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ChildSight

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.

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WE RECEIVED A GRANT OF £810 FROM DRAX

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.

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EASTER EGG RAFFLES RAISE NEARLY £2,000

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.

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Great Selby Bike Ride 2026

Great Selby Bike Ride 2026

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!

Event Details

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.

New for 2026: Your Choice of Charity

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.

How to Enter


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

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Defying gravity colour run

We were delighted to support the above-mentioned special day celebrated by Sherburn Hungate Primary School and to receive the letter detailed below:-

“Last friday was the most special day. It could not have been any better. The sun shone, the prizes were collected, the paint arrived and the colours were all around us. We as a school loved our celebration day to remember Emilia, raise vital funds for her charity and for Therapy Dogs Nationwide who have supported us as a school since February. 
 
Without the support of everyone in this email, the day would simply have not been possible. The gratitude we have as a school to you all can never be matched and due to your time, donations, prizes and general support we have managed to create a special day and raise an incredible amount of money. We are still adding it up now! 
 
To make the day finish in style, the first name drawn out of the raffle was Emilia’s best friend. She chose the two tickets to see Wicked live in London so that she could experience the joy that show brought to Emilia. I believe that someone up there had an influence on that draw!
 
I have attached a link to a video which shows a little of how our day went, why we did what we did and just a thank you note for all of you to have.
 
 
You really helped us show the meaning of ‘For Good’. 
 
I am always going to remember your generosity, as will our school and our charities.
 
Ben, Niamh and the colour run team”.
 
Sherburn Hungate Primary School
North Crescent
Sherburn-in-Elmet
Leeds
North Yorkshire
LS25 6DD
TEL: 01977 682434
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Money for nothing with Easyfundraising

A big thank you to our amazing supporters who raise free funds for us on #easyfundraising.

If you’re not signed up yet, please join today and you can raise free donations for Elmet Lions Club CIO every time you shop online this year.

All the big names like John Lewis & Partners, M&S, Argos, eBay and many more are ready to make a free donation at no extra cost to you: https://join.easyfundraising.org.uk/elmet-lions/wqsfm9/c2s/ZdU7Z020/CE941/facebook/