Santa’s arrival at Brambridge Park Garden Centre was met by a huge crowd of smiling faces. He was accompanied by Eastleigh Lions and children from the charities Simon Says and Eastleigh Young Carers, aboard a lovely heritage bus kindly loaned from Southampton & District Transport Heritage Trust. Huge thanks go to Tom Lingwood, the driver, for safely delivering the party. [Read more…] about Santa’s Grotto at Brambridge Garden Centre with Eastleigh Lions
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Eastleigh Lions Club Santa at the Brambridge Garden Centre Grotto
On Saturday the 25th November 2017 Eastleigh Lions Club Santa will arrive at the Brambridge Garden Centre Grotto in style on a 1960s Southampton City Bus, kindly provided by the Southampton & District Transport Heritage Trust, driven by Dave. [Read more…] about Eastleigh Lions Club Santa at the Brambridge Garden Centre Grotto
Eastleigh Lions: Santa’s Grotto at Brambridge Garden Centre 2016
Was there really a Lion in Santa’s Grotto?
It was very appropriate that on the first ever ‘Local Charities day’, Lions Club of Eastleigh were able to greet Santa at Brambridge Garden Centre. [Read more…] about Eastleigh Lions: Santa’s Grotto at Brambridge Garden Centre 2016
World Sight Day: Lions Club of Eastleigh Supports Open Sight
Staff at Open Sight couldn’t believe their eyes when a lion visited their offices in Bishopstoke on Wednesday, to present them with a cheque.
On 13th October 2016 Lions Club of Eastleigh spent World Sight Day at their local Asda, raising funds for a cause close to their hearts. [Read more…] about World Sight Day: Lions Club of Eastleigh Supports Open Sight
Lions Club Eastleigh: Go Kart Charity Challenge Cup
Update: Go Kart 2016 by Eastleigh Lions: Friday 19th February 2016
Lions Club of Eastleigh (which covers the whole of the northern part of Eastleigh Borough) are running their 6th Charity Go Kart Challenge on Friday 19th February 2016.
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Santa’s Grotto at Brambridge Park – Christmas 2015
Brambridge Park Christmas 2016 update:
Below was my original post published on 25th November 2015
Santa arrived at Brambridge last Sunday in a vintage Rolls Royce and will now be in attendance every weekend until Christmas in his new, improved grotto.
Lions Club of Eastleigh are manning the grotto each weekend until Christmas. [Read more…] about Santa’s Grotto at Brambridge Park – Christmas 2015
Celebrate Volunteers Exhibition at Eastleigh Museum
Eastleigh is celebrating voluntary and community organisations this summer.
The Hampshire Cultural Trust’s Celebrate Volunteers exhibition runs from 23 May to 27 June at Eastleigh Museum, 25 High Street, Eastleigh SO50 5LF.
Admission is free to both the museum and gallery, from Monday to Friday 10am – 4pm and Saturday 10am – 2pm. [Read more…] about Celebrate Volunteers Exhibition at Eastleigh Museum
German Student Seeking Host Family
A German student is seeking a host family. Are you able to help?
Eastleigh Lions twinned with German Kornwestheim Lions Club in 1995. Both towns are twinned as well.
The towns and the Lions Clubs enjoy a good cultural and social exchanges. The Lions Clubs also carry out joint projects over the many years.
Eastleigh Lions had a request from the twin town to find a host family [Read more…] about German Student Seeking Host Family
Article Series: Eastleigh Lions: Message in a Bottle
This is the second article in our series about the important community works by Lions Club of Eastleigh.
The first in the series is Eastleigh Lions: Champions Of The Blind.
Since writing on Chandler’s Ford Today, I have met some incredible Lions, and Devan Kandiah is one of them.
Devan Kandiah told me a great deal about Eastleigh Lions – [Read more…] about Article Series: Eastleigh Lions: Message in a Bottle
Article Series: Eastleigh Lions: Champions of the Blind
This article series introduces important charity contributions by Lions Club of Eastleigh.
The first in the series is Eastleigh Lions’ work in combating the leading causes of blindness and assisting in preserving vision.
Lions Club have been involved with sight related issues since 1922 when Helen Keller, famous American blind and deaf author, challenged Lions to be the Champions of the Blind. [Read more…] about Article Series: Eastleigh Lions: Champions of the Blind
Inspirational Eastleigh Volunteers Fair
Yesterday I visited Eastleigh Museum for the Volunteers Fair.
This was the third Volunteers Fair run by Volunteer Centre Eastleigh of One Community at Eastleigh Museum.
I left the museum totally inspired.
In this post, you’ll find the links to a few volunteering groups in Eastleigh and you can join the volunteers to improve our community. [Read more…] about Inspirational Eastleigh Volunteers Fair
Shop Local: Brambridge Park Christmas Craft Fair
Brambridge Park Christmas 2016 update:
Below was my original post published on 20th December 2014
This morning I visited the Craft Fair again at Brambridge Park Garden Centre on Kiln Lane.
I bought a lovely crocheted blanket and mini crocheted crosses from Sue and Rachel Potter.
The theme for the blanket is a Tardis. The blanket will sit comfortable on my son’s lap when he watches Doctor Who at Christmas. [Read more…] about Shop Local: Brambridge Park Christmas Craft Fair
Eastleigh Lions: Brambridge Park Santa’s Grotto 2014
Brambridge Park Christmas 2016 update:
Below was my original post published on 24th December 2014
Last Saturday, I wrote about our delightful Christmas encounter at Brambridge Park Garden Centre. [Read more…] about Eastleigh Lions: Brambridge Park Santa’s Grotto 2014
Eastleigh Mardi Gras 2014: Fun, Joy, Charities for Community
I spent half a day in Eastleigh town centre yesterday to watch Eastleigh Mardi Gras.
Traditionally Mardi Gras (or Fat Tuesday in French) is a Christian holiday, commonly known as Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day or Pancake Tuesday in the UK. Mardi Gras normally takes place around February or March each year. [Read more…] about Eastleigh Mardi Gras 2014: Fun, Joy, Charities for Community
Eastleigh Lions: Bravery Certificates
In my recent post I shared with you my surreal yet normal life within the children cancer ward at Southampton General Hospital.
My son was gravely ill 12 years ago and Piam Brown the children oncology ward in Southampton saved his life.
Dave Bowring from Eastleigh Lions Club [Read more…] about Eastleigh Lions: Bravery Certificates
Life In Children Cancer Ward At Southampton General Hospital
I normally do not write about current emotive news on this site, but the story of Ashya King is so compelling that I feel I have a duty to share what I know about the children cancer ward at Southampton General Hospital.
Twelve years ago, my son was treated at Piam Brown Ward, children’s oncology and haematology centre for the Wessex region, based at Southampton General Hospital. This was the same ward that had also treated Ashya King, [Read more…] about Life In Children Cancer Ward At Southampton General Hospital
Eastleigh Community Games Sunday 27th July
Eastleigh Lions Club will be helping the 2012 Olympics Legacy group run the Community Games on 27th July Sunday at the Pavilion on the Park, Eastleigh (The old Fleming Park Golf Course).
Why sit on the couch and watch others keeping fit and winning medals in Glasgow, when you could actually be doing it yourself?
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Eastleigh Lions: £1000 To Eastleigh Basics Bank
Recently the Eastleigh Basics Bank marked the feeding of 8,000 people as Eastleigh Lions Club President Philip Spearey, along with other Club members, made a £1,000 donation towards the continuation of the basics bank project.
Dan Brain, Chairman of the Eastleigh Basics Bank, praised the generosity of the Lions Club and the community of Eastleigh for making the feeding of so many people possible. [Read more…] about Eastleigh Lions: £1000 To Eastleigh Basics Bank
Eastleigh Lions Community Games 27th July Sunday
Eastleigh Lions Community Games will take place on Sunday 27th July 2014, from 10am to 2pm.
Location: Fleming Park and Pavilion on the Park.
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