Warwick Lions is a group of individuals drawn together by their desire to serve the Warwick community. We are a diverse group in many ways and always eager to welcome new members. We are non-political, we have no cultural or religious boundaries, and there is no gender discrimination. In fact, to join us all we require is that you are willing and you wish to serve those in need in your local community. Of course, if you wish to add an outlet to your social life and improve your circle of friends, this is also available!
The aim of any Lions Club (world wide) is to promote and benefit the less fortunate in our own localities. Lions Clubs International was founded over 100 years ago and is arguably the world’s largest community service organisation with over 1.4 million members.
Who benefits from our work?
90% of the money we raise is spent locally in the Warwick and Leamington Spa area. We have helped individuals and families with needs that they cannot meet themselves, such as a pushchair, school uniforms, a cot, medical supplies, and furniture. Senior Citizens have been taken to the Pantomime and other shows and were treated to an afternoon tea party.
We also carry out activities and events to help our community and give regular donations to local causes such as SafeLine, Myton Hospices, The Air Ambulance Service, local youth organisations (Guides, Scouts, Cadets), and local schools such as Northleigh House School, and Ayelsford and Newburgh Primary Schools, to name but a few. One of our favourite things we do each year is organise a tin collection and parcel distribution during Christmas time for many of the elderly and families in need in our area. In 2020 we collected, sorted and delivered 200 parcels in and around Warwick, even during the pandemic!
How do we raise funds?
We organise and take part in several events during the year including the Warwick Town Bonfire and Firework Display, Carols at the Castle, an Easter Egg Raffle, and a tombola at the Warwick Victorian Evening. We also raise funds through one off events. For instance, we have held charity fashion shows, concerts, and a knitathon. During the pandemic, we had to find ways to raise money in ways that didn’t involve events, so we created and sold activities for families, such as our Halloween Hunt packs and Christmas Kindness Boxes. Finally, you can regularly find us at the Warwick Market every third Saturday of the month where we promote our events and raise funds for our charitable work. Stop by and say hi!
We were hit hard by the pandemic as our major fundraising events had to be cancelled. To make up lost ground, we conducted a JustGiving fundraising campaign on our 60th year anniversary. Our club ran several campaigns to raise funds, including Lion Peter’s Incredible Wing Walk.
Where do we meet?
The Warwick Lions Club meets at the Warwick Arms Hotel on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 8:00pm.
Facts
It is now over 60 years since the first Club was formed in Great Britain and Ireland. Lions Club International is the largest Service Club in the World, with over 1.4 million Lions working in 42,000 Clubs Worldwide! In Britain there are more than 24,000 Members in 1,000 Clubs. Warwick Lions Club was founded on February 20th, 1961 – meaning we have been serving this area for 60 years! Want to find out more about Lions and the work we do in the UK and internationally? Check out this recent magazine #LionsGetInvolved.
Recruitment
We are a very friendly group and always eager to welcome new members! We currently have approximately 20 members and are looking to expand our club’s membership. We have grand plans to expand our activities and serve more people in need in the community, but we need more hands to accomplish this! If you are interested in becoming a Warwick Lion or if you would like to know more about us please use this link recruitment page.
What are we doing right now?
If you want to see what the Warwick Lions Club has been doing most recently, please visit our Warwick Lions Club Facebook Page or our Warwick Lions Twitter Feed.