JUNGLE JOTTINGS
THE NEWSLETTER OF BRIGHTON LIONS CLUB
FEBRUARY 2017
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
We are fast approaching the time of year when new members are appointed to the club’s
Board of Directors and the Appointments Committee, consisting of our three vice-presidents
(Doug Taylor, Pete Dilloway and Tony Crapnell), will shortly be considering who they will be
appointing to the various posts for the next Lions year. Their decisions will be announced at
the March business meeting.
In the meantime, if any Lion wishes to recommend someone for a post or to volunteer for a
post, the committee will be pleased to hear from them.
The posts to be filled – apart from those covered by the ‘escalation’ process – are Third VicePresident, Secretary, Treasurer, two Directors to serve for two years, Lion Tamer, Tail Twister
and the third Membership Committee member.
Under the escalation process, various posts will be filled as follows:
President – Doug Taylor;
First Vice-President – Pete Dilloway (for Bob Brown);
Second Vice-President – Tony Crapnell (in name only);
Directors to serve for one year – Ron Fowler and Lisa Dilloway;
Membership Committee chairman – Ros Belfitt;
Second member of the membership Committee – Liz Pickard.
The incoming President will be responsible for allocating members to the service, fund raising
and youth activities committees and appointing the chairs of those committees. He will also
ask members to undertake the various administrative roles as listed in the club directory.
JUST A THOUGHT
Though my work may be menial, though my contribution may be small, I can perform it with
dignity and offer it with unselfishness. My talents may not be great, but I can use them to bless
the lives of others.... The goodness of the world in which we live is the accumulated goodness
of many small and seemingly inconsequential acts.
Gordon B. Hinckley
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CLUB DIARY
3 – 5 Feb ... District convention, Woking.
4 Feb ........ Book fair, Lions Dene, 10.00am – 12 noon.
8 Feb ......... Bingo, Lions Dene, 7.30pm.
9 Feb ......... Dinner meeting?
10 Feb ....... Bingo, Evelyn Glennie, 7.30pm.
11 Feb ....... Bridge afternoon, Patcham Community Centre, 1.45pm onwards.
14 Feb ....... Tuesday Club transport – Brian Slater.
15 Feb ....... Business meeting, Lions Dene, 8.00pm.
18 Feb ....... Chichester Lions 50th charter night, Chichester Park Hotel. £28.
19 Feb ....... Uckfield lions charter lunch, Barnsgate Manor, 12.30pm. £23.
21 Feb ....... Speakability transport – Tony Crapnell.
22 Feb ....... Bingo, Lions Dene, 7.30pm.
24 Feb ....... Bingo, Evelyn Glennie, 7.30pm.
3 Mar ........ Leo House quiz, Ovingdean Village Hall.
4 Mar ....... Book fair, Lions Dene, 10.00am – 12 noon.
5 Mar ........ It’s a Knockout, Longhill School.
7 Mar ........ Fireworks planning meeting, Lions Dene, 8.00pm.
8 Mar ........ Bingo, Lions Dene, 7.30pm.
9 Mar ........ Dinner meeting?
10 Mar ...... Bingo, Evelyn Glennie, 7.30pm.
10 Mar ...... Zone Olympics, quiz, Peacehaven Masonic Centre.
14 Mar ...... Tuesday Club transport –
15 Mar ...... Housing Society management committee, Lions Dene.
15 Mar ...... Business meeting, Lions Dene, 8.00pm.
18 Mar ...... Adur East Lions quiz, Fishersgate Centre, 8.00pm. £7 inc fish & chips.
21 Mar ...... Speakability transport – Pete Dilloway.
22 Mar ...... Bingo, Lions Dene, 7.30pm.
24 Mar ...... Bingo, Evelyn Glennie, 7.30pm.
24 Mar ...... Leo House quiz, East Brighton Golf Club.
31 Mar ...... Leo House quiz, Marina Yacht Club.
FIREWORKS 2017
I propose to hold a planning meeting at Lions Dene on Tuesday, 7th March, starting at 8.00pm.
