Presidents Blog January 2026

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Hello I’m Julie and I'm currently half way through my year as president of Filey Lions. 

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Since the start of my year I have witnessed amazing generosity and support from our local community in many ways. 

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We have received continued support through sponsorship from local businesses and seen many of our community, volunteering their time to help out with some of our key events. 

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In just the last few months we have been part of the TESCO Stronger Starts voucher scheme and had great sponsorship from Overtons Butches for our sleigh runs. As a result we covered all the running costs and still raised raised over £6.500 in our collecting buckets! Thank you. 

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The over 85’s Christmas Lunch was a great success and special thanks need to go Parkdean Resorts, Cayton Bay and their staff, for helping us to make it such a great day. 

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This year we are once again offering Community Grants of up to £500 for local groups and events. 

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The first half of my year has truly been a humbling, yet amazing, time and has certainly highlighted what a brilliant community we are part of.

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