley, Ashbourne, for a dinner and dance.
Sadly, our President, Peter Worboys, was unable to attend as he had undergone an operation the
previous day. Vice President Phill Rosenbrock and Peter's wife, Pauline, stood in his place.
Heavy rain almost caused the absence of our District Governor who got caught in the Tissington ford!!
Pictured below is immediate Past President Martin Spencer who was presented with a Melvin Jones fellowship by
District governor Lion Margaret Erentraut. "Children in Need
20th & 21st Nov 2009 Lions and Friends of Lions were out collecting in town and out for
Children in Need. Thanks to the generosity of the public we raised over £3000 "Ashbourne Half" Marathon and Fun
Run Sunday 13th Sept 2009 Another beautiful day for the runners who
enjoyed a perfect morning with cool, dry weather. Fun run winner was Jamie McIlroy, centre, with 2 nd David Narborough and 3rd Robert Farr. "Bike Ride Winner
Aug 2009
Handover Night
29th
June 2009
SocialSide
15th
June 2009 Bike Ride
14th June 2009 Air Ambulance Support
June 2009 As noted
below, Ashbourne & District Lions raised funds for the local air ambulance
services from the Ashbourne Half & Fun Run. At the Christmas Pig Roast our
ladies hamper proceeds also were for this cause. As our district is covered by
both the Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance and the
Midlands Air Ambulance we decided to add to the total raised and donated £1000
to each service. The Air Ambulance Services rely on charity donations to
opperate.
Aber Valley Male Voice Choir
15th Nov 2008 Golf Day
20th June 2008 We also wish to thank our sponsors who made
the day such a success
All funds raised have been sent to Lions Clubs International and will be used both for immediate support and longer
term aid through the Lions Clubs of Haiti and neighbouring islands.
Thanks go to the people of Ashbourne for
their generous upport.
Lions have recently donated £600 to
Ashbourne Town Footbal Club to sponsor kit for the two years, 2009/11.The strip will be used by the Ladies Team
who are currently 2nd in the Derbyshire Ladies Football League.

Thanks to the public for their continued support and special thanks go to
Gravelly Bank Meats for their supply of sausages.
Our ladies also raised over £300 for Rainbow Hospice from their hamper raffle.

These special needs students enjoyed a range of activities including a night
walk ; kayaking,
; bowling. A few faced the challenge of sleeping outside in tents.
On the Sunday morning, as the weather slowly deteriorated
the students went out into the woods and prepared a "North American Indian"
breakfast on an open fire
lit by flints. One brave Lions survived the rain to taste the frybread and the students enjoyed
a chilli stew with sweet potato and squash . Well done all the students who survived
the weather and the staff who gave up their weekend.
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24th Charter Anniversary Celebration
Saturday 21st
Nov 2009


Almost 180 runners competed in a beautiful scenic half marathon course into Dovedale. Male winner was Paul Mannion of Ashbourne and leading lady
was Christine Howard of Matlock RC.
Over 240 runners joined in the Fun Run.
For full results for both races go to On Line Race Results.
The funds raised this year will be donated to the Derbyshire Dales Volunteer Centre
.
Congratulations to Michael Doyle for being the
greatest fund raiser in the Bike Ride at Darley Moor (see below). Michael raised £200 in sponsorship for his efforts.
The cash raised is split between Lions Charities and St. Oswald's Church organ appeal.
Thanks to Halfords in Ashbourne, the providers of the prize bike.

Members, partners & friends celebrated the
handover of office at the end of the Lions year. After an enjoyable dinner at the Bentley Brook Inn the incoming
President Peter Worboys (pictured) thanked outgoing President Martin Spencer for another successful year and set
out his aims for a fun filled new year with increased membership. He would especially love to gain more lady members.

Not all
Lions activities involve fund raiding or welfare work. After the last committee
meetings of each year we go out for our own enjoyment!!

Pupils
from 5 local primary schools together with parents and friends took the
opportunity to raise funds for their schools and for Lions in a sponsored bike
ride. The Darley Moor Race Circuit was a safe venue for riders of all ages. 40
sponsored riders hope to raise over £850 for Lions and nominated charities.

The photo shows President Martin & wife Sandy with Capt. Tinkler Rose and
Sqdn. Ldr./Dr. Bob Tipping of the DLRAA.
We
enjoyed a superb concert by the Aber Valley Male Voice Choir at St. Oswald's
Church. As usual we welcomed a large supportive audience and a wonderful
performance by soprano Siriol Burford. After the "formal " programme
the choir and friends moved to the church hall for supper and further
entertainment by groups and individuals singing and story telling. A great
evening. 
Our
thanks go to Ashbourne Golf Club, the venue for our annual charity golf match.
The winning team was Coates & Co with 98 points: 2nd Manheim
Auctions with 95 points and 3rd Alan Dyers Tail Gunners with 88
The photo shows none of these but is magical! 
The event raised £900 for our charity fund.