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District 105NE Newsletter ~ October 2017

Incorporating the District Governor’s Newsletter

Please send articles for November Spotlight to [email protected] by Sunday 29 Oct

Postal details as per MD105 Directory - Thank you – hope you enjoyed the read

Fellow Lions,

This last month has seen me visit quite a few Clubs in Northumberland and Yorkshire. I have been very impressed with quality of the meetings. They have been varied in the degree of formality but and banter between the members but all have been purposeful and reflected groups which are committed to giving service to their communities. I have also been encouraged by the number of Clubs which are looking to the recruitment of new members, particularly younger recruits.

I am a firm believer in “your

club - your way” and so do not

believe that there is a one size fits all formula to meet the challenges of increasing community needs, falling and aging membership, and the unwillingness of the community at large to commit themselves to long term membership of groups with proud histories of service, such as Lions. In some Clubs, the traditional approaches are being adopted – membership stands, “Meet the Lions” evenings, leaflet drops etc. In others, use of social media has been the main thrust. Others are challenging the very image of Lions and how we present our movement to the public. Even our motto “We Serve” has been challenged by some Lions as being low impact. The image we create of our movement is how WE present ourselves. What Joe public knows of Lions is determined by what we tell them in social media, the traditional press and

answering the question so what do Lions do? (Cabinet is going to consider introduction of the death penalty for any Lion who answers

the question with “like Rotary”).

Melvin Jones was a radical. He was not afraid to form a new movement with new values. The introduction of new core service for the start of second century reflects the changing needs of our society. When Melvin Jones

started the movement, women did not even have the vote, in the US or UK. Many, including many women, believed that women were unsuited to consideration of weighty matters due to being too emotional or that their brains would overheat. Plastic, although invented, was not in widespread use. Now, society accepts that women are, at least as good as men at thinking and plastic is now a scourge in our oceans. Let’s not be afraid to change to

meet the challenges posed by social change. When we are asked “what do Lions do?”, let’s tell them we are working to eradicate diabetes, avoidable blindness, childhood cancers, the development of young people, environmental issues, disaster relief and answering humanitarian needs. Many Clubs are addressing all these issues already. Let’s ensure that we let the public know what we are about. Membership of Lions is about enjoying good fellowship with like-minded individuals who are trying to make a difference, locally and in the wider world.

Best wishes

DG Malcolm Hogg

mailto:[email protected]



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DG MALCOLM CLUB VISITS

18 Oct – Westhill & Skene

21 Oct – Malton & Norton Centennial Party Day

21 Oct – Filey LC Charter Evening

25 Oct – Harelaw Acadamey Leo Club

27-29 Oct – MD Council of Govs - Birmingham

AYR & PRESTWICK LC:

LIONS CHEQUE FOR PHAB CLUB Ayr & Prestwick Lions Club was delighted to present the local PHAB Club with a donation towards their transport costs. The PHAB Club meets weekly at Lochside Community Centre in Ayr each week. It is an opportunity for members with a range of disabilities to socialise.

They come from as far as Girvan. The photograph shows Lion Eleanor Danks presenting the cheque to PHAB committee members Barbara Mulligan and Gilmour Deans

LIONS HELP AFRICA Members of Ayr & Prestwick Lions Club were delighted to welcome Clair Gebbie and Sophie Wagner from Kincaidston Primary School who reported on their recent visit to a school that is supported by the Marrifa Trust in a remote region of Tanzania. Earlier in the year the Lions Club had agreed to fund much needed classroom resources which Clair and Sophie took with them. The school in Tanzania caters for children aged two to nine years, many of whom are orphaned. This very

worthy project will have a beneficial effect on these and other children.

In the photograph from left to right are Lion Miranda Kotnik, Sophie Wagner, Lion President Phiroze Mehta and Clair Gebbie.

