News and Events from Newquay Towan Blystra Lions

All the latest about what we’re doing…

News and Events from Newquay Towan Blystra Lions

All the latest about what we’re doing…

Lions remember

Members of Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club attended the War Memorial on Newquay's Headland at 11am on 11th day of the 11th month to honour those who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice for others in previous military conflicts. Club Secretary, Tricia Roberts, laid...

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Lion Lynn receives top Lions award

Lion Lynn Bartrip-Kay, the founder of the Newquay branch of Purple Angels, was taken aback after she had delivered a dementia awareness course for members of Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club last week. At the conclusion of the session, held at Newquay’s Royal British...

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Community Christmas Lunch Plans Abandoned

After a significant amount of discussion and consideration, Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club, the organisers of the annual Community Christmas Lunch which normally takes place at Sandy Lodge Hotel, have decided to not hold the event this year. Lion President, Jill...

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Newquay Beer Festival Success

Once again, Newquay Beer Festival, the hugely popular annual charity event held at Hendra Holiday Park has raised thousands of pounds which will go towards helping local good causes. Festival director, Lion Andy Hannan, of Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club who organise...

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Jill takes over as new Lions President (July 2021)

Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club have a new president following the former holder of the office, Lion Chris Bernard, standing down after three years at the helm of the charity which supports the community and local good causes through events such as Newquay Beer...

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Lions help Santa raise over £1,200 for local good causes!

Santa fulfilled his promise to the children of Newquay with the help of members of Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club when he paraded the streets of the town over twelve nights during December, resulting in many hundreds of smiles, generosity and good cheer from all who...

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Look Out For Santa – He’s Coming Down Your Street!

Wow! Despite how busy he is, Santa has said he will help Towan Blystra Lions by touring the streets of Newquay  in his sleigh for eleven nights, bringing a bit of festive cheer to residents and children as he passes their front doors. A small number of socially...

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Lions to be at Royal Cornwall Show

Newquay Towan Blystra Lions will be one of the Cornish Lions clubs supporting this year's diabetes awareness stand at the Royal Cornwall Show from Thurs 4-Sat 6 June 2020. With the help of supporters and sponsors, this has been an annual event attended by the Lions...

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Giant Easter Egg Draw coming

The annual Giant Easter Egg draw will be taking place at ten locations across Newquay during March and April, with the chance to win one of the superb giant eggs for just £1. Lions from the club will be attending the various locations around the Easter weekend to make...

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Santa out and about with Lions

Newquay Towan Blystra Lions were delighted to be able to support Santa with his superb new sleigh running up to Xmas 2019 and one of the trips out was taking the club's friend, Chrissie Jackson, of Chrissie's Sunshine Appeal for one of her regular cancer treatments at...

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Dates for 2020 Beer Festival confirmed

It has been confirmed that this year's Newquay Beer Festival, organised by Towan Blystra Lions Club, will take place at Hendra Holiday Park from Friday 25 to Sunday 27 September 2020. Keep an eye on www.newquaybeerfestival.co.uk for more information and to buy tickets...

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Lion Dave supporting Purple Angels

Newquay Purple Angels, the organisation which is bringing local businesses and groups onboard with understanding and training in how to communicate most appropriately with people with dementia, is holding a fund raising evening on Saturday 10 August at Newquay...

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Beer Festival Programme Released online

For those who have been awaiting the line up of beers and ciders which will be available at this year’s Newquay Beer Festival, Towan Blystra Lions Club, who organise the charity event have now posted the programme online at www.newquaybeerfestival.co.uk    There’s a...

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Beer Festival planning well ahead

he final planning stages of the seventh Newquay Beer Festival are coming together really well, with over 100 beers and ciders ordered and local musicians confirmed to perform on the two stages over the three day festival from Fri 20 to Sun 22 September at Hendra...

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Brains of Newquay 2019

It was another win for a group of local quizzers and also a big win for Newquay RNLI and other charities and good causes at this year’s Brains of Newquay competition, held at Newquay Golf Club. Last year’s winners, Trevor and Sue Ashton with David and Hilary Payne,...

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Towan Blystra Lions support at Royal Cornwall Show

Towan Blystra joined other Lions Clubs from across Cornwall to once again provided an invaluable service at this year’s Royal Cornwall Show, giving those attending the chance to have a simple test to see if they may be at increased risk of diabetes. Despite Storm...

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Giant Easter Egg Raffle 2019

Over £1,000 has been raised for local charities and good causes as a result of the Easter efforts of local pubs and others in selling raffle tickets for ten giant Easter Eggs, provided by Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club. During the few weeks leading up to Easter, the...

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Paddle for Life raises over £8k

Last Thursday saw groups from the sporting and charity communities join together on Porth Beach to receive their share of over £8,000 which was raised through this year’s Joe Way Paddle for Life. Organised and run by the father and mother of Joe Way, Lion Matt and...

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Lions Community Christmas Lunch 2018

Details of this year's Community Christmas Lunch, organised by Newquay Towan Blystra Lions have been announced. The event is designed to bring together people in our community, who might be spending the Christmas period on their own. Tickets for the lunch, which takes...

