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Billericay Lions volunteers collect on behalf of the 2022 Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal

Billericay Lions donate defibrillator to Chantry Centre

In 2019 Billericay Lions in association with Billericay Tree Wardens planted a grove of six elm trees in Lake Meadows to commemorate 40 years of service in the town. The weather in 2020 wasn’t ideal for young trees and only five survived. Since then, Billericay Tree Wardens have been endeavouring to source a suitable replacement…

On 23rd October Billericay Lions were pleased to provide funding to take 20 children/young adults and carers for a day at Colchester Zoo. 5 Lions assisted on the day and a great time was had by all.  BOSP (Brighter Opportunities for Special People) is a small independent charity which for 30 years has been supporting…

On Sunday 19 September 2021, Billericay Lions were delighted to welcome local residents to our free Sunday afternoon Senior Citizens event. Our guests very much enjoyed our chosen film, “Singin in the rain”. For many, this was their first proper outing since Covid. During the interval the audience were served tea, coffees and cakes while…

Four members of Billericay Lions together with many other volunteers were pleased to assist ex Lion Richard Marson (pictured centre) at his matinee charity jazz concert, “the Allure of Miss Lee” on 16 September. The proceeds from this event, £250, will be going to Richard’s chosen charity “Live Music Now“ Catherine Lima entertained us to…

Members of Billericay Lions, along with members of Rotary and Round Table have been assisting at the Covid Vaccine Centre at Emmanuel Church. Billericay Lions are pleased to be able to play a small part in helping the NHS and the local community with the vaccine rollout. “We Serve”

Billericay Lions were pleased to be part of the Team delivering Christmas dinners, gifts and cheer on Christmas Day to 30 elderly and lonely Billericay residents. “My Christmas Day was 120%, the food was delicious and everything you gave as gifts and food was so well thought through” “Thanks to everyone for the massive community…

On Thursday 17th December, Billericay Lions delivered 11 Christmas hampers to Reengage Billericay Group 1 (formerly Contact the Elderly) which were donated by Billericay Food Bank. We brought some Christmas Cheer in a very difficult year. Billericay Lions are pleased to help our local community living up to our slogan, “Where’s there a Need there’s…

On Remembrance Sunday 8 November, our President John Furlong, laid a a wreath at the Billericay War Memorial. Our Community Services Chairman, John Bellringer laid a wreath at the Stock War Memorial. Billericay Lions also made a donation of £300 to the Royal British Legion to support the good works they do for all the…