Paphos
Adonis Lions Club was formed from the English speaking community of Paphos,
Cyprus. As part of an international body of like minded people, Lions Club
International, its aim is to selflessly serve the local community by, amongst
other things, raising money for local charities. To be a Lion is a commitment
but if you are interested in becoming a member, do not hesitate in contacting
us. Alternatively, you can become a Friend of Lions thereby supporting the work
of the Lions without the degree of commitment required of a Lions member. For
further information, contact Lion President Ken Nutter, tel: 97689388 or Lion Membership Allan Morgan, tel: 266222810. Alternatively, you may email on
the link below.
We recently had the pleasure of inducting four new Lions to our club, Lion Peggy Barnes, Lion Ben Crosby, Lion Bryn Heapy and Lion Graeme O'Neil. The Club now consists of 15 members, 6 women and 9 men. We are always willing to welcome more.
What we do
Among the Activities held in the past year, there has been:-
In 2008, the Club presented Atlantic Insurance a plaque to thank them for supporting the Open Golf for the past twelve years. The photograph shows Maria Demetriou, centre, receiving the plaque from Lion President Susan Munns, left, and Lion Treasurer Gordon Woolgar, right.
In September 2008, we held our annual Minigolf Competition. The winner this year was Andrew Rigby with a score of 44. He is second from the left in the photograph which also shows competitors who obtained a "Hole in One" during the competition. Lion President Gordon Woolgar is on the right congratulating the winners.
The Pontypridd Male Voice Choir gave their services free at a concert held at the Markidieon Theatre in Paphos on 8th October 2008. The concert was a sell out and enjoyed by all. Over € 3,600.00 was raised for charity and we must thank the choir for their wonderful voices raised in song.
On 25th February, we held a Beetle Drive at the Latin Parish Hall. Over 70 people had a splendid time. This was a joint venture with the Paphos Cancer Patient Support Group and we must thank Dolly for her help. The door proceeds went directly to the Cancer Patients Support Group and the proceeds of the raffle was augmented from Lion's Funds and presented to the Cancer Patients Support Group on 10th March.
For the Carnival 2009, we repeated our theme of last year - "Save Water - Save Life" with variations. Despite having three blow outs on the wheels of the trailer and running the whole length of the parade on three wheels plus a rim, we managed it.
The cleanest Lion on parade was Lion Secretary Val who spent all the time in the bath.
The 13th Cyprus Lions Open Golf Competition was held on 9th May 2009 at Secret Valley Golf Club. 52 competitors took part and a good competition took place.
The winners were as follows:-
Prize
Winner
First Prize
Alan Calquhoun
Second Prize
Graham Tricker
Third Prize
George Turton
Fourth Prize
Herbie Austin
Fifth Prize
Chris Neary
Hidden Holes
Roy Langford
Longest Drive - Men
Panayiotis Lenos
Longest Drive - Ladies
Sheelagh Talbot
Nearest the Pin - Ladies
Margaret Miller
Nearest the Pin - Men
Alan Calquhoun
Putting - Non-Golfers
L. Dil Rigby
Putting - Golfers
Andrew Rigby
We must thank all those who take part and also most particularly our main sponsors, Atlantic Insurance Ltd. and Cyprus Golf Resorts Ltd, without whom this event would not take place. It is currently estimated that we have raised 1,500 Euro for charity.
This shows the winner, Alan Calquhoun of Mithis Hills Golf Club receiving the Lions Open Golf Trophy, sponsored by Atlantic Insurance, from Lion President Gordon Woolgar.
Who we've helped
In 2006, we donated £3,000 to Elpida, a charity for children suffering from Leukemia and Cancer.
In December 2006, we donated over £ 1,000 to the victims of the Kissonerga Mudslide that had taken place at the end of October 2006.
In February 2007, £500 was donated to the Heart Association of Paphos to assist them in their building fund.
Other donations have been made to the Association of Friends of the Christos Steliou Ioannou Foundation, Friends of the Paphos Hospice and the Journey for Sight which is an International Lions Charity.
In October 2007, we presented the Red Cross in Paphos with two wheelchairs.
The parents and teachers of the International School of Paphos had an appeal to raise money for the treatment of one of their seven year old pupils, Jasmitha, for a brain tumour in Israel as no treatment was available in Cyprus. This treatment is ongoing and we have contributed £1,000 to this appeal. The photograph shows Jamitha and her mother with Lion Teddy and Lion Ruth of Dan Paz-Israel Lions who have been acting as "Uncle & Aunt" to Jasmitha on our behalf during her stay in Israel for treatment.
We have sent US$300 to the Centre for Handicapped, Sri Lanka, for the supply of two prothesis to a local boy and girl who have unfortunately lost limbs. It is the clubs intention to follow on with this work.
In December 2007, we donated £150 to the Konstandinou family from Tala who tragically lost their mother through cancer. The photograph shows the presentation at the Mukhtar's office in Tala.
Lion Terry is acting as Father Christmas with Lion Maureen as his helper at the Children's Christmas Party in 2007.
In April 2008, we donated a double infusion pump to Paphos General Hospital. This unit will be an essential part of any intensive care given at the hospital.
In June 2008, we donated paint to the Art & Wild Nature Foundation to refurbish their clubhouse. The Photograph shows Doerte Karteusch-Ioannou receiving the paint from Lion President Sue.
Also in June 2008, we donated € 4,500.00 to the Kivotos Foundation (Noah's Ark), an charity established in Paphos to assist with children with severe handicaps.
We presented a cheque to the St. Michael's Hospice Building Fund in memory of Lion Terry Wooding who so tragically lost his fight aganst cancer.
We also donated two blood pressure measuring machines to the Paphos Cancer Patients Support Group for the use by their nurses.
In November 2008, as a result of the profit from the male voice choir concert, we asked Kivotos what equipment they needed for the children. They requested a physiotherapy table which we purchased and donated to them in February 2009. This photograph shows the fomal handover.
And this photographs shows what we purchased. We wish Kivotos success in their work.
In April 2009, we donated an Oximeter to the Nurses of the Paphos Cancer Patients Support Group to assist them in the care of their patients.
On 13th July, 2009, a presentation was made to TOLMI, a Paphos Organisation helping the victims of drug abuse and their families. We presented them with a laptop and printer plus a cheque making a total donation of € 4,000. The photo shows, left to right, Andri Paphitoy, director of TOLMI, Lion Nicos Protopapas and Lion President Gordon Woolgar.
Also in July, 2009, we presented a wheelchair (mobile commode) and a cheque giving a total donation of € 4,000 to Friends' Hospice. The Photograph shows, left to right, Chairman of Friends' Hospice, Stephen Willis, Lion Nicos Protopapas, Lion President Gordon Woolgar and Lion Enid Woolgar.
In 2009, we again treated the children and here is Lion Allan as Father Christmas at their Christmas Party.
Forthcoming Events
FOR GOLF LOVERS EVERYWHERE
THE 14th CYPRUS LIONS OPEN GOLF COMPETITION
will be held at MINTHIS HILLS GOLF CLUB on Sunday 9th May 2010
A Stableford Competition open to all handicapped golfers. Great Prizes to be won. Make a note in your diary and come and join us on the day. Watch this space for further information.
Correspondence:
P.O. Box 61473, CY 8132, Paphos, Cyprus
