Fundraising Activities
Casino Night
Friday 5th February 2010 saw a very successful Casino Night at the Shirley Social Club where despite the snow and a bitterly cold evening, approaching 100 Lions, partners and friends enjoyed an evening of fun and fellowship as well as losing a few bob on the tables. This year's event was in aid of the "O'Brien Children Trust Fund" and the magnificent sum of £1626 was presented the Fund's trustees.
Easter Raffle
This year's Easter Egg Raffle took place at Sainsbury's Maypole store over the weekend of 20th & 21st March 2010. The beneficiary of this year's raffle was the Acorns Hospice who were presented with a cheque for £500.
Blythe Valley Fun Run
Sunday 13th September 2009 saw approaching 300 runners take part in the 6th annual Fun Run at Blythe Valley Business Park in aid of Solihull Autistic Spectrum Support and Information. The event saw a 10k run for the first time, in addition to the normal 5k and children's 500m run. The run was started by Don Givens, the ex Birmingham City player and current Ireland Under 21s Manager, who also saw every runner home. The event raised £2,700 which was duly presented to S A S S I. This year's Fun Run at BVBP takes place on Sunday 12th September when monies raised will be split between Solihull Breast Friends and Hearing Dogs for the Deaf. The 500m mini run for children starts at 11.00 a.m. and the 5k & 10k races start at 11.30 a.m. Entry fees are £10 for adults (£12 on the day) and £5 for under 12s (£6 on the day). To enter please download the application form at the top of this page or for more information please contact Lion Andy Luckett on 0845 833 9547.
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District Sports Quiz
On Monday 12th October 2009 the annual District Sports Quiz took place at the Shirley Social Club, 135 Marshall Lake Road, Shirley. The Lions team's competition was once again won by Acocks Green Lions Club and the Friends of Shirley Lions competition was won by the Solihull Moors FC team. The evening raised the sum of £500 towards the District Governor's Partner's Project - "Hospice at Home". Please watch this space for details of this year's Sports Quiz.
Father Christmas Sleigh
Every evening during the run-up to Christmas we tour the streets of Shirley raising funds for worthwhile local causes as well as giving local children an early opportunity to see Santa. In addition at the weekends Father Christmas and his sleigh are present at the local supermarkets.
Christmas 2009 Shirley Lions collected the magnificent sum of £5,685 from the sleigh collection and would like to thank all the residents of Shirley, Solihull Lodge and Dickens Heath who contributed so generously. Our thanks also go to Stratstone Land Rover, Sainsburys, Tescos and Toys R Us without whose support we would not have been able to raise this magnificent sum. Please watch this space as details of the 2010 street collection will appear here by November. Santa will also be at the following venues :
Saturday 4th December - Dickens Heath Community Centre
Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th December - Sainsbury's Shirley
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th December - Sainsbury's Maypole
