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

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