Lions Will Come
If you're in poverty,
Lions will come,
If you're starving in need of food,
Lions will come,
If your village is covered in litter,
Lions will come,
They change lives maybe yours,
They can help when you can't open doors,
They have guts, kindness and lots of heart,
The lions will come,
Because they are a part,
They are a part of our community,
They work together in unity,
Our community is well cleaned up,
Because of the lions we've got good luck,
Helping out at schools and fairs,
Only because they really care,
They sponsor cadet's, brownies and guides,
When they do a job they do it with pride!
Francesca Thurgood (age 13)
Crofton Lions
Welcome to our website!
Please read on to learn more about the Crofton Lions Club that blends Fun, Fellowship and Fundraising with a sense of Local Community and Lots of Challenges!
If you are new to Lionism, through these pages you will be able to find out about the work of the International Association of Lions Clubs and The Crofton Lions Club in particular. Please check all of the top bar tabs, each one has a number of sub sections which we think will be of interest to you.
If you are a Lion, and perhaps planning to visit our area, we hope that the information on our website will encourage you to spend some time with us.
The Poem to the right of this page was our entry in the District Competition, and Francesca was the winner!!!!
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What a busy start we had to the New Year! And thanks to the people of the Crofton area for their magnificent generosity 2012 is going to be a very productive year! Details of recent Fundraising will be published shortly by our Activities Mastermind, Lion Mike Shipley.
We started in January by planting 60 Trees (one for each year of the Queen's reign). Then, in February we celebrated our 11th Charter (Club Birthday) with an Anniversary Dinner and Dance on Saturday 18th February. It had a Tri service theme and a few pictures can be seen in the About Us/highlights of 2011-2012 section of this website.
Into March, and we are once again into fundraising mode! Keep a look out for our Giant chocolate Easter Eggs and Rabbits!
APRIL The Festival of St.George on SATURDAY 21st APRIL was bigger and better than ever. The entertainment included old favourites like Geoffrey Gould the Punch & Judy Man, Jonathan the Jesters Team of Clowns, Stilt Walkers and Jugglers (Five of them!) and the Weorod Re-enactment Group shining a light on the Dark Ages in English History! We also introduced some excellent new entertainers including the Hampshire Garland Ladies Morris Dancers, Cascade South Downs Harmony Chorus, Orange Apples Storytellers, and Trigger the Train. Then, on SUNDAY 22nd there was a procession of Minis, Motorbikes and Scooters flying the flag on their traditional "Ride-Out" from The Red Lion in Stubbington. Take a look at our special "St.George's" Page under the 'Events' Tab.
Last Sunday, 12th MAY we had a great day out with a group from the Haven Childrens Centre to the 21st Annual Paultons Park Lions Picnic. We were so lucky with the weather! Sunshine all the way! Pictures under 'Events' and the 'About Us' Tab for Highlights of 2011 to 2012. Altogether there were over 3000 Lions and Friends taking part.
When we asked three of our young guests "What did you think of your visit to Paultons Park ?"
Their responses were as follows.....
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We think that meant they liked it!
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JUNE Monday 4th June we are planning a massive "Party in the Park" to celebrate Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee. Want to be part of it? Great!Contact Lion Vicky on Crofton Lions Facebook Page (Click the icon at the top of this page) or eMail her at vickycroftonlions@hotmail.co.uk
Have you some time to spare? Interested in becoming a member? Just ring 01329.663661 or use the "Contact Us" Page!
If you had known it was that simple you'd have done it sooner. Right? However, If you are not ready to join our Club just yet, Please become a "Friend of Crofton Lions" and help us whenever possible with our various activities, some of which are listed here:
Community Service
- Festival of St. George
- Senior Citizens Party
- Paultons Park Annual Picnic
- Water Walk
- World Sight Day
Fundraising
- Easter Egg Raffles
- Round the World in 36 hours by Car!
- Stubbington Fayre
- Christmas collections
or maybe join us for a social evening. Please see our Events Page
Any help is gratefully received - and we are certain you will enjoy the activity!
More information about Crofton Lions activities is posted daily on our Facebook pages
