Fundraising Activties:-
Fun Run
Sunday 11th September 2011 saw over 300 runners take part in our eight annual Blythe Valley Park Charity Fun Run. The funds raised from the event amounting to £3,656 were shared equally between the Marie Curie Big Build and Solihull Life Opportunities (SoLO). The 10k race was won by Richard Dixon in a time of 40 minutes 44 seconds with Gavin Davies in second place and Andy Hall third. The 5k race was won by Stuart Wischhusen in a time of 20 minutes 44 seconds with Paul Jephcott in second place and Dean Haden third. The prizes for the oldest and youngest runners were won by 86 year old Nicki Barter, a Marie Curie volunteer and 5 year old Shazad Khan. who competed in the 5k race rather the children's Mini Run. The fastest lady in the 10k race was Rachel Hatfield in a time of 45.39 minutes and the fastest lady in the 5k race was Emma Cakebread in 25.35minutes.The fancy dress prize went to Joyce Sale, another Marie Curie volunteer. For individual race times please click here.
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Casino Night
Friday 4th February 2011 saw a very successful Casino Night at the Shirley Social Club where despite 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. Furthermore the event raised £1,500 for Lions charities. Details of this year's events will appear here once a date is organised.
Easter Raffle
This year's Easter Egg Raffle took place at Sainsbury's Maypole store over the weekend of 9th and 10th April 2011. The beneficiary of the raffle was the Children's Liver Disease Association who were presented with a cheque for £500. Look out here for details of next year's event.
District Sports Quiz
The 8th annual District Sports Quiz took place on Monday 10th October 2011 at the Shirley Social Club, 135 Marshall Lake Road, Shirley, Solihull where teams contested the two major trophies. The Lions teams competition was once again won by Acocks Green Lions with Shirley Lions in second and third place . The Friends of Shirley Lions competition was won by the Camp Hill Rugby Club team.
Race Night
This year's Race Night took place at the Shirley Social Club, 135 Marshall Lake Road, Shirley, on Saturday 12th March 2011 where nearly 100 Lions, their families and friends enjoyed a grand evening of fun and fellowship whilst a few even managed to win a few bob on the races! The proceeds raised from the event amounting to £800 were donated to the Johnson O'Brien Trust fund. Look out here for details of next years event.
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 retail outlets. All weekday evenings commence at 6.30 p.m. and finish around 8.30 p.m. Weekend hours are 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. on a Saturday and 10.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. or 11.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. depending on opening hours on a Sunday.
Christmas 2011 Shirley Lions collected the magnificent sum of £6,413 from the sleigh collection and would like to thank all the residents of Shirley andSolihull Lodge who contributed so generously. Our thanks also go to Stratstone Land Rover, Sainsburys, Tesco's and Disney without whose support we would not have been able to raise this magnificent sum.
All the music on the sleigh is supported by PRS for music who have provided a licence for the event music.
Details of the 2012 routes will appear here later on in the year.
