Santa is Coming!
Catch Santa on his float
Santa is coming … to a place near you!
Once again, Santa has agreed to take a break from his festive preparations to help us collect money to fund our Christmas store vouchers. He will be appearing on his sleigh at the following locations at the times stated. He has also promised to do a couple of runs in the early evening around Thatcham.
Please share with all your friends so they don't miss the big man!
Saturday 12th December
10am - 12:30pm: Thatcham Broadway
1:30pm - 3:30pm: Tesco Northfield Road
4:30pm - 6pm: Drive around roads north of A4
Sunday 13th December
10am - 3:30pm: Newbury Retail Park by Argos
Saturday 19th December
10am - 12:30pm: Thatcham Broadway
1:30pm - 3:30pm: Tesco Northfield Road
4:30pm - 6pm: Drive around roads south of A4
Sunday 20th December
10am - 11:45am: Tesco Pinchington Lane
Lions will be collecting money for their Christmas Appeal, which provides store vouchers for those in greatest need in our community.
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Certificates of Appreciation will be going to various individuals and organisations who have supported the community since Lockdown
Along with everyone else, Newbury Lions Club have found it difficult to raise money during the Covid-19 lockdown. The local District Council had swiftly set up a support hub that has operated efficiently during the crisis, with Lions registering individually as volunteers. Lion Maureen Benedict set up a community Facebook page to co-ordinate volunteers in her small village, which has many older people. She also began to cook a curry once a week for neighbours. This has now grown into a weekly Curry Club serving over 35 people each week.
The end of June saw the start of a new year in Newbury Lions.
Retiring President Peter Wood handed over to New President Judith Colby and a new team of officers.
We are also pleased to say one of our members Colin Mansell has become Zone President for our region!
Check out the Lions peace poster display at the Newbury Museum from Wednesday 8th January 10am till Thursday 30th January 4pm.
The is an exhibit on the 1st floor showing all 34 entries from Castle School for the peace poster.
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