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The Hinckley and Burbage Lions Club is part of a global organisation of men and women who volunteer their time to humanitarian causes in their local communities.
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This year the Hinckley and Burbage Lions Club are proud to celebrate 35 years of successful existence in our community. The club’s most notable achievements during |
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- ‘The Games for the Disabled’ which started in the year of the Disabled in 1981 with over 300 competitors from all over the country. There were 10 different sports including Wheelchair Basketball, Archery, Pistol Shooting, Table Tennis, Darts, Swimming, Bowls, Draughts and Dominos, plus a Wheelchair Slalom around town
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A two year fundraiser to provide a Community Ambulance for the use of Hinckley Residents.
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An annual event which has run for several years to transport disabled children from local schools to Ashby Statutes Fair and includes lunch in Market Bosworth on the way home.
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A Page Turner for a handicapped man who could not use his limbs.
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A tricycle for a young girl with severe disability.
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Christmas lunch and entertainment for the elderly
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Taking OAP’s to Pantomimes.
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Transported people for hospital visits.
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Regular Santa Visits to local Hospitals.
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Helped to Marshal and collect at carnivals
As memebers of the Hinckley and Burbage Lions club, it gives us great pleasure and satisfaction to serve our communinity while enjoying ourselves at the same time. |
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David Philllips |
President 2009- 2010 |
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We meet twice a month. The 2nd Monday of the month is a Business Meeting and the 4th Monday of the month is a social meeting. |
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We would like to thank you for taking time to vist our website and hope you enjoy browsing through the pages. |
