UPDATE ‘E’

Bringing INFORMATION and NEWS

to Lions in District 105E

February 2015

UPDATE ‘E’ is Edited and Produced by: Lion Gordon Davison - Tel: 01724 762036 or 07711 153080All contributions should be sent via - news@lions105e.org.uk

DG Alan Hall

My Fellow Members of the Family of Lions

January is usually a quiet month in the Lionistic year as we recover from the exertions of the Christmas period. However, many Clubs have still been very active within their communities, helping those in need and also holding fund raising events. As always... many thanks for your amazing efforts.

January is perhaps a time to carryout out a mid-year review, reflect on what you havedone so far this year and plan for the remainder of the year. So, when you are planningyour activities, I would encourage you to think about our International President’stheme in relation to...

To provide the service we are renowned for we need pairs of hands... new and additional members. To recruit newmembers use the Just Ask principle. Traditionally membership falls in December but I’m glad to say the we have startedthe turn of the year in a positive manner and have recruited more members than we’ve lost in the month. That said, weare (in the year to date) still falling in numbers so, please, let’s see if we can push the figures up by the end of the year.

There are a couple of initiatives being developed to go into the toolbox of recruitment ideas – Join Together (which Iam sure you will get to know more about during the year) and an Internet Club... YES we have set up the District 105EBert Mason Internet Club. This is at its embryonic stage but I’m sure it will be attractive to potential members whofind it difficult to fulfil the Traditional Club requirements. For more details please contact PDG Elaine Kitchen or LionFiona Reid (fifilabon9@gmail.com).

Our Newsletter - Update ‘E’ is an excellent way of letting Fellow Lions know what Clubs are doing in the District... butit’s only as good as its content. Lion Gordon Davison produces a brilliant Newsletter from the material he receives andour District Newsletter is one of the best in the Multiple District. Please let Lion Gordon know about your Club and Zoneactivities – a few words and a picture, that’s all it takes – Lion Gordon does the rest.

The District Convention will be soon upon us (13th - 15th March 2015) which is taking place at The Oaklands Hotel,Laceby, near Grimsby. Booking forms are coming in but if you haven’t already done so you need to confirm yourattendance as soon as possible. This is your opportunity to have your say, pose those questions you’ve always wantedto ask, meet up with old friends and make new ones. This year our we are privileged to have as our International guestPIP Barry Palmer who will be joining us for the weekend. So,the Convention Team, Jane and myself all look forward toseeing you there (see also - Convention Report on Page 4).

My diary is showing District activities starting up again, withClub Visits and Charters. Please remember if you want me tocome to your Charter or any other event please contact meas soon as possible: my diary for 2015 is rapidly filling!

As always I would like to say another big THANK YOU foryour continuing service within the community in the nameof Lions, and remember...

District Governor Lion Alan Hall

� Health... We believe everyone deserves a healthy life� Sight... We want everyone to see a better tomorrow� Youth... We empower the next generation� International... We serve local communities and protect the planet

A few key dates from theDG’s CALENDAR

FEBRUARY 20151 Cabinet Meeting – Long Eaton4 Rutland Club Visit – DG7 Shepshed Charter (28) – DG13-15 District Convention C13-15 District Convention SE20-22 MD Young Ambassador Final21 Mablethorpe Charter (39)21 Seniors Concert Melton Mowbray(1st VDG)25 Zone B Meeting28 Louth Charter (46)

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Jane Hall

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There are around 30,000children and young people in the UKwho have a visual impairment. Manyof them are not getting the supportthey need to reach their potential...

Please consider how YOU may be ableto support Jane in her appeal on behalf ofGUIDE DOGS

Dear Members of the Lions family...

January has suddenly vanished and time is marching on. We went to the Pantomime (Oh no you didn’t – Oh yes wedid) and had a lovely evening, great company and a fabulous cast of Conningsby and Tattershall Lions and somespecial little friends. It was a joyful evening, lots of laughs, great cup of tea and biscuit and, best of all, these wonderfulpeople are donating the profits to Guide Dogs for the Blind. It is truly amazing and an inspiration as to what a LionsClub can achieve when they all work together.

