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

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

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

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

Harpenden Lions Club Supports Wood End School with Book Donation The Harpenden Lions Club is proud to announce a significant contribution...