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Hi Kent, the local charity for deaf and hard of hearing people, were given a massive boost to their services by 9th Dartford Scouts, on Friday. Communications for deaf and hard of hearing people has been extremely difficult during the coronavirus pandemic because mask wearing prevents deaf people from lip reading, greater use of face shields […]
Lions John and Barbara Whitehead were pleased to take part in the official handover of a mobility scooter to Valenee Gosine in June 2021. Dartford Lions Club, made a contribution towards the cost of the very much deserved mobility scooter. Valenee Gosine is 37 years old and she is a Primary School teacher. She has […]
We are pleased to be holding a Boot Fair on Saturday 7th August 2021, at our ‘yard’ on Heath Lane Dartford, near Dunelm. Pitch Fee £10 for a 12ft retail space (payable by bank transfer, no cash payments on the day). Booking form to be completed and fees paid by 4th August 2021. Traders arrive […]
Lion Subhash Goswami joined our club in May 2021. Born and raised in India. Immigrated to the UK in 2000. Completed MBA and have been working in various private sector organisations these past 20 years. I have extensive global project management and business operation experience in these countries UK, USA, Poland and India. I am also a the Trustee Secretary for Total […]
Being part of an organisation such as Lions Clubs International is a perfect platform for anyone who is keen to make a difference to their community. Millions of people all round the world benefit each year by the work carried out by Lions Clubs throughout the world, the thousands of members (volunteers) are members of […]
A support group for anyone with any life affecting condition The Well Being Link, usually run weekly support groups in Dartford and Northfleet. The purpose is to create a pleasant social atmosphere over a cuppa whilst providing complementary therapies, interesting speakers, and help and advice on many relevent matters such as nutrition and exercise. The group have […]
Ellenor has been a Dartford Lions Club member since 2019, joining after being introduced to the Lions through the Ellenor Lions Hospice who she worked for at the time. Ellenor has worked at many charities and is passionate about her community. Ellenor has a degree in Events Management and loves organising fundraising events, such as […]
During the pandemic, local wholesaler Booker Wholesale, supported Dartford Lions Club by providing 400+ bottles of water and 400+ packets of biscuits. These were aimed to be distributed to the local community on Kindness Day back in November 2020. As we all know, with the various lock downs and restrictions – the club were unable to […]
Corina joined Dartford Lions Club in 2018, since then she has been active within the club supporting wherever possible. She is now retired from running a catering business . Having lived in and around Dartford all of her life, she is a familiar face within the borough. She has been a member of the Mayors […]
Les was introduced to Dartford Lions Club in January 1986 by Lion Ken Baker. Soon after joining, Les served the club as its treasurer for almost 9 years. He has always been one of the lead members when it comes to the organising and running of Bonfire Night. Les has always lived in Dartford and is […]
Barbara and John are both out in the community promoting Lionism at various networking events throughout Dartford. This is a vital role to maintain as its an opportunity to engage with people from all different backgrounds and advise them about the club and its place within the community. “We were both born and brought up […]
Rosanna, has been a keen promoter of Dartford Lions Club since joining in 2018, she is a very well known resident of Dartford who is always active within the community. ” I am 73 and joined the Lions about three years ago shortly after I was Mayor of Dartford. I am a Londoner […]
Having spent most of my adult life in business, I feel that I am very much a peoples person. I am and have always been interested in the local community and I aim to support the community however possible. Prior to being in business, I was employed as a traffic officer at Dartford River Crossing. I […]
Although involved in a previous employment for most of my life I have been working in the law profession, firstly for 32 years as a Police Officer and now within a Criminal Defence Solicitors firm. I am proud to say I was one of the founding members of this highly successful company and I am working there. It […]
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As per our clubs constitution, our first business meeting of March was one at which we elected our new officers. Seeing as this was the year COVID19 practically brough all events to a halt, it was unanimously decided that the current officers would continue in their roles. The current officers for the new lionistic year […]
Covid19 has taught us all a great deal when it comes to fundraising. Key aspect for any charity in terms of fundraising are :- Hosting various events Coming up with new ideas Street collections Sponsorship Car boot sales and more….. Sadly since 2020, the above style of fundraisers have been almost unable to operate. This […]
Donated by the Bailey family, the Carousel has been with the club since approx 1970. This amazing fairground ride is staffed during the summer months by our team of volunteers. Since the 1970’s, each year we regularly take this ride to school fetes, summer festivals and summer fun days all within the Dartford Borough. In […]
Since taking over the role as President of our club, one of the first fundraising implementations by Lion Ragbhir Sandhu, was these collection bottles. Coming from a business background, Lion Ragbhir has a clear vision in mind, which is all about trying the ensure that as many fundraising avenues are explored for the club as […]
