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Paddock Wood Lioness Club was formed in 1989, originally with 20
members. The aims of the club were, and still are, to help those
in Paddock Wood and the surrounding areas who were less fortunate,
as well as those in need throughout the world. The club now has
over 30 members. They have a great deal of fun achieving their aims,
which is done by raising funds through hosting Quiz Nights, Murder
Mystery Dinners, taking their fund raising stalls to various fetes
and carnivals, and much more. The annual “Cow Pat  Competition”
raises approximately £1000, which is always donated to a local
charity such as Kent Air Ambulance, Hospice in the Weald, etc.
The Lionesses are easily recognised when around the town raising
their funds wearing their green polo shirts or their smart white
blouse and green tie.
The majority of funds raised go to support people in the local community
and have provided washing machines, clothes, bedding, holidays for
children and the disabled, all to families in need. The Senior Citizens
in the locality are not forgotten, being invited to attend tea dances
where the Lionesses provide sandwiches, home made cakes, tea and
entertainment.
The Lioness “Joy Boy”, a national project, ensures that
the local ambulance and Air Ambulance crews who attend a situation
where a traumatized child is involved have on board a little cuddly
lion with which the child can be comforted. The child then keeps
the toy to take home with them.
Another Lioness project throughout the country is to provide welcome
packs to the local hospital. These contain items such as soap, face
cloth, toothbrush and paste, comb, etc., the sort of items that
are much needed by patients kept in unexpectedly overnight. These
packs are also given to women’s refuges for ladies who arrive
with nothing and the dignity of having their own personal hygiene
items is very important.
The Lionesses are a friendly group, often gathering each others
houses, attending pub quizzes, trips to the theatre, and other social
events.
For further details ring: 01892 833120
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