Harpenden Lions Club contributed, with others, to fund an all-weather surface to refurbish a playground which had deteriorated badly - too dusty in summer, too muddy in winter. The playground was opened on 11th July by Steve Pryor of Harpenden Trust - further details about the school at https://www.lea-pri.herts.sch.uk Before After Supporters Children and staff at playground launch with Steve Pryor (Harpenden Trust) and Dave Price (Harpenden Lions Club) and other donors

Our trained club members have previously carried out vision screening in primary schools across Hertfordshire and North London. We were delighted that Roundwood Park Primary School became the first school in Harpenden to participate in the programme. During our visit, we screened 80 children in the Reception and Year 1 classes. Early vision screening can help identify potential sight problems at an early stage, enabling children to receive appropriate assessment and support t

Harpenden Lions have been delighted to match the fund-raising efforts of Year 5 at the Lea Primary School – as well as helping to fund the local environment at the school. As part of their citizenship project, the year 5 group have been fundraising for toilet twinning! This initiative, run by Tearfund, a UK-based charity, was established in 2010 in response to the global sanitation crisis. The scheme twins funding global WASH projects (water, sanitation and hygiene) and work

Harpenden Lions donate environmental books to Beech Hyde Primary School & Nursery Harpenden Lions were delighted to support Beech Hyde Primary School & Nursery as their Eco‑Warriors led a special assembly for World Oceans Day. The pupils shared thoughtful, powerful messages about how we can all play a part in protecting our planet, from reducing waste to caring for our oceans and wildlife. To help inspire ongoing learning, Harpenden Lions donated a collection of beautifully i

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

A Morning Walk, A Scenic Ride, and a Well‑Earned Lunch There’s something about a crisp Hertfordshire morning that brings out the best in the Harpenden Lions — and today’s social outing proved exactly that. Whether on two wheels or two feet, members set off from Wheathampstead to enjoy a relaxed morning of fresh air, good company, and the kind of local scenery that reminds us why we love living here. A huge thank you to Nick and Dave Price, whose planning and gentle herding en

The day dawned unusually warm for April, bright and sunny and ideal for a day on the water, By 11:30 we had assembled at Waterways Experiences wharf at Nash Mills; 42 from Mencap, including some of our old friends who used to come on the trips we did from Pitstone a good number of years ago, leaving space for just five from Harpenden Lions Club. We received the safety briefing, boarded and promptly at noon we cast off and proceeded down the canal at a stately 3 knots. By ti

Why CPR and Defibrillator skills matter Cardiac arrests can happen anywhere—at home, at work, or in the places we share every day. In England, survival from an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest can be as low as 5%, and it drops by 10% for every minute that passes. With fast action, those numbers can change. Local emergency services and community training can raise survival to 60%—but it takes CPR training and pub-lic access to defibrillators (AEDs) so that help is close at hand

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

Recently, the Harpenden Lions have made significant contributions to the preservation and enhancement of the local environment, working in collaboration with the Town Council’s environmental initiative. In Rothamsted Park, the group participated in wetland planting, thereby supporting the development of diverse habitats that will benefit both wildlife and the wider community. On Harpenden Common, an area harbouring more than 400 species of flora and fauna, the Lions worked al

There are milestone evenings… and then there are the ones that remind you exactly why community matters. Harpenden Lions Club’s 45‑year Charter Night Black Tie Dinner Dance was one of those rare occasions where tradition, celebration, and genuine local spirit came together under one roof. 🦁 Honouring 45 Years of Making a Difference Forty‑five years is no small achievement. Since its founding, Harpenden Lions Club has been a constant force for good: raising funds, supporting

Harpenden Lions Club is again helping the Harpenden Branch of The Royal British Legion with the annual Poppy Appeal. Several Lions are Deputy Appeals Organisers - and Lions members provide assistance before, during, and after the collections in the Harpenden area. If you would like to help, contact Rosemary Crofts on 07983 429771 The Royal British Legion helps members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their families.

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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