Elderly
Keeping in touch with the elderly is one of the ways in which we fulfil our brief to serve that local community
Coach trips
Each year we charter two coaches and invite the elderly of our area to enjoy a day trip out 
In recent years we have visited Chester, Ludlow, Weston Super Mare, Bournemouth, Hay-on-Wye, Bakewell and Gloucester Docks 
For 2012 we are returning to Weston-super-Mare on Tuesday 11 September
Tea parties
Also during the Autumn we arrange afternoon tea parties with entertainment at the Royal British Legion in Knowle and St Phillips Church Hall in Dorridge
For 2011 we have chosen to combine the the Knowle tea party and the Dorridge tea party together at the Knowle British Legion on Saturday 8 October. This is a superior location and one which will allow up to 150 elderly residents to enjoy an afternoon out at a single venue
Just 4 of our 125 guests at Knowle British Legion
Christmas visits
For 35 years from when our club was formed in 1976 we held our annual door-to-door tins and packets collection and delivered Christmas cards and parcels when visiting the elderly and needy in early December. We thank local residents for thier generous donations over the years
This year we shall not be collecting door-to-door but will visit over 300 local elderly residents with mince pies and Christmas cards
Just some of the bags of Christmas goodies for the elderly in years gone by
2011 programme
- Tuesday 13 September – 2 coaches to Gloucester Docks
- Saturday 8 October – Tea party at Knowle British Legion
- Weekend 10/11 December – Visiting the elderly with Christmas cards and mince pies
Every year there are newcomers to the ranks of the elderly and others move on. We should be most grateful for your help in keeping our records up to date. We are especially concerned to know of anyone who may be lonely or living alone. If you know of someone (or are someone) living in Knowle, Bentley Heath, Dorridge or Hockley Heath who is over 70 and who has not been the recipient of a Christmas card from the Lions or not been contacted about any of the events organised by the Lions, please call 08458 33 58 94 or email us
