Billingshurst & District Lions Club (January 2026)
Lions Reflect on New Members in 2025
Billingshurst & District Lions Club look back on 2025
as another successful year for new members,
enabling the Club to continue living up to the Lions motto “We Serve”
andsupporting communities in Billingshurst and its “District” villages.
New members bringing their knowledge and experiences to the Club are;
Ian Clark, who has lived in Barns Green for 40 years,
ran his own Company, supplying technical engineers and crew
to the live event industry throughout the UK and Europe before retirement.
He now helps neighbours and knowing the benefits Lions provide in the village,
decided he would like to join.
Anne Richardson has lived in Billingshurst for a long time.
After her 3 children left home in quick succession,
she had time to be more involved locally,
first with the Community Larder and BilliGreen,
then joining the Lions after enjoying spells in the Bookshop.
Patrick Vickerman lived abroad for many years before moving back to England. He is an Associate Director in development and disposal
for a leading Strategic Land Developer.
He came to learn about Lions through Santa’s tours
and after learning more, wanted to be involved.
Lynda Robins, the newest member,
had been aware of the magnificent input Lions
have on the community through her husband Geoff,
a member for 5 years.
With her love of books, Lynda volunteered in the Bookshop,
eventually deciding it was time to become a member.
Now, after Christmas, time to say “Thank you” to:
Station Garage in Broadbridge Heath providing a vehicle;
P D Motors in Billingshurst for batteries,
and to all the Sponsors supporting the Christmas Hamper Appeal.
But most importantly, to all those, especially children,
who turned out to see Santa and make generous contributions
towards the Lions Charitable endeavours.
Harvey Holmes, Press Officer, harveyholmes596@btinternet.com.
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