Our Club Supporting Other Clubs, Districts and MD 2025 - 2026
When any of our club members are Supporting Other Clubs 2025 - 2026 or visiting;
- Another lions club charter, or meeting
- A District or MD Convention
- A European Forum like Europa
- Lion share
- Supporting another club or charity, like the SWANS or Crocus Sapphires
2nd VDG Training 31st May 2026
Robyn presented a 1 hour training session on LCI Puposes and Ehics, and Core Values. This was to Graduate and complete her FDI course that she took in Copenhagen 23rd to 27th January 2025.
She followed this with a 1 hour session on Data Protection.
31st May 2026 Leigh-on-Sea Lions Charter
Robyn, Rick, Sandie and Tony attended Leigh-on-Sea Lions Charter on Sunday and had a wonderful afternoon in good company.
The food was good, as it usually is, and we were treated to former Southend-on-Sea Mayor Nigel Folkard telling us all about his year as Mayor!
Eastwood Lions Quiz 29th May 2026
On Friday evening Sandie, Tony. Mark, Moira, Robyn and Rick entered Eastwood Lions Quiz with little hope of doing any better than last place.
No one was more suprised than us, was to find out that;
WE WON!
We received 2 bottles of wine each as our prize. This was an absolute 1st for us!
District CE Cabinet and Guiding Lion Training 17th May 2026
Angela (Cancer Officer) and Robyn (Data Protection Officer) attended District CE Cabinet and gave their reports.
After lunch Robyn presented The Guiding Lion Training.
Table Top Sale 16th May 2026
On Saturday we attended the Maldon Methodist Church and sold bric-a-brac to raise funds for repairs to the church roof.
We raised £34 and donated all proceeds to the church roof fund.
Well done Sandie and Tony.
Lions Brain Tumour Research Appeal Kite Race 2026
The race starts on Sunday 10th May and ends on Sunday 17th May
We have purchased a Virtual Kite for each club member:
Lioness Margaret - Yellow - 175th 16692 km
Lion John F - Blue - 87 16707 km
Lion Robyn - Red - 268 16672 km
Lion Rick - Purple - 288 16661 km
Lioness Louisa - Purple - 234 16681 km
Lioness Sandie - Pink - 272 16671 km
Lion Tony - Yellow - 103 16705 km
Lioness Angela - Purple - 165 16694 km
Lion Mark - Blue - 145 16697 km
Lioness Moira - Pink - 274 16669 km
294 total entries
MD105 Convention Newcastle 8th - 10th May 2026
Robyn attended MD Convention at the Grand Hotel Gosforth Park, Newcastle upon Tyne.
She was our delegate for the business meeting, and had a thoroughly enjoyable weekend.
Robyn is on the MD Foundation Board or Trustees and helped out on the stand.
Whilst there she was awarded an International Presidents Certificate for her work in writing and implementing a Data Transfer Agreement between the UK and USA.
Well done Robyn.
25th April 2026 Chelmsford Lions Quiz Night
We sent a team of 4, Sandy, Tony, Robyn and Rick who joined with 4 members of Chelmsford Lions to make a team of 8.
Chelmsford Lions were raising money for Motor Neuron Disease Research.
We were delighted to come joint last, and after a nail biting play-off for last place, we 'won' a bar of chocolate!
24th March 2026 SWANS Quiz
Robyn and Rick joined in the fun at Witham and Maldon SWANS Quiz at the RAFFA Club, Witham.
They were raising money for the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance.
10th March 2026 Lions UN Day
Robyn went along to Lions UN Day at the Pallace of Westminster to help celebrate the partnership between Lions and the United Nations.
The event took place in Committee Room 14 from 5pm to 7pm.
Lions day with the united nations 2026
Lions from across Lions International – British Isles, including several members from our district, gathered at the Palace of Westminster, London for this year’s annual Lions Day in Committee Room 14, House of Commons. We were honoured to hear from Per Kærager Christensen, an international guest Lion, who spoke about the longstanding partnership between Lions and the United Nations. Did you know that Lions Clubs International helped the United Nations with their Charter in 1945? As the only service organisation with official consultative status, Lions continues to collaborate with the UN on global humanitarian issues, including health, education, and youth.
Laura Baxter MBE, CEO of Special Olympics GB, together with Special Olympics swimmer Taylor MacKenzie, inspired us with their passion for the power of youth, inclusion, opportunity, and hope for the future. We were also privileged to hear from Nicole and Janie from The Carter Center, who shared insights into the remarkable humanitarian legacy of US President and Lion Jimmy Carter, and the organisation’s ongoing commitment to human rights, peace, democracy, and global health initiatives. Lions from across the British Isles have been making a tangible difference, particularly in supporting refugees from Ukraine, both at home and abroad.
We celebrated the launch of Lions’ inspiring youth programme, Changing Tomorrow Today, and encourage you to watch this space for updates in the coming weeks. The event also saw the signing of the Armed Forces Covenant, demonstrating Lions’ commitment to those who have served our country and the Commonwealth. Finally, we congratulated the British Isles winners of the Peace Poster & Peace Essay Competition, recognising the creativity and vision of our younger generation. Events like this serve as a powerful reminder of the impact of service and the incredible difference Lions can make when we work together.
18th February 2026 LCIF Celebration & Recognition Dinner
Robyn and Rick attended the Lions Clubs International Foundation Celebration & Recognition Dinner at Chung Ying Chinese Restaurant in Chinatown, Birmingham.
The event was the day after Chinese New Year, The Year Of The Horse, and we were entertained by an amazing Chinese Dragon Dance!
We had the chance to meet LCIF Chairperson IPIP Fabricio Oliviera.
It was Robyn and Ricks good friend from District CW, Jackie Wiliiams 60th Birthday, so Robyn and Rick made Jackie a Lion shaped cake!
15th February 2026 Eastwood Lions Charter
Robyn and Rick had a lovely afternoon at Chalkwell Park Rooms helping Eastwood Lions celebrate their Anneverdary Charter Lunch.
Europa Forum Dublin 5th - 8th November 2025
Robyn went out to Dublin to attend Europa Forum this week.
She attended Data Protection / GDPR meetings with her European counterparts.
Robyn has been working on an International Data Sharing agreement for some time now and has drafted a version that was submitted to the LCI legal team in Oak Brook.
She hopes to meet up with Sue Ben, head of IT whilst at Europa Forum, and also the LCI legal team to see if the agreement can be signed.
Robyn continues to be part of the EU Privacy Protection Group, and they have asked her to help them draft new agreements for their own countries.
Robyn will also meet up with Lions she has met previously on Lions courses.
2nd November 2025 Poppy Stall
On Sunday Robyn and Rick helped run the Poppy Stall at Morrisons, Hadleigh.
It was their final shift this year.
27th and 29th October 2025 Poppy Stall
On Monday and Wednesday Sandie and Tony helped run the Poppy Stall at Morrisons, Hadleigh.
It was their first shifts this year.
Louisa had knitted Poppies for the stall.
25th October 2025 Poppy Stall
On Saturday Robyn and Rick helped run the Poppy Stall at Morrisons, Hadleigh.
It was their first shift this year, and on the first day too.
Robyn had knitted 21 Poppies for the stall.
They collected for the Royal British Leigion as usual.
5th October 2025 Hastings Half Marathon
On Sunday, Robyn and Rick travelled down to Hastings to help marshal the Half Marathon organised by Hastings Lions Club.
This event was cancelled earlier in the year due to bad weather, but this time it was glorious!
They had the same spot they had been at previously, and had a great time helping out and cheering on the runners.
Thankyou to Hasting Lions who donated an amazing £200 to our club to thank us for helping out!
2nd August 2025 Poppies For Southend Pier
Earlyer this year Southend Pier put out a request for hand knitted or crocheted Poppies.
They wanted to line the piers 1.33 mile length from 5th to 16th November 2025 as a rememberance tribute.
They made knitted or crochet patterns available and was hoping for 35000 to be made and donated.
At the end of September deadline 86000 had been made, which they estimate will go up and back down the pier!
On 2nd August Robyn and Jan from Rugby Herritage Lions went to the pier to donate 80 Poppies. Well done to you both.
We look forward to seeing it all finished.
Special Needs Sports Day July 26th 2024
The Lions Club of East Anglia Lioness are happy to support this great annual Lions event - The Lions Special Needs Sports Day in Thundersley Essex.
It's a collaboration of South Essex Lions clubs organising it but so many more from our District support it on the day, with local Rotary getting involved too.
Lions provide everything: venue, sports equipment, medals and even a packed lunch! It is a wonderful experience for everyone involved.
Events were outside on the field and playground, as well as inside the hall, followed by a Disco and Raffle.
There was 120 competitors from 7 Special Needs clubs!
Not 1, but 3 local Mayors and a local MP helped with the prize giving of medals and the overall trophy.
Robyn, Rick, Sandie and Tony helped out.
Sandie and Tony were stationed on table cricket and counted each participants runs when they hit the ball with a miniature cricket bat
Robyn helped make and serve lunch, whilst Rick loaded, unloaded and droved the van, Rick also helped on the Shot Put event.
4th July 2025 knitted Penguins for Waddle-on-Sea
Robyn knitted 12 penguins for Waddle-on-Sea. These will be sold in Havens shops to help raise funds for Havens Hospices, Southend.
Waddle-on-Sea is a Wild in Art trail project, the huddle have waddled into town and are nestled amongst the iconic landmarks of Southend-on-Sea and Leigh-on-Sea.
There is a map showing the locations of 31 penguins and 72 baby sculptures to discover.