Keen to show that they could do as well as their Mother Club, The Ross Lions, the Ross Young Lions decided they would sell strawberries and cream at the John Kyrle High School Sports Day to raise their first funds.

They advertised the event in the school, found local suppliers for the fruit and cream, worked out the costing and put together a plan for who would do what on the day.

On the day the Ross Lions put up a gazebo for them and they all pitched in, preparing the strawberries and the stall. They had sold just five bowls when the rain came down really heavily and the school had no alternative but to call in all the spectators and cancel the event.

Not to be beaten the Young Lions took their bowls of strawberries and cream into the school. Starting with the Staff Room and moving on to the class rooms, within three hours they had sold all they had and raised over £100 profit for their club funds.

The Head Teacher had said earlier at the clubs inauguration that taking on this project would improve the young pupils characters but for their first event you can’t beat this for initiative and being positive. Not only do the teachers feel proud of them, but so do the Ross Lions who’s President, Keith Wilding, said this was an excellent result, they worked hard and raised a good sum of money. The future bodes well for them and they can look forward to good things to come.

The Young Lions at The John Kyrle High School are still looking for new recruits so if you attend the school and are interested in joining them why not contact either Matthew Petrie or Ryan Green, they would love to see you.