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Cheque to Oll an Gwella to produce second charity CD

Oll an Gwella made the most of their appearance at Newquay Beer Festival on Saturday as they used their performance 'slot' to say thank you and to enable some presentations to take place. The occasion enabled Rob Spowart, as Oll an Gwella Spokesman, to say thank you...

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Lions from Newquay at the Palace

Two members of Lions Clubs based in Newquay have been to Buckingham Palace during the past few weeks to represent the organisation at a special reception held to commemorate Lions Clubs International centenary. Dennis Arbuthnott of Newquay Lions and Lynn Bartrip-Kay...

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Triumphant return for Community Beer Festival!

Newquay Beer Festival made a triumphant return for it’s fifth year, where happy beer and cider enthusiasts raised a glass to help raise thousands of pounds for local good causes. Organised by Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club, the event took place over the weekend of...

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Centenary of Lions aims to raise funds for local causes

It’s not often you get chance to celebrate a 100th birthday, but that’s what the Lions of Newquay Towan Blystra will be doing on October 6 as Lions Clubs International reaches this auspicious milestone, and all are invited to come along. The California Hotel at...

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Giant Easter Egg Joy!

Staff at Newquay’s Lanherne Pub and Restaurant had a pleasant surprise after they had helped out Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club with their annual Giant Easter Egg Raffle. Along with seven other pubs in the town, the Lanherne had sold tickets to win the egg and when...

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Lions to host Community Christmas Lunch

NEWQUAY TOWAN BLYSTRA LIONS ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THIS YEAR’S COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS LUNCH WILL BE HELD AT THE SANDY LODGE HOTEL, HILGROVE ROAD ON FRIDAY 9 th DECEMBER 2016 12pm for 12.30pm Tickets £7.50 per person Tickets available from: Newquay Voice Offices,...

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Colin hands over to Danny

The club have a new president after Lions Colin and Ann Ransley moved away from the area in January 2016, Colin, having been president for 18 months passed on the chain of office to vice president Lion Danny Baize. Lion Dean Cook was elected as vice...

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IMPORTANT: Last Man Standing 2015

IMPORTANT MESSAGE: Unfortunately, due to the forecast weather conditions we have had to POSTPONE the Last Man Standing Event on Sunday. We're really sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. We'll release a new date very soon!   Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club...

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The Waterloo Band and Bugles of the Rifles Charity Concert

The St Columb Branch of The British Legion , The RAF St Mawgan Branch of the Royal Air Forces Association in association with St Columb Major Church are proud to present The Waterloo Band and Bugles of the Rifles. A special Charity Concert, Monday 25th May at 7pm St...

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Newquay Beer Festival announces 2015 dates

The organisers of a popular charity beer festival have announced that the event is to return for 2015. Now in it's third year, Newquay Beer Festival will take place on the 25th-27th September 2015, at Hendra Holiday Park in Newquay. The event, organised by Newquay...

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Unofficial Blues Brothers reunite for Fundraiser

One of Cornwall's most talked-about tribute acts has announced a special "Reunion" gig, helping to raise cash for two worthwhile local causes. The "Unofficial Blue Brothers" have reunited after years apart, and will be performing their comeback gig exclusively to...

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Phil hands over reigns to Colin

Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club have a new president after the term of their president for the past two years ended at the weekend. Lion Phil Bunt handed over the chain of office to Lion Colin Ransley at a social gathering of the club at the home of Colin and his...

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Are you the Brains of Newquay?

Newquay Towan Blystra Lions is looking to crown a local team of clever clogs the “Brains of Newquay” at an upcoming team quiz event. Raising money for local causes through the Lions, the special quiz will be taking place on Sunday, July 6 at Newquay Golf Club. The...

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Last Man Standing returns for 2014!

Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club are challenging brave teams to take on the might of the incoming Atlantic tide, and prove they have what it takes to be declared the ‘Last Man Standing’. Back for the third year by popular demand, the event invites teams of between two...

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Lions hand out Beer Festival cash

Newquay Beer Festival is set to return again this September after last year’s event, organised by Towan Blystra Lions Club, saw £2,400 donated to local good causes. The cash to various causes including Cornwall Air Ambulance, Childrens Hospice South West, Carly Taylor...

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Lions celebrate Charter in style

Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club celebrated another year of serving the local community, with a special Charter Night with friends and supporters of the club. The evening took place at The Sandy Lodge Hotel in Newquay, where guests enjoyed a four-course meal and good...

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Newquay Beer Festival to return in 2014!

A successful community charity event has announced that it is to return in 2014. The first ever Newquay Beer Festival, organised by Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club took place in September at Hendra Holiday Park. The event raised cash for local causes, including...

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Leos hold annual awards and enrolment ceremony

Newquay Towan Blystra Lions recently held a special evening, where they welcome four new members to their continually expanding group. The evening, officiated by Leos President Jake Blum, was also supported by Vice District Governor Lesley Clarke, Lion President Phil...