Alan and I are busy preparing (me washing and ironing) for the Council of Governors meeting in Birmingham, quicklyfollowed by a Cabinet meeting at Long Eaton and then our first Charter of 2015 at Shepshed Lions Club.

I look forward to meeting some more new friends over the next few months and thank you yet again for all theamazing support you are giving in my appeal for Guide Dogs.

Best wishes

It’s not often a club has the privilege ofwelcoming three new members on thesame day but that was just what Ashbyde la Zouch and Coalville Lions haverecently been able to do.Lynda and George Allen were proud todon their Lions badges as they joinedforces with the Club. The couple are soonto celebrate their 10th WeddingAnniversary and are now looking forwardto doing that as part of a Club Socialmeeting in March. The couple werebriefly involved in the Lions organisationa few years ago before moving awayfrom the area and Lynda was (until itsclosure) a founder member and pastPresident of Ashby & District LionessClub. They are now both retired andalready very keen and enthusiastic Lions.

Immediate Past President Liz Mitchell (second right) welcomes the new trio of LionsGeorge Allen, Lynda Allen and Clive Burrows (extreme right)

A TRIO of new Lions

The third member of this illustrious trio is Clive Burrows. Clive is semi retired, married with three children and has recentlymoved into the Ashby area from Leicester. He’s a former Group Scout Leader and has been actively involved in theScouting movement for a number of years. Its no doubt that all three new members will be an asset to the Ashby de laZouch and Coalville Lions Club .

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It really is a GRAND QuiltWe offer no apologies for reproducingthis photograph at such a large size - youjust have to study the beautifulcraftsmanship and appreciate the timethat has been invested in the productionof this work of art... and it’s estimatedto be worth a ‘grand’- yes £1,000...just read this story!

PICTURES: Top right - Study the craftsmanship, care and creativity that hasbeen lovingly invested in this magnificent work of artAbove - Sue Fry presenting the quilt to Lion Peter Green at a Coningsby andTattershall Lions Club meeting.

When they attended the Vale of BelvoirLions Charter little did Coningsby andTattershall Immediate Past President LionPeter Green and Lion Chris Capes realisethey would meet someone in the hotel whowould make them such a marvellous offer.Susan Fry, whose Father used to be a Lion,was at the hotel for a Craft weekend. Sheoffered to make Coningsby and TattershallLions a quilt to raffle for charity and, true toher word, she recently presented the Clubwith a beautifully handcrafted quilt.It takes time and love to produce a work ofart! This quilt, with its estimated value of£1,000, will make a fantastic familyheirloom for someone and Coningsby &Tattershall Lions have 1,000 tickets to sell at£1 each. All proceeds will be donated to theLions’ Measles One Shot One Life Appeal.

Measles kills an estimated 430 people every dayso you are being asked if you will please supportLCIF efforts to enable more children tobevaccinated?Please remember... Measles can causeblindness and could stop a child from seeingsomething as beautiful as this quilt.

Tickets are now on sale: To obtain tickets to winour magnificent quilt contact Lion Pat Phillips Tel: 01526 342036 e mail: patcmphillips@btinternet.com.

Please help Coningsby and Tattershall Lions achieve their aim to raise as much as possible for the Measles Initiative.By kind permission of District Governor Alan the Quilt will be on display and tickets will be sold on a stand at DistrictConvention with the Draw taking place on Sat 14th March.

Update E is produced to help ensure we maintain an effectivecommunications network throughout District 105E.Update E aims to keep members informed about District activityand provide an opportunity for all Clubs to share their ideas, news,member’s stories and successes with others.YOUR help is needed to make sure Update E continues todeliver NEWS that 105E Lions enjoy reading...Please send your topical news and pictures to:news@lions105e.org.uk - or call 01724 762036 or 07711 153080Thank you -

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The Help for Heroes organisationwas recently the beneficiary of avery successful Millionaires Nightwhich was organised by Ripley andAmber Valley Lions.The event was held at the Denby(Derbyshire) Showroom of GeoffCox Motors with some generouscooperation from the management.A tremendous £750 was raisedduring the evening and the Clubtopped that up to a round £1,000which was straight away donatedto the Help for Heroes Charity .Our picture shows the presentationof the cheque (from left to right)...Geoff Cox (of Cox Motors), SeanCantillon (Cox Motors’ Manager),Lions Vice President Bill Butler,Paula Allen (Help for Heroes) andClub Treasurer Lion David Jarvis.

