Today is Saturday 22 November, 2008
Romford Lions Club
Ordinary people...
...amazing things
1917 - 2007 90 years service
What we do:
- Dispense about £1,000 per month, on average, to needy individuals and organisations, almost all of whom are in Romford or Havering.
- Organise cabaret evenings hosted by legendary comedian Jimmy Jones which have raised thousands of pounds for First Step opportunity group for children with special needs
- Provide transport for a partially sighted club
- Assist with the annual fishing week organised by the Chigwell branch of Vitalise
- Quiz nights
- Annual trip to Southwold Theatre
- Summer barbecue
- Annual Christmas dinner for local senior citizens
- Wine tastings
What we've done in the past:
- Organised Romford Donkey Derby
- Organised Romford Fun Run
- Run stalls at various fetes and carnivals
- Quiz Nights
- Race Nights
- Enjoyed the hospitality of the Yeoman Warders at the Tower of London
- Visited the Magic Circle
- Dined at the House of Commons
What we might do in the future:
- Car Show
- Murder Mystery evening