2025 Community Lunch Organised by Newquay Towan Blystra Lions
This year’s Community Lunch welcomed 128 attendees, who enjoyed a delicious roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings. A dedicated team of Lions volunteers—supported by friends and family—worked tirelessly throughout the afternoon, serving tables and clearing up to help keep costs to a minimum.
Guests were greeted with a pre-dinner drink of sherry or orange juice, setting a warm and festive tone for the event.
Entertainment was provided by the wonderful Paula Marcellis, whose singing was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The afternoon continued with a lively game of Bingo, enthusiastically led by hotel owner Peter Butterly, who entertained the room as both caller and comedian to great applause. A fantastic time was had by everyone.
A raffle helped raise funds for future lunches and other community good causes. Special thanks go to B for her tremendous effort selling raffle tickets, supported by Donna.
The Lions extend their sincere thanks to Peter Butterly and his excellent team at the Sandy Lodge Hotel for once again providing a warm welcome and a delicious turkey lunch.
Jill Barnard & Paula Marcellis from Ray of Light presented a cheque to Towan Blystra Lions for £1250 which has been collected by her over the year. President Jon Collins gratefully received
Additional thanks go to the many generous supporters who contributed to the event:
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Morrisons supermarket for donating the mince pies
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St Columb Financial Services for donating the cream
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Coodes Solicitors for donating the sherry
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Gentle Dental, along with Lions’ family and friends, for donating the wine
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Henwood Funeral Directors for providing the crackers
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All family and friends who kindly donated raffle prizes
Their support—and the community’s—helped make this year’s lunch a truly memorable event.
