The Club has been busy in recent weeks, starting with our World Sight Day event held at Knight's Garden Centre, Nags Hall. Each year the Club likes to help bring awareness to the plight of people who have impaired vision. Lions were called "Knights of the blind" by Helen Keller in the 1920's and since then sight related work has been at the forefront of our activities. This year we were joined by a number of guide dogs which were a great hit with the public. Our thanks go to Knights, the guide dogs and their owners.

At the end of October the Club celebrated its 34th birthday with our annual Charter dinner. This was once again held at Nutfield Lodge and we were honoured to have Tandridge District Council Chairman, Sakina Bradbury as our guest of honour. It was a very good evening enjoyed by over 80 members and friends of COG's.

Our November fund raising event was a Cockney evening featuring "Gordon Bennett". He went down a storm with the audience, some of whom dressed the part and really entered into the spirit of things. All the money raised at this event will be donated to the GRACE Project at St Luke's hospital in Guildford. The aim is to raise £50k to buy a new scanner for the early detection of gynaecological and prostate cancers. More details about the project can be found at www.grace-charity.org.uk Thanks to everyone who supported this event.

Look out Santa is about!

It's that time of the year again - Santa will be doing the rounds of Bletchingley, Caterham and Godstone. So look out for COG's Christmas float. You might want to jot down the dates of when Santa will be visiting your area to avoid disappointment. Children, remember to let Santa know what it is you would like him to bring you on Christmas Day!

Monday 10th December – Bletchingley, Coneybury area from 6pm

Wednesday 12th December – Godstone north of the A25 from 6pm

Thursday 13th December – Caterham Village from 6pm

Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th we'll be collecting at Knight Garden Centre Nags Hall

Monday 17th December – Godstone south of the A25 from 6pm

Wednesday 19th December – South Godstone west of the A22 (Lagham Park side) from 6pm

Thursday 20th December – South Godstone east of the A22 (Hunters Chase side) from 6pm

Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd December – Tesco's at The Village Caterham

Looking ahead to 2013

We've already planned a Barn Dance on Saturday 2nd March at St Catherine's School, Bletchingley. The first dance is at 7.30pm, so book the date now! Looking further ahead we've been fortunate enough to book a "Take That" tribute band on Saturday 6th April at Caterham School. This promises be a great concert so book early to reserve tickets for your party. For more details contact Lion Bob Frost on 01883 343328

For further information about COG's and Lions Clubs International please visit our website www.coglions.co.uk or telephone 0845 833 7852