<![CDATA[Isle of Axholme Lions - Blog]]>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:53:34 +0000Weebly<![CDATA[Lion James visiting Disney Ward.]]>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 23:11:54 GMThttp://www.isle-lions.org.uk/blog/lion-james-visiting-disney-wardPicture
We are in partnership with the 5 other clubs in Northern Lincolnshire to provide a steady supply it cuddly Lions to the Disney Ward and Children’s A&E at Scunthorpe hospital.
Children who are distressed and need comfort in hospital are given one to keep and take home when they leave hospital.
Each club donates two months supply and this is Isle Lion James visiting Disney Ward recently to make our delivery.
]]><![CDATA[Quiz for Ukraine]]>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.isle-lions.org.uk/blog/quiz-for-ukraineThank you for all those who attended our quiz to raise funds for the Ukraine, we raised £525 which will go directly to our Polish partner club, along with the £1500 we have already donated, also supported by our twin club de Bernisse in the Netherlands who generously donated 1000 Euros. The funds will go directly to buy essential goods & equipment needed by the refugees.

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]]><![CDATA[Isle Lions donated a mobility scooter.]]>Tue, 04 Jun 2024 20:56:41 GMThttp://www.isle-lions.org.uk/blog/isle-lions-donated-a-mobility-scooterThe Isle Lions had a mobility scooter donated, which was in need of overhauling & refurbishment, this was carried out courtesy of Eden Mobility in Scunthorpe: https://www.eden-mobility.co.uk/ for which the Lions are very grateful. The scooter has been donated to Julie Marshall of Belton, pictured with Lee Jagger, Group Manager for Eden Mobility, left, & David Hollier Welfare officer for the Isle Lions.
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]]><![CDATA[J's Cycle Shack Helps Isle of Axholme Lions]]>Mon, 01 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.isle-lions.org.uk/blog/js-cycle-shack-helps-isle-of-axholme-lionsPicture
Isle Lions were asked if they could help an under 5-year-old refugee from Ukraine who has Cerebral Palsy. Dimitry arrived in Epworth with his mum but without any assistive aids he had back home. Isle of Axholme Lions stepped in to try and help and one of the things available through their neighbouring Lions in North Notts Lions Club was a trike potentially suitable for Dmitry. Having been in storage for some time, the trike needed a bit more than TLC, so Lion David Hollier took it to J’s Cycle Shack in Epworth to see if they could work their magic on the trike.
The challenge seemed a little beyond them with some rusted parts but Lion David spoke with Jones Engineering  in Westwoodside who brought their skills to bear which allowed Kevin Dawson at J’s Cycle shack to transform the trike into a very usable piece of specialist equipment. Isle of Axholme Lions are most grateful to Kevin and the companies involved for so readily lending a hand to help make a young boy’s life just that little bit better.
Pictured is Mark Summers (L) who, with his partner Pam is hosting Dimitry and his mum together with Kevin (centre) and Lion David Hollier. Also pictured is a very happy Dimitry.
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]]><![CDATA[ROAR 2023 Winners]]>Fri, 01 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.isle-lions.org.uk/blog/roar-2023-winnersIn the first picture the "Katy Perry's" winning Isle Lions ROAR team from Owston Ferry, Brannah Gallagher, Maddison Everatt & Sophie Davey with teacher Darren Cross. In the second the team with their trophy.
]]><![CDATA[Support for South Axholme Academy    Netball Teams.]]>Sat, 30 Sep 2023 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.isle-lions.org.uk/blog/support-for-south-axholme-academy-netball-teamsWe have recently presented South Axholme Academy with 20 netball dresses & position tabards. The academy have four very successful teams with 46 girls participating that have been successful in several tournaments & competitions. Many of the girls involved also play for Epworth, the County, and Aspire. Several are in training with Loughborough Lightening one of the foremost teams at national level. One of the girls plays for France and another has competed in the England Invitational under 17 trials.
Lions President Tyrone Smyth, left is pictured presenting the kit to members of the team along with academy principal Scott Barlow. Tyrone said "we are delighted to be able to support such well deserving young people, who show such tremendous commitment & dedication to their sport & the academy".
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]]><![CDATA[This item has appeared in the Summer edition of the Lions Clubs of the British Isle magazine.]]>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.isle-lions.org.uk/blog/this-item-has-appeared-in-the-summer-edition-of-the-lions-clubs-of-the-british-isle-magazine
​Here is a message form our partner club Kalisz in Poland , explaining what some of our contribution, along with our twin club d'Bernisse in Holland, is being used for, along with some pics they sent us.

​" I’m sure you’ve seen our relationship on Facebook, but only in the event that we let you and your club know by e-mail about the completion of the tasks made possible by your financial support.
In the first dose, four partners, a little bit of your club, a little bit of the Lions Club De Bernisse from the Netherlands, a little bit of us, the Lions Club Calisia, and a little bit of our specialist healthcare centre proHIGIENA. For a total of two and a half thousand zloty, we bought intravenous cannulas, cannula patches, infusion fluid transfusion apparatus, which are urgently needed in the event of large blood loss, e. g. from gunshot wounds. We also bought haemorrhagic dressings for bleeding wounds and nitrile gloves necessary for microbiological safety, syringes, needles and other medical aids. The transport went to Saporozhye – this is the region where the hardest fighting takes place and where these medical supplies are most needed. There is a volunteer centre that takes care of getting help as close as possible to the front line.
The subsequent transportation of medical supplies was entirely possible thanks to the money donated by your club. We were able to buy 100 tactical stasis. This is a type of equipment that allows an injured soldier to stop bleeding in the event of a gunshot wound, both in the upper and lower extremity. Every soldier should have such a bracelet to help himself in a critical situation. This stasis only saves lives, and it’s said that most fighters die of bleeding.
Thank you for your help and we hope we have fulfilled your expectations."
Best regards
Robert
]]><![CDATA[Isle Lions member John Smedley presents a cheque for £250 to Project Linus local co-ordinator Helen Nixon]]>Sun, 30 Apr 2023 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.isle-lions.org.uk/blog/isle-lions-member-john-smedley-presents-a-cheque-for-250-to-project-linus-local-co-ordinator-helen-nixonProject Linus UK is a 100% volunteer non-profit organisation. Their aim is to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children from birth to 18 years of age , who are seriously ill, traumatised or otherwise in need through gifts of NEW, HOMEMADE, WASHABLE quilts and blankets, lovingly made by volunteers. It is called a hug that they can keep.
Volunteers are all local to our area and to date have been providing quilts to children in Scunthorpe, Gainsborough and Retford. They rely heavily on the generosity of all the sewers and knitters to provide wool, fabrics and wadding but occasionally also ask for support from organisations to help purchase fabrics to make the quilts which not only take many hours to make but are also quite costly.
Since April 2022  we have provided 134 quilts to children across North Lincolnshire alone. The vast majority going to Scunthorpe Hospital Disney Ward and the Women’s Refuge.
I would also like to say that anyone who knows of a child who is ill can request a quilt on their behalf.

Project Linus UK  ]]><![CDATA[New equipment for Eastoft School.]]>Sun, 02 Apr 2023 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.isle-lions.org.uk/blog/new-equipment-for-eastoft-school​​Helping out Eastoft CE Primary School with a great piece of play equipment for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) in the  EYFS part of the school.
Pictured left to right, teacher Sarah Eggington, Isle Lions President Tyrone Smyth, Exec Head Janine Bassindale & schools Business Mgr Lynsey Oxley
"The children and staff are thrilled with the new outdoor STEM equipment!  Children are being creative with the outdoor equipment, developing their fine motor and social skills. It was a much needed piece of equipment to brighten up our outdoor area!  Thank you Isle of Axholme Lions"!
Janine Bassindale, Exec Head
]]><![CDATA[Cuddly toys to the hospital.]]>Fri, 31 Mar 2023 23:00:00 GMThttp://www.isle-lions.org.uk/blog/cuddly-toys-to-the-hospital
The Isle of Axholme Lions along with fellow clubs, Glanford & Lindsey, Scunthorpe, Barton, Winterton & Brigg, have been supplying the cuddly toys to the hospital. 120 toys per two months, for the past 5 years, to help comfort children who have to attend the hospital.
Pictured is Terry Condliff of the Isle Lions along with Laura Gooderham, Community Champion for the Health Tree Foundation, with some of the cuddly lions for the children.ck here to edit.
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