Welcome to the 35th Charter Evening Anniversary

 at the Tumbling Weir Hotel Ottery St Mary, May 25th 2012

 
Top table in the garden of Tumnling Weir Hotel before entering Lions Den
Lion President Brian and Wife LindaJoined by Lion Alan Good 2nd Vice DG District 105SW and guest speaker MP for Tiverton and Honiton  - Neil Parish, with visiting Lions and guests from Axminster, Budliegh Salterton, Exmouth, Exeter, Ilminster, Seaton, Sidmouth & Swadlincote. Everyone was treated to a worderful time at the Tumbling Weir Hotel with excellent food, service and entertainment,
                                                                                       all on a perfect summers evening.
 Top table in Garden with Neil Parish MP                                                          Lion President Brian and wife Linda

 

Neil Parish giving his fun filled speech to the guests                                Lion President Brian thanking Neil Parish for being guest speaker  

Neil Parish MP delivering a very interesting fun filled speech & thanks from Lion President Brian

 

And following is how the evening progressed

With 70 Lions and their guests attending on a wonderful May summers evening, everyone soon got in to socialising with friends old and new. Neil Parish MP found himself to be very popular during the meal breaks, moving from table to table trying to meet with members of all the visiting clubs. Following the prize draw / raffle the evening slowly drew to a close, with everyone enjoying their evening "with the Lions" 

    Getting ready for the evening ahead      All Lions seated and ready for the meal     This table was deep in conversation

The evening starts....................... 

 

      Anja Francis, wife of VP Lion Bob, Lion Alan Good 2nd vice DG and wife Sandra      cheers to everyone good evening        
 The conversations and meal starts......................
 
Neil Parish speaking with guests during meal break                      Neil gets pinned down again during a meal break
Neil Parish MP was very popular during meal breaks
 
    Now thats a smile after an excellent evening    Lion Barnard explaining how big it was    Hold on to your wallet when Lion Steve is about
 Meal over the socialising starts........
     Lions President Brian exchanges bannerettes with visiting Swadlincote President     Meal over time for the raffle     Toastmaster John and Wife Liz  
The evening slowly comes to an end..............