Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # March Lions Club March Lions Club are a group of likeminded volunteers from a wide variety of backgrounds working together to help less fortunate people at home and abroad. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://march-lions.org.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [](https://march-lions.org.uk/) - About Us March Lions Club are a group of likeminded volunteers from a wide variety of backgrounds working together to help less fortunate people at home and abroad. Our Projects March Lions Club are involved a range of projects locally, and further afield, while helping to promote Lions International global causes. Contact Us March Lions - [Club Officers](https://march-lions.org.uk/about-us/club-officers/) - The officers of March Lions Club elected for the 2026-27 Lionistic year are below. The Lionistic year begins in July. President Lion James Martinpresident@march-lions.org.uk Vice-President Lion Gary Christyvicepresident@march-lions.org.uk Secretary Lion Ian Groome MJFsecretary@march-lions.org.uk Treasurer Lion Alexander Groometreasurer@march-lions.org.uk Welfare Lion Ruth Martinwelfare@march-lions.org.uk Membership Lion Ruth Martinmembership@march-lions.org.uk Social Media and Marketing Lion Richard Martinpress@march-lions.org.uk Young People Lion - [March Lions Gala](https://march-lions.org.uk/our-projects/march-lions-gala/) - March Lions Club have hosted the gala in many different forms for almost 50 years, with it taking its current form at the creation of the March Summer Festival in 2000. Previously the gala (or carnival) has been held on the Football Ground and the Hereward School Playing Field, and has also included a large - [March Lions Club 50th Charter](https://march-lions.org.uk/charter50/) - Join us on Saturday 18th July to celebrate our 50th Charter Anniversary! Book Online Download the Menu and Booking Form - [Book Online for our Charter](https://march-lions.org.uk/charter50/book/) - [Apply for a Grant](https://march-lions.org.uk/our-projects/grants/apply-for-a-grant/) - Explanation: March Lions Club welcomes applications for grant funding from organisations, groups or individuals which will then be used to support public benefit. Each year March Lions Club will allocate a sum of money that will be used to support these applications. Each application can be up to a maximum of £250. Provided the application is - [Contact Us](https://march-lions.org.uk/contact-us/) - Name Email Subject Message Submit Thank you for contacting us. We will get back to you as soon as we can. Sorry! your form was not submitted properly, Please check the errors above. - [Santa on Tour](https://march-lions.org.uk/our-projects/santa-on-tour/) - Track Santa as He Heads Out on Tour! DONATE HERE He's makin' a list, checkin' it twice, Gonna find out who's naughty and nice, Santa Claus is Coming to Town! Once again March Lions Club with the help of the Rotary Club of March are working together to take Santa on a tour of the - [2022](https://march-lions.org.uk/press-releases/2022-releases/) - November 2022 Santa on Tour Collect up your pennies, finish up your letters, Santa Claus is Coming to Town! Once again March Lions Club with the help of the Rotary Club of March are working together to take Santa on a tour of the streets of March. Money raised will be shared among two organisations: - [2021](https://march-lions.org.uk/press-releases/2021-releases/) - November 2021 Santa on Tour 2021 Collect up your pennies, finish up your letters, Santa Claus is Coming to Town! Once again March Lions Club with the help of the Rotary Club of March are working together to take Santa on a tour of the streets of March. Money raised will be shared among four - [2018](https://march-lions.org.uk/press-releases/2018-releases/) - December 2018 Christmas Market Hamper Winner Mrs P Webb, the winner of the March Lions Christmas hamper receiving it from Lion President Trevor Stockbridge. Thank you to all those who visited our stall at the March Christmas Market. November 2018 The Christmas Season has Begun! March Lions held their Christmas dinner early this year because - [About March Lions Club](https://march-lions.org.uk/about-us/) - The Lions Club of March was chartered in 1976. It’s members; all wishing to help the less fortunate people within the March Area, and worldwide. Their aims were simple: Community Service, Fundraising to help the less fortunate within the community and further afield, and have fun and fellowship whilst doing it. The Lions Club of - [Peace Posters](https://march-lions.org.uk/our-projects/peace-poster/) - For over three decades, Lions clubs around the globe have been sponsoring a very special art contest in schools and youth groups. More than four million young people from 100 countries worldwide have taken part in the contest. Creating peace posters gives