PLANTS SOLD TO FUND CHARITY PROJECTS

Kings College Hospital London Haematology Department is an important medical science research and treatment centre that is supported by the Lions International Blood Research Appeal (LIBRA). President Lynne and Lions Pat and Vicki from Southbourne Lions visited the Department on 29th May along with other Lions Clubs for the annual LIBRA update. This was provided by lectures about the blood diseases the unit treats (blood cancers and Sickle Cell Anaemia) and a visit to a recently refurbished unit (opened by Dame Kelly Jones) made possible by support from Lions Clubs.

The sun shone for the annual Bank Holiday Emsworth Horticultural Society Show which once again was a great success.

Southbourne Lions played their part by providing a magnificent variety of healthy garden plants for sale to the public.

Funds collected support Lions community projects such as respite for young carers and support for families in need.

Some of the plants, that were all perennials, were nurtured from small plugs by Southbourne Lions, others were grown from seedlings and cuttings from members' gardens. All looked healthy and were very popular with the buying public who certainly bagged some bargains!