FUND RAISING ACTIVITY 2008 

 100% of the money that we raise goes to charitable causes.

 

WE ARE CURRENTLY RAISING OVER £9000 FOR SURGICAL EQUIPMENT (DESCRIBED BELOW) TO BE HOUSED AT  THE EASTBOURNE DISTRICT GENERAL HOSPITAL AND HAVE PROMISED THGIS AMOUNT BY THE END OF 2008.

PLEASE CONTACT US IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP.

  Litechnica CO2 Laser Manipulator

 
This is a specialised attachment for the laser used in ENT surgery and will be housed at the Eastbourne District General Hospital and used up to twice a week. Its use will be mainly in conjunction with patients that have cancer of the throat, particularly the larynx and the pharynx although other patients with benign conditions on the vocal cords will also benefit from it.
 The instrument allows the surgeon to align the laser beam with greater accuracy thus giving patients receiving laser treatment on the vocal cords a better voice result.

 

                                                                                             

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CHARITY FASHION SHOW 

 

 This was the club's first Fashion Show for some years and under the expert guidance of Lion Lynne, was staged at The St Andrews School, Mead St., Eastbourne on 16th April. An audience of around 150 saw a show that included a comprehensive sight of the latest ladies fashions from local boutiques (Azure, Shirlz, Posh & Decks) modelling of Bridal Dresses and other Wedding Clothing (Wedlocks Bridal Boutique) plus a very professional Make Up demonstration (Jasmines Beauty Salon & Spa.

During the interval a glass of Bucks Fizz was enjoyed by the audience and tickets were purchased for the forthcoming Raffle for prizes, many of which were kindly donated by the Fashion Boutiques. The evening concluded with an announcement of the Raffle winners followed by thanks and acknowledgements to the evenings participants by Lion President Sue.

Proceeds from the show exceeded £2,000 

 

    Fashion Show image  IN AID OF THE          SUSSEX AIR AMBULANCE        SussexAirAmbulance2

 

 

Fashion 03                                                  Fashion 01                                                  Fashion 04                                              Fashion 02

 

 We greatly appreciate the generous use of the premises and facilities of St. Andrews School.

 We are also most grateful to the following Fashion Boutiques with their Models and other Exhibitors. :

Azure; 44 South St.; Eastbourne; 01323 431635; Jasmines; 12 Gildredge Rd.; Eastbourne; 01323 722313; Shirlz; 38 Church St.; Old Town; Eastbourne; 01323 644141; St Andrews School; Meads; Eastbourne; 01323 733203; Wedlock; 29 - 31 Sea Rd.; Bexhill on Sea; 01424 731224. Posh & Decks, 28 South St., Eastbourne; 01323 412131, Jan's Cakes 01424 846079.

 

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Here are just a few more of the of the regular FUND RAISING events that we stage. 

 

Concerts

                          The Abertillery Orpheus Male Voice Choir                    

 Abertillery orpheus male choir logo

 

Abertillery choir 2008 (1)Abertillery choir 2008 (2) 

 

 
Mayor of Eastbourne, Councillor Mary Poolley was the principal guest at The Winter Garden on Easter Saturday as the Club welcomed the return of The Abertillery Orpheus Male Voice Choir. The choir, together with guest soprano soloist Jill Padfield, provided an evening of nostalgia and pride with stirring numbers that included 'Fields of Athenry',  'Bring him Home' and many other musical treasures. The finale included a spectacular welsh voice rendition of 'Sussex by the Sea' followed by 'The Battle Hymn of the Republic' with, of course, audience participation.
The choir celebrates its 100th birthday this year and is one of Wales premier ensembles with worldwide acclaim. Soloist Jill Padfield has previously performed at the Sydney Opera House, at a concert for Her Majesty the Queen at Buckingham Palace and in many other wordwide venues. 

 

 

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                       Swimathon (Still to come)

 

This popular annual fund raising event has for years been enjoyed by the many Swimmers of all ages and abilities who have taken part. Prior to the event sponsorship is obtained for each length of the pool that the Swimmer would swim over a period of 25 minutes with 50% of the money raised placed in the Lions Charity Account ( Registered No. 1064432) to benefit the less fortunate in our community. The remainder to benefit the Swimmers own Club, Society or chosen Charity.

        Swimathon

 

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Classic Motor Cycle Rally and Run

 

 Since the year 2000 Eastbourne's Western Lawns has been the venue where motor cycles of all types and ages, from the early part of the 20th Century to date, can meet up. The Classic Motor Cycle Rally & Run regularly provides an opportunity for over 300 riders and pillion passengers from across the UK and the near Continent to proudly show off their highly polished machines. Vintage models from the early part of the 20th Century as stand next to the most up to date state of the art machines whilst entrants and public alike look on in admiration.

At the alloted time the machines are flagged off (usually by The Mayor of Eastbourne) on the planned run in the countryside of East Sussex.

The route takes in Pevensey Castle, Herstmonceux Castle, Battle, Netherfield and then south to The Seven Sisters, Beachy Head and back to The Western Lawns for picnic lunches provided by The Lions. Keen eyed judges then take detailed notes and decide the various class winners.

               

 

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Christmas Collections 

(With Father Christmas & his Sleigh)

 

During the weeks leading up to Christmas we take to the streets in and around Eastbourne and invite the public to give something towards those less fortunate in our society. Our Christmas Sleigh with its sparkling lights, carols and christmas music creates a positive feeling of Christmas. 

Mostly, if he is not too busy, we have Father Christmas walking alongside us.

We are most grateful for the generosity of all who gave during Christmas 2007

 

                                                                                                                                        Xmas sleigh 2007 

 

 

 

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