Ashbourne &
District Lions Club 
"Ashbourne Half" Marathon and Fun
Run Sunday 11th Sept 2011 With poor weather forcast the turnout for the half marathon was a little less
than usual but thankfully the runners escaped with only one short downpour.
Male winner was Paul Mannison of Ashbourne Running Club. Leading lady
was Julie Lamb, pictured, of Wigston Phoenix AC with Emily Sanders the leading local lady.
Handover Night
27th
June 2010
Both the weather and
unfortunate forced choice of date meant fewer entries for the Fun Run. Winner Oliver Glover.
For full results for both races go to On Line Race Results.
The funds raised this year will be donated to the Asbourne & District Lions Charity Fund.
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Members, partners & friends celebrated the
handover of office at the end of the Lions year. After an enjoyable dinner at the Peveril of the Peaks Hotel the incoming
President John Harrison (right) thanked outgoing President Phil Rosenbrock for another successful year.
Special needs students
from Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Ashbourne, spent the weekend at Lea
Green Activities Centre, sponsored by the club and with support from the
Derbyshire Community Foundation. Enjoying the woods
Cave Climbing
Archery
These students enjoyed a range of activities including a night
walk, Cycling using 2,3 & 4 wheels; bowling. With frosty weather they did not this year face the usual
challenge of sleeping outside in tents!
On the Sunday morning some helped to prepare breakfast on an open fire lit by flints whilst others practised archery.
The weekend was a great experience for the students and a few days relaxation for their parents.Thanks to all the
staff who gave up their weekend.
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Enjoying the woods
Cave Climbing
Archery
Late Night Shopping Friday 10th Dec 2010
Lions were
out in force supporting the late night shopping event and raising over £350 for
charity funds by the sale of Roast Pork Cobs& Hot Dogs. An early start was needed to clear
the site of ice and snow following our historic winter fall.
Thanks to the public for their continued support and special thanks go to
Gravelly Bank Meats for their supply of sausages.
Our ladies also raised almost £230 for for our charity fund from their hamper raffle.
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Ladies stall Carvers Servers
25th Charter Anniversary Celebration
Saturday 20st
Nov 2009
Celebrating our 25th anniversary since the formation of the club 115 members, friends & guests joined us at the Miraj Hotel, Ashbourne, for a dinner and dance.
Pictured are, from front left, Ashbourne Mayor
Denise Brown, President Phil Rosenbrock, District Governor Ajit Virdi & wife Kulwant. Rear Vice President John
Harrison and wife Christine
"Children in Need
19th & 20st Nov 2010 Lions and Friends of Lions were out collecting in town and out for
Children in Need. Thanks to the generosity of the public we raised over £2000 Aber Valley Male Voice Choir
5thJune 2010
The "SHOW"
23rdApril 2010 Thanks to Ashbourne News Telegraph for the report and picture HAITI APPEAL
23rd Jan 2010 Lions and Friends of Lions were out collecting in town and out for
the Haitian Earthquake Appeal. Thanks to the generosity of the public we have been able to send over £2200.
Football Sponsorship
2009/11
Bike Ride
14th June 2009 Air Ambulance Support
June 2009 As noted
below, Ashbourne & District Lions raised funds for the local air ambulance
services from the Ashbourne Half & Fun Run. At the Christmas Pig Roast our
ladies hamper proceeds also were for this cause. As our district is covered by
both the Derbyshire, Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance and the
Midlands Air Ambulance we decided to add to the total raised and donated £1000
to each service. The Air Ambulance Services rely on charity donations to
opperate.
Aber Valley Male Voice Choir returned to St. Oswald's
Church on a beautiful summer evening. We enjoyed a superb and varied selection of songs by the men and a wonderful
performance by soprano Siriol Burford. After the "formal " programme
the choir and friends moved to the church hall for supper and further
entertainment by groups and individuals singing and story telling. A great
evening. 
TIM Baker's latest instalment of “The Show” has
been hailed a huge success by its organisers — a joint venture by Tim and his performers and Ashbourne Lions.
Tim BakerHeld this year at the Empire Ballroom, Tim was approached around six months ago by local fund-raisers The
Lions, who wanted him to put on another of his legendary dance shows.
Tim and his loyal group of performers worked tirelessly, auditioning for around six hours a week for the six months
and the resulting spectacular one-off performance took place on Friday.
Lions fund-raising committee chairman Phil Rosenbrook said: “It was an absolutely excellent production, Tim and
everybody put lots of work in and the 175 people that turned out really enjoyed it.
“We were delighted with the turnout and support, and it’s probably raised at least £600 which will be distributed
around our local, national and international charities.” Tim said: “It was a great success, and another sell-out.
Everything went well on the night and it was the result of a great team effort.
“We’re all so pleased with the result after working so hard for so long and I would like to thank everyone who helped
to produce it and everyone who turned out to support it.”
All funds raised have been sent to Lions Clubs International and will be used both for immediate support and longer
term aid through the Lions Clubs of Haiti and neighbouring islands.
Thanks go to the people of Ashbourne for
their generous upport.
Lions have recently donated £600 to
Ashbourne Town Footbal Club to sponsor kit for the two years, 2009/11.The strip will be used by the Ladies Team
who are currently 2nd in the Derbyshire Ladies Football League.
Pupils
from 5 local primary schools together with parents and friends took the
opportunity to raise funds for their schools and for Lions in a sponsored bike
ride. The Darley Moor Race Circuit was a safe venue for riders of all ages. 40
sponsored riders hope to raise over £850 for Lions and nominated charities.
The photo shows President Martin & wife Sandy with Capt. Tinkler Rose and
Sqdn. Ldr./Dr. Bob Tipping of the DLRAA.