young people everywhere the chance to express their visions of peace and inspire - [Login](https://march-lions.org.uk/login/) - [User](https://march-lions.org.uk/user/) - [Register](https://march-lions.org.uk/register-2/) - [Members](https://march-lions.org.uk/members/) - [Logout](https://march-lions.org.uk/logout/) - [Account](https://march-lions.org.uk/account-2/) - [Password Reset](https://march-lions.org.uk/password-reset-3/) - [Our Projects](https://march-lions.org.uk/our-projects/) - Have a look at some of the projects March Lions support! - [Grants](https://march-lions.org.uk/our-projects/grants/) - March Lions Club welcomes applications for grant funding from organisations, groups or individuals which will then be used to support public benefit. Applications are up to a maximum of £250. Each year March Lions Club will allocate a sum of money that will be used to support these applications. Provided the application is approved, the - [2019](https://march-lions.org.uk/press-releases/2019-releases/) - February 2019 March Lions Gala Returns As in previous years March Lions will be organising the Stalls for the March Gala on Saturday 8th June in West End Park and we would like to invite you/your charity to book a Stall. All of the money raised by the Lions over the weekend goes to local charities. - [2020](https://march-lions.org.uk/press-releases/2020-releases/) - Covid-19 Following the lockdown on the 23rd March 2020, March Lions have had to suspend there activities for the foreseeable future. So, no direct Club Meetings (although we are using Zoom) and no Social Events or Fund-raising like the Gala. However, last month we were able to support the local Food Bank. Our National Lions - [2023](https://march-lions.org.uk/press-releases/2023-releases/) - July 2023 New Club President Before our 47th Charter Anniversary celebration dinner, Outgoing Lions Club President, Lion Ruth Martin, handed over the chain of office to the club’s new President, Lion John Potter MJF. John was previously Club President in the 2013-2014 and 2019-2020 Lions’ year. John has also previously held roles at regional level, and - [2024](https://march-lions.org.uk/press-releases/2024-releases/) - Our 2024 Press Release Archive is Coming Soon - [2025](https://march-lions.org.uk/press-releases/2025-releases/) - Coming soon - [Press Releases](https://march-lions.org.uk/press-releases/) - Welcome to the March Lions Press Archive. Please browse through all the previous reports sent to the local papers and the March Magazine. 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 - [Download a Grant Application Form](https://march-lions.org.uk/our-projects/grants/download-a-grant-application-form/) - [Recycle for Sight](https://march-lions.org.uk/our-projects/recycle-for-sight/) - What do you do with your unwanted spectacles? Why not give them to your local Lions Club? We’ll take them whether they’re complete or broken. March Lions are happy to collect spectacles that are no longer needed, to be recycled and sent to improve the eyesight of children and adults in other countries. Simply drop - [Message in a Bottle](https://march-lions.org.uk/our-projects/message-in-a-bottle/) - What is Message in a Bottle Lions Clubs Message in a Bottle is a simple but effective way for people to keep their basic personal and medical details where they can be found in an emergency on a standard form and in a common location – the fridge. Message in a Bottle helps emergency services - [Privacy Policy](https://march-lions.org.uk/privacy-policy/) - PRIVACY POLICY Last updated August 16, 2023 This privacy notice for March Lions Club CIO (‘Company‘, ‘we‘, ‘us‘, or ‘our‘), describes how and why we might collect, store, use, and/or share (‘process‘) your information when you use our services (‘Services‘), such as when you: Visit our website at http://www.march-lions.org.uk, or any website of ours that links to this privacy notice - [Lions Links](https://march-lions.org.uk/about-lions/lions-links/) - The Lions Clubs International Movement originated in the United States of America. This is the official Website which explains many more aspects of Lions Clubs International. Website for Lions Clubs of Multiple District 105 (UK & Ireland). Website for Lions Clubs in East Anglia and parts of the East Midlands. A site dedicated to the - [](https://march-lions.org.uk/about-lions/about-lions-clubs-international/) - About Lions Clubs International Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organisation. Lions are an international network of over 1.3 million men and women in over 44,000 clubs in 200+ countries, who work together through selfless, effective community service to answer the needs that challenge communities Lions are individuals who volunteer their time - [About Lions](https://march-lions.org.uk/about-lions/) - [History](https://march-lions.org.uk/about-us/history/) - On 