During the summer Lions attended carnivals in Bewdley and Kidderminster, Broadwaters Fayre and Stourport Horticultural Show.

At Bewdley they manned a gate and a stall, raising £42.

The following week at Kidderminster £84 was raised from books and games, and at Broadwaters £71 was realised.

Members were only able to attend the horticultural show on the Sunday, due to manpower problems, but £81 was raised.

Holidays in the club's caravan have been provided for many disadvantaged families.

A stall was booked for Stourport Carnival, but due to manning problems the club was unable to take this fund-raising opportunity.

As members get older and have health problems, there is a worry that the main fund-raiser, the Christmas float, will not be able to visit all the usual venues, so the club needs helpers, who do not necessarily have to join.

For details or to help, call 01299 825230 or e-mail ron@arandel.freeserve.co.uk.