Our Club Anniversary Charters

When a Lions Club is formed, it receives a 'Charter' from Lions Clubs International HQ in USA.  Every year we celebrate our 'birthday' with a Charter celebration – it may be a lunch, dinner or afternoon tea.  But the emphasis is always on celebration.

Prospective date and location for our 2024 Anniversary Charter

We are currently looking at holding an afternoon tea, as we feel this works well for us

We are again looking at The Swan Hotel function room in Maldon on Sunday 11th August 2024

Certificate of appreciation to The Swan 5th October 2023

On 5th October 2023 our President Moira presented a Certificate of appreciation to The Swan for the help they gave us with our charter

Presenting Julie with a Crochet gift 3rd August 2023
Presenting Julie with a Crochet gift 3rd August 2023
 
On 3rd August 2023 our President Moira attended the local knit and natter group to present Julie with a gift that Moira had made, it originally was going to be presented at our recent charter on 30th July 2023.
Unfortunately Julie was unable to attend so Moira and Sandie did a small presentation at knit and natter instead.
For those who don't know Julie, Julie lost her grandson Liam to knife crime and she now campaign's to get as many bleed control kits into as many towns as possible. Liam was affectionately known as Fish, so the gift from moira reflects this.
7th Charter Anniversary 30th July 2023

7th Charter Anniversary 30th July 2023

The Swan function room, Maldon for afternoon tea

Immediate Past President and Zone Chair Robyn with PDG Chris presented Pins and MD105 Certificates of Appreciation to former Lionesses who are now members of our club, in recognition of the many years of service through the organisation as Lionesses as well as Lions

6th Charter Anniversary 31st July 2022

6th Charter Anniversary 31st July 2022

Vintage Tea with music held at Sewards End Village Hall, Saffron Walden

Robyn gave a passionate speech about the incredible service provided by our small but dedicated club, and flowers for DG's Wife Sue

5th Charter Anniversary 30th June 2021

5th Charter Anniversary 30th June 2021

We held our first ever Zoom horse race afternoon, superbly organised by Robyn we were treated to a fun afternoon of virtual racing. We put on our posh clothes, wore a hat and had afternoon tea, what fun we had!

DG Chris and his wife Sue attended, and Saffron Walden Lions sponsored a race

3rd Charter Anniversary 18th August 2019

3rd Charter Anniversary 18th August 2019

Vintage Tea with music held at Sewards End Village Hall, Saffron Walden

1st Charter Anniversary 16th September 2017

1st Charter Anniversary 16th September 2017

Room all ready for our 1st Charter Anniversary on 16th September 2017 at The Brook Hotel, Felixstowe

Entertainment was by the Felixstowe Academy School Swing Band

Charter

Granted our Charter 1 year ago

It was 1 year ago today that we were granted our Charter by Lions Clubs International on 30/03/2016

1st October 2016 Members Induction for those not at our Charter

1st October 2016 Members Induction for those not at our Charter

Members Induction for those not at our Charter Presentation Night, at the Best Western Hotel, Ipswich on 1st October 2016

There was also a meeting to decide how the Club is to be run

Charter Presentation night 20th August 2016
Charter Presentation night and The Induction Ceremony
 
20th August 2016 at Waldringfield Golf Club, Suffolk for a 3 course meal
Our Guiding Lions were Kevin Rogers and Mandy Hawksley