Being a supporter of the Arrow Riding Centre in Dartford, allowed our president Lion Barbara Whitehead and her husband Lion John to meet HRH Princess Anne at the official opening of the centre in 2017. As an International Charity, the Lions Clubs across the world support there local, national and international causes in various different […]
John was born in Dartford and lives locally. His father was an active member of the Lions Club for many years and John is keen to carry on the good work. John’s interests include sport and travel. He is a keen runner, albeit slowly these days and likes to watch cricket whenever he can. John […]
Founded in 1982, Dartford Lions Club are one of the founder members of the Arrow Riding Centre. This facility allows therapeutic riding lessons for individuals with special needs. The facility based in East Dartford, needs to raise in excess of £140,000 each year to operate. The facility, run by Val & Ken Blake, has team […]
This months feature is on a Knitting Group which have been knitting items for children over the Christmas period. The widow of one of our former members (Arthur Fletcher), Val Fletcher has been a long standing supporter of the club, this month we bring to your attention the work Val and her friends have been […]
In what has been a very difficult year, here at Dartford Lions Club, we are always keen to support the Dartford Toy Appeal. Sadly our ‘Santa’s Sleigh’ was unable to go out in Dartford this year, as a result supporting the toy appeal was more important than ever. The appeal, organised by the Dartford […]
Towards the end of 2020 we were pleased to support a delightful young man who has taken it upon himself to motivate the mind and body during the entire Covid19 pandemic. 14 year old, Jeevan Singh Shokar started his very own fitness club last year and was in need of some support for his website. He already had […]
As a very extraordinary and challenging year comes to a close, we can all only hope and pray that 2021 is a better year for us all. If there is one thing we have all learnt this year, it is that we need to value each other, look after our nearest and dearest and try and […]
Having good neighbours is a very important part of life, its a common fact that you’ll probably meet your neighbours more than other friends/family. For us here at Dartford Lions, its crucial to have great links with our neighbouring clubs, Northfleet & Ebbsfleet and Bexley & Sidcup. During October, our president, Lion Ragbhir Sandhu and other […]
Dartford Lions Club can be contacted via email, info@dartfordlionsclub.org – or via the website – we have a list there of contacts for specific events. We are also on most social media platforms. We process “personal data” and/or “special category data” (as defined in data protection legislation) as part of the membership services, fund-raising and/or in our […]
Sadly the Covid19 pandemic has affected us all in one way or another! We’ve all been affected by at least one or more of the following :- Social distancing Face coverings Working from home Furlough Reduced working hours Lifestyle change Meeting fewer members of the family and friends And sadly – losing a loved one to […]
In association with Chester Lions Club, Vision Support are celebrating World Sight Day and White Cane Day on the 8th October. World Sight Day is an annual day of awareness held on the second Thursday of October, to focus global attention on blindness and vision impairment. So let’s take some time to celebrate any achievements big or small and […]
Dartford resident, Lion Arthur Fletcher had been a lion since the 1980’s. Since he had joined Dartford Lions Club he was a ‘real driving force’ behind fundraising for the club. Despite some health issues, Arthur was always out with the clubs famous Carousel at fetes and family festivals etc, in his spare time he’d be part of […]
Sorry no Bonfire Night or Fireworks Display in 2020! With over 40 years of experience running the Dartford Bonfire Night and Fireworks Display in Dartford’s Central Park, sadly this year’s event has been cancelled. Our club members had various discussions with officers from Dartford Borough Council and sadly the decision was taken to cancel the […]
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September 2020 marked the time for some additional fundraising to start for the club. Due to the uncertainty caused by the Covid19 Pandemic, the club decided in the August meeting to buy their own collection bottles which would be given to members to position at retail outlets within the Dartford Borough. Each of the members […]
For Dartford Lions Club (CIO) the month of July means a change of president, on the 7th July, Lion Ragbhir Sandhu (Rags) took office as the new President of one of Dartford longest running charity’s. Dartford Lions Club has been running in Dartford since 1969, since being formed with only a handful of members the […]
Jeevan First Vice President of Dartford Lions Club was pleased to attend the annual Eye Camp in Punjab India organised and supported by South Woodford and Wanstead Lions Club of Essex. Invited by Past District Governor Lion Prince Verma (from Punjab India), VP Sandhu was again overwhelmed by the progress the Lions Club of Adampur […]
Since our club was formed back in 1969, our club will have helped thousands and thousands of people. Sadly we have limited records of the progress our club would have made in its early days, however, we have managed to source as much information as possible and provided it all on this website. The organisations […]
Attended by our clubs members and supporters, our 51st Charter Diner was held at the Dartford Masonic Club on Sunday 26th January 2020. Representing Lions Clubs International was 2nd Vice District Governor Steve Coe, he along with the Mayor of Dartford, Councillor Roger Perfitt complimented the club president Lion Milne Davidson and the entire team […]
