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Upcoming Events
Catering Facilities, 2010
The Kingswinford and Stourbridge Lions Catering Facilities will be attending
the following events throughout the Summer season:
22nd May, Ridgewood High School "May Madness"
6th June, Pyjama Parade, Cannon Hill Park
12th June, Midnight Walk at Himley Hall
12th & 13th June, Hasbury Rangers Football Tournament at Old Halesonians Rugby Club
19th
June, Guides BBQ near Bromsgrove
4th July, Stourbridge Carnival
25th & 26th
September, Belbroughton Scarecrow Weekend
9th October, Dawley Brook Scouts Bonfire
5th
November, Stourbridge FC Bonfire
Recent Events
Monday
17th May 2010
10 Pin Bowling Challenge
Kingswinford
and Stourbridge Lions Club were pleased to accept the challenge thrown down by Dudley Lions to a 10 Pin Bowling Contest at
the Bowlplex Bowling Alley Dudley.
The contest took place on Monday 17th Mat 2010, 12 volunteers from each
Club turned up for the event which was a long awaited rematch following many such encounters in the past when the winners
were awarded the “Chambers” pot. This trophy was presented by a Past President of Dudley Lions to the winning
team – unfortunately the whereabouts of the “Chambers” pot has been lost in the annals of time so the winners
this time had to make do with the knowledge that they would have won the Pot if we knew where it was.
My memories of past events are that Kingswinford & Stourbridge
Lions always won (so we probably are guilty of losing the “Pot”) so it was no surprise that we came out on top
once again! Dudley Lions only claim to fame is that they had the highest score by a lady, Kingswinford & Stourbridge winning
the overall contest with the highest male score in a game, the highest individual score over the 2 games played and the highest
team score overall.
Dudley
Lions, who are not ones to give in easily, immediately asked Kingswinford & Stourbridge Lions to arrange a rematch at
a contest of our choice – so watch this space for details.
The evening was great fun and enjoyed
by all those who took part, as Lions we enjoy he friendly rivalry and the chance to get together with like minded people from
other Clubs in the area. We can’t wait for the rematch!
Saturday 12th June 2010
Midnight Walk.
4 Lions manned the Caravan to serve hot and cold drinks to over 300 ladies of all ages. It was a
lovely mild evening and the crowds were happy. The band played before they all set off at 11pm and it was great to see
hundreds of "pink ears" all lit up as they were dancing and later walking around the 1 mile circuit of Himley Park. Some
people walked 4 miles, others bravely walked 8 miles. The last walkers came in around 1 - 30-am - 1-40am, everyone was
weary, but they all seemed to have enjoyed the atmosphere and the friendship, joined by a common interest - to raise money
for Mary Sevens Hospice and the research and treatment of Cancer. The 4 Lions then
cleaned and packed up the caravan and left an almost empty park at around 2.10am. A
very good night was had by all, as you can see from the photographs there was a lull in "hot drinks" so
the gentlemen Lions took to the floor ,and danced to the band!!
Saturday 24th April 2010
Kingswinford and Stourbridge Lions 35th Charter Anniversary was held at Hagley Golf and Country Club on Saturday
24th April 2010. The event was well attended by nearly 100 people. Kingswinford and Stourbridge Lions members together with
their partners were pleased to welcome many friends, guests and fellow Lions from surrounding Clubs.
Lion President Rob Owen Proposed the Toast to Lions Clubs International, during his speech he emphasized the
work that Kingswinford and Stourbridge Lions Club undertake in both the local community and throughout the world.Some of the major activities over the past
year include.
Summer
Catering – this year also with our New van (Football, Schools, Guides, Bonfires).
Have a go Day
Successful Christmas Static collections and Sleigh Runs
Charity Concert
Lion President Rob then
presented a cheque on behalf of the Club to Anna Onabulu for her chosen project this year “Hospice at Home”.
The Presidents Cup was awarded to Lion James Zulik
Long service awards were presented toLions Richard Styles and Steve Rice (10 years)Lion Barbara Dutton (15 years)Lion Rob Warner (30years)
District Governor Lion Femi Onabulu replied to the toast and thanked
Kingswinford and Stourbridge Lions for the hard work that they have done over the past year. He also brought with him special
thanks from our International President Lion Eberhard Wirfs.
Lion
Rod Owen proposed the Toast to our Ladies and Guests. Deputy
Mayor Lion Peter Miller responded to this toast.
The
evening was concluded with a short talk by Margaret Scott – Chairman of Stourbridge Township Council who spoke about
her life and experiences working in the steel industry.
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Saturday 10th October 2009
Kingswinford and Stourbridge
Lions attended the “The Dawley Brook Scouts Bonfire and Fireworks Evening” with our catering caravan from which
we sold doughnuts, candy floss.
There were plenty of attractions at the event including a small Fun Fair
with a couple of scary rides and some more traditional sideshows such as a Coconut Shy. The gates opened at 5.30pm and by
7.00pm the bonfire was well ablaze to the delight of the many people attending.
The Firework display started at
8.00pm and was very impressive lasting about twenty minutes.
The photo shows the Lions in full swing with queues of people waiting
to be served with our legendary freshly cooked doughnuts and freshly made candy floss.
Demand for our food was constant throughout the evening and we eventually stopped serving at 9.00pm
when the event finished.
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