About
Club History
A brief history of the Lions Club of Hendon and some of the projects, fundraising and service work carried out over the years.
Lions Club of London, Hendon was chartered on 26 March 1990. Twenty years later, the club still had six active charter members and one associate charter member. At that point, the club had a total of 19 members and 1 associate member.
Over the years, the club has undertaken a wide range of fundraising and service activities, both on its own and with fellow Lions clubs. These have included community events, charitable projects, support for local causes and fundraising for wider humanitarian work.
Fundraising activities
Some of the more notable fundraising activities undertaken by the club have included dance shows, Gujarati plays, slimathons, barn dances, tin and bucket collections, dinner and dance events, singathons, prayers and bhajans, and Christmas gift wrapping at the Harlequin Shopping Centre in Watford.
Service activities
- Swimming galas and fun days for disadvantaged people, held jointly with other Lions, Lioness and Leo clubs
- Christmas parties for blind Asians, mentally handicapped children and senior citizens
- Days out to Chessington Zoo, Thorpe Park, the seaside and Zippo’s Circus for handicapped and disadvantaged children
- Christmas hampers for the aged, support for the homeless, and transport for physically handicapped children and elderly people
- Sponsored walks, triathlons, cycle rides, grand raffles, race nights and balloon races
Examples of support given
- £17,000 for a minibus for Flightways Disablement Association
- £16,000 for a Yag Laser Machine for Edgware General Hospital
- £12,500 for the Keanu Mills Lend a Hand Appeal
- £10,000 for St Luke’s Hospice
- £8,500 for Lions Clubs International Foundation
- £5,000 in aid of Eye Camps
- Over £5,000 for the Gujarat Earthquake Appeal
- Over £7,500 for victims of the tsunami earthquake in India and Sri Lanka, jointly with other Lions clubs
- Over £4,000 for Moorfields Hospital Eye Charity
Other projects and milestones
The club has also supported many other projects over the years, including Campaign Sight First, education aid for earthquake victims in Gujarat, eye camps for victims of the Union Carbide disaster in Bhopal, water aid projects, Street Children, Diabetes UK, Northwick Park Hospital, ChildLine, and international disaster relief appeals.
In March 2006, the club sponsored the formation of the Lions Club of Milton Keynes Central. In August 2006, the club sponsored the formation of the Leo Club of London, Hendon, helping create new opportunities for younger members to serve.
A Life in Lionism
This reflects the contribution and experience of one of our long-standing members, whose service to Lionism spans many years at both club and district level.
Service and Experience
- Nearly 30 years of service
- Club President (twice)
- Zone Chairman
- Region Chairman
- District Youth Exchange Officer
- District Minute Secretary
- Attended leadership courses abroad
- Raised over £10,000 for St Luke’s Hospice
- Attended several club meetings and events
Current Role
Currently serving in a Tail Twisting role, supporting and guiding newer members to understand the responsibilities and traditions associated with the position.
A Message to Lionism
In this ever-changing world, let us continue to move forward together to help those less fortunate than ourselves.
Membership is the heart of Lions. A stronger future depends on greater involvement, particularly with young people and Leo clubs, to sustain and grow our community.
Service remains the key to raising awareness and reaching people at large.
Kind regards
Lion Bharat Mistri