As a charity, we know that people have lots of different questions to ask us. Being transparent, we aim to always answer as many questions as possible in order to ensure that our members, supporters and beneficiaries all know who and what the Lions Clubs are all about. Below you will find some simple questions […]
Something Dartford Lions Club encourages is for organisations to come back to us with an update on how they have benefited by the support given to them by our club. Although this is not always possible, (due to the nature of support given) when organisations do come back with an update its brilliant to see […]
At our clubs first meeting for the new decade (7th January 2020), our president Lion Milne Davidson was pleased to enroll our new member Temi. Lion Temi joins the club with a view to help those who need it most. Her sponsor, Lion Graham Illsley was there at the induction to introduce Lion Temi to […]
Due to the overwhelming success in previous years, this year we will again be bringing joy to the faces of children in Dartford. From Monday 16th Dec to Friday 20th Dec, Santa will be out from 6pm to 8pm each evening. However, this year we will be allowing residents of Dartford to Track Santa LIVE! […]
As per the last 40 years, this year again we are pleased to provide you with all of the necessary information to do with this years Fireworks Night. Date:- Saturday 2nd November 2019. Gates & Funfair Open 5pm . Bonfire 7.15pm Fireworks 8pm Location: Central Park, Dartford, Kent DA1 Ticket prices IN ADVANCE:- […]
Dartford Lions club members Barbara and John Whitehead have presented a cheque for a thousand pounds to BEAMS on behalf of Dartford Lions club. BEAMS are a local charity that supports disabled children and their families in Kent and Medway. The disabled children and young people who access their services are aged 4 to 19 […]
Asda at Dartford living have donated £700 to Dartford Lions club to support the upcoming community fayre on September 1st, 2019. We would like to thank Asda on behalf of the Lions and the community for their generosity and support. Photo of immediate past president John Whitehead and immediate past zone chairman Barbara Whitehead. Dartford […]
New to our events is the Community Fayre 2019 in Dartford High Street. Organised by our club as an opportunity for different organisation to showcase and sell their product(s) to the residents of Dartford this event is sure to be a success. Dartford Lions Club, which has been running for several decades, are known within […]
On Sunday 20th January 2019 we hosted our 50th Charter event. A Charter Event is one where each club celebrates their anniversary. The Dartford Masonic Hall on West Hill was home to the event attended by over 100 guests. These guests included members of Dartford Lions Club along with other Lion’s members for surrounding areas. Representing Lions […]
In our first meeting of 2019, we were pleased to have two new members join our club. Introduced to the club by Lion Avtar Sandhu MBE, the two new members joined the club bringing fresh ideas and some ‘youthful experience’ to the club. Club President Graham Illsley, carried out the induction at the first meeting […]
Working with Dartford Borough Council and Dartford Living, our Santa’s Sleigh shall accompany Santa’s Vintage Fire Engine to approximately 10 different locations within Dartford. Santa shall be giving out FREE gifts to children where ever he goes within Dartford. Our van complete with the Sleigh and members of Dartford Lions Club shall be with Santa […]
In November 2018, the club president Lion Graham Illsley was pleased to make two presentations to supporters of the club. Mobile Bar Hire Ltd Two of this companies directors, Avtar Sandhu MBE and Ragbhir Sandhu have both been active members of the Dartford Lions Club for many years. Through their connections and business acumen, they […]
Today our club we pleased to announce that we have another two members. Rosanna Currans and Corrina Bailey were both introduced to the club by Lion Milne Davidson. Past Mayor of Dartford Cllr. Currans and Corrina Bailey both attended various events throughout the year and they were both pleased to join the Dartford Lions Club. […]
All of the images below are from the 2018 Fireworks Display and Bonfire Night in Dartford’s Central Park on 3rd November. The photo’s were kindly taken by Eren Wall Photography, a very big Thank You to you for doing this. A message from our President :- On behalf of Dartford Lions Club, I would like […]
As per the last 40 years, this year again we are pleased to provide you with all of the necessary information to do with this years Fireworks Night. Date:- Saturday 3rd November 2018 . Gates & Funfair Open 5pm . Bonfire 7.15pm Fireworks 8pm Location: Central Park, Dartford, Kent DA1 Ticket prices […]
Arrow Riding School – Dartford Our club is pleased to share some news from Arrow Riding School with you :- Photo of Holly McConnell (our chief riding instructor) following our success at the RDA National championships Alice Lundy aged 16 medal winner at this year’s Para Summer championships. Alice has been riding with us […]
On Friday the 15th August members of Lions clubs in zone 4A along with 2017 \ 18 zone chairman Barbara Whitehead presented a cheque for £2,950 for the purchase of an acuvein for the cancer ward at Darent Valley Hospital . This money was jointly donated by all 7 clubs in the zone. Gravesend. Swanley […]
Lions Badge Presentation John Whitehead and Lion Milne Davidson were both presented with their badges in our August meeting. Lion Milne was presented with a Gold badge and Lion John a Diamond badge – both were for their continued commitment and dedication to the Dartford Lions Club.
