When one of our members Lion Jacquie Prebble, a Head Teacher, heard how frightened children can be if they are rushed to hospital in an ambulance, she had the bright idea of supplying ambulances with a soft toy to give the child a friendly face to comfort them. We have already had feedback that they are proving very popular and unfortunately necessary.These 'Melvin' Teds are available to purchase at £2 each please contact Lon Phil Email

On the international front, Thanet Lions have now donated over £4000 to the Tsuarmi appeal. resulting in 4 fishing boats Working with other clubs we have funded the building of a new home for a family of 5 orphans and several members sponsor children to go to senior schoool