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…
Towan 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...
read moreTowan Blystra Social BBQ
Members & Friends of Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Met for a BBQ at Lions Phil & Jills house on one of the sunny days of this summer. We took the opportunity to present Julie McAneny with a certificate from the grateful people of Ukraine, She had donated towards...
read moreTowan Blystra Lions Donate to Nansleden Arts Festival
Despite being arranged for the same weekend as Towan Blystra Lions’ Newquay Beer Festival, true to their aim to support a wide range of local not for profit groups, the Lions have helped prime the first Nansledan Arts Festival with a donation of £200. The event will...
read moreLions Take to the Water
On Sunday 3 Towan Blystra Lions Joined a Gig rowing team who were 1 of 14 competing for Childrens Hospice South West charity. In each gig there were 3 novice rowers teamed with experienced , to have a bit of fun & raise money. Even the local seal was cheering them...
read moreNewquay Pride Parade Marshalled by Towan Blystra & Newquay Lions
On a damp miserable day a bit of colour was brought to the streets of Newquay with the Pride Parade which started at Towan beach & ended at the killacourt. They carried the worlds longest Pride flag. Lions from both Towan Blystra & Newquay Lions clubs assisted...
read moreYoung Leaders In Service Awards Presented to Young People
A new partnership Has been forged between Towan Blystra Lions & the youmg people of Newquay. The Scout & Guide Association have linked with NTBL to offer a chance for the young people to get involved with Community Service within the area. The initiative is...
read moreNew Role for Towan Blystra Lion
Towan Blystra Lion takes on a new position Newquay Towan Blystra Lion Phil Bunt has formally taken on the office of 2nd Vice Governor (VDG) for Lions District 105SW which extends across the south west from as far away as Portishead and Dorchester down to far south...
read moreSending Love to Ukraine
First and Second Lions Vice District Governors for the South West, Richard Allen of Budleigh Salterton and Phil Bunt of Newquay Towan Blystra met up at the Callington store of 'Sending Love to Ukraine' (SLTU) and helped with the sorting of the vast number of items to...
read moreDonation to Cornwall County Youth Badminton
Donation helped youth team attend Inter-County Tournament Cornwall County Youth Badminton team attended the Under 18 Inter-county tournament in Nottingham earlier this year with the help of a donation towards costs from Newquay Towan Blystra Lions Club. Over four...
read moreBrains of Newquay 2024
Twenty good causes benefit from Quizzers’ efforts Twenty teams of quizzers turned up at Newquay Golf Club on Sunday 23 June to take part in this year’s Brains of Newquay Quiz, an annual event which has been run by Newquay Towan Blystra Lions since 2012. Each of the...
read moreRainbow Run 2024
Towan Blystra Lion Jo marshalled at this year's Rainbow Run for Childrens Hospice South West held at RAF St Mawgan. She did such a good job that she was presented with a medal. Lions Danny & Lesley also helped to marshall & like wise both received...
read moreMorrisons Collection
Thanks to Towan Blystra Lions Monique, Carol and David who manned the stall to promote ‘The Message in a Bottle’ at Morrisons today. Morrisons was very busy and our Lions familiar faces and popularity at The DISC Charity, probably drew more people to the stall and...
read moreTombola at Trenance Cottages Fayre
A very successful day today at Trenance Cottages! Vice President Lion Jon Collins thanked Colin, Jo, Stephen and Carl for a sterling days’ work. Initially, Jo, Colin, Stephen and I set up the stall at 1000hrs with Carl arriving for the afternoon shift at 1300hrs...
read moreD-Day Anniversary
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read moreDonation of Shirts to Newquay Cricket Club
Young Cricketers Bowled Over Junior cricketers from Newquay Cricket Club were joined at one of their evening training sessions by members of Towan Blystra Lions to see the new training shirts which the Lions had donated. The cricket club had applied for a grant from...
read moreWhat are the Lions up to next?
Have a look at the events we are arranging or helping with, together with our meeting dates and how YOU can get involved. We'd love to have you along. Our online calendar provides all the information you...
read moreSending Love to Ukraine
Lions members from Newquay Towan Blystra and Cheddar Valley met up at the Callington Depot for Sending Love To Ukraine and delivered items for onward transmission to Warsaw during the next month. Pictured with Callington volunteer Terri Robinson are Phil and Jill Bunt...
read moreTowan Blystra Lions Marshall at Trevornick 10K Run
Lions Alan, Colin, Phil & Jill helped marshall the Trevornick 10K run. About 360 runners took the challenge on a very hot Sunday morning.
read moreLions Social at Zamans Resturant
Friday night Towan Blystra members got together for a social evening at Zamans Indian Resturant. Thanks go to Lesley & Danny Baize for organising the event. We all had lovely meals. This was B;s first experience of Indian cuisine. A great time was had by all. The...
read moreWho Will be The Brains of Newquay?
Almost £2,000 raised by Newquay Towan Blystra Lions through their fundraising activities, will be shared between 20 local good causes at this year’s Brains of Newquay Quiz, being held at Newquay Golf Club at 7.30pm on Sunday 23 June. The popular annual event, which...
read moreGeorgia’s Voice
We are super excited to announce the launch of our Georgia's Voice Newquay support group for young women aged 18-25 with mental health concerns. This morning Emma and Tuesday from Georgia’s Voice met with the Newquay Towan Blystra Lions to accept a generous donation...
read moreWell Well Well !
Newquay Towan Blystra Lions have set about clearing the weeds from a disused charity wishing well on Harbour Hill, which they have will soon be rebuilding after Cornwall Council granted them the lease of the small parcel of land, free of charge a few years ago. Thanks...
read moreInter Club Bowling Challenge
The Annual inter club bowling tournament took place between Newquay Lions & Newquay Towan Blystra Lions on Wednesday 24th April to compete for the Arbuthnot trophy. Good fun was had by all with Newquay Lions being victorious....
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