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Lions entertain elderly with Carols

Members of Newquay Towan Blystra Lions were invited to spend an afternoon at Crantock Lodge Care Home - where they entertained the residents with Christmas Carols. For the second year the club were invited, where they also had an opportunity to spend time with the...

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Johnny Cowling to host Christmas Party

Newquay Towan Blystra Lions are proud to announce, that local entertainer Johnny Cowling will be hosting a special Christmas Party in Newquay, to help raise funds for local causes. The event takes place at The Hotel Victoria, on East Street on Thursday 12 December...

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Lions hail Newquay Beer Festival a huge success!

Organisers of the first-ever Newquay Beer Festival, have hailed it a huge success. The event, organised  by Newquay Towan Blystra Lions has raised a substantial amount of cash for it's four nominated local charities; Cornwall Air Ambulance Trust, Cornwall Hospice...

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Leos hold successful Family Fun Day

Newquay Towan Blystra Leos, the youth group of the Lions Club recently held a fantastic Family Fun Day, on the Killacourt in the centre of town, overlooking Newquay Bay. There was a large number of stalls, games, and entertainment on offer, including Plympton Owls,...

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Lions help to de-weed garden for local resident

As part of their service to the community, earlier this week a group of Newquay Towan Blystra Lions helped de-weed a resident's garden as they are currently in hospital & can no longer do so. If you know of anyone who might need our help, please get in...

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Lions help support St Columb Minor Spring Fayre

Members of Newquay Towan Blystra Lions recently helped support a local event, with their popular Coconut shy. The community of St Columb Minor came out in force, as they basked in the sunshine during a special event at the Town's Recreation Ground. Organised by the St...

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Lions help celebrate NSLC’s new-look clubroom

Members of Newquay Towan Blystra Lions were honoured to be invited to a special BBQ event, to help celebrate the re-opening of Newquay Surf Lifesaving Club's new-look clubroom at Fistral Beach. The lunchtime event and fundraiser was a re- sounding success as the...

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Leos host Cream Tea Spectacular at Hotel Victoria

Newquay Towan Blystra Leo's were helping visitors to the Hotel Victoria enjoy a special cream tea last Thursday (4 April) and they met up with one couple who had returned to the resort to celebrate their 48th wedding anniversary. Jim and Jenny Harle of Exeter...

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Beer lovers encouraged to raise a glass, to help raise cash!

Newquay Towan Blystra Lions have revealed details of a large charity event, taking place later this year that encourages beer lovers to raise a glass to help raise cash. The first ever Newquay Beer Festival will take place on Friday the 20th and Saturday the 21st...

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Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Charter Celebration 2013

Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club held their annual Charter Night at the Sandy Lodge Hotel in Newquay last Saturday. It was a very enjoyable and successful evening which 63 attended, including guests from as far afield as Rochdale and Dursley. Lion President Phil Bunt...

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Newquay Towan Blystra claim three top awards

Newquay Towan Blystra Lions are roaring with pride, as they scooped a total of three  top awards at the recent District Convention, which took place in Torquay. The club were winners of this year’s Ray Hill Administration Award, as well as the SW Lions Environmental...

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Lesley has a top role for Lions

A Newquay Towan Blystra Lion has been voted to become District Governor for Lions Clubs across the South West. President Phil Bunt from Newquay Towan Blystra Lions successfully nominated Lesley Clarke at the recent South West Lions Convention held in Torquay, to take...

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Lions and Leos help plant new trees

As part of LCI's dedication to the environment, Leos and Lions from Newquay Towan Blystra Lions recently helped plant a selection of new trees in the resort. The event was organised by Newquay In Bloom, and the Lions and Leos joined other members of the local...

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Lions host Christmas dinner for the community

For a second successive year, a local Newquay charity provided a Community Christmas Dinner for those who are unable to celebrate Christmas with family or others. Over 100 people attended the community lunch event, organised by Newquay Towan Blystra Lions which took...

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Lions launch “first of it’s kind” collection service

LIONS in Newquay will help to relieve residents’ stress as they officially launched their new project last week.  In a scheme which is thought to be one of the first of its kind in the country, Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club last Thursday signed an agreement with...

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Newquay Towan Blystra welcome two new members

Newquay Towan Blystra Lions welcomed two new members to their club at their November meeting. Lions Nikki Cowland, and Kevin Towill (Pictured) were badged-up in a special ceremony, with District Governor Julian Chadwick in attendance.

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Lions bring a special visitor to town

A NEWQUAY charity are bringing a very special visitor to the town this month. Newquay Towan Blystra Lions are helping Father Christmas settle in to his grotto at the Lighthouse Cinema as he gets ready to meet the town’s boys and girls. "We're really excited that...

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Lions help Santa arrive in style

Newquay Towan Blystra Lions were given a very important job, when they had to escort a very important person through the streets of Newquay at the weekend. In an event organised by the Friends of Trenance Cottages, Santa arrived at Newquay Train Station, on the...

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