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Growing Freedom

August 11, 2019August 11, 2019 Morwenna Sanders

Bristol Brunel lions were more than happy to assist the Handicapped Childrens Action Group with the provision of a custom

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Bags of Fun!

April 18, 2019April 18, 2019 Morwenna Sanders

Bristol Brunel Lions Club’s latest environmental activity as part of Campaign 100, working together with a local youth group on a litter pick.

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Community Recent Posts Young People 

Thanking Cadet Collectors

March 17, 2019March 17, 2019 Morwenna Sanders

In March 2019 Bristol Brunel Lions Vice President Julia along with Nellie and John presented a cheque for £369.00 to

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Working together

March 17, 2019March 17, 2019 Morwenna Sanders

On 26th February 2019 several Bristol Brunel Lions Club members enjoyed another special evening with the children and staff of

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Community Recent Posts 

Helping Golden Oldies

January 23, 2019March 17, 2019 John Suffolk

The Golden Oldies (Stoke Gifford Branch) are a group of people from Thornbury to Westbury and Patchway who get together

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Plastic bottle box

January 23, 2019March 17, 2019 John Suffolk

The club has undertaken an exercise to raise awareness of the threat posed by plastic. We filled a plastic see

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Fund raising December 2018

January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 John Suffolk

As part of our Christmas collecting activities we took part in Henleaze Fayre and raised over £180 for our good

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Guy Fawkes 2018, part of a busy weekend.

January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 John Suffolk

We helped Bristol Round Table and Clifton Rotary with their firework display at Canford Park on Saturday 10th November 2018

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Spectacles from Bristol City Council, Fallodon Road Surgery, Marie Claire

January 23, 2019 John Suffolk

In Autumn 2018 we collected many hundreds (if not thousands – we haven’t counted them yet) of old pairs of

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Walking on Armistice Day 2018

January 23, 2019 John Suffolk

On the 100th anniversary of the First World War, November 11th 2018, we walked between Brunel’s Bristol masterpieces Clifton Suspension

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Lions Smash a World Record!

April 23, 2018April 24, 2018 hwdbblc

Record breaking Lions enhance the sight of 36,000 people*. World Record The challenge was to break the world record for

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Tuesday 12th September 2017 on Clifton Suspension Bridge

May 19, 2017September 9, 2017 John Suffolk

On Tuesday 12th September from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. we in relay will be walking back and forth Clifton

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20th May 2017:- Centennial Dinner at the Aztec Hotel

May 19, 2017May 19, 2017 John Suffolk

Lions International is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. In 1917 the first Lions Club was set up in Chicago

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10th June 2017 Card game and Frogs, at Bradley Stoke

May 19, 2017May 19, 2017 John Suffolk

We have another fund raising activity at Bradley Stoke Carnival on 10th June 2017. We are taking our card game

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A busy December 2016

January 5, 2017May 19, 2017 John Suffolk

Bristol Brunel Lions Club has once again had a busy December raising money for those in need. We took our

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We support Hawkspring this year

January 17, 2016May 19, 2017 John Suffolk

With the money so generously donated by members of the public, Bristol Brunel Lions Club has supported lots of local

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20th May 2017 Centennial Ball at the Aztec

November 24, 2015May 19, 2017 John Suffolk

On 20th May 2017 the District holds a Centennial Ball at the Aztec Hotel, the cent is organise by by

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20th June 2017 Handover

November 24, 2015May 19, 2017 John Suffolk

We have our handover dinner at the Aztec on 20th June. Lion Bill O’Neill, President of Bristol Brunel Lions club

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Charity Auction in Stoke Bishop

November 5, 2015 John Suffolk

On Saturday 21st November we are having a fun evening, a charity auction at Stoke Bishop Village Hall. Lots of

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Dates for your Diaries

June 9, 2015November 5, 2015 John Suffolk

Here are some up coming dates to remember and put in your plans and diaries;- Saturday 25th November 2015  

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Glasses collected

June 9, 2015 John Suffolk

Ninety-four pairs of glasses have been collected from White’s, the opticians in Filton and curiously the same number  exactly from

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It’s VERY Hot Downunder

January 12, 2014 admin

Lion John writes – I dropped a line to our twins in Australia, Heathcote Lions Club. Apart from wishing them

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New Member for Bradley Stoke Branch

January 12, 2014 admin

President Robin writes – Bradley Stoke Lions Club inducted a new member at their meeting on 8th January 2014. Michael,

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Caring at Christmas – Good to be Involved – A Great Succees

January 12, 2014 admin

President Robin writes – Two Lions from Bradley Stoke Lions Club volunteered to work at Caring for Christmas over Christmas.

