Swaffham Lions hand out awards for supporters in its centennial year
From left, John Collins (lions) Candy Chapman (Tesco) Cherri Yallop (Tesco Manager) Alan Jude (lion President), at the presentation for Tesco at the Swaffham and District Lions Club awards presentation. Picture: DENNIS TALLON - Credit: Archant
People and groups who have lent their support to Swaffham and District Lions club over the past year - its 100th - have been honoured with awards.
From left, Alan Jude, Barbara Melnyk (Iceni), Jurgita Stipiniene (Iceni) Colin Mowles (Lions), at the presentation for St Peter and Paul Church at Swaffham and District Lions Club awards presentation. Picture: DENNIS TALLON - Credit: Archant
The club had a presentation and review evening at Swaffham Assembly Rooms, attracting more than 60 people. The event was introduced by club president Alan Jude before Dennis Tallon gave a presentation about the club's activities during the year.
Swaffham Town Council was given an award for putting on a civic reception and allowing welcome signs to be put up at the town's entrances. Jurgita Stipiniene of the Iceni Partnership received an award for their support in room hire, printing, technical support and a 208km cycle ride that raised money for good causes.
And Reverent Janet Allan, vicar of Swaffham's St Peter and St Paul Church, got an award for arranging a thanksgiving service, and the town's Tesco store was honoured for allowing charity events and food collections to take place there.
From left, Alan Jude, Barbara Melnyk (Iceni), Jurgita Stipiniene (Iceni) Colin Mowles (Lions), at the presentation for the Iceni Partnership at the Swaffham and District Lions Club awards presentation. Picture: DENNIS TALLON - Credit: Archant
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From left, Alan Jude, Graham West (STC works manager) and Tony Lakey (Lions), receiving the award for Swaffham Town Council at the Swaffham and District Lions Club awards presentation. Picture: DENNIS TALLON - Credit: Archant
