About the Lions

Aldridge & District Lions Club was formed in 1989 and there are currently 16 members in the club from all walks of life and a wide variety of ages.

We are seen in the local community when we organise Aldridge Fayre each year. This provides an opportunity for charities to fundraise at our event free of charge, whilst providing Aldridge and the surrounding district with a major summer attraction. In the winter months we take Santa on his sleigh to a variety of local locations to fundraise. We are also often seen throughout the year collecting in local shopping centres.

All of the money we collect from the public will go into our charity account to support needy causes. We fund the administration costs of the club from separate private social events.

Each year we choose a charity to be the main beneficiary of our support as our Presidents project. In 2008 - 2009 our President, Clyde Redfern, has chosen to support the Parkinson's Disease Society. Over the years we have supported a wide variety of good causes with donations and support as appropriate.

Each year we also support other good causes that range from individuals to groups.

We also support national and international causes through our network of Lions Clubs throughout the world.

We organise a wide range of social events for ourselves and friends.

Membership

Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization with 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in 202 countries and geographical areas. Lions are men and women who volunteer their time to humanitarian causes. Founded in 1917, the volunteer organization's motto is "We Serve."

Looking for New Experiences?

Are you interested in helping others? Meeting new people? Making an impact at home, and around the world? Lions club members use their time and talents to provide hands-on assistance to enhance their communities. Through these experiences, members acquire new skills, cultivate lasting friendships, meet challenges head-on and learn a lot about themselves in the process.

Looking for Fulfilment?

When was the last time you did something for yourself? Something that made you feel wonderful? Something that made the world around you a better place? Volunteering your time not only helps those in need, but also gives you a sense of pride and accomplishment that comes from deep within. There is nothing like that feeling in the world.

Look No Further

If you are looking for an opportunity to help people, broaden your horizons and fulfill your goals, Lions Clubs International has what you are looking for. Lions clubs offer an amazing spectrum of possibilities. With a distinguished legacy that has retained its relevance through the years, Lions Clubs International is the premier service club organization in the world.

What do Lions clubs do?

Lions clubs are dedicated to meeting their community's needs. Worldwide, the association's major service initiative is serving the blind and visually impaired. Lions are also prominently dedicated to youth programs and helping young people around the globe.

Lions clubs have been around for years, haven't they?

Lions clubs have an illustrious history dating to 1917. Through more than eight decades their commitment to serving those in need has never wavered, although the ways in which Lions clubs serve their communities have evolved to keep pace with an ever-changing world.

Will being a Lion take me away from my family too much?

On the contrary, being a Lion enriches your family life. By volunteering, you are setting a wonderful, positive example for your family about the value of contributing your time to better your community. Children are welcome at club events and activities, and sharing the volunteer experience first-hand with your child will foster a life-long dedication to helping those in need.

Do I need to commit a large amount of time?

No, every Lion contributes what she or he can. It is good fun to be involved.

What are the time commitments involved?

Aldridge & District Lions club holds regular meetings, which help the club plan projects and conduct business. Meetings take place on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at Barons Court Hotel, Walsall Wood and start at 8.00 pm. They are great opportunities to get to know club members better and to network.

We also spend time collecting for our causes, involved in community activities and engaged in our social events, this is all to suit the individual.

Other ways to contact us

If you are interested in becoming a Lion, make contact without any obligation to find out more. Membership is by invitation.