The Dartford Lions Club Members are pleased to be supporting the Stronger Kent Community Fair in Dartford. The event is being held at the Orchard Theatre in Dartford’s Home Gardens (Town Centre). This event is to be a fair where there shall be lots of different organisations participating and offering their support for the Voluntary […]
Dartford Masonic Hall on West Hill Dartford was the location for this years Charter Event on Sunday 28th January. Attended by most of our club members and supporters the event was again a sell out. With officials from Lions International and also the Mayor of Dartford, the event was full of praise for the Lions […]
Roar 7 Billion Ideas Our club took part in the Lions International event known as Roar 7 Billion Ideas. We were pleased that our President Lion John Whitehead attended the event in East Grinstead which was attended by a local school, West Hill Primary was entered by Dartford Lions and the school were one of […]
On Friday 6th October we were pleased to have the Mayor of Dartford at our event where presentations were made for the Dartford Peace Poster Competition. This competition is just one of the many events which are attended by our club.
Dartford Lions at Age UK Centre August some of our club members too great pride in presenting a cheque for £1,547.00. The money was raised by the club to pay for the purchase of 6 wheelchairs which were needed by the group based in Meadowside Dartford to the Dartford Lions at Age UK Centre. Throughout […]
Dartford Fireworks Night will be held at Dartford Central Park on Saturday 5th November 2016. Great fun for all of the family, tickets are now on sale with pre-bought Adults costing £5 and children £3 (on the door – Adults: £6 Children: £4). Timings – Gates and Funfair – 5.00pm Bonfire – 7.15pm Fireworks – […]
Lion President with Val from Arrow Riding School Lion President presenting a cheque earlier this week to Val from the Arrow Riding School Dartford. This money shall go towards concreting an area on the approach to the main building. This is part of our clubs Centennial Legacy Project. Arrow Riding School is for the disabled, […]
Libra Lions Dartford – This week, our Lion President along with three other members of our club visited Kings College Hospital in London. The purpose of the visit was to observe a presentation and participate in a ward visit to see the work being done by LIBRA Lions International Blood Research Association. Being close to […]
Some members of our club visited the Arrow Riding School for the disabled in Dartford set up 27 years ago by Dartford Lions. In the picture along with our members is Val who runs the school and has done from the beginning as a volunteer. They help approx 170 disabled people and have a waiting […]
Several of the clubs newer members attended this year’s event which covered training for Club Presidents, Secretaries, Treasurers and Trustees. There were changes to the Charities legislation which we all needed to know about.. All Lions are welcome to all sessions. New Lions, Zone Chairmen, Region Co-ordinators come and see what’s happening in the South […]
Whow, what an evening. Slip Disc John was the quiz master and host for the evening. Everyone had a good time and we raised £300 for the EleanorLions Hospice and other local good causes for Dartford. Thank you to everyone who attended and made the evening such a success.
The chairoplane has been out and about alot over the summer. thanks to all members and friends who staff these events. During the summer months Dartford Lions can be seen in the local area with our junior’s chairaplane ride which appears at many school fetes in the Dartford area during the spring and summer. We also try […]
A wonderful summer evening was spent in the company of fellow Lions and friends from around the zone at the Princes Football Club Dartford. Wonderful meal, good music. This Charter Night is held in January or February each year, the event marks the anniversary of our club. The annual event is attended by Lions and […]
Sunday 7th July saw the new Lionistic year arrive. Lion President Graham thanked all for attending his retirement do, wishful thinking. A great day spent with friends. Outgoing President Graham handed over the reins saying he knew they were in safe hands. It had been an enjoyable year and he thanked all for lovely gift […]
The Masonic Hall, Dartford played host to the 44th Charter Anniversary dinner for Dartford Lions Club. Hosted by President Lion Graham Illsley, with honoured guests including her worship the Mayor of Dartford, Cllr. Ann Allen and her escort Kim Cooper and Cllr Avtar Singh Sadhu MBE was also in attendance in his role as a […]
