Bromyard Lions a community group of like minded people who wish to assist our community in any way we can.
We act independently of the many other community groups, of which there are many in Bromyard already, without stepping on their toes but bringing something else to the community to enhance what is already there.
We have made scrubs for the hospital when required, masks for groups as requested.
We have embarked on a couple of big garden projects to assist with tidying the sites at the Hope Centre & Bromyard Community hospital and we are able to do so by fund raising to meet the costs. The rewards are in the pleasure we can bring in helping those in the community who are vulnerable. Other projects as and when funds allow.
We also collect spectacles for recycling, some 500+ to date which will help third world countries improve sight.
Also we have given over 100 Message In A Bottle pots for people to record allergies, people to contact in an emergency and medications, inside and place in the fridge. Stickers are supplied for the window and door for Police, Fire and or Paramedics to see on arrival in an emergency.
We also collected and donated 14 laptops and 5 tablets to Queen Elizabeth High School Bromyard for pupils to continue their education from home during the pandemic.
Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organisation.
Lions are an international network of over 1.3 million men and women in over 44,000 clubs within 200 countries who work together through selfless, effective community service to answer the needs that challenge communities. Lions are individuals who volunteer their time to humanitarian causes in their local and global communities, conducting and supporting vision and health screenings, building parks, awarding scholarships, assisting youth, providing help in times of disaster and much more. In the British Isles and Ireland, and the rest of Europe, Lions donate over 5.7 million hours and £88 million to humanitarian causes each year.
As a member of a Lions Club you become aware of the needs of your community and have the opportunity to make a difference. Each Club provides volunteers with project management experience, leadership training, personal development opportunities and organised fund raising programmes. Being a Lion empowers you to help others in a way that no one person could do alone.
Lions International Foundation’s Global Causes
• Diabetes - We serve to reduce the prevalence of diabetes and improve quality of life for those diagnosed.
• Vision - We serve to prevent avoidable blindness and improve quality of life for people who are blind and visually impaired.
• Hunger - We serve to ensure the community members have access to nutritious foods.
• Environment - We serve to sustainably protect and restore our environment to improve the well-being of all communities.
• Childhood Cancer - We serve to help those affected by childhood cancer survive and thrive.
To find out more, or to join us please contact our President Tony John Richards. tjrichards60@gmail.com or 07885647675.
