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Continuing the ChildSight project with Elmet Lions, Lions Ali, Debra and Carole were out before half term to check sight at Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School.
If you are the #headteacher of a local primary school visit our website and then get in touch via our dedicated contact page to arange a preliminary discussion.
We now have 5 schools with a firm date booked in for screening . Thank you Lions Carole and Debra for making this work in the schools’ schedules!
If all children are given consent this will be 181 children.
The first two screenings took place on Monday, 18th May, 2026 at Saxton C of E Primary School and Monk Fryston C of E Primary School.
Lions Ali, Carole and Debra at Saxton C of E Primary School
#Headteachers read more about this project here and get in touch by clicking on the image at the bottom of that page.
Past club president Maggie has always been passionate about blister packs that our medicine comes in – and is often thrown away into landfill/energy combustion – when it can be split down and used to manufacture useful items like pallets and receptacles.
Working with local company the MY Group, who recycle the empty blister packs and manufacture the useable items, big green pallets are delivered to the lock-up we use. Blister packs collected from ordinary household wheelie bins strategically placed outside The Maltings Tea Rooms are moved every week to the pallet until it is full.
We have always paid for these pallets to be delivered and uplifted, however a meeting with Drax Power Station and their Community and Charity Committee – and a formal application – means that Drax now pay the bill for 2 pallets from the MY Group over 12 months.
We are now covered for 12 months and look forward to collecting more and more empty blister packs.
Every Easter we have bought giant 1kg Easter Eggs from John Bull in Bridlington and asked pubs and clubs in the area to raffle them off – raising money for our charity account.
This year we had 16 pubs and clubs plus 8 companies who took and egg – a board of 100 numbers and sold them to their visitors and customers.
This year – we raised (still being counted) around £2,000 which will now be fed back into the community.
As well as raising money for ourselves, we donated 14 of the Easter eggs to local schools, allowing them to raise money for their school.
The total raised by the schools was in excess of £1,500 which will help with school funds where needed.
We felt the investment of £33 per egg (£462) was worth it to raise £1,500
Pictures show various pubs etc and the eggs – and some winners.
Spring is arriving, bringing brighter mornings, colourful blooms, and the perfect excuse to get your bike back on the road. That also means the much‑loved Great Selby Bike Ride is just around the corner!
Date: Sunday, 17 May 2026
Start/Finish: Barlby High School
Routes: 25 miles & 45 miles
Parking: Extensive on‑site parking available
Both routes are fully signposted and marshalled, with drinks stops along the way and mobile first aid support to keep riders safe. Enjoy the scenic countryside around Selby at your own pace.
This year, riders are invited to fundraise for a charity of their own choice. You can enter via your chosen charity or create your own fundraising page. Riders using JustGiving will also benefit from an extra 20% Gift Aid automatically claimed by the platform from HMRC on your behalf.
You are, of course, still very welcome to support Elmet Lions Club. Donations will help us continue our local, national, and international charitable work throughout the year.
Click here to enter the Great Selby Bike Ride 2026
We look forward to seeing you on the day. Wishing you smooth roads and happy pedalling!
Elmet Lions Club CIO
Club Treasurer and charter member Lion Andrew Oxtoby has tonight received a Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. Here’s Lion Andrew receiving his award from Elmet Lions President John.
We were delighted to support the above-mentioned special day celebrated by Sherburn Hungate Primary School and to receive the letter detailed below:-
Monday, 9th June was the date of the final meeting of the current Lions’ year which ends on 30th June, 2025 so the opportunity was taken to inaugurate the club’s new president Lion John Brettell and vice president Lion Anne Snowdon.
