Bexhill Lions Club is planning a variety of Fundraising activities in the run up to Christmas.

The hampers, for the ever popular “Christmas Hamper Luck Draw” can be found in a range of supporting businesses; The Bull Inn, Hair Pro UK, Cavells, The Albatross Club, Traffers, Shaun Piper Butchers, Bexhill Rowing Club, and Highwoods Golf Club. For just £1 you have the chance to win the Christmas hamper at each location. Lions June Hough and Val Mewett expressed they’re thanks to all the businesses involved for their support.

During December, Santa and his sleigh can be found at a number of locations across Bexhill between 5.00pm and 7.00pm; Tues 7th Wheatsheaf at Little Common, Sat 1st. at New Inn at Sidley, Tues 14thBexhill Sailing Club, Sat 18th Pebsham Community Centre and Tuesday 21st Sivyers Antiques and Auction House in Terminus Rd.

Children will be delighted that Santa’s Grotto is back at Weatherspoon’s Playhouse from 10.000 to 2.00pmon Saturday 4, 11 and 18 December.

Tesco has kindly given permission for the Club to collect in-store on Christmas eve Dec 24th 2021.

Lions will have a stand at the “Light Up Bexhill” event on the 3rd December offering some warming mulled wine. In addition, they will be at the Laser show at DLWP on 8th/9th December selling glow-sticks for the children.

Head of Fundraising, Di Ryan commented “The Bexhill Lions are looking forward to a fun packed and busy Christmas, our amazing Lions are all volunteers and all the funds raised go back into supporting the local community.”

This year the Lions are again working with the “Heart of Sidley” team to provide gifts from Santa and to support the “Sidley Switch On” parade and children’s activities on Thursday 25th November.

Members will be offering their help at the Dementia Awareness event on Friday 3rd December at St Mark’s Hall.

The Club is delighted to again provide sponsorship for the Bexhill Schools’ Christmas Concerts and provide stewards for the two concerts on Thursday 2nd December at DLWP.

Lion President Richard Winrow said ” The run up to Christmas is a busy time for the Club, with a great range of Fundraising and Community activities. The money raised allows us to support so many worthy causes and individuals in our local community and we really enjoy our hands on involvement with the schools and Heart of Sidley.”

If you would like to know more about Bexhill Lions Club and how you can get involved call Lion Rick on 0345 833 9591

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