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On Tuesday 20 May, Lions members and their families and friends descended on the Go Kart Centre at Pantyryrod, Llwyncelyn for an evening of Go-Kart racing. Sixteen people took part in the driving, and afterwards enjoyed a meal at the Royal Oak, Aberaeron.
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Marie Curie Cancer Care Street Collection |
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Over the weekend of 15/16 February, Lions were busy on the streets of Aberystwyth, fundraising for the Marie Curie Cancer Care Charity. Over that month Lions Clubs throughout our District were doing the same in towns throughout the west country and south and west Wales. Our Club raised a total of £746.70p, all of which was sent to Marie Curie. If you want to know more about the work of this very good cause, go to our links page where you can access their website.
And that's not all because we are still counting the proceeds of our winter charity walk which will also go to this deserving organisation.
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Presentation to Bronglais Hospital |
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Lions members and partners attended at a dinner and auction evening held at the Marine Hotel on Friday 14 March 2008, to promote the launch of the Colon-Rectal Cancer Fund for Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth. A cheque for £2,000 was presented to Mr. D S Jackson, Consultant Surgeon.
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Aberystwyth Lions Club 33rd Charter Anniversary Dinner and Dance
This year's Charter Anniversary was held at the Marine Hotel, Aberystwyth on Friday 7 March 2008.
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Lion President Rory (behind the balloons) and his guests at the Charter Night |
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Speech Time - (thankfully not a long one!) |
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Lion President Rory and Vice President Vikki "take wine with each other"
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Lion John gives his speech for Lions International
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Mr. John Hefin - Guest Speaker at February Dinner Meeting |
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Mr. John Hefin, Director of the greatly acclaimed film "Grand Slam" televised in 1978, was the guest speaker at the February Dinner Meeting. His recounting of the events and characters involved in creating the film was most entertaining and interesting and was thoroughly enjoyed by members and guests.
The photograph shows John Hefin with his recently published book on the film which is aptly titled "Grand Slam".
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At a Presentation Evening held on 24 January, Miss Rose Bewick was presented with a cheque to assist her on her volunteer work placement abroad.
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Lion President Rory presents a pleased Rose with her cheque |
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2007 Cambrian Coast Bike Ride Donations |
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Two other donations of £1,000 each were made to Wales Air Ambulance and Aberystwyth RNLI at the same presentation ceremony on Thursday 24 January. The money had been raised by the riders who cycled from Barmouth and Aberdyfi to Aberystwyth in June last year.
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Lion President Rory presents a cheque to Mr. D Rennie, a representative of Wales Air Ambulance |
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Lion President Rory presents a cheque to Mr. Ron Barclay of Aberystwyth RNLI |
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The Annual Business-person's Lunch was held at the Marine Hotel, Aberystwyth on 5 December 2007, when 160 guests sat down to an early Christmas Lunch and were later entertained by Mr. Dai Vaughan of Swansea. An auction held after the event raised £6000 all of which will go to worthy causes and individuals until the end of the Lionistic year in June. The Lions of Aberystwyth wish to thank all those who attended and gave so freely to the event which made the day a resounding success.
The photograph shows the full restaurant area of the Marine Hotel
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Mr. Dai Vaughan in full flow. |
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Donation To Aberystwyth Lions |
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Organisers of the recent Dinas School Reunion celebration held at the Belle Vue Royal Hotel, Aberystwyth, present Lion President Rory with a cheque for £270 towards Lions Charites collected from the proceeds of a raffle run at that event. Lion President Rory thanked the group for their kind gift.
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Lion President Rory receives a cheque for £600 from Ms Catherine Cripps, a representative of Aberystwyth Ladies Circle, the proceeds of which came from a Twmpath Dawns held at the Rheidol Riding Centre in July 2007 at which Lions members assisted. Grateful thanks go to the Ladies Circle for their kindness.
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After a lapse of a few years, the Annual Lions Treasure Hunt was re-commenced on 23 September 2007.
Seven teams departed from the Plas Antaron Hotel armed with sheets of cryptic and not so cryptic clues carefully prepared by Lions Mike Taylor and Eric Owen. After some 2 hours of frustration and many U turns in the surrounding villages and countryside, the teams arrived back at the Hotel and presented their results for adjudication.
The adjuticators, decided that the trophy would be awarded to Lion Bob Williams' team whilst the also-rans, were Lion Graham Colledge's team.
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| Lion Bob's team receive the Treasure Hunt Trophy..... |
..... whilst Lion Graham's team receive an award to provide them with the means of showing a cleaner pair of heels next year! |
However, a contentious issue arose when the "winners" were informed they had to go to the trouble of organising next year's Treasure Hunt!
All participants then enjoyed Sunday Lunch at the Hotel.
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