New president takes over at the Lions
HINCKLEY and Burbage Lions Club have installed a new president in rather unusual circumstances.
Due to the Covid-19 virus, outgoing president Jackie Parratt was obliged to hand over the chain of office to Peter Fisher in his garden.
Peter has been a member of the Lions for over 20 years, but joined his present club after moving to the area two and a half years ago,
He transferred from Wellesbourne and District, where he had previously been secretary, raft race chair for five years and president twice.
“As the incoming president at Hinckley and Burbage Lions Club, and having now completed 20 years of Lions’ service, I am keen to find new opportunities and wants to promote the club locally with both fund raising and service activities,” Peter explained.
Outgoing president Jackie said: “I am honoured and proud to have served for the last two years and especially proud of the essential financial support our club has given recently, during these difficult times.
“I am sure Peter will do a tremendous job and wish him all the best.”
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