All members are welcome to attend but I will be looking for people to act as leaders in the
advertising, sponsorship and advance ticket sales areas. Volunteers for these roles will be
particularly welcome. Further details next month.
Brian Slater
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Dear Fellow Lions,
Brighton Lions 66th Charter
Anniversary Dinner
Saturday 10th June 2017, 6.30pm for
7.15pm. East Brighton Golf Club,
Roedean Road, Brighton BN2 5RA
It gives me great pleasure to invite you to the above to celebrate our charter.
The Oak Room at East Brighton Golf Club is an historic venue, but there is only room for a
maximum 60 people so please send me your application as soon as possible.
There is plenty of free parking, well stocked bar and excellent food and entertainment.
The price is a very competitive £29 per person.
There are three options for each course plus coffee/tea and mints to follow.
Entertainment will be provided by Gemma, a well-known local singer.
Menu details follow and there is a booking form at the end of this issue. Please complete and
return this with payment to Lion President Richard Lintott as soon
as possible.
We will be holding a raffle and the dress code is formal or lounge
suits.
We look forward to welcoming you at our celebrations
With best wishes
Richard Lintott
Brighton Lions Club
66th Charter Night Menu
Starters
A. Wild Mushroom & Asparagus tart, dressed leaves, black olive
tapenade
B. Crayfish, Prawn & Granny Smith Tian with Chive Lemon dressing
C. Confit Duck & Thyme Rillette with Beetroot & Orange baby herb salad
Main Course
D. Crispy slow-roasted Pork Belly with Cider jus, Apple puree, braised Cabbage & Carrots,
Mustard mash
E. Halibut Fillet on a Pea & Mint Risotto with Truffle Oil, Parmesan shavings and Ratatouille
F. Honey roasted Butternut Squash with Moroccan Medley
Dessert
G. Glazed Lemon Tart with Passion Fruit Mascarpone
H. Seasonal Berry Cheesecake with Fruit Compote
I. White & Dark Chocolate Terrine with Tuile Biscuit and Pistachios
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BINGO ROTA
An asterisk (*) indicates the Lion responsible for collecting the
equipment from Lisa Dilloway and returning it to her after the
session. If you are unable to undertake your allocated place on the
rota, please find a replacement before contacting Lisa. Perhaps a
straight swap with another Lion?
LIONS DENE
8/2
22/2
8/3
22/3
EVELYN GLENNIE
Tony Crapnell *, Liz Pickard, Joe
10/2
Matthews
Steve Bristow *, David Bryant, Joe 24/2
Matthews
Lisa & Pete Dilloway, Joe Matthews 10/3
Brian Slater*, Guy Butterworth
Tony Crapnell*, Liz Pickard, Joe
Matthews
24/3
Guy Butterworth *, Doug Taylor
21/2
21/3
18/4
SPEAKABILITY
Tony Crapnell
Pete Dilloway
Brian Slater
Tom Novis*, Richard Lintott
Brian Slater*, David Sawyer
TRANSPORT ROTA
14/2
14/3
11/4
TUESDAY CLUB
Brian Slater
Richard Lintott
Brian Slater
BOOK FAIR ROTA
The Book Fair takes place on the first Saturday of each month, set up at 9.30am, clear-up from
12 noon. Each takes 20/25 minutes. If anyone is unable to attend, it would be helpful if you
could find your own replacement. The Book Fair normally opens at 10 am or just before if
people are waiting. There is no need to be there between 10 am and noon.
Tony
4th February
Guy Butterworth
Brian Slater
Doug Taylor
4th March
Guy Butterworth
Katie Gray (9.30)
Brian Slater
Doug Taylor (12.00)
1st April
Bob Brown
Pete Dilloway
Brian Slater
6th May
Guy Butterworth
Pete Dilloway
Brian Slater
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JANUARY BUSINESS MEETING
Minutