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…
Beer Festival 2025
That’s a wrap for another year! The Newquay Beer Festival is done for another year, rounding off months of planning by the Newquay Towan Blystra Lions festival committee. This past weekend was made possible thanks to the incredible hard work of friends, volunteers,...
read moreBeer Festival is All Set
🎉🍻 After lots of hard work from the Beer Festival Committee, we’re all set to welcome festival-goers tomorrow! A huge thank you to everyone involved in getting us here. Here’s to three fantastic days of music, great beer, and good company. Cheers! 🍺🎶 Images courtesy...
read morePresentation From The Works.com
Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Monique, B, Carol & Colin, along with their friend Nicky (and of course Millie 🦁), attended a special presentation today by Vickie, the store manager at The Works. Vickie proudly showcased the wonderful toys, games, and children’s books...
read moreJow Way Paddle Distribution of Raised Funds
Towan Blystra President Jon along with Lions B, Danny, Lesley, Kevin, Colin & Lions friend, Al all attended Jo Way Paddle presentations of cheques from the money raised in the summer for local deserving causes....
read more1st Vice Governor Inspired to Run the London Marathon
A fellow Lion who inspired Lions International’s District 105SW 1st Vice District Governor to run this year’s London Marathon, is having his name added to the Wall of Hope at the University of Plymouth’s Centre of Excellence for Brain Tumour Research. Lion Kevin...
read moreNTBL Recognise B’s Birthday
Newquay Towan Blystra Lions recognise B;s birthday with President Jon presenting a bouquet of flowers. Happy birthday B.
read moreLions Vans Out & About
Lions Clubs vehicles out and about As Lion Phil Bunt of Newquay Towan Blystra Lions was driving the club’s van back from helping out at Newquay Foodbank, he realised the vehicle he was following was the minibus owned and run by neighbouring club, Newquay Lions. He...
read moreNTBL Try Their Hand at Bowling
Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Try Their Hand at Bowling The Newquay Towan Blystra Lions took a well-earned break from fundraising recently and swapped collection buckets for bowling woods! We were warmly hosted by West End Bowling Club members Simon Fernley, Alan Thain,...
read moreNewquay Towan Blystra Lions Help at RNLI Day
Newquay Towan Blystra lions along with Newquay Lions help at RNLI Day. Newquay Lions Provided Transport with their minibus. Thanks to NTBL President Jon Collins for supplying the...
read moreNewquay Towan Blystra Lions Help out at Roche Carnival
Lions Jill. Colin & Steven helped to marshall Roche carnival. At the briefing they were treated to home-made pasties & other refresfments, a first at any event previously attended : please...
read moreNewquay RNLI Parade
Members of Newquay Towan Blystra Lions helped to marshall the RNLI parade through town on Saturday. The band stopped outside Poundland & played some popular numbers to crowds of appreciative members of the public. Thanks to Lions Danny, Leslie, B, Colin Jil&...
read moreNewquay Towan Blystra lions Welcome Another new Member
Jed Salmon is the most recent Lion to join the pride of Newquay Towan Blystra, taking the membership of the club to 38. Sponsored by his father, Tony, Jed has been keenly helping Tony and Tony’s wife Sue who joined the club during the last year as they have been...
read moreLions Brain Tumour Research Appeal
Final cheque brings total donated to £5,445.00. Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club Treasurer, and SW District 1st Vice District Governor, Lion Phil Bunt has presented a cheque of £825 from the club to go towards the Lions Brain Tumour Research Appeal. The national Lions...
read moreNewquay Towan Blystra Lions Supporting Our Community
🦁 Supporting Our Community! 🦁Members of Newquay Towan Blystra Lions were proud to help marshal the Perranporth Carnival tonight! A big thank you to Lions Phil, Jill, Steven, Colin, and Linda for giving their time to ensure the event ran safely and smoothly. Great...
read moreLions Zone A Chairmanship Passes from Lion Phil Bunt to Lion Peter Bragg
Lions Zone A Chairmanship Passes from Lion Phil Bunt to Lion Peter Bragg Newquay, Cornwall – 17 July 2025: A warm but showery social evening marked the official handover of the Lions Zone A Chairmanship from Lion Phil Bunt of Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club to Lion...
read moreNew President Installed for Newquay Towan Blystra Lions
New President Installed for Newquay Towan Blystra Lions In a celebratory joint gathering of the two Newquay Lions Clubs, Jon Collins was officially installed as the new President of Newquay Towan Blystra Lions. Jon, a dedicated member of the club for around eight...
read moreROAR Inspiration at Newquay Junior Acadamy
Inspiration at Newquay Junior!Today, President Jon and Lion Monique from Newquay Towan Blystra Lions, had the pleasure of visiting Newquay Junior Academy to see the fantastic ideas coming from the ROAR Club. We spent time with the talented Year 4 students, guided...
read moreNewquay Towan Blystra Lions Visit Indian Queens Primary School’s New Library System
Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Visit Indian Queens Primary School's New Library System Members of the Newquay Towan Blystra Lions recently visited Indian Queens Primary School to see the new library system they helped fund in action. The innovative system allows pupils...
read moreBrains of Newquay Quiz 2025: Local Teams Win Big for Local Causes
The ever-popular Brains of Newquay Quiz, hosted by Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club, returned to Newquay Golf Club on Sunday 6 July 2025 for a fun-filled evening of trivia and charity. This unique annual event, which combines brainpower with community spirit,...
read moreNewquay Towan Blystra Lions Help Jo Way Paddle
Images from the day provided by Lion Jon ...
read moreLions Go Rowing for Charity
NEWQUAY TOWAN BLYSTRA LIONS GO ROWING FOR CHARITY Newquay Towan Blystra Lions fielded 2 teams to take part in the Annual Childrens Hospice South West Gig Race held at Newquay Harbour over the weekend. The event raises awareness & funds for the charity....
read moreCornwall Lions Clubs Support 2025 Rainbow Run
Cornwall Lions Clubs Support 2025 Rainbow Run for Children’s Hospice South West Lions Clubs from across Cornwall turned out in force today to support the Children’s Hospice South West Rainbow Run, held at RAF St Mawgan near Newquay. This vibrant and colourful event,...
read moreTowan Blystra Lions Support a Cornwall Badminton Team
Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Support Cornwall’s Rising Badminton Stars The Newquay Towan Blystra Lions were proud to support a team of talented young badminton players from Cornwall as they competed in the prestigious Inter County Tournament in Nottingham earlier this...
read moreBadging Of New Member Matt Camps
Newquay Towan Blystra Lions welcomed a new member to their club at their May meeting. Matt is an old friend of the club & decided to become a full member. He is keen to help out in all areas, particularly the Beer Festival. This year’s Newquay Beer Festival is on...
read moreNTBL Help Marshall at Nansleden
Reverend Doris Morris helped marshall Nansleden Fun Run on Sunday, lovely weather helped. A good time was had by...
read moreNewquay Towan Blystra Lions help at Trevornick 10K Run
Towan Blystra Lions helpm out at this year's 10K Run. It was rather wet, which was disappointing after the long spell of dry weather we had. Lions Phil & Dave were out on the course marshalling whilst Lions Jill, B & Colin were sheltered under a tent in charge...
read moreNewquay Towan Blystra does Traffic Management
5 members of Newquay Towan Blystra Lions attended a one day course in Traffic Management to help them when they are asked to Steward local events involving closing roads to traffic. Lions attending were Jo, Steven, Andy, Danny and Colin....
read moreIn Remembrance of VE Day
Towan Blysra Lions Badge a New Member
Our April business meeting started with the badging up of Donna by President Elect, Lion Jon who stood in & chaired the meeting for Lion Heather who was otherwise engaged. If, like Donna you would like to learn more about how you can become part of the Lions, the...
read moreAnnual Giant Easter Egg Draw
Once again huge thanks to Lions Danny & Lesley for organising & running this years annual Giant Easter Egg draw. This nvolved getting pubs & food establishments to sell raffle tickets for a giant egg on offer in their premises. The deal being that 50% of...
read moreHappy Easter
Happy Easter to all our members, friends and associates from Towan Blystra...
read moreDonation to Pot Noodle Ministries
Pot Noodle Ministries is a charity organisation that is a community of Christian Volunteers helping those living on the streets of Newquay commited to fighting poverty & empowering individuals to reach their full potential.Towan Blystra Lions have donated goods to...
read moreLions join up for First Aid Course
Ten Lions from two Newquay clubs (Towan Blystra and Newquay Lions) met up on Sunday at Goonhavern Village Hall for an excellent full day's training by Frances Carter of Staying Alive Cornwall, at the end of which they were all certified as having passed the Level...
read morePhil & Jill Buy Raffle Tickets
Newquay Towan blystra Lions Jill & Phil who is 1st VDG elect of District 105SW were guests of Frome Lions Charter Night bought chances to win one of the Easter Hampers raising funds through Melkesham Lions...
read moreAward for B Pearson
Lion B Pearson of Newquay Towan Blystra Lions has been awarded the "First Timer" Cup at the District Convension Party Night. Pictured are DG lion Kevin Moore, B & Convention Chair Lion Lesley...
read moreNewquay Junior Acadamy Receive a Cheque from Newquay Towan Blystra Lions
Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Jon Collins presenting a cheque to Mrs. Marci Mackay the Parent Support Advisor of Newquay Junior Academy, with a cheque for Four Hundred Pounds to assist with the cost of the Breakfast Club. Also in attendance were Lions, Tony, Carol,...
read moreLions Donated “VANtastic” New Resourse
Lions donated VANtastic new resource The trustees of DISC Newquay have donated a van they used for collections and deliveries of food and other resources to Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club. When DISC, the award-winning charity that supported so many in need closed...
read moreBadging of Tony & Sioux
Newquay Towan Blystra Lions welcomed two new members to their club at their February meeting. Husband and wife, Tony and Sioux, who live in the Porth area, first met up with members of the club when they visited last year’s Lion’s Newquay Beer Festival and saw, first...
read moreSt Pirans Day 2025
Todays St Pirans Day Parade in Newquay received the help to marshall the event from 7 Towan Blystra Lions, these being Lions Carol, Monique,Jane, Carl, Souix, Tony & Colin. The parade was well attended on a lovely Spring day ...
read moreTowan Blystra Donate Chairs to Nansleden Community Hall
Nansledan Community Association’s Theresa Ferguson makes use of the dozen chairs in the new Community room that were recently funded through Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club’s Quarterly Grant Scheme. Local good causes and charities can apply for up to £500 to support...
read moreHappy New Year 2025
It’s been a great 2024. Thanks to so many people from the community who supported our 30+ Lions members in raising thousands of pounds for local good causes and served the community in many other ways. We are delighted to be able to confirm that our signature events...
read moreMorrisons helps Santa meet everyone
Newquay's Morrisons store were delighted to welcome Santa into their foyer on the Sunday before Christmas as the yellow weather warning of wind had meant being outside as normal in his sleigh would have been too difficult for his fans to meet him. With his trusty...
read moreThank you Firefighters!
Santa joined members of Towan Blystra Lions when they started one of their Sleigh tours from outside Newquay Fire Station to present a cheque of £200 to their Firefighter's Charity, an organisation that looks after the welfare of serving and retired officers in need....
read moreSanta RUN 2024
A friend of Towan Blystra Newquay Lions, Santa had a busy time going around the streets of Newquay & St. Columb meeting all the children & hearing what they wished for Christmas. He was helped by a number of Towan Blystra Lions & his Elves. Thank you to...
read moreCommunity Lunch 2024
Some Images from the Towan Blystra Lions Community Lunch 2024 held at the Sandy Lodge Hotel Newquay. 110 attended this year's lunch and were treated to roast turkey and all the trimmimngs. Lions volunteers and their friends helped in serving the tables to help keep...
read moreFoodbank Presentation
Newquay Towan Blystra Lions presented a cheque for £500 to Newquay Foodbank which was gratefully received.
read moreTowan Blystra Lions Celebrate Kevin Towill Virtual Return.
