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Welcome to Bourne Lions Club (CIO) <\/h3>\n
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IN 2017 LIONS CLUBS ALL OVER THE WORLD CELEBRATED 100 YEARS OF LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL<\/h3>\n

A WORLD WIDE ORGANISATION OF WHICH BOURNE LIONS ARE ARE PROUD TO BELONG TO.<\/p>\n

BUT WHO ARE THE LIONS AND WHAT DO THEY DO?<\/p>\n

SURPRISINGLY FOR AN ORGANISATION THAT HAS BEEN AROUND FOR OVER A 100 YEARS THE MAJORITY OF THE PUBLIC KNOW LITTLE OF THE WORK THAT LIONS DO IN THEIR COMMUNITIES, BOTH LOCALLY AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
\nSO PLEASE READ ON AND DISCOVER WHO THE LIONS ARE AND WHAT BOURNE LIONS ARE DOING IN HELPING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES OF BOURNE AND ITS SURROUNDING VILLAGES.<\/p>\n

Lions Clubs International is the worlds largest service club organisation, with a network of 1.4 million men and women in more than 210 countries and geographical locations. We serve where we live, as well as globally, and we have fun doing it.
\nThough well known for its successful initiatives in vision health, Lions service is as diverse as its members. We meet all sorts of needs, from assisting the elderly to helping victims of natural disasters.
\nLions give 100 percent of donations to our causes. We cover all our costs through our dues. Lions make a difference everywhere. Whether by organising a pancake breakfast fundraiser or building a wheelchair ramp for someone in need, we are a hands on organisation.<\/p>\n

Bourne Lions<\/strong> are a group of service-minded men and women who are interested in improving their communities.
\nto become a Lion is to become an active volunteer, a member of a respected international organization, a leader in your community and a friend to people in need.
\nWe organise fundraising events, find other ways of raising money and then seek suitable causes to support locally in the Bourne and District area, Nationally and Internationally.<\/p>\n

Mission Statement:<\/h5>\n

Our mission is: \"To create and foster a spirit of understanding among all people for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary services through community involvement and international co-operation\".<\/p>\n

\"everyBy supporting Bourne Lions either by joining us and giving a little of your time, helping out at our many events, buying a Tombola ticket or making a donation no matter how small, YOU WILL BE HELPING<\/strong> to make YOUR COMMUNITY<\/strong> here in Bourne and the surrounding villages, a better place for us all.<\/p>\n

REMEMBER:<\/strong> 90% of all money raised by Bourne Lions goes back to support our local community. The other 10% helps the International Community.
\nNOT ONE PENNY THAT YOU GIVE<\/strong> goes on administration costs or to pay salaries.<\/p>\n

LION'S ARE ORDINARY PEOPLE -DOING AMAZING THINGS, MAKING OUR COMMUNITY A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE
\nLIONS, WE CARE, WE SERVE, WE ACHIEVE & ACCOMPLISH
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Get in touch using\u00a0our contact form<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0 Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0\u00a0 telephone: 0345 833 2810, or post: Bourne & District Lions Club, PO Box 57, Bourne, Lincolnshire PE10 9DH<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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As a Lions Club member or volunteer, you can get involved in fund-raising, organising projects, using your talents, gaining new skills, making friends and having fun. Fill in our contact form<\/a> to be put in touch Bourne and District Lions Club.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We have many local, national and international projects that will benefit from your generous donations. Bourne & District Lions Club Promise is that 100% of your donation will benefit our charitable projects. Not One Penny is ever spent on Administration.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The Lions Message in a Bottle scheme is a simple idea designed to encourage people to keep their personal and medical details on a standard form and in a common location – the fridge. \u00a0Whilst it is focused on the more vulnerable people in our community, anyone can have an accident at home, so this scheme can benefit anyone, including you.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Lions Clubs International Foundation grants funds to aid\u00a0humanitarian efforts that transform lives of people locally and around the world. In particular initiatives have helped over 30 million people to avoid serious vision loss. Named the world\u2019s leading non-governmental organisation with which to partner by a\u00a0Financial Times<\/em> independent survey, Lions can be found helping wherever there is an environmental or humanitarian disaster.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We empower the next generation with our youth programmes. Lions Clubs support local sporting events, recognise young people for their inspirational accomplishments, help develop leadership skills, and develop vital Lifeskills<\/a> educational resources<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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We\u00a0work with local authorities, health service providers, community groups and many other organisations to help identify and support those who will benefit from the\u00a0assistance of Lions Clubs. We are proud to support disability games, create life-enhancing memorable moments, help those facing financial difficulties and participate in\u00a0community celebrations\u00a0in different\u00a0cultures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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An extensive range of health-oriented initiatives are\u00a0supported\u00a0by Lions Clubs locally, nationally and internationally. In particular we support efforts to control and prevent diabetes, help the emergency services with Message in a Bottle,\u00a0support blood cancer research and recycle used spectacles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Lions Clubs are proud to be chosen as a partner by small, local organisations as well as major national and international companies, charities and humanitarian bodies.\u00a0We help with\u00a0fund-raising campaigns and logistical support to\u00a0achieve things that would not happen without our help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Lions apply talent, know-how and skills to\u00a0support activities at the heart of local communities. We are creative, imaginative, resourceful and reliable. We\u00a0get involved with community sports, fun-filled events, traditional fund-raising activities, carnivals, parades and all manner of seasonal initiatives.<\/p>\n

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Watch the Video below and find out more on what the lions do<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\t\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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