Community Activities
Shirley Carnival
Record crowds enjoyed glorious weather to turn out in force for this year's Shirley Carnival. The Carnival held in Shirley Park on Saturday 10th July had a musical theme and was started off by the Shirley Pipe Band who marched into the Park from the Stratford Road and into the main arena where they gave a sparkling display. The musical theme continued with performances from Solihull Music Service's Steel and Samba Bands together with Clive's School of Rock. Children enjoyed a limbo dancing competition to the background of the Steel Band together with a number of activities provided by our compare for the day - Charlie Jordan from Smooth Radio. With over 50 stalls in attendance ranging from tombolas to paintball to tin can alleys to a falconry display the crowd were kept entertained throughout the day. The main beneficiary of this year's Carnival will be Troop Aid and the final amount raised for them will be announced here shortly.
.jpg "Katrina Whitton takes aim on the paintball, helped by Lion helper Jed Sealey(1)")
.JPG "Clives School of Rock with Lucy Williams singing to an appreciative crowd(1)")
.JPG "Olivia, Will, Isabel and Kiera enjoy a train ride(1)")
.jpg "Mehreen Ali tries out the limbo dancing(1)")
.JPG "Courtney, Sadie and Clareiss show off some interesting face painting(1)")
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Shirley Pensioner's New Year Party
Unfortunately this year's party on Saturday 9th January 2010 had to be cancelled because of the snow and ice but was rearranged for the Saturday 10th April by which time the sun was shining and approaching 200 Shirley pensioners enjoyed an afternoon of good food, good company and good entertainment.. The format of the party is that things start off at 1.00 p.m. with a traditional fish and chips meal. Thereafter the entertainment commences. To give the performers a break a couple of games of Bingo are run during the intermission and the afternoon concludes with the drawing of the Grand Raffle at approximately 4.00 p.m. Numbers are limited to 200 elderly residents of Shirley and if you would like to attend please contact Lion Mavis Cooke on 0845 833 954
Message in a Bottle
The Lions Message in a Bottle scheme is a simple idea designed to encourage people to keep their personal and medical deatils on a standard form and in a common location - the fridge. Whilst it is focused on vunerable people in our community, anyone can have an accident at home, so this scheme can benefit anyone, including you. Simply complete the details on the form, put it in the bottle and place in the door compartment of your fridge. The Emergency Services will know to look for it in the event of being called to your home as they will be alerted by the two special Green Emergency/Green Cross stickers on the fridge door and inside your front door. As at the beginning of February 22,000 bottles had been distributed throughout Solihull. For further information or to request a bottle please contact Lion Martin Wright on 0845 833 9547.
.JPG "Lorely Burt helps out on the Lions Message in a Bottle stand(1)")
Used spectacles
Over the past 12 years Shirley Lions have collected in excess of 70,000 pairs of old, used or broken spectacles. These are repaired, sorted and graded before being shipped out to third world countries where they are able to make such a difference to someone's sight. For the current year July 2009 to March 2010 a further 4425 pairs have been added to this total. We are now extending this scheme by collecting old, used or broken hearing aids and so far have 12 ready for shipment. To donate your old spectacles or hearing aids please contact Lion Eric Morris on 0845 833 9547.
Medic Alert is the only non-profit making, registered charity providing a life-saving identification system for individuals with hidden medical conditions and allergies. This takes the form of body-worn bracelets or necklets (known as Medic Alert Emblems) bearing the Medic Alert symbol on the disc and supported by a 24-hour emergency telephone service. Each member receives an Emblem that is engraved with the wearer's main medical condition(s) or vital details, a personal ID number and a 24-hour emergency telephone number that can access their details from anywhere in the world in over 100 languages. Shirley Lions Club actively supports and promotes the organisation within the community and where possible provides people on limited income with sponsorship towards membership. For further information please contact Lion Eric Morris on 0845 833 9547.