Last night, Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club welcomed back one of its long-serving members, Kevin Towill, who joined a club meeting via Zoom from Derriford Hospital. Kevin, a Cornwall and Newquay Councillor, has spent over six months in the hospital’s neurological...
read moreBadging of New Members
Last night saw the badging & welcoming of new members, Robert & Michelle Scott & Ricky Montgomery. Sponsors were Carol Boyle & Monique Collins. They were welcomed by the members present & took the oath. I'm sure that they will join with the...
read moreSanta’s Tour Routes Confirmed 2024
SANTA’S TOUR ROUTES CONFIRMED Here’s where Santa will be touring during December – come on out and support him. Santa’s Tour Plans, each starting at around 6pm (unless otherwise stated), are as follows: Saturday November 30 - Nansledan Lights Switch On (5pm) Tuesday...
read moreTowan Blystra Lions Support Remembrance Sunday
A small representative of the Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club, led by President Heather, attended the 2024 Remembrance Service at St Michaels Church & after at the War Memorial to pay their respects for those who gave their lives in all wars protecting our...
read moreJoin the Festive Fun at Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Christmas Lunch
Join the Festive Fun at Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Community Christmas Lunch! The Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club invites local residents, particularly those who may not have the chance to enjoy Christmas with their families, to get into the holiday spirit at their...
read moreLion Gets a Surprise
Lion gets a surprise Lion Tricia Roberts was given a surprise by members of her club and the Scouting organisations from Newquay when she visited the town recently to attend Towan Blystra Lions Club’s 16th Charter Dinner. Tricia, who grew up in Newquay, was the...
read moreSome More Images from the Beer Festival 2024
Drone images from the 2024 Beer Festival, provided by Towan Blystra Lion VP Jon Collins....
read moreTowan Blystra Lions Charter Night
Images from our 16th Charter Evening. Dr Phil Bunt MJF 2nd VDG Sarah Dingley President Elect Newquay Rotary receiving a bouquet of flowers from Towan Blystra President Heather Stanley Lion Jill Bunt Dr Phil Bunt's Lady receiving a bouquet of flowers from Towan...
read moreTowan Blystra Lion is Honoured with an MJF Award
Lion Danny Baize of Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club was surprised during the club’s 16th Charter Anniversary celebrations at The Pentire Hotel, Newquay, when Lion President Heather Stanley invited 2nd VDG Phil Bunt to join her in presenting Danny with an MJF for the...
read moreNewquay Beer Festival 2024 : Yet Another Fantastic Occasion
Newquay Beer Festival 2024: Another Great Success! Newquay Towan Blystra Lions are thrilled to announce that the 11th Newquay Beer Festival was yet another success, raising thousands of pounds for local good causes. Held over the weekend of 20-22 September, the...
read moreRay of Light for Lions Community Funds
Newquay-based Ray Of Light group that hold clairvoyance demonstrations alternative Tuesday starting at 7.30pm, have made regular donations to Towan Blystra Lions throughout the year and, at Newquay Beer Festival, took the opportunity to formally present a cheque...
read moreNewest Lion Badged up at Beer Festival 2024
Lion President Heather Stanley of Newquay Towan Blystra Lions was delighted to take the chance to formally badge the club’s newest member, Elkie Jones, at Newquay Beer Festival. In a break in proceedings on the main stage, Heather and Elkie’s sponsor, Lion Monique...
read moreJoin Newquay Towan Blystra Members, & Friends for a Special Evening
Come along &Join us for a special evening! The Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club is celebrating its 16th Charter Anniversary at the Pentire Hotel, Newquay, Saturday, 12th October, at 7 pm for 7:30 pm. As well as fellow Lions, we’d be delighted if any friends of...
read moreMorrisons Collection 07.09.24
Thanks to Towan Blystra Lions Jill, Phil, B, Danny, Lesley, Carl, Jane, Colin Jon & Monique who manned the stall to promote ‘The Message in a Bottle’ at Morrisons today. We gave away 30 "Message in a Bottles" With the appropriate advice & information. We also...
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