October 2026 Newsletter

Here's what we have been up to during September and early part of October..We welcome any comments and these can be made via Contact@winslowlions.org.uk

After the busy period during September into October we are rejuvenating in the 'lull' before our activites commence again in November.

Visit by Cate Manning, Buckingham, Winslow and District Scouts

Cate Manning from the Buckingham and area scouts gave a presentation explaining the extent of the scout movement in the local district.

Scouts cover all age ranges from Squirrels, up to five years to Explorer Scouts aged fourteen to eighteen then Scout Network groups operate till the age of twenty-five. There is also a Special Educational Needs/Disabilities group. The district has several hundred scouts with forty-five to fifty in Winslow. Projects at the moment include raising £29,000.00 to send 36 scouts to Jamboree in Gdansk, Poland.

We look forward to a closer relationship with the organisation as they will be assisting us at some of our future events.

'Certificate of Appreciation' awarded to the Club.

We were very proud to receive a 'Certificate of Appreciation' from Mark Randall, Poppy Appeal Organiser, Winslow & District Royal British Legion, awarded to us for our assistance in past Remembrance Parades.

Thank you to all at the 'Legion'.

Winslow Big Society Film Show season has started.

We were proud to help set up the equipment for the start of another season of films for the local community at the end of September and we have another planned for the 15th November.

A great way to spend an autumnal afternoon watching a great film and a cup of tea and cake! (Ann was not telling someone to leave but pointing out the 'fire exits' during the mandatory safety briefing!)

More details of future film shows to be shown on the 15th November from the Winslow Big Society Group

Our future events

Tesco are already advertising delivery slots for Christmas so we need to be preparing ourselves for the 'Festive Season'..

Christmas Market - Thursday 26th November

Starting with the Christmas Market to be held this year on the Thursday 26th November in the Market Square.

We shall be on duty in the Market Square assisting with setting up and stewarding the Santa's Grotto and 'crowd control'. We will also be promoting the 'Carols & Lanterns' event so do come and say hello and buy a lantern.

Can you help?

Carols & Lanterns - Tuesday 15th December

As in past years we will be hosting our 'Carols & Lanterns' event at the St. Laurance Church in Winslow. We plan to start the carols in the church around 7:00 pm. but before hand we hope to see attendees carrying their lanterns to the service and forming up in the Market Square around 6:30 pm. to parade into the church.

After we have cleared up we look forward to seeing Lions, Lions partners, 'Friends of Lions' and invited guests at the...

Can you help?

Carols & Lanterns - 'After Party'

This year we have arranged a private pre-Christmas gathering at the Nags Head so we can celebrate together. We will be enjoying a buffet, christmas decorations and open fires with yuletide (of course) logs and most importantly the company of Lions and Friends... What's not to like?! Details have been circulated amongst Lions already, if you want to join us you know who you have to speak to!

Lions Social Activities

Our social events are an important part of the Clubs activities and here are some more activities to look forward to..

'Fun Quiz' night - 15th November at the Bowls Club
Christmas Party - This year we have arranged a pre-Christmas gathering at the Nags Head so we can celebrate Christmas together. We will be enjoying a buffet, christmas decorations and open fires with yuletide (of course) logs and most importantly the company of Lions and Friends... What's not to like?! Details have been circulated amongst Lions already, if you want to join us you know who you have to speak to!

Join us

If you have the time and want to become a member of Lions then contact us using the link below and we can explain more as to what is involved in being a 'Lion'..

Join Us...

If you don't have the time to commit as a full member of the Lions we are more than welcome you as a 'Friend of Lions'. This has been a new venture for our Club and we are pleased to see that we now have a list of over 40 'Friends' that are happy to assist us at our events and join us at some of our social events.

How do I become a 'Friend of Lions'? Simply send us an email stating you would like to be included and we will add you to the list.

For more details click on the link below..

Friends of Lions

We Serve

Here are some of the latest donations that were agreed at the October Business Meeting..

MIND Bucks
Blood Bikes