Bridlington Lions Club meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at 19.45 at The Yacht Club opposite the Spa Theatre in Bridlington and has over 40 active members.
Each member of the club is involved in various aspects of the clubs activities.
Bridlington Lions is a very busy club with events held throughout the year which raise funds for many local good causes and appeals abroad as part of our commitment to help other people.
Bridlington Lion President John Bayne and wife Joan
Lion President Remarks for the Coming Year
On 14th July Lion Dave Vernon handed over the Presidency of Bridlington Lions Club to Lion John Bayne, but before doing so he presented Lions Harry Simpson(91) and John Vegeris(85) with certificates of appreciation in recognition of their long and dedicated service to the club. He was also delighted to be able to present a Melvyn Jones Fellowship to Lion John Hall. This is the highest award a Lion can get and is awarded to John for over 20 years of dedicated and loyal service.
Lion President John said that he wants to continue and build on the links with schools (especially the secondary ones) that have been made in this last year.
The club in this coming year will be hoping to continue to be a successful club which is the envy of many.
Although we are a big club on numbers, a significant number are less able physically and so we will be looking to add Ladies to our number but also find more Friends of the Lions who are happy to be extra hands when necessary but can’t commit to attending lots of meetings. In this way we will be able to fulfill our activities to the community.
In addition to the Carnival, Bonfire and Carol Concert we are holding a Childrens Funfair Day which will become an annual event.
The year ahead promises to be fun and action packed.
Bridlington Lions Club Officers
President: John Bayne
1st Vice-President: David Sutton
2nd Vice-President: Eileen Sunderland
Secretary: Eileen Sunderland
Treasurer: Phil Duke
2nd Year Director: Bill Whittles
1st Year Director: Gary Hedges
Lion Tamer: Keith Abbott
Tail Twister: Lion Barry McAvoy
Membership Chairman: David Atkinson
Health & Safety Officer: Gordon Boyes
Membership Committee
Chairman and Vulnerable Persons Officer: David Atkinson
Vice Chairman: John Hall
1st Year Member: Dave Vernon
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Bridlington Lions has over 40 active members. Each member of the club is responsible for various aspects of the clubs activities.
Bridlington Lions Club Officers
President: Lion David Vernon
1st Vice-President: Lion John Bayne
2nd Vice-President: Lion David Sutton
Secretary: Lion David Atkinson
Treasurer: Lion Phil Duke
2nd Year Director: Lion Derek Boyland
1st Year Director: Lion John Hunt
Lion Tamer: Lion Keith Abbott
Tail Twister: Lion Barry McAvoy
Membership Chairman: Lion Geoff Gregson
Health & Safety Officer: Lion John Hall
