Harpenden Lions were pleased to host Harry Folgate from the Willow Foundation at a recent meeting and to give him a cheque for £2000 to support this worthwhile charity. The money was raised from their recent Easter Egg raffle in Harpenden pubs. Harry explained that the charity was set up by Bob Wilson – previously the Arsenal goalkeeper - and his wife Megs in response to the loss of their daughter Anne who died at the age of 31 from cancer. The charity supports young people a

We’re excited to share that our Life Skills information page has had an update on the Harpenden Lions website. You can find everything at: https://www.harpenden-lions.co.uk/life-skills This updated page brings together the projects, partnerships, and resources that help young people in our community build confidence, resilience, and practical skills for everyday life. Whether it’s supporting local schools, offering safety awareness sessions, or helping young people navigate c

Harpenden Lion President, Mark Deacon, has won a merit award from Harpenden Town Council. The Town’s Award of Merit is a civic honour given to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the Harpenden community and is one of the Council’s highest forms of recognition for voluntary service, leadership, or long‑term commitment to improving life in the town - including the improving of wellbeing, inclusion, or the local environment. Five such awards were made this y

A Morning Walk, A Scenic Ride, and a Well‑Earned Lunch There’s something about a crisp Hertfordshire morning that brings out the best in the Harpenden Lions — and today’s social outing proved exactly that. Whether on two wheels or two feet, members set off from Wheathampstead to enjoy a relaxed morning of fresh air, good company, and the kind of local scenery that reminds us why we love living here. A huge thank you to Nick and Dave Price, whose planning and gentle herding en

Harpenden Lions Easter Egg Pub Raffle 2026 Raises £2,000 for The Willow Foundation The Harpenden Lions’ annual Easter Egg Pub Raffle returned for 2026, once again bringing together local pubs, clubs, and community groups in support of a great cause. Thanks to the generosity of residents and the enthusiasm of participating venues, this year’s raffle raised an impressive £2,000 for the Willow Foundation. Giant Easter eggs were displayed across Harpenden, Wheathampstead, Flamste

The day dawned unusually warm for April, bright and sunny and ideal for a day on the water, By 11:30 we had assembled at Waterways Experiences wharf at Nash Mills; 42 from Mencap, including some of our old friends who used to come on the trips we did from Pitstone a good number of years ago, leaving space for just five from Harpenden Lions Club. We received the safety briefing, boarded and promptly at noon we cast off and proceeded down the canal at a stately 3 knots. By ti

Why CPR and Defibrillator skills matter Cardiac arrests can happen anywhere—at home, at work, or in the places we share every day. In England, survival from an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest can be as low as 5%, and it drops by 10% for every minute that passes. With fast action, those numbers can change. Local emergency services and community training can raise survival to 60%—but it takes CPR training and pub-lic access to defibrillators (AEDs) so that help is close at hand

Photo used courtesy of the BBC On 14 April, Lexie Trim, whom we sponsored at the District stage of the Lions Young Ambassador Programme, joined our club meeting to share the story behind her Chemo Bag Project. Lexie launched her initiative in 2023 after witnessing the impact of chemotherapy on her aunt and, later, her mother, who was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. Seeing the physical and emotional toll first-hand inspired her to take action and bring comfort to others