Millionaires Help Heroes

With just a few weeks left for you to act...District Convention Officer Lion John Cheetham asks some questions...

You may feel an increase in dues is needed to produce more funds to promote our Clubsand bring fresh blood into our ranks. If you’re not at convention your views will not be heard...

We’re honoured to have as our International guest the Immediate Past International President Barry Palmer, a fun loving Aussie. Let’s show him that 105E is alive and kicking and truly serving our communities.

The Oaklands Hall Hotel is sure to provide us with a great atmosphere... compact and inviting from its imposing entrance to well fitted restaurant. For those with mobility problems there’s reserved car park spaces and a ramped entrance.

Friday entertainment features a Lions Have Talentshow... what are we to expect?

Saturday brings our AGM... and a welcome from the Deputy Lord Lieutenant. There will of course be reports on the year’s activities from the District Officers who work so hard to help usall to SERVE with pride.

A magnificent Banquet is planned and you'll be able to work that off on thedance floor... so bring those dancing shoes.

Whether it’s your first or your twenty first Convention we really look forwardto welcoming you all to the Oaklands. Let’s have a fruitful weekend and somecollective fun.Please... return booking forms soon and help to make Convention the successit deserves to be... Booking forms should be returned to returned to:Lion Tom Laking - 9 Gainsborough Lane, Scawby, Brigg, Nth. Lincs., DN20 9DF Tel: (H) 01652 654536 Mob: 07749 572268

NOW... is the time to take action!

have you have you booked your place for our District Convention13th - 15th March at the Oaklands Hall Hotel, Laceby?

� has your club registered your delegates so that you have a voice inthe decisions for the future of the district?

District Convention OfficerLion John Cheetham

PIP Lion Barry Palmer

Oaklands Hall Hotel, Laceby

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In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,That mark our place: and in the skyThe larks still bravely singing flyScarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the dead: Short days ago,We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,Loved and were loved: and now we lieIn Flanders fields!

Take up our quarrel with the foeTo you, from failing hands, we throwThe torch: be yours to hold it highIf ye break faith with us who die,We shall not sleep, though poppies growIn Flanders fields

Composed at the battlefront, during thesecond battle of Ypres, BelgiumMay 3 1915

IN FLANDERS FIELDSThe Worlds Most FamousWar Memorial PoemBy Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae

Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae On May 2, 1915, John McCrae’s close friend and

former student Alexis Helmer was killed by aGerman shell. As he was buried McCrae recitedfrom memory a few passages from the Church ofEngland’s ‘Order of the Burial of the Dead’. Thenext day McCrae composed In Flanders Fieldswhilst still at the battlefront and in sight of hisfriend’s grave.Sergeant-Major Cyril Allinson observed McCraewriting and later recalled the scene. ‘His face wasvery tired but calm as he wrote. He looked aroundfrom time to time’. When he was finished, withouta word, McCrae handed the poem to Allinson whowas deeply moved. He said, ‘The poem was anexact description of the scene in front of us both.He used the word ‘blow’ as the poppies actuallywere being blown that morning by a gentle eastwind. It never occurred to me at that time that itwould ever be published. It seemed to me just anexact description of the scene’.

2015 Lions REMEMBRANCE pins announcedFollowing the popularity of the Remembrance pinsreleased last year Lion John Leggett has justannounced plans to produce 2 new pins (seebelow) to mark a special event linked to the 2015Remembrance Day.These are to be manufactured purely on ordersreceived so, your urgent attention is required if youwould like to ensure that you can obtain them.The design is based on the 100th Anniversary ofthe famous Battle of Ypres (Belgium) and thewriting of In Flander’s Fields John McCrae’s nowfamous poem.

