Barton Lions Club is to sponsor Barton Junior U14 football team this season in the Lions Club International 5 Nations Knockout Football Tournament. The tournament could take the boys to different parts of the country and meeting new teams over the coming months. It is hoped that there will be a prestigious final in London in May 2012, and a visit to the Olympic Park may be possible. Lion President Chris Kirton is pleased that the Lions organisation is keen to support youth activities in the community, and football is only one of the several initiatives available. The Lions also sponsored Max Bushel, aged 14, who came 17th in the World Wind Surfing Championship at under 17 level, held in San Francisco.

The Club has entered the Scunthorpe Telegraph £20,000 Giveaway. Keeping our fingers crossed! And you can now find us on Facebook which will be used solely for promoting events.

We attended Barton Council Picnic in the Park with our catering unit and teas and cake stall, which was very popular with everyone.
Some of the trees planted by the Club in the Town have been damaged by strimmers and will have guards fitted to prevent further damage.
A “Ladies Night” Chinese meal was held at the Water Margin, High Street. We had a very enjoyable evening with delicious food, a competition for the “best looking lady”, while some much needed funds were raised for the Club. The photograph below shows the evening’s winner Lion “Antonia”.

The bonfire night was held in Baysgarth Park. It was again a very successful event.



The 41st annual Charter Dinner was held at Elsham Golf Club with a superb meal and a very entertaining evening. (See photograph below).
A donation has been made to Wilderspin National School for it to buy room dividers.

The Club’s Lottery goes from strength to strength and anyone wishing to take part should contact me (see details below).
Father Christmas will be accompanied by various Lions, in his newly refurbished sleigh, from the week commencing 12th December 2011 following a route around Barton & District.

The most successful Beer Festival ever was held in Baysgarth Park. Many thanks to those who attended, making it a very enjoyable weekend.
56 people attended the Diabetes Screening Session held at Wilderspin National School, of which 6 were found to have a problem and referred to their G.P. Club members have already been asked when the next session will be. Please watch this space!

The annual Easter Egg Draws this year raised £816, thank to those who participated.

We were visited by Mr Peter Shields from BLESMA (British Limbless Ex Servicemen’s Association). A donation of £200 was given to this association.
The Am-Am Golf Tournament held at Elsham Golf Course raised £660.

This article features a few items the Club were involved in during the last few months, if you require any further information regarding Barton Lions Club please contact: Lion John Oxley: Tel.01652632064

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