New member Lion Dan Lister gets badged up by Lion President Trever Smith, sponsor Lion Tony Little (centre)
Lions Support Hope for Tomorrow – Mobile Chemotherapy Unit
Ross Lions are again supporting the Mobile Chemotherapy Unit which treats local Ross patients as well as patients in the surrounding areas in Herefordshire and Gloucestershire.
Initial treatment is carried out at Main hospitals in Herefordshire and Gloucestershire but, as Chemotherapy treatment generally takes many months, the unit then provides treatment close to patients’ homes. This has obvious benefits to both patients and their families and carers at what can be a difficult and stressful time.
Ross Lion Martin presented a cheque of £1,000 to Barbara Watkins, Secretary & Joint Treasurer of Forest Dean Supporters Group. Also in attendance from the Supporters’ Group were Rosina Turner, Dave and Joan Atherley and Lions Bernard, Sam, Trevor, Mel, Tony and Keith.
Having access to a mobile chemotherapy unit is an invaluable service, especially in rural areas, and, following the tremendous success of the first unit, the fund raising continues to ensure this service continues as well as raising funds for a second unit in neighbouring Somerset.
Both the Supporters Group and the Ross Lions would like to thank the generosity of the general public who, despite the current difficult financial climate, continue to contribute to the causes supported by Ross Lions and thus support those most in need.
Lion Martin presents a cheque to Barbara Watkins with Lion Bernard, Sam & Trevor, Rosina & Joan of the Supporters Group, Lion Mel, Dave of the Supporters Group and Lion Tony.
Ross Lions Flower Box 2010
Our thanks to the Ross Garden Centre for the flowers & Lion Dan Lister for watering them
HAND OVER
We all enjoyed a Sunday Lunch at Ross Conservative Club to celebrate Lion Andrew Middlecote’s year as Lions President and all the good causes we have helped during 2009-10 and to hand over the presidency to Lion Trevor Smith who is going to carry on the good work.
ROSS LIONS PROVIDE TRIKE FOR JOSHUA FREEMAN
Joshua Freeman is a 6 year adorable little boy with Cerebral Palsy who attends Walford Primary School. Apart from his wheelchair his only other mode of ‘ambulation’ is his Tricycle, which allows him to join in with his friends during playtime in the playground at school.
When Ross Lions were approached to help fund a new trike for Joshua, they were keen to help as he had outgrown his current one. As a result the Lions were able to fund the new tomcat trike, which cost £1300.00.
The Tomcat Trike is specially designed for children and young adults with special needs and comes with a unique range of options to suit individual requirements. The custom-built Tomcat is available from approximately age 4 to adult, depending on size
Joshua’s mother, Lyuda Freeman, said ‘in addition to allowing him his independence, the tricycle also helps to strengthen the muscles of his lower limbs and improve his sense of position’. She and her husband Jim would like to express their sincere appreciation to Ross-on-Wye Lions Club, for funding the new tricycle.
Andrew Middlecote, President of Ross Lions, said ‘it was a pleasure to provide Joshua with his new trike, his smile said it all’.
SANTA HELPS LIONS CHARITY FUND RAISING - DECEMBER 09
December is an extremely busy time for Santa Claus but, despite his commitments, he still had time to visit the Pengethley Garden Centre’s Grotto and Restaurant to maintain his pledge to help the Ross Lions raise funds for local charitable causes. The number of young children visiting the Grotto is increasing year on year and the total for 2009 was over 500 and a grand total of £1,500 was raised for the Lions Charity Funds which will be spent on local causes. Around 184 people had breakfast with Santa in the Restaurant; a good number of them being young children.
All the children not only had a chat with Santa in his Grotto, but received a present which went down very well. It was a delight to see the look of wonder on the faces of the children when they were ushered into the presence of Father Christmas but mums, dads and grandparents seemed to enjoy it even more, knowing that their offspring`s were really excited and happy. One parent said they had taken their children to a Grotto in the Forest but it turned out to be a lady Santa and the children wanted to see a real Santa. To placate the children they continued on to Pengethley where their wish came true.
The ‘Breakfast with Santa’ is proving very popular as Santa visits all the tables, talking to the children and handing them presents. At one of the breakfasts there were three little Japanese girls, visiting their grandparents, who had never seen Santa before, and the look of sheer delight and wonder on their faces had to be seen to be believed. The youngest guest was not a visitor but Honor the daughter of Becky Watts, the Restaurant owner, about a year old, who was dressed up as a Reindeer. She went to three breakfasts and captivated everyone who saw her.
The Ross Lions Club is very grateful to Santa for including them in his very busy schedule and also Chris Taylor of the Pengethley Garden Centre who, with his staff, organised and provided the Grotto.
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