Do you want to obtain these new pins? Then order now...To order pins or receive more information e mail: j.leggett782@btinternet.com

Cost is £5 per pair (+ P&P). All proceeds will be donated to The Royal British Legion

Sleaford Lions - keeping busy and with PLENTY to smile about

It’s good to see a nice youthful smile - and of course we refer notto Lion Bob Coxhead but to the smile of Sleaford’s Peace PosterWinner Danielle Plenty as she receives her prize from the SleafordPresident (picture left). But it’s good to know that Sleaford Lionsdo indeed have plenty to smile about...Following a hugely successful Christmas period which yielded amassive £3,000 boost to their charity account the Sleaford Lionswere recently delighted to be able to help pensioner Jean Merrills.Jean, a widow who lives alone explained, I enjoy cooking butrecently had a problem with my cooker. It was condemned by anelectrician and as I have no savings to buy a new one I approachedAge UK who put me in touch with the Sleaford and District Lions.After several visits, one of their members took me along to SCDomestic Appliances in Ruskington and the Lions paid for abrand-new Beko cooker which is now installed and I‘m back tocooking and baking again. I am so grateful to the Lions. They dosuch good work helping those who find themselves struggling tocope or who are in need without asking for any reward’.With another Good Job Done the club is now busily collectingbooks for their Book Stall at the local Farmers Market in April .

We know that most Clubs in our District havestories similar to this one from Sleaford...

share your successes, new ideas andnews about members with us all...

Get in touch with Update ‘E’news@lions105e.org

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Competitions OfficerLion Anne Simons

Travelling Lion Update

Travelling Lion reportsshould be sent to:Lion Anne Simons57 Park Lane,ConingsbyLincolnshire LN4 4SW

2015 COMPETITIONNeeds your support

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IMPORTANT:Please Note...

Please use the correctTravelling Lion Form(see District Website)

and ensure the Post Codeof the venue visited is

included on your returns..

Lion Anne says...‘The 2015 COMPETITION isnow well under way but Imsure you will all understandthat its too early to collateany meaningful leaguetables.However, I would just like toremind you that thiscompetition can be fun andvisiting other Clubs alsogives everyone an insightinto different ways to carryout our Lions service. Inaddition there’s opportunityto foster new friendships,identify common interestsand generally strengthen ourability to reach out to thosewho deserve our support.So please... JOIN IN THE FUNAND THE SPIRIT OF THISGREAT COMPETITION -Happy travelling to you all.

SATURDAY 21st FEBRUARY 20157:30 - 11pm at the Corn Exchange - Bourne

Entertainment: BLITZ DANCERS and the TWEEDIE SISTERSTicket - £15 (Includes Fish and Chip Supper)

Proceeds for BOURNE LIONS and DARE TO BE DIFFERENT

1940 Dress Style desirable but not necessary

TICKETS FROM HARRISON & DUNN HARDWARE SHOPNORTH ST. BOURNE or contact LYNNE ROBERTS 07862226501

Lion Patricia Phillips is collating a list of Lions who have passed to higher service. This is to ensure thatsuitable recognition is made to all during the forthcoming In Memorium tribute which is a poignant part ofthe District Convention proceedings. It is desirable that deserved recognition is given to each one of thoseLions who have worked hard within our Lions family but are no longer with us.Please ensure that Lion Patricia is made aware (as soon as possible) of any members who have passed awayso that they are included on the Roll of Honour at Convention.Additionally... It is fitting that recognition of service is given in the pages of Update E. Clubs are, therefore,encouraged to forward details of our members who have passed away (along with a photograph ifpossible). This not only enables a public tribute to be made but it also helps to ensure that fellow Lions areaware.The contact information you will need is:Lion Patricia Phillips (for Roll of Honour information)65 High Street, Tattershall, Lincoln, LN4 4NN Tel: 01526 342036 Email: patcmphillips@btinternet.comLion Gordon Davison (for Update E contributions)1 Poplar Grove, Scotter, Gainsborough, DN21 3TZ Tel 01724 762036 / 07711 153080 Email: news@lions105e.org

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR ALL CLUBS...

In Memorium....

