Harpenden Lions were pleased to host Harry Folgate from the Willow Foundation at a recent meeting and to give him a cheque for £2000 to support this worthwhile charity. The money was raised from their recent Easter Egg raffle in Harpenden pubs. Harry explained that the charity was set up by Bob Wilson – previously the Arsenal goalkeeper - and his wife Megs in response to the loss of their daughter Anne who died at the age of 31 from cancer. The charity supports young people a

We’re excited to share that our Life Skills information page has had an update on the Harpenden Lions website. You can find everything at: https://www.harpenden-lions.co.uk/life-skills This updated page brings together the projects, partnerships, and resources that help young people in our community build confidence, resilience, and practical skills for everyday life. Whether it’s supporting local schools, offering safety awareness sessions, or helping young people navigate c

Harpenden Lion President, Mark Deacon, has won a merit award from Harpenden Town Council. The Town’s Award of Merit is a civic honour given to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the Harpenden community and is one of the Council’s highest forms of recognition for voluntary service, leadership, or long‑term commitment to improving life in the town - including the improving of wellbeing, inclusion, or the local environment. Five such awards were made this y

Harpenden Lions Easter Egg Pub Raffle 2026 Raises £2,000 for The Willow Foundation The Harpenden Lions’ annual Easter Egg Pub Raffle returned for 2026, once again bringing together local pubs, clubs, and community groups in support of a great cause. Thanks to the generosity of residents and the enthusiasm of participating venues, this year’s raffle raised an impressive £2,000 for the Willow Foundation. Giant Easter eggs were displayed across Harpenden, Wheathampstead, Flamste

Photo used courtesy of the BBC On 14 April, Lexie Trim, whom we sponsored at the District stage of the Lions Young Ambassador Programme, joined our club meeting to share the story behind her Chemo Bag Project. Lexie launched her initiative in 2023 after witnessing the impact of chemotherapy on her aunt and, later, her mother, who was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. Seeing the physical and emotional toll first-hand inspired her to take action and bring comfort to others

Thank you! We have continued to raise money for our youth support programme by selling donated used books, jigsaws, and spectacle cases at the Harpenden Sustainability Markets. But these events have not just been about fundraising . They have also been opportunities to promote awareness of our service efforts and awareness of Harpenden Lions Club and the many ways in which we serve our community. Whether you donated, chatted or just picked up a leaflet, thank you for coming

At Harpenden Lions Club, we believe in the power of community and the importance of investing in the future of our children. Recently, our Life Skills programme had the privilege of funding vital sensory equipment for the incredible students at Beech Hyde Primary School & Nursery in Wheathampstead. The impact, we’re thrilled to report, has been nothing short of transformative. The Impact: More Than We Imagined The headteacher at Beech Hyde shared with us the profound differen

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