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Holiday Reflections

January 12, 2014 admin

Lions Robin and Ailsa reflect on a recent holiday – We always say that if you are a Lion, you

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President Tom’s January Blog

January 12, 2014 admin

President Tom writes – My word, what a busy December. Although we have not met collectively since our Christmas Dinner

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Father Christmas is now on Holiday

December 29, 2013 admin

Lion Keith writes – Having turned out so many times during December, Santa and his Elves are now having a

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WESTBURY-On-TRYM CHRISTMAS FAYRE

December 16, 2013 admin

Post writer of the year Bill writes – Father Christmas aboard Snowflake and all his Elves (Bristol Brunel Lions) were in Westbury-on-Trym

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Great to Help a Wonderful Organisation at Christmas

December 16, 2013 admin

Lion Bill writes – The Club attended the Avon Riding Centre again this year with “Snowflake” our Santa’s Sleigh to

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Getting in the Christmas Spirit

December 4, 2013 admin

John T writes – If there is one thing Brunel know how to do it is to enjoy ourselves. And

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Santa’s Sleigh – Management Up-date

December 3, 2013 admin

Lion Keith writes – Santa had his first Christmas Carol Float outing yesterday evening. He was supported by 10 Lions

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President Tom’s December Blog

December 3, 2013 admin

Lion President Tom writes – It is December, Christmas is just around the corner and club members are all ready

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Didn’t They Sing Well!

December 1, 2013 admin

Lion John writes – I am sure that everyone is well aware that one of our members, Lion Rod, is

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Greetings From The Lions of Gaeta

November 18, 2013 admin

Lion Julia writes: Fantastic news – Gaeta Lions send their best wishes to us all. Lion Luca and myself are

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Fantastic Support for December Events from Lions and Friends

November 18, 2013 admin

Lion Keith writes – We have such a busy December coming up.  Our Carol Float will be out and about

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Elves Can Be Lions Too!

November 18, 2013 admin

Lion Julia writes: Wow – Lion Elves have been busy putting together, cleaning and polishing Santa’s sleigh ready for his

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Lion Rod Menhennet – His Legacy to Lions

November 13, 2013 admin

Lion Secretary John writes – Lions has now become an established organisation in the UK.  But it wasn’t always so. 

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A DISAPPOINTING DAMP SQUIB

November 13, 2013 admin

John T writes – I really felt for the Bristol Rotary and Round Table clubs when their planned firework display

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President Tom’s (Monster) November Blog

November 10, 2013 admin

President Tom writes – Another month has come and gone!  And a lot happened in October so here I go

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Zone Sunday Lunch Get Together

November 4, 2013 admin

Lion John writes – Well done Zone Chairman Ian for organising an excellent lunch get together at the Gables Hotel

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New Bradley Stoke MS Centre Visit

November 4, 2013 admin

Lion Ailsa writes – The new custom-built Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Centre opened in Bradley Stoke in May 2012 to replace

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Lion Rod Menhennet – A Pioneering Lion

October 30, 2013 admin

Lion Bill writes – Yesterday was a special day for Bristol Brunel Lions Club. Today, Lions past and present said

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Young Trees For Young People

October 10, 2013 admin

Lion Julia writes – What a great afternoon it was! And it was certainly one thast the Club can be

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Three Wise Men at the Holly Edge Fund Raiser

October 10, 2013 admin

Lion Richard writes – It was touch and go as to whether we would be able to make the best

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Bristol Tree Forum

October 10, 2013 admin

Lion Mary writes –  Why trees?  As you will have noticed Lions have become very involved with trees……extending our tree

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Lion President Tom’s October Blog

October 2, 2013 admin

Lion Tom writes – It is hard to believe that it is a third of the way through my year

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Dementia Awareness Day – A Big Success

September 15, 2013 admin

Lion Julia writes – I attended the Dementia Awareness Day at Reedley Road Baptist Church yesterday.  29 Message In A

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Old Specs Collection – Looking Good!