1917 2017We’ve SERVED for almost 100 Years

If you have any ideasabout how Lions can

celebrate thisamazing milestone

please make them known

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Charters 201507 Feb Shepshed Charter: The Carillion Rooms - Loughborough: Cost £2721 Feb Mablethorpe & Sutton Lions Charter: The Bacchus Hotel - Sutton on Sea: 7 for 7.30 pm28 Feb Louth Charter at Kenwick Park20 Mar Notts-Derbys Hemlockstone Charter: Mr Man’s Cantonese Restaurant,Wollaton Road,Nottingham,NG8 2AD 7:30 for 8:00pm. Lounge suit... Please contact President or Secretary to reserve place21 Mar Scunthorpe Charter: Ashby Decoy Golf Club: Info. Lion Dave Adcock 01652 651624 daveadcock@taltalk.net21 Mar Rothley & Soar Valley Charter Night - Birstall Golf Club28 Mar Caistor & District Charter28 Mar Coningsby & Tattershall Lions Club 18th Charter : Boston West Golf Club 7 for 7-30pm28 Mar Ripley(Amber Valley) 37th Charter at Morley Hayes.04 Apr Market Rasen Charter: Market Rasen Golf Club10 Apr The Deepings Lions 35th Charter: Peterborough Milton Golf Club, Milton Ferry, Peterborough, PE6 7AG £25 - Dress Formal... Further details to follow11 Apr Grantham Charter at Belton Park Golf Club11 Apr Grimsby Cleethorpes Charter - Waltham Windmill Golf Club 7 for 7.30pm12 Apr Swadllincote & District Charter: Newton Park Hotel Newton Solney Burton On Trent DE15 0SS 12.30 for 1pm18 Apr Loughborough Charter: Kegworth White House Hotel £2526 Apr Leicester Host 62nd Charter Lunch (1pm): Griffin Inn, Swithland, Leicester £25. For further details contact either robindent@outlook.co or peteraspden@yahoo.com03 May Lincoln Charter at The Branston Hall Hotel, Branston, Lincoln09 May Spalding Lions Club Charter: South Holland Centre, Spalding, 7 for 7.30 pm15 May Sleaford and District Charter17 May Winterton & District Charter Luncheon – details to follow13 Jun Ashby de la Zouch and Coalville 39th Charter: Willesley Park Golf Club, Measham Road, Ashby de la Zouch LE65 2PF28 Jun Retford Charter - The West Retford Hotel

Club & District Events 201521 Feb 1945 Evening of Music and Dance: features The Blitz Dancers and The Tweedie Sisters. 7:30-11pm The Corn Exchange, Bourne: £15 inc. Fish and Chips Supper: Contact Lynn Roberts 07862 22650120 Mar Lincoln Lions ‘Wrinkly Rockers Concert’ at the Castle Ward Club, Lincoln For more information contact  Lion David Langlands email: davlang@uwclub.net26 April Loughborough Lions Club 50 miles Cycle Ride start/finish at Loughborough University. Details on the website or from Lion Ann Parsons: ann@charnwoodties.co.uk or 01509 23242205 June Sleaford and District Lioness Club: Second Charity Golf Day - Sleaford Golf Club28 Jun 33rd Stamford & District Annual Family Fun Day: Stamford Recreation Ground in Stamford. All Clubs are welcome to join us, no charge, contact Jane McKee on rjr1947@virginmedia.com or 07946 629098.12 July Bourne Lions FUN DAY: Bourne Recreation Ground. Stall bookings from other Clubs welcomed. For information contact Lion Lynne Roberts (email: lfr57@hotmail.co.uk)

The District Secretary’sNOTICEBOARD

Lion Graham says...If you have any events that you would like to beincluded on the Secretary’s Notice Board pleasesend the details to me.Also, if you are changing your meeting place orknow of any other changes to the details printedin the Lions Directory please inform me and I’llpublicise the updated information.

District SecretaryLion Graham Venables:6 Aspen CourtTuxfordNewarkNottinghamshireNG22 0QBTelephone: 01777 870851e mail: lioncgv@talktalk.net

District SecretaryLion Graham Venables

SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION....Meeting venue - Stamford & District... some difficulties are currently being experienced - anyone planning to visitshould contact Lion Jane McKee (rjr1947@virginmedia.com or 07946 629098) to confirm meeting arrangements.New contact details: Lion President John Rodgers of Gainsborough Lions Club

5 Elizabeth Close, Gainsborough, DN21 2TA Tel: 01427 677648New E Mail Address: Lion President Theresa Walker of Lincoln Lions Club - walker.t4@sky.com