LION “From DOWN UNDER”

VISITS LOCAL CLUB

Vice President David Muir of Brisbane Metropolitan Lions Club made a visit to the most recent meeting of Ayr & Prestwick Lions Club at the Abbotsford Hotel. Club banners were exchanged with President Phiroze Mehta. During his time in Ayrshire David also visited Largs and Irvine in the

hope of developing closer ties between the Australian city named after its Scottish founder, Sir Thomas Brisbane, and his homeland. Members of were interested to learn about the fascinating life of Governor Brisbane who had been a Major General in the British Army but was also an administrator and keen astronomer




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Morpeth LC: When District Governor, Malcolm Hogg recently visited Morpeth Lions Club he complimented the Club on the range of activities it contributed to in the community and further afield involving International activities. Photo: DG Malcolm and Morpeth VP Richard

Nash looking at details of the Club’s

horticultural involvements

His visit coincided with the town of Morpeth being awarded Gold status in the Northumbria in Bloom awards. Lions Chris Offord and vice President Richard Nash described to him how the Club had played a part in this award. In 2012 as part of the Club’s 40th Anniversary activities we planted 40 trees and shrubs in

the local park, William Turner garden

a jewel in Morpeth’s horticultural crown. Since then, a small team of members have

regularly visited ‘our patch’ to ensure it does

not get overgrown. Through this project the Club can be rightly proud of its contribution towards the Gold Award.

Tree planting in 2012

Coca-Cola’s (CCEP) Unified Sports

For the past four years Morpeth Lions Club has provided helpers to act as referees at Coca-Cola’s (CCEP) Unified Sports Tournament. This brings together teams from

the company’s East Kilbride, Wakefield & Morpeth sites areas as well as athletes from local Special Olympics clubs. The event is dedicated to promoting social inclusion through shared sports training and competition experiences.

Unified Sports joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. It was inspired by a simple principle;

training together and playing together is a

quick path to friendship and understanding

There is plenty of sporting action with boccia & carpet bowls, badminton, 6-a-side football and swimming. Above all, however, it is about fun and engagement for the competitors, spectators and volunteers alike

Photos: Morpeth Lions with competitors at

the recent Unified Sports Tournament

Morpeth Lions Club has also helped financially when an appeal went out and successfully concluded to purchase a minibus for the local Special Olympic teams.




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Darlington LC:

To celebrate the centenary of Lions International the Darlington Lions Club has sponsored a Lions Den on the newly created and extremely attractive Riverside Walk in the gardens of the Town Hall. The modern structure of coated alluminium incorporates seating of timber and the the stone used was part of the Bishop's Palace which originally stood on the site of the current Town Hall.

The Lions Den / Club president Lion Jenny

Lumley with Mayor Jan Taylor and Darlington

Lions

Lion Jenny Lumley the president of Darlington Lions Club has officially handed over the

completed Lions Den to the Mayor of

Darlington, Councillor Jan Taylor who congratulated and thanked Darlington Lions Club for their latest endeavour and commented how much the den is already being used by visitors to the riverside walk

Commemorative plaque

& Statue Resurgence

It was in 1969 that the Darlington Lions Club commissioned and raised the funds for the statue Resurgence which stands proudly on the front forecourt of the Town Hall.

The statue was unveiled in 1970 by HRH Princess Anne when she opened the newly built town hall and symbolises the industrial past of the town and the resurgence following the decline of the railway industry within the town.

Goodbye for now fellow Lions:

As I head back to the United States, I wanted to thank you, the Lions of Scotland and District 105NE who made my stay in Scotland memorable. Thank you for the warm hospitality and ability to meet with you in different cities and in varying capacities. I look forward to keeping in touch and reading the District 105NE Spotlight Newsletter

Best Wishes, Lion Tatyana Kalinga

Note: Lion Tatyana is a Charter Member,

Capitol Hill Lions Club, Washington DC

She came to Scotland to undertake a Post Graduate Course at University of Glasgow. During that time Lion Tatyana attended our Lions Day with the UN at the Scottish Parliament.