September 13, 2013 admin

Lion John S writes – Nellie and I have just taken over from Bill and are now responsible for the

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Fun At St Monicas

September 11, 2013 admin

Lion Mary writes – We had a great afternoon’s fun at the St Monica’s (Westbury Fields) Summer Fair last Friday. 

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New Administers of the 100 Club

September 10, 2013 admin

Lion Keith writes – Lion Nellie has now officially taken over the running of the 100 Club. I am pleased

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President Tom’s September Blog

September 10, 2013 admin

Lion President Tom writes – Wow the power of the Web! I have just received a delightful magazine and bannerette

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Barton Camp Open Day Visit

August 19, 2013 admin

Lion Mary writes – Can I remind everyone that the Barton Camp Open day is on Saturday 28th September –

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District Presidents’ Day

August 19, 2013 admin

Lion President Tom writes – Lion Julia and I have just had a ‘full on’ learning day at the District

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G’Day Greetings from Heathcote Lions in Australia

August 11, 2013 admin

John writes – Having heard that we have taken up their offer of twinning the Lions of Heathcote have sent

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President Tom’s August Blog

August 8, 2013 admin

Lion President Tom writes – Well, what a busy few weeks!  I have managed to catch up with most of

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Its Official. We are a Twin – Again!

August 8, 2013 admin

Lion John writes – It is easy to forget that Lions Clubs International is truly international.  With the ease of

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Raffle Prizes Please!

August 8, 2013 admin

Lion Julia writes – Could I please remind everyone that I would like as many raffle prize donations as possible

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Every Little Helps

July 18, 2013 admin

Lion Keith writes – I was renewing my car insurance with Tesco today and they asked me if, now that

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Move Over Sir Francis Drake

July 17, 2013 admin

Lion John writes on behalf of Lion Duncan – Indeed the Vice Admiral would have been most impressed to see

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Thank You 2442 Squadron Air Cadets

July 15, 2013 admin

Lion President Tom writes – On the 9th July, I, accompanied by 1st Vice President Lion Julia and Treasurer, Lion

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An Evening at the ‘Spoon & Pudding’

July 11, 2013 admin

Lion President Robin of Bradley Stoke Branch writes – Last night we hosted our now famous Pudding Night at Lion

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Greetings From Australia

July 10, 2013 admin

Great to have received the following email from Lion President Daryl Dedman of the Lions Club of Heathcote, Victoria, Australia:

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President Tom’s July Blog

July 10, 2013 admin

Lion President Tom writes – It is a great feeling having come through my first meeting unscathed!  Thank you to

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Hand Over Mark II

June 22, 2013 admin

Lion Keith writes – Lion Annetta and myself feel we must say how very much we enjoyed the Handover Dinner

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Hand Over Report

June 22, 2013 admin

Lion Ailsa writes – Bristol Brunel Lions Handover Night was held on Tuesday 18th June at the Aztec Hotel. President

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Another Great Day as a Lion

June 11, 2013 admin

Lion Bill writes – Saturday 7th June started in brilliant sunshine at Bradley Stoke Festival with a cup of tea

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Follow That Car!

June 10, 2013 admin

Duncan writes – It was a perfect sunny summer’s day when I very mixed bunch of Lions and their friends

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Two Wonderful Donations

June 10, 2013 admin

President Kate writes – Almost a year ago when I became President I pledged that we would try to support

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Thank Heavens!

June 10, 2013 admin

President Kate writes – John always has a habit of taking a photo at the WRONG moment.  Here are all

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New Beginnings? We Hope So.

May 29, 2013 admin

President Kate writes – Last Wednesday, 22nd May, we held an open meeting at the Alma Tavern pub so that

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Follow That Man!

May 29, 2013 admin

John T writes – I have just learnt that although I have lived in Bristol for over 40 years I

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Emmaus Supported in Bristol

May 13, 2013 admin

Mary writes – Following a chance meeting in the city centre with a homeless, cold and hungry young man from

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Pudding Night Invite

May 13, 2013 admin

Robin writes – The members of Bradley Stoke Branch would like to invite all Brunel members, their partners and friends,

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Thank You BAOS

May 13, 2013 admin

Bill writes – The Club would like to say a big thank you to BAOS (Bristol Amateur Operatic Society) for

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New ‘Next Generation’ Branch Club Proposed

