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The Lions are a world-wide service organisation and every club is autonomous and run on the principle of giving service to the community. Wayland Lions is no exception and has been in existence for over 25 years and covers Attleborough and the surrounding villages. Members of a club join to have fun and to be helpful in their communities both with practical assistance and fund-raising. Some people may have noticed the collecting bins in the opticians for unwanted glasses for example. These are all checked carefully, graded and despatched to countries where glasses are unobtainable luxuries. Last year over 600,000 pairs passed through the hands of the clubs in the UK and the Wayland Lions played their part in this effort. Other examples are the fun stall run by the Wayland Lions at Old Buckenham Fayre each year and the collection at Sainsburys in Attleborough for the BBC Children in Need appeal. All
funds raised from the public go towards helping others. None of this
money is held back for the administration of the Lions club. Donations
have been made largely to local individuals and groups who are in need
but carefully selected National and International disasters have also
benefited. Being a Lion is not onerous but is rewarding with friendships
and satisfaction with doing something different which can help others
who may be less fortunate than ourselves. It does require a little time
and effort but in all circumstances family comes first.
Contacts If you are at all interested we shall be pleased to tell you more about the Wayland Lions. Either telephone Brian Stone in Attleborough on 01953 453766 or Robert Ziman in Old Buckenham on 01953 452670. |