Lions are just ordinary folk who get together and do some extraordinary things. In fact some even say that Lions do amazing things, though we at Lancaster and Morecambe will settle for just helping our local community in every way that we can.

Everyone in Lions started as an ordinary club member, just like ourselves. Some go on to take regional, national and international responsibilities, but most, like many of us, simply enjoy working to help our local communities.

We welcome people of all shapes and sizes, male and female, young and not so young, race and religion, of any job or profession. Some of our members like to work up front, while others, through work, family commitments, or just preference, prefer to work more in the background. In fact it is said that being a Lion can be the most fun you can have with your clothes on.

Our Club and North West young ambassador is 18-year-old Sylvia Pearson seen here with 2008-2009 club president, Craig Milnes and mentor, Graham Haddington.

Over the past few years we have welcomed young people studying at Lancaster University - many from overseas - who will stay with us for the duration of their course.

One of our major roles is fund raising but we also like to be hands on, organising events such as our popular senior citizens' parties. At the other end of the spectrum we have helped many young people's and childrens' organisations.

Of course we have a great time doing this and have our own get togethers and parties, some which have been memorable, or would have been if we could remember!!

Our Lancaster and Morecambe Lions Club was founded in the autumn of 1968, with 1969 its first full year. For this reason we take 1969 as our first 'proper' year, hence we have 2009 as our 40th anniversary year. Our clubis affiliated to Lions International and works to help its local community, both through direct action and through fund raising for local charities. From time to time the Club also helps both national and international appeals for help.