May 8, 2013May 13, 2013 admin

President Kate writes – After much deliberation and discussion the Club have wholeheartedly agreed to sponsor a new branch club

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Two More New Members

May 8, 2013 admin

President Kate writes – Welcome Jo and Slava to our Club.  It really is wonderful to add two more members

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New Meeting Venue a Huge Success

May 8, 2013 admin

President Kate writes – A great deal has happened in my year as President.  With our increase in membership our

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NEW BANNER UNFURLED

May 8, 2013 admin

John T writes – The clubs number of banners has now doubled, we now own two!  Our original is the

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Motor “Meander” Up-date

May 1, 2013May 1, 2013 admin

Duncan writes – Following on from Keith’s Post of yesterday I can also confirm that the “Meander” arrangements are well

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A Motoring Meander – 9th June

April 30, 2013May 1, 2013 admin

Lion Keith writes – Lion Duncan and myself are now putting the finishing touches to our very first Bristol Brunel

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The Union Jack – Here are the Answers

April 30, 2013May 1, 2013 admin

Lion John S writes – During our St Georges Day Dinner a discussion about the Union Jack occurred.  Nobody seemed

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St. Georges Day Dinner

April 29, 2013 admin

Our Social Committee Duo, Duncan and Mark, write – Celebrating our patron saint, St George, has become an established highlight

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Easter Egg Encore

April 29, 2013 admin

John T writes – I have just heard that one of our giant Easter Eggs has gone that extra mile

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District Handover Details

April 9, 2013 admin

Lion Kate writes – Please note that the District Handover will take place at the Holiday Inn, The Coldra, Newport

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A Record Year For The 100 Club

April 9, 2013 admin

Lion Keith writes – I would like to thank all fellow Lions, families & friends who purchased a 100 club

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Easter Egg Supremo Says A Big Thank You

April 8, 2013 admin

Lion Keith writes – I would just like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make our

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Eggciting News – The Results Are Now In!

April 8, 2013 admin

Lion Bill writes – It is terrific to report that we have raised just over £900.00 from our Easter Egg

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Bowled Over by VIBE

April 8, 2013 admin

Lion Tom writes – On Saturday 6th April, Lion Mary and I supported VIBE – Visually Impaired Bowls, England at

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More Eggstatic Results

April 4, 2013 admin

Duncan writes – It really is thirsty work visiting all the pubs which kindly agreed to raffle our Easter Eggs.

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Easter Greetings from Italy

April 4, 2013April 4, 2013 admin

John writes – It was when the replica Matthew sailed from Bristol to re-enact the discovery of America by John

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A Young Persons Branch Club? Why Not? Jonathan Tullett Reports

April 1, 2013 admin

Jonathan writes: District 105D Convention Firstly, I would like to thank the Bristol Brunel Lions for allowing me to attend

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Just Right – ‘Just-So’

April 1, 2013 admin

Kate T writes – Not exactly a pub or club but Just-So Balloons in Henleaze hosted an Easter Egg raffle. 

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Another 1st Class Result

March 29, 2013 admin

Duncan writes – Well done the Post Office Tavern or as the locals know it, the POT at WOT. Thank

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Gerry the Plummer Saves the Day

March 29, 2013April 3, 2013 admin

Our greatly awaited Fish & Chips supper at Mark and Val’s nearly didn’t happen.  Tragedy nearly intervened.  On the morning

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Well Done The Cambridge Arms

March 27, 2013 admin

Tom T. writes – ” The Cambridge Arms” pub in Coldharbour Road, Redland lead the way. They collected £100 for

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Black Swan Easter Egg Draw

March 27, 2013 admin

Duncan writes – The first of our Easter Eggs draws was made at the Black Swan in Stoke Lane on

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A Moving Memorial

March 25, 2013 admin

Lion Ailsa writes – At the Lions District Convention in Hereford on 9 March, a moving ceremony took place to

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My First District Convention

March 25, 2013 admin

Lion Mary writes – Convention! Annual Convention of District 105W held in Hereford 9th March 2013 Well.  I went to

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Quiz Night

March 5, 2013March 5, 2013 admin

Our first ever Quiz Night was held on Saturday 23rd February and was a huge success – 60+ guests raised

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Giant Easter Eggs

February 19, 2013February 19, 2013 admin

Once again we will be running our annual Easter Egg raffles. Giant chocolate eggs can be found in various pubs

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