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A Tale of Two Sheds
“The residents of Clifton Court, Olney have a problem with their
garden shed – Is that the type of things Lions get involved with?” was
the simple enquiry made to one of our members whilst she was taking
Apparently an old shed which the residents used to store some gardening equipment had seen better days and it could do with being
The task was taken on by Lion Martin Ward, who has more than a little knowledge of such things and following the necessary site visits, enquiries and research, his advice was simple – “Let’s just buy them a new shed and be done with it – oh and by the way, if we remove the old one and erect the new one ourselves, it will save money.” Never someone to be waste Lions money is Martin.
So it came to pass one Saturday morning, a working party of Lions unloaded the new shed and set about replacing the old one as the pictures show.
So what to do with the Old Shed?
part in the annual street collection.
Because of the age of the residents, sorting it was
Never someone to be waste Lions money is Martin.
refurbished. Because of the age of the residents, sorting it was beyond their capability and the lady wondered if there was anything the Lions could do to help out?
That was easy, especially after reading the February Phonebox which
Talking of Recycling!
It’s not just sheds that we can recycle – we do the same for printer cartridges and mobile phones which lets you donate to Lions causes without taking a penny out of your pocket.
Most people use printers these days and if you normally throw away your old cartridges, why not pop them into one of our reply paid envelopes, post it off and help us add to our charity fund thanks to the payment we receive for the cartridges. This is an ideal way for your office, factory or shop to support a local cause so why not pick up an envelope at Nat West Bank, Sandwich Land or Roscoes Coffee Shop the next time you are changing your printer cartridge.
It’s become even easier to support your local Lions club – and it won’t even cost you a penny.
For more information see our website at www.npolneylions.btck.co.uk where you can also ask for a supply of envelopes.
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carried an article about a frail old gentleman whose allotment shed had been burnt down.
OLNEY RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB
The Senior teams have all had mixed results over the last month, with the First XV remaining in the top half of their league with only four league games left to play, (as this goes to press) three of which are home games. Full details of fixtures are on the website; www.olneyrfc.co.uk The season comes to a close with a home fixture against Buckingham on Saturday 16th April.
The Olney Rugby 7’s Tournament is taking place on Saturday 9th July, and this year will be split into two tournaments, a social side sponsored by local Brewery Hopping Mad and the more competitive tournament sponsored once again by Data-Re. Entry forms are available on the 7’s website; www.pitchero.com/clubs/olney7s/
The old Clifton Court Shed gets used to it’s new surroundings.
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Once again, Lions put their “We Serve” motto into gear and a few weeks later, the old shed was recycled by being moved from Clifton Court to replace the destroyed one where it will give many more years good service to a town resident.
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Spring Quiz Evening and Open Day
This is an ideal way for your office, factory or shop to support p an envelope at Nat West Bank, Sandwichland or Roscoes Coffee
The date for our Spring Quiz is Friday, 15 April, 2011
at 7.30 for 8.00 pm
in the Cranfield Campus Social Club, College Road, Cranfield.
This light-hearted, fun event is open to all comers.
Come either as a table-team of 6 players, or individually, and everybody will be accommodated.
Free refreshments will be provided during the evening, and a cash bar is open until closing time.
An entry fee of £5 per person will be collected on the evening, and prizes awarded to the winning and runner-up teams.
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Our Open Day will be held on
Sunday 15 May 2011 at the Bowls Club, High Street, North Crawley
when visitors of all ages are welcome to come and see and use our facilities, to meet our members and, if new to the game, try their hand at bowling. Stop wondering if bowling is for you and come and try out your skills. The only requirement is a pair of flat soled shoes.
Be sure to book your team/place early for the Quiz Evening or, for further information about the Open Day, please contact either
Dick Milnthorpe (01234 752404), or Sheila Hart (01234 750221)
M J King
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bathrooms a speciality including Floor and Wall tiling
30 years experience
Mark King
Sherington 01908 612320 ~ 07887 643912 no Vat on labour
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