One of our Members, Lion Luke is walking 26 miles in the Brecon Beacons next weekend in aid of Cancer Research UK.
If you would like to support Luke and his team on their big hike, you can use the link below.
fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/lukes-big-hike-21
fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org
The Unrealistic Goal Setters are taking on the challenge of walking a marathon length route (26 miles) across the Brecon Beacons, to raise funds for cancer research and support for families impacted b...Calne Lions are happy to support our friends at Family Action Wiltshire Community Support and Outreach Service- Mill Race!
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.At the end of last year, Calne Lions gave The Wharf some money for a Christmas Party. December was a busy time for the residents and there wasn't a suitable time for everyone to come together. Yesterday, they were able to have their party with a "lovely buffet" for everyone to enjoy.
Well done Calne Lions!!!!
In addition to helping local schools, Calne Lions are always pleased to support youth work in the town. In the past we have helped the Guides with a new kitchen in their Guide hut, have contributed to the Scouts and provided the burger van to support the Army Cadets with their charity sleep out.
1st Calne Boys' Brigade & Girls' Association has newly opened at Calne Baptist Church. Meeting weekly, they have already added 23 boys and girls to their books and offer a fun and varied programme of activities.
Lions have made a donation of £500 towards their work, which has helped with uniform costs, much needed equipment for the new group. membership badges and will also subsidise an upcoming trip.
If your group is in need of help, please contact us via our website, calnelions.org or by email communitysupport@calnelions.org
Thank you Calne Lions. 1st Calne Boys Brigade & Girl's Association are overwhelmed by your kind and generous donation. We are excited at what the future holds for all the youngsters who currently attend and for those who have yet to attend..... Lots of fun and Adventures to be had by all!!! 😃
The Calne District Girlguiding are very grateful for our new kitchen thanks to the Lions
A week ago was our annual Duck Race; it was a brilliant day. Thank you for coming out and supporting us.
All our winners from the little duck race have now been contacted and paid their winnings and we hope to present the winners of the Duckling and Business Duck Race and Best Dressed Ducks with their trophies in the coming weeks.
Here are some memories from Duck Race.
Yesterday was amazing, and we have so many Thanks to give.
Organising the Duck Race is a enormous undertaking and we couldn't do it without the help of a great many people, mentioned below.
But the day wouldn't have been the success it was without everyone buying tickets, coming out to watch, supporting the Community stalls and creating the fantastic atmosphere we had for Duck Race 2025, so THANK YOU!
The Ducks have gone back into storage, but they will be back to do it all again next year!
Wow, what a day!!! There will be many thanks to come, but for now, here are the results from today's Duck Race.
We will be in touch with all winners in due course (once we have recovered!)
How do you register a business duck?
Thank you for putting on such an amazing event once again 💖
On behalf of Deceuninck we enjoyed taking part this year!! Well done to the winners, and thank you for all you do for the community Calne Lions 💙
Appreciated great day maybe next year 🤣 brilliant day thanks for the efforts 👌🏻 🦆 ☀️
Congratulations Fay's Bistro 👏
Yay well done The Springfields Academy
Well done The Springfields Academy 🙌🏼 x
Melissa Whittaker 🤞 winners xxx
The Springfields Academy
Well done Friends of Fynamore School - FOFSA 👏🏻
Fynamore Primary School woohoo
Batman decided to go for a swim, but would now like to go home.
If Batman belongs to you, send us a DM and we can try to reunite you. We will keep him safe.
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How lovely are these Ducklings?! Elle and Lottie came along to see all the Business and Duckling Race ducks.
Gorgeous 🐥
🦆🦆IT'S RACE DAY!!!🦆🦆
The sun is shining and the ducks are ready to go!
Come along to town today and enjoy Duck Race! There are lots of things to see and do.
We have stalls & our Kid Zone on Pocket Park, with a Draw a Duck activity. On the Wharf gardens, we have Community stalls, with hook a duck, tombolas, plant and cake stalls. The Lions Burger Van is ready to serve you delicious food, near Marden House. In addition to Lions run areas, the Heritage Centre have a duck hunt competition and the Town Hall also has craft stalls.
See you later!
Tomorrow's the big day!! 🦆🦆🦆🦆
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🦆🦆We are hard at work with the final preparations for tomorrow's Duck Race.🦆🦆
The Lions Duck has had a revamp and is ready for his swim along the river. The certificates have been printed, and the trophies are waiting to be awarded.
It's all coming together for what, hopefully, will be a fantastic day.
See you tomorrow!
🦆🦆Calling all budding young artists!! 🦆🦆
Coming to Duck Race on Saturday? Head over to Calne Pop-up Pocket Park, where children can get creative, take part in the Draw a Duck activity being run and help to brighten up the orange planters.
There will be lots of other stalls to look around while you are there and the Pop Up Café will be open, too.
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There is lots to see and do on Saturday. In addition to all the community stalls on the Wharf gardens and kid zone on Pocket Park, The Town Hall has craft stalls and Calne Heritage Centre is joining in the love of all things duck with their Duck Hunt.
Why not pop in and see how many ducks you can find!
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Calne Clean Up Crew do an amazing job around the town, making Calne a nicer place for everyone. They are currently busy around the Wharf tidying and painting the railings.
Thank you for making the area look fab, ahead of our Duck Race, this weekend.
Thank you also for lending us your equipment so we can do a litter sweep after the event finishes. 🦆🦆
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Thank you!!!
You’re all superstars! 🤩
It's the big day this Saturday - our little yellow ducks are almost ready to race!
Here is our Timetable for the day - please note that the Business Ducks will be split into 2 heats with the first 20 ducks past the line in each heat going forward to the final (there was some confusion last year).
See you Saturday!
Where is the duck blessing happening?
Do people get to join in with the races? How do we get involved please?
Gareth Walters
Emails went out to our "big duck race" entrants, this weekend, with details about when and where to drop their ducks.
If you can make it on the day, please bring your ducks to the start line in the old Co-op carpark, next to Pocket Park.
If you have any problems, please contact us via duckrace@calnelions.org
See you at the start line! 🦆🦆
There will be Community Stalls on the Wharf garden again at this year's Duck Race.
Come along and support various community groups and charities, while waiting for the ducks to race past!
Stalls open at 10am.
What time does the race start?
Is it too late to have a stall please?
Em Claire Cleverley do u fancy this amigo 😘
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🦆🦆QUACK!! There's only 1 week left to get your Duck Race Tickets!!
Our Lions Volunteers have been working their way around town selling tickets; but if we've missed you, never fear, you can buy e-tickets online in our Duck Shop - calnelions.org/duck-race
First 3 ducks across the finish line will win their ticket holders a cash prize - £250 for 1st Place, £150 for 2nd and £75 for 3rd.
Not going to be around next Saturday? That is fine, the Lucky Winners will be contacted by Calne Lions to arrange payment of prizes.
