November
This month we have supported
Thornbury Memory Café - A volunteer run café which has been operating for over 13 years which provides a safe, secure, and healthy environment where people with memory problems can meet.
Manorbrook School - A primary School in Thornbury. The Lions donation will help toward the cost of the 2026 school camp to PGL in Liddington, near Swindon, for those pupils unable to cover the full cost of the trip.
5th Thornbury Brownies - A local brownies group for girls aged 7-10 years old. The Lions donation will help with the cost of travel for the group to attend a Christmas pantomime in Bristol.
Thornbury Memory Café - A volunteer run café which has been operating for over 13 years which provides a safe, secure, and healthy environment where people with memory problems can meet.
Manorbrook School - A primary School in Thornbury. The Lions donation will help toward the cost of the 2026 school camp to PGL in Liddington, near Swindon, for those pupils unable to cover the full cost of the trip.
5th Thornbury Brownies - A local brownies group for girls aged 7-10 years old. The Lions donation will help with the cost of travel for the group to attend a Christmas pantomime in Bristol.
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Lion Pete presenting a cheque to the 5th Thornbury Brownies
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Lion Simon presenting a cheque to the Thornbury Memory Café
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October
This month we have supported
Activity Alliance - a national body whose vision is "that disabled people are active in sporting and physical activities so they can achieve their full potential".
Young Lives v Cancer - a charity supporting young people and their families who are dealing with cancer.
Thornbury Eisteddfod - We are proud to sponsor this annual programme showcasing the talents of our local young people.
Gillingstool Primary School - help with their Christmas Fayre.
A young student undertaking an expedition with World Challenge.
Activity Alliance - a national body whose vision is "that disabled people are active in sporting and physical activities so they can achieve their full potential".
Young Lives v Cancer - a charity supporting young people and their families who are dealing with cancer.
Thornbury Eisteddfod - We are proud to sponsor this annual programme showcasing the talents of our local young people.
Gillingstool Primary School - help with their Christmas Fayre.
A young student undertaking an expedition with World Challenge.
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Message in a Bottle
For many years Thornbury Lions have been working with age UK to distribute 'Message in a Bottle' in the community. This initiative is a simple effective way for people to keep their basic personal and medical details where they can be found in an emergency. This helps emergency services identify an individual and become aware of allergies or special medication. Paramedics, police, firefighters and social services support the Lions life-saving initiative and know to look in the fridge when they see the supplied Message in a Bottle stickers. This provides peace of mind that prompt and appropriate medical assistance can be provided, and next of kin/emergency contacts can be notified. |
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September
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This month we have donated a total of £5,000 in supporting
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Simon presenting a cheque for next year's Eisteddfod
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August
This month we have donated over £6,000 to a number of very good causes. (If you click on each name you will be taken to their website.)
- Bristol Children's Help Society - Barton Camp
- The Gloucestershire Society
- Thornbury Town Band
- Thornbury Town Football Club & their U11's
- Cerebral Palsy Plus
- In addition we have contributed to a Lions District Project to provide vision screening in our local schools for all those starting school.
Our past President, Pete, presenting a cheque to the Thornbury Town Band to enable them to obtain a full set of music for the band in A4 format including a full score for the conductor.
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Our newest member, Simon, presenting a cheque to Thornbury Town Football Club for their U11's team and for sets of goals to be used by all the club on their Astro Pitch.
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July
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This month we are making a major contribution to Krunch Southwest in Thornbury. They are a youth organisation looking after the well-being of young people in Thornbury and surrounding areas. They meet at the 'Hub' behind Thornbury Leisure Centre.
In August Krunch hold their Summerfest, a fun packed day of activities for all the family. This year they aim to extend it with a mini music festival for encourage local artists to perform. You can read more about what they do on their website. Just click on their logo opposite. |
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June
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This month we are supporting a very worthwhile charity: the SOFA Project: They are a reuse, recycling and rehabilitation charity & social enterprise, serving Bristol since 1980. They take unwanted furniture, refurbish it with the help of local prisoners and sell on. They use the proceeds to relieve poverty. But they do more than just recycling furniture. If you want to learn more or just want to grab a bargain from one of their 3 shops in Bristol click on their logo to visit their website. |
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May
This month we are helping the Thornbury Town Football Club U9's as well as donating £1,300 to Children’s Hospice South West, which is all the proceeds from our Giant Easter Eggs raffle.
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April
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This month we have provided substantial support to the following groups and organisations. Click on their logos to learn more about each of them.
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March
So far this month we have supported a young person attending an International Guiding event as well as providing gardening vouchers for the residents of Grace Care Centre.
And see our recent News item about Alan Lambourne of the Olveston & District Bowls Club HERE
And see our recent News item about Alan Lambourne of the Olveston & District Bowls Club HERE
February
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We have undertaken to support a number of worthwhile organisations or persons this month.
1) The New Bridge Foundation, who support prisoners, relieving isolation, hardship and reduce re-offending. 2) Jigsaw, support children and young people in the area with additional needs or disabilities. 3) A young adult from Winterbourne academy looking for funds for a trip to Africa to help those in need. 4) Fareshare SouthWest, food bank. 5) Christ the King school in Thornbury to provide funds for pupils unable to afford summer camp to Mortha Bay. |
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Thornbury Lions have recently contributed to the Lions International initiative to provide stoves to Ukrainian families. These robust stoves can be used for cooking and heating, which is essential during their cold winter months especially as the local infrastructure has been destroyed in many areas. Thanks to our bookshop customers, we have funded the provision of 8 stoves for this life saving cause. |
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The extract below is from our Facebook Page
January
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Thornbury Lions are regular supporters of Thornbury Area Youth Music, and our recent donation presented by our President Pete enables them to continue providing young people access to musical activities and tuition. Thornbury Area Youth Music meet Saturday mornings at Manorbrook School, Thornbury, and run a variety of activities for children aged between 4 and 18. This charity is run by parents and professional tutors for children who want to learn a musical instrument in a fun and supportive environment. |
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