Eyeworld help Newcastle Lions with donation of Spectacles

On  Thursday last  ,Lion Dan  O'Reilly  N.I. spectacle recycling person visited  Eyeworld  Opticians ,the Kennedy Centre  Belfast to collect two large bags of spectacles and cases. Eyeworld have been great in promoting the recycling of spectacles to help people in need. Every three months Lion Dan is contacted to collect donated spectacles from an over flowing  collection bin. Well done  Eyeworld.

Carol  Duffy and  Cathy  Sheridan from  Eyeworld  Belfast welcome  Lion  Dan  O'Reilly to their opticians

Local Lions Meet the District Governor

James O’Loughlin from Ennis Lions, District Governor for the Ireland district paid a visit to local Lions clubs last week meeting Banbridge Lions on Thursday evening, Ballynahinch, Downpatrick and Newcastle Lions on Friday morning and Newry Lions on Friday evening. His meeting on Friday morning took place in Montalto café which was hosted by Ballynahinch Lions. After thanking everyone for attending he reflected on the outstanding service and many volunteer hours given by the clubs across our local area to their communities. He also thanked the many partners in the area who support the work of their local Lions. He presented chevrons of service for 10, 15, 25, 35 and 40 years and one amazing 50 year award to Lions club members

Downpatrick

Colin McKee (25 Year), Damien McKee (25 Year), Dr John Orr (50 Year), Seamus Mc Mullan (40 Year).

Ballynahinch

Alan Warwick Simms (10 Year), George Maguire (15 Year).

Newcastle 

Terry O'Reilly (35 Year), Marian McGreevy (10 Year), Peter May (40 Year)

In addition he presented Dan O’Reilly with a Certificate of Appreciation for all his work with recycling, the environment and the defibrillators in the Newcastle area.

 All present appreciated the visit by James and the chance for local clubs to get together and share ideas and friendship.

Newcastle Lions make donation to The Ark Community Garden

Newcastle Lions have made a presentation of £500 to the Ark in the town to assist them with repairs to their polytunnels which were severely damaged during Storm Eowyn. The Ark opened in 2015 to help men’s wellbeing through friendship, gardening and craft work. It now caters for women as well as men and each week the centre helps 60-70 adults. It. is financed by donations and by selling produce grown on site including vegetables and flowers. It is located adjacent to the Burrendale Hotel just off the Castlewellan Road and it is renowned for the lovely coffee and scones sold in its café which has great views of the mountains.    

The photo shows Newcastle lions president John McDonagh (with chain) presenting the cheque to Joanna McCaul with other Lions, Ark staff and volunteers looking on.