WOKINGHAM LIONS CLUB
Ordinary people doing extraordinary things
What Do Wokingham Lions Do?
We run numerous fund-raising events throughout the year, including:
#Woky Comedy Nights at the Wokingham Theatre
The Wokingham Classic Motor Show
Last year we raised over £70,000, while the events we organised helped charities raise at least another £55,000 for themselves. We donate most of the money we raise to support local charities, partly through our Golden Awards scheme, but we also support families and individuals facing hardship.
We also donate around 10% to worldwide disaster relief and global causes via Lions Club International Foundation.
We provide services to the local community through projects like Message in a Bottle, ReTec, Recycled For Sight, Child Sight UK and Lions Share. We also support other charities, fellow Lions Clubs and fund-raisers with their activities whenever we can.
Finally, we have fun doing it and organise great social activities for our members.
Learn more about our club here.
Latest News
Thank you to everyone who took part in todays Wokingham Walk – we had over 500 walkers out in the glorious spring sunshine!
The event will raise funds for Wokingham Lions to use to support local charities – but many of our walkers today were out supporting charities that were close to their hearts, including:
ABC to read
Thames Valley Air Ambulance
Autism Berkshire
Dementia UK
First Days Children's Charity
Me2 Club
Ollie Young Foundation
Parenting Special Children
Phyllis Tuckwell, Hospice Care
SUDEP Action: Making every epilepsy death count
Sue Ryder
Thames Hospice
Wokingham Pride
Congratulations to everyone who was out supporting so many good causes!
Our Autumn event will be on Sunday 18th October!
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The Wokingham Walk is open! You can register on the day up to 10:30am in Elms Field!
Details at wokinghamlions.org.uk/walk
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Coming on The Wokingham Walk this Sunday 19th April?
Nuffield Health will open their doors for you to enjoy a relaxing Sauna, Swim or a chill in their Steam Room when you’re done!
wokinghamlions.org.uk/walk
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The wait is over – The Wokingham Walk is happening tomorrow, Sunday 19th April, and we’d love to see as many of you there as possible! Whether you're coming for the fresh air, the great company, or to support a fantastic cause, it’s set to be a brilliant day out.
A huge thank you to all our amazing supporters, volunteers, and local partners who’ve helped make this event possible. Tesco and Morrisons have donated food & drink, Ollie Young Foundation are helping out on the course, Nuffield Health are offering saunas and Clifton Ingram are our main event sponsor. Your time, effort, and generosity mean everything 🙌
You can get details and sign up here to avoid the registration queue wokinghamlions.org.uk/walk – or you can register from 9am-10:30am in Elms Field in Wokingham town centre.
Don’t forget to bring your comfy shoes, a smile, and maybe a friend or two!
Let’s come together, enjoy the walk, and make it a day to remember. See you there!
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🚶♀️Perfect weather for The Wokingham Walk this Sunday 19th April!
🚶🏻♂️Would you like to join one of Wokingham Lions Club's 5, 10 or 15 mile routes around Wokingham? You can walk for fun or get sponsored to support a cause close to your heart. All of the details are at wokinghamlions.org.uk/walk – sign up now to avoid registering on the day!
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Don’t forget this month’s Super Draw in the Wokingham Borough Community Lottery – our Nintendo Switch 2 bundle is a fantastic prize that’s perfect for families and gamers alike – with Pokémon Pokopia, Pragmata and a full set of accessories included, it really is the ultimate gaming bundle. And with the £1,000 cash alternative, there’s something for everyone. All while supporting the work of Wokingham Lions Club!
Remember – if you Refer a Friend, you'll both receive an entry into our £200 monthly prize draw!
Enter here: wokinghamlions.org.uk/lottery
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Wokingham Lions Club recently made two donations of £6000 each to local charities at one of our club meetings.
Here you can see our President Gareth presenting cheques to Alex from Berkshire Women's Aid and Sandy from Wade.
If you'd like to help raise funds for local charities why not become a Lion? Take a look here: wokinghamlions.org.uk/getinvolved
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🚶♀️We've been out checking the routes for the The Wokingham Walk this Sunday 19th April – and the bluebells are looking lovely!
🚶🏻♂️Would you like to join one of Wokingham Lions Club's 5, 10 or 15 mile routes around Wokingham? You can walk for fun or get sponsored to support a cause close to your heart. All of the details are at wokinghamlions.org.uk/walk
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At our March business meeting we were pleased to welcome Jane Holmes CEO of Building for the Future Wokingham – Play, Support & Therapy a charity organisation offering facilities for children with P.M.L.D. (Profound Multiple Learning Difficulties). Currently at ‘Our House’ in Wokingham the organisation was initiated by parents, like herself, aware of sparse facilities available for their children’s needs.
Opened in 2014 by Prince Edward and the Countess of Wessex, Building for the Future has thrived, their motto being, ‘committed to creating an inclusive environment where children with disabilities and additional needs can thrive’. BftF has plans to soon move to new larger premises in Thames Valley Business Park. Independently run, Building for the Future offers services free of charge with a personal touch – playgroups, Saturday Clubs, Stay and Play Holiday Clubs with, ‘BftF Plus’ offering social activities for young people aged 18-25year olds. With opportunity for questions and comments the group applauded and thanked Jane for her time.
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🚶♀️It’s just ONE week until The Wokingham Walk on Sunday 19th April!
🚶🏻♂️Would you like to join one of Wokingham Lions Club's 5, 10 or 15 mile routes around Wokingham? You can walk for fun or get sponsored to support a cause close to your heart. All of the details are at wokinghamlions.org.uk/walk
#WokinghamLions #WeServe #WalkingForCharity #WokinghamWalk #WokinghamEvents #LoveWokingham #GetWalking
Great to see Wokingham Repair Café, which we supported with a Golden Award, celebrating its second birthday! Congratulations!
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Recently Wokingham Lions Club members enjoyed an informative visit to Wokingham Foodbank in Winnersh.
Manager Annette gave a comprehensive picture of how the food bank has grown and their vision, ‘Working towards the day we can remove the need for food banks, one client at a time’. Initially founded in Autumn 2013 through the church community the food bank moved from small premises in Rose Street to Broad Street Walk and then to Reading Road, Winnersh with another branch conveniently near to Citizens Advice in Wokingham. In 2016 the food bank became a registered charity, also joining the Trussell Trust who oversee food networks. Always trying to lessen the many myths often associated with food banks Annette spoke of their mission, ‘We exist to provide emergency food and practical support for local people experiencing food insecurity. Working together to ensure that in the future no one needs to use a food bank to survive’. A good relationship is maintained with Churches Together Wokingham (CTW), many volunteers coming from local churches. It is accepted that people from all backgrounds/situations may need to use food banks, our situations potentially with little notice. Whoever attends is treated with compassion and empowerment, who is anyone to judge anyone else?
Food parcels, information advice, fuel vouchers and Christmas hampers are available for clients who are generally referred to the food bank and dietary requirements like vegetarian, gluten free, nut free, low sugar, religious needs are catered for where possible.
Managing permanent collection points in supermarkets, schools, churches and businesses the food bank continues strong relationships with other local organisations in our community – ‘Share’, The Jam Club’ and The Cow Shed’.
If you'd like to hear more about how Wokingham Lions Club are supporting the food bank through our Lion's Share programme, take a look here: wokinghamlions.org.uk/community
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Another sold out #Woky Comedy Night organised by Wokingham Lions Club at Wokingham Theatre!
Our last event of the season will be on Friday 15th May – and it’s already 40% full.
We bring you three great acts AND a fantastic MC – with a full bar and free parking! Get your tickets here: wokinghamlions.org.uk/comedy
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Although most of the funds raised by Wokingham Lions Club are used in the local community, around 10% are shared with Lions Clubs International Foundation, the charitable arm of LCI which assists Lions with humanitarian projects.
Last week LCIF gave out a US$15,000 Emergency Grant to Lions in District 351 in Lebanon. The grant provided funding for blankets and tents to families who were displaced due to conflict in the area. We were honored to receive this message from Lebanese Lions thanking us for this grant. It is a reminder that your donations have a tangible impact on people around the world.
If you'd like to help us raise funds and supportour community, both local and worldwide, why not become a Lion? Details here: wokinghamlions.org.uk/getinvolved
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Wokingham Music Club is excited to make our first gig announcement for 2027… It's two-time Grammy nominated Hall of Fame Songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman!
Join Beth on Friday 19th February 2027 as she celebrates the 30th Anniversary of her landmark 1997 album “Sand and Water”, the album that chronicled her journey through the grief of losing her husband Ernest to cancer.
The album’s title song, a highly moving meditation on life, loss and surviving, took on a life of its own, bringing hope and comfort to countless people struggling with grief. It was even performed by Elton John on his 1997 U.S. tour in place of “Candle In The Wind” to honor the memory of Princess Diana.
From writing hits for other artists to recording her own, Beth has penned numerous tunes for many top artists including Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, Bette Midler, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Trisha Yearwood, Martina McBride, Michael McDonald, Amy Grant, Keb Mo’, Roberta Flack, Waylon Jennings, Ute Lemper, Willie Nelson, Bettye LaVette and many more.
She penned the mega-hit “This Kiss,” sung by Faith Hill, which was ASCAP’S 1999 Song Of The Year, garnered a Grammy nomination and Nashville NAMMY’S 1999 Songwriter of the Year.
Her 2002 album "Deeper Still" featured guest vocals by John Prine, Emmylou Harris, John Hiatt, Kimmie Rhodes and Andy Bey and was voted “Album Of The Year” by BBC Radio 2’s Terry Wogan. In 2009 Chapman's album "Back to Love" was BBC Radio 2's "Album of the Week" with the single "Even as It All Goes By" their "Record of the Week". Her 15th solo album, “CrazyTown” was released in 2022.
In 2016 Beth was inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, one honour she considers to be the highest she’s ever received.
This is a rare opportunity to see Beth perform solo in the intimate The Whitty Theatre where she will be taking requests as well as diving into deep cuts and many old favourites. So be quick to get your pick of the seats!
Tickets available on the #wokinghammusicclub website now!
Wokingham Music Club is organised by Wokingham Lions Club, raising funds for the community.
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Aerial Photos by Wokingham Aerial Photography