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Caterham Oxted & Godstone Lions Club 'LVWULFW6((QJODQG &HOHEUDWLQJ\HDUVRI/LRQVVHUYLQJWKHLUFRPPXQLWLHV LIONS NEWS FOR JANUARY 2020 T he Lions celebrated the end of the year with a Christmas dinner at the Bletchingley Arms. Although not everyone was able to attend, there was a jolly good turn out and all members were relaxing after the busy time many had just had in going round local areas with the Father Christmas float. The float was to be seen up in Caterham Village, down by Morrisons in Church Walk as well as along roads in Bletchingley, Godstone and South Godstone. It also had a stand at Morrisons in Oxted and Clacket Lane Service Station. Before expenses the collections raised almost £4000 which will go to local deserving causes. The Club is most grateful for the outstanding support given by those who are not Lions, who helped with towing the sleigh safely to and from its location. For some years the float was parked at the Sea Scouts hall in Caterham which sadly is no long available, but Godstone Farm has turned up trumps and from now on the float will be securely stored on its premises. The Club is most grateful for this help. One of the many local causes that the Club supports is the Foodbank in Caterham, where for the last two years it has donated £1500 towards special food parcels for Christmas. One of the first social events that the Club is due to hold in January is a fish and chip supper at the White Hart Barn. During the evening a presentation on the Caterham Food Bank will be given by Steve Bidwell who is a Trustee of the Trussell Trust. Anyone wishing to join the Lions or who would just like to find out more about the Club is most welcome to come along to a meeting at the White Hart Barn on the second Tuesday of each month. Just call Tony Carter on 01883 741809. A warm welcome awaits all those interested in the Club. The Club also has a 12 seater mini bus which is available for use by the community. If you would like to use it or find out more about it call David Annenberg on 01342 893353. 18 To advertise call 01684 833715 or email: [email protected]