Local Lions from Downpatrick and Newcastle supporting Cystic Fibrosis Dream Holidays Children's charity

A  pack of  Lions  gathered in  Downpatrick  to present  cheques  from  Newcastle  Lions  £1,200.00 and  Downpatrick  £500.00 to  Cystic Fibrosis Dream Holidays Children's charity.  The  donations  were  as  a result of  fund raising by  both  clubs . At  Christmas  Newcastle  Lions were thankful for  great public  support  with  a supermarket  collection and  a raffle  at the  Burrendale  Christmas  Party. District Governor Marian McGreevy expressed her sincere thanks to both lions clubs for their great work in fundraising for such a worthy cause which will provide support to local families in our area. The  great  support by the  public for  their  generosity was expressed by ,Newcastle Lion President Beth Cairnduff and  Downpatrick's Lion President  George  Johnston .These  donations which will help provide a free holiday for local families affected by cystic fibrosis to relax, recharge and enjoy precious time together are welcomed. Newcastle  Lions  Club continue to prepare  for  their  recycling day , where they a re asking  for  donations of  tools, sewing machines  and  glasses on Saturday 21st  March  at the  front entrance of the  Newcastle  Community  Cinema.  Also  fund  raising  in aid of the  Northern Ireland  Hospice through  donations of  art by local  artists is  continuing.

Newcastle  Lions  Simon Capell,  Terry  O'Reilly and DG Marian  Mc  Greevy with  Downpatrick Lion  President  George  Johnston  and  Downpatrick  Lion  Seamus Mullan with cheques  totalling £1,700.00 for  Cystic Fibrosis Dream Holidays Children's charity.