6th of July 1976, The Lions Club of March was formed by the signing of the International Association of Lions Clubs Charter. The club then was formed of the President, Mr Gordon Furnell, the Secretary, and 39 Charter Members, brought together by their desire to serve the people of March and the surrounding area, the - [Events](https://march-lions.org.uk/events/) - CONTENTS - [Account](https://march-lions.org.uk/account/) - [Profile](https://march-lions.org.uk/profile/) - [Edit Profile](https://march-lions.org.uk/edit-profile/) - [wppb-edit-profile] - [Locations](https://march-lions.org.uk/events/locations/) - CONTENTS - [Categories](https://march-lions.org.uk/events/categories/) - CONTENTS - [Tags](https://march-lions.org.uk/events/tags/) - CONTENTS - [My Bookings](https://march-lions.org.uk/events/my-bookings/) - CONTENTS ## Events - [Pig Racing Night](https://march-lions.org.uk/events/pig-racing-night/) - Introducing our Pig Racing evening - an absolutely brilliant event (and not at all what you expect!). There may also be a guest appearance by some other animals! All money raised on the night will go towards the LCIF Winter is Coming to Ukraine appeal, providing generators to public facilities (such as schools, hospitals, and - [Autumn Fair](https://march-lions.org.uk/events/autumn-fair/) - [March Armed Forces Fair](https://march-lions.org.uk/events/march-armed-forces-fair/) - [Static Santa - Sainsbury's](https://march-lions.org.uk/events/static-santa-sainsburys/) - [Club Meeting](https://march-lions.org.uk/events/club-meeting/) - Our meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month (excluding December) at 7pm in the Community Room at FACT, 5 Martin Avenue (behind Aldi) We welcome any prospective new members. If you are interested in attending one of our meetings, please do Contact Us. - [Santa on Tour - Elliott Road/Russell Avenue](https://march-lions.org.uk/events/santa-on-tour-elliott-road-russell-avenue/) - [Santa on Tour - Badgeney](https://march-lions.org.uk/events/santa-on-tour-badgeney/) - [Santa on Tour - Creek Road](https://march-lions.org.uk/events/santa-on-tour-creek-road/) - [Santa on Tour - Burrowmoor](https://march-lions.org.uk/events/santa-on-tour-burrowmoor/) - [Santa on Tour - Cavalry](https://march-lions.org.uk/events/santa-on-tour-cavalry/) - [Santa on Tour - Berryfield/County Road Area](https://march-lions.org.uk/events/santa-on-tour-berryfield-county-road-area/) - [Christmas Market](https://march-lions.org.uk/events/christmas-market/) - Come and see us at our stall at the March Christmas Market!! We have a tombola, a hamper to be won, and some Christmassy books and jigsaws. - [Tasting Night with Fenspirits Distillery](https://march-lions.org.uk/events/tasting-night-with-fenspirits-distillery/) - Join us for an evening of spirit sampling with Fen Spirits, as we explore: Vodka, Gin, and Rum – Discover the unique flavors and learn about the production process. Rum’s Rich Heritage and Craftsmanship – Uncover the fascinating history behind this beloved spirit. Plus, 3 Miscellaneous Spirits to surprise your palate! Buffet Included! Enjoy a ## Locations - [St Mary's Parish Room](https://march-lions.org.uk/locations/st-marys-parish-room/) - [West End Park](https://march-lions.org.uk/locations/west-end-park/) - [St Peter's Church](https://march-lions.org.uk/locations/st-peters-church/) - [Sainsbury's March](https://march-lions.org.uk/locations/sainsburys-march/) - [March Town Centre](https://march-lions.org.uk/locations/march-town-centre/) - [March Con Club](https://march-lions.org.uk/locations/march-con-club/) - [FACT Community Room](https://march-lions.org.uk/locations/fact-community-room/) ## Gutena Forms - [Contact Form](https://march-lions.org.uk/gutena_forms/contact-form/) - Name Email Subject Message Submit Thank you for contacting us. We will get back to you as soon as we can. Sorry! your form was not submitted properly, Please check the errors above. - [Grant Appliation](https://march-lions.org.uk/gutena_forms/grant-appliation/) - Name Charity Number (if a Registered Charity) Address (for Correspondance) Contact Telephone Number Contact Email Bank Details (if applicable - Name on Account, Sort Code and Account No.) Amount Requested (up to £250) What activity, project, etc. is being undertaken? How will the Grant be used? Authorisation Submit Your application submitted successfully! We will review ## Events Tags - [Santa on Tour](https://march-lions.org.uk/events/tags/santa-on-tour/) ## Event Categories - [Fundraising](https://march-lions.org.uk/events/categories/fundraising/) - [Santa on Tour](https://march-lions.org.uk/events/categories/santa-on-tour/) - [Club Meeting](https://march-lions.org.uk/events/categories/club-meeting/) - [Static Santa](https://march-lions.org.uk/events/categories/static-santa/) - [Community Event](https://march-lions.org.uk/events/categories/community-event/)