Rayleigh Lions Fundraiser

RAYLEIGH Lions held their annual charity fundraising quiz night at the Hullbridge Community Association on Friday 14 March and raised £700 for local charities.

16 teams took part in the hard fought and lively contest.

Blind Venison came first (again) and won £300, which they donated to Southend Foodbank. Runners up Rayleigh Town Museum nominated themselves to receive their £200 prize. HDA came third, and their £100 will go towards Huntingdon’s Disease Association.

Since starting in 1974, Rayleigh Lions has raised and donated over £1 million to good causes in the Rayleigh, Hockley, Hullbridge and Rochford areas.

Some big donations by Rayleigh Lions since 2015 includes –  £15K towards new Hockley Day Centre mini bus.  £10K towards new prostate cancer treatment trial at Southend Hospital (joint project with other Lions clubs). £8K for Breakout Area at Fitzwimarc School. £5K for Southend Hospital Radiotherapy equipment appeal. £5K towards two classrooms for hearing impaired pupils at Sweyne Park School. £5K towards Hockley Day Centre kitchen. £4K for Sunday Club. £3.5 to the Liam Taylor Legacy.

Rayleigh Lions are always looking for new members. If you are interested please email rayleighlionsclub@gmail.com or message their Facebook page (www.facebook.com/rayleighlions/).

A spokesperson for Rayleigh Lions said: “Thanks to all who supported our quiz night, and to the Royal Tiger and Rayleigh Club for donating a meal and round of golf (respectively) for our raffle.

“Everyone had a great night.

“Well done to the top three teams, who donated to great causes.”

Picture: Blind Venison receiving the Rayleigh Lions Quiz Trophy from Lions Vice President David Bodimeade.

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