Lions continue to roar into fundraising
WITH their Book Fair, Hay Run and Can Drive, Wellington Lions have been busy doing what they do best, serving the community.
President Chris Hardy said the Book Fair has been a great success.
“We want to thank the book lovers who came into the old Western Stores and supported us and Lions Disaster Relief by purchasing one of our thousands of preloved books,” she said. “We would also like to thank Keirle's for the use of their building.
“We are also thanking those who are donating their books to us, our treasurer thinks we have more now than when we started!”
The Book Fair is now running for a shorter time each week and will end later this month.
“It was decided as it is so cold in the mornings to only open the Book Fair 10am to noon with the last day of trading for Lions Disaster Relief being July 25,” Ms Hardy explained.
Some of the Wellington Lions recently attended a Hay Run at Gollan to assist local farmers.
“We joined Bathurst Macquarie, Geurie Lions and some locals in helping approximately 50 farmers with bales of hay, hampers of drink and dog biscuits. A gentleman who is going to join Wellington Lions came out and helped us, he was very impressed and said most locals don't realise it is happening.”
The Lions are also continuing their Can Drive, collecting many cans and bottles in the community.
“Dave Eslick and our oldest Lion John Whiteley are still busy cashing in cans and bottles donated to Wellington Lions.
“We are also hoping to have the presentation of a pressure washer to the local ambulance service on July 11 before our next meeting.”
Wellington Lions hope to meet twice a month again and would love to see new members. Anyone interested in helping is welcome to attend, please see a Lion or phone the president Chris on 6845 4319. Anyone who would like cans collected can call Dave on 0448 919 552.