The Countess of Wessex, G.C.V.O. as Patron of Lions Clubs of the British Isles, held a Royal Reception at Buckingham Palace on 28th February to celebrate a ‘Century of Service’. HRH has been our Patron since 2004.

Hundreds of Lions members, including our own Lion, Margaret, from Peasedown St John, joined together for the 100th Birthday of Lions Clubs International to celebrate this landmark anniversary with the organisations’ partners.

Phil Nathan MBE, Chair of the Centenary Celebrations for Lions Clubs of the British Isles, said: “Let me begin by saying that during our first century of service, Lions Clubs have touched millions of lives of people that needed us.

“100 years of service to the community is a remarkable achievement, made possible by the selfless actions of many thousands of individual men and women, each of whom has sought to make ‘their’ community a better place.

“As we enter our second century, the cry for help from those in need will most certainly become louder and we as volunteers are ready to show that as Lions, we care.”

Lions Clubs International focusses through its Lions and Leos members upon major projects that address diabetes, youth, the environment, hunger relief, childhood cancer and sight issues affecting communities throughout the world.

You too can become involved with Lions by contacting your local club, Radstock and Midsomer Norton. Just Google ‘Radstock Lions’, and you will find us.

Derek Livsey