Attended the Meet the Lions event in

Falkirk. She also found time to visit her family in Malawi

Tatyana, saying goodbye to PDG Lion Ian Clare

and PDG Lion Bill Fraser at Falkirk




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Durham LC: On Friday 6th October

Durham Lions members Alvan Bailey and George O’Donnell had the pleasure of visiting the home of Judith and Mark Roberts to see how their daughter Ava was doing. We also planned to take some photographs of her using the swing which was bought using a donation from Durham Lions Club Lions 2016-2017 Year. Unfortunately Ava had to endure yet another operation which delayed us being able to visit her. While we were there we received the full attention of Ava’s sister Molly, who made cups of coffee for George and me and then proceeded to give us a guided tour of their home showing us the many facilities that have been installed to help Ava. It is quite obvious that Judith and Mark have worked tirelessly to give Ava the best possible life that she can have, and they are both to be much admired for their efforts. Ava seems to have made considerable advances but still has so many issues to deal

with.

The first photo

shows Ava being

comforted by

sister Molly

The second photo

shows Ava in the

special swing which has

restraints to allow her

to enjoy the swing

without falling off the

seat and of course

Molly is with her.

The third picture shows

Ava sitting on the

swing, which is

supported by the very

substantial framework

purpose built by Mark

and using it as a

climbing frame is the

ever present sister Molly

Fellow Lions

I think we can safely say it's autumn and garden based opportunities to do service abound. If you feel energetic enough, I'm sure you could find any number of older people who need help tidying up their gardens even if it’s just the person who lives next door. Service doesn't have to be a whole club activity!

Perhaps the easiest and possible cheapest thing to do is plant daffodil bulbs, or for that matter any other type, but daffodils are usually the cheapest if you buy them in bulk. Check out the local fruit market where you can often buy them cheaply by the sack. All you need then is a dibber, something to kneel on and off you go. Your project could be large and worthy of a plaque or smaller scale where you just brighten up a few peoples lives.

Teesdale Lions Club’s centenary project was

to plant a roadside with bulbs and Filey club are planting as well. I've also heard a rumour that Easingwold are about to start, why not give them a ring and find out more.

Whilst in the garden let’s not forget our feathered friends....

Could you make a bird box? How about placing a bird feeder outside of a house bound persons window so they can see their feathered visitors? What about

donating bird feeders to local schools? Or even making someone a hedgehog house!

SERVICE.. It's what we do best

IPDG Lion David Wheeler

Service Officer 105NE

Contact: 01670 515150




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Fellow Lions There are two diseases that have had a profound effect on my family

The first is Prostate Cancer: We looked at prostate cancer last year when David Baxter Smith enlightened us at convention and prostate cancer is still a centenary goal. If you haven't had a PSA check this year I strongly suggest you get one sooner rather than later

The second is Diabetes: Everyone's heard of diabetes, yet strangely non sufferers seem generally unaware of how devastating it can be. Diabetes comes in two forms known as type 1 and type 2. I'm going to talk about the milder type two form that you control through diet and tablets. A lot of you may have type 2 diabetes and not know it. One possible symptom are sharp pains in your feet which come and go and you will probably ignore them until they become more common and wake you up at night, thats when you head to the doctor and get the bad news. Over the next year or so you could develop neuropathy as the nerves in you feet die and they become completely numb. Imagine that, you could tread on a thorn and never notice, your foot gets infected and you don't know until its too late and they have to amputate. By now your life is changing fast, you always wear slippers, you have to cut out a lot of things you like to eat and just when it couldn't get any worse your eyesight starts to suffer damage and there is no cure.

Worried enough to do something to help

search for a cure yet ???

Lions Clubs International are asking us to

search for such a cure. In the USA where fifty members is considered a small club they are looking to open research centres, here we have to think on a somewhat smaller scale.

Why you may wonder is Diabetes part of

the service remit when you could just send

them a cheque?

Well there's certainly nothing wrong with that approach but some clubs do have a policy where they do not donate to national charities and so a service based activity may be more appropriate. Our friends in Ireland have just screened 6200 people at the national ploughing championships. It wasn't cheap with 6000 euros needed upfront from the district although a lot of this was offset by individual one Euro donations from those benefiting.

Could we do this, sadly no, we don't have the funds at district level but you are covered by insurance. It may be possible to to do local events but our best bet could lie in raising awareness.

Here are a few ideas to consider... • Help to organise and promote speakers

at events

• Collect bric a brac for diabetes shops

or groups

• Contact your local health authority to

see if they need non financial help in

any way

• Promote the LCI campaign when talking

to groups about Lions

• Get yourself checked and learn about

Glucose intollerance

• Arrange a cooking demonstration for

diabetics session

I'm sure there are lots of other things we can do but just like Prostate Cancer the first step

is always "find out yourself and get checked"

SERVICE.. It's what we do best

IPDG Lion David Wheeler

Service Officer 105NE

Contact: 01670 515150




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Morpeth LC

Here is a question you are unlikely to be

asked in a pub quiz: How far is it from

Warkworth, Northumberland to

Warkworth, New Zealand ?

There is a relevance to the question that involves Morpeth Lions Club; as it was in 2015 that Morpeth Lion member Simon Pringle happened to be in Warkworth, New Zealand with his partner Jennie McLean. The UK Warkworth is only 15 miles from Morpeth and that prompted the visit to the NZ town that has a population of 5000.

Whilst walking around the lovely NZ town, Jennie spotted some Lions tidying up after distributing food to people involved in the local ANZAC Remembrance Day. Thus a conversation was started resulting in a Morpeth Lions Club banner being presented to the Warkworth Club which was immediately reciprocated. Simon and Jennie had been talking to the Club President Angela Taylor and her husband Trevor. On leaving, Simon left his details with Angela and invited her to contact them if they were ever in the UK.

Fast forward two years and ‘out of the blue’ came an Email from Angela saying she was touring the country and would be in nearby Newcastle the following week and could she meet up for coffee. Accordingly arrangements were made.

Bang on time Angela arrived, but sadly without Trevor who had died the previous year. She had been in Scotland working on her family tree and proposed to do likewise in Newcastle before travelling to Halifax, Chester, Lincoln and finally London where a nephew lives.

After coffee it was decided that lunch was called for; followed by a visit to see a spectacular view of Alnwick Castle and then Simon and Jennie felt privileged to introduce

Angela to Warkworth UK. She loved the village with its ancient bridge, church and castle and hopes that, if time permits, she can drive herself back there on this trip. If not, she knows she is welcome to stay with Simon and Jennie the next time she visits England.

Photo: Morpeth Lion, Simon Pringle, shakes

hands with Warkworth NZ Lion Angela Taylor

at Warkworth Castle.

…. and the answer to the unlikely quiz

question is 11,109 miles !!!

Morpeth Lions Club Chinese Charity Banquet

At what has become an annual fixture, over 90 guests recently sat down to enjoy the Morpeth Lions Club Chinese Charity Banquet at the Mulan Restaurant in Morpeth.

This event originally started just after the 2008 floods that had affected the then recently opened restaurant. In a gesture of sympathy for all those more drastically affected the owner Kevin Liu allowed two fundraising banquets to take place; these raised over £2000. Over the years the Lions Club has been able to hold banquets to raise funds for its many Christmas activities and the Lion President’s designated charity. This year Lion President, Margaret Trewick, has chosen The North East Visually Impaired Tennis Club as her charity. Such is the popularity of the evening that organisers Lions Les Sage and David Armstrong had little difficulty in selling the tickets.




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During the evening, Margaret’s son Steven, who is himself registered blind and one of only five coaches in the UK, explained how the Club operates and how blind participants with the aid of rattling balls and raised court lines can enjoy this activity.

PHOTOs: (L-R)

Lion President Margaret Trewick, Lion

David Armstrong and Steven Trewick with

the Mulan event cheque.

If you would like to find out more about the Trust, please telephone 0191 2815858 or Email [email protected]

Lion President Margaret said ‘The Morpeth Lions Club thanks everyone who has been involved in this wonderful evening - our guests for supporting us, Mulan and its staff for the excellent food and service, the businesses and individuals who so generously donated raffle prizes and Lions Les and David for organising the event. I am delighted to be able to present a cheque for £500 to the Tennis Club from this evening’s event.’ Many of the guests are already looking forward to next year’s event!

Darlington LC: Encouraging sport to the young has been one of the many projects of Lion Ian Barnes in his year of office as the President of Darlington Lions Club and his final task as club President was to present two outdoor table tennis tables to St. Aidans Academy Darlington. The concrete tables with granite tops and alluminium nets have proved to be extremely popular with the students and remain in constant demand.

Photo: Darlington Lions Sandy Duncan,

President Ian Barnes, Viv Newrek of St

Aidans and Lion Neil Anderson all set for

doubles and the commemorative

presentation plaque of the event

Alnwick LC: Lions International has been serving all around the world for 100 years, as of the 7th of June 2017, Alnwick Lions club was formed in 1975 and currently has 26 members as part of our centenary celebrations we wanted to find a project that encompassed the Lions ethos of improving our community, we also wanted a project that would leave a mark for the next 100 years, so, to that end Alnwick Lions Club will be working with the children, parents and staff of Swansfield Park School to adopt the public walkway that runs from the entrance to Swansfield Park School, on the Avenue, from there to the railings on Swansfield Park Road. The aim of this Project is to tidy the area up by making good the walkway outside the school. Keeping it clear of leafs and mud that runs on to the path and makes the area rather dangerous in the





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Autumn and Winter month for the young children and their parents to walk on. Alnwick Lions Club want to work with the pupils, parents, staff and other local organisations to make this area is safer for the children and the wider community by improving the retaining wall and planting some new flowers, bushes and to provide more seats. We are sure that by working together with all interested parties we can raise the funds needed to make this area a safer and pleasant area for the pupils, parents and staff of Swansfield Park School as well as the local community.

Head Teacher Jenny Smith writes:

" We are excited about working with the

Alnwick Lions to improve the area around

our school for the benefit of the wider

community. Our children have often voiced

their concern about the state of The Cut

and we all welcome the opportunity to work

with the Lions Club. We are looking

forward to rolling up ourselves and getting

stuck into this great community project!"

Ryedale Lions news on a unique

hat trick of our Club President, marking the

50th anniversary of the club. I have gone through the archives and found a photo used when he was first appointed President in 1967

Ben Hayes

Ryedale Lions Press Officer

Malton, Norton & District Lions Club are well known for their support of

The Festival of Racing which showcases

the racing industry in the two towns. On the 17th August, Lion Brian Abbott stretched the link to racing to its limits when he took part in a Camel Race at the famous Beverley Race Course to raise money for

Save the Children – and WON!

Full story on our website

http://www.maltonnortonlions.co.uk/malton

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Malton, Norton & District Lions Club Tel – 0845 833 5952 www.maltonnortonlions.co.uk

Photo: Rydale LC 1967

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FILEY Lion CAROL BOWER –

sponsored by: Lion JOHN CASEY

SUNDERLAND

Lion KATHARINE SERENA HOBSON

sponsored by: Lion JACQUELINE ROBSON

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Greetings fellow Lions

who care about Youth

(I hope that means you!)

Please provide: Young person’s name,

address, date of birth plus name of Lions Club to me before Convention on 18 November please. Application Forms have been updated and are available for download via the Members area of the MD website I will be looking to set up a District Final at a venue central to those applications I know about probably in early January 2018. This could be the final opportunity to have a Winner from 105NE http://lionsclubs.co/MemberArea/

Please hold your Club finals in time to let me have your winning Poster before District Convention on 18 November 2018. The District winner will be chosen at Convention and sent to MDHQ in time for the MD Finals in early December Should no one from your Club be attending Convention please contact me

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Corinne.

District 105NE O4Y Chairman

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