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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

It was with great sadness that we heard of the recent death of Nora Menhennett.  Nora was married to Lion