The Club raises money in the Whitstable & Herne Bay area and most of it goes back to the community in the form of help for those in need. In the past year help has been given to the Gateway Club, the Joy Lane Autistic Unit, Whitstable Sea Cadets and 3rd Whitstable Scouts. Members of the Blind Club have been taken on an outing on the Tenterden railway, computer equipment has been bought for a local blind girl and gardening services provided for an elderly lady. We support the local Hospices, the Riding and Sailing Clubs for the disabled as well as encouraging local youth organisations.

The Club also supports Lions International projects such as providing rapid help in areas devastated by floods or earthquakes. The money goes directly to Lions Clubs in the affected area whose members know exactly where help is most needed. One of the aims of Lions International is to eliminate 80% of the world’s eye diseases. To do this it provides money to dig water wells in deprived areas and sets up eye camps to deal with cataracts and other eye problems, It also supports child Aids victims in Africa.

New members are always welcome. Why not come along and meet us – 2nd and 4th Thursdays at the Marine Hotel, Tankerton.

To find out more about Lions International and our District click on to:
www.lionsclubs.org
www.district105se.freeserve.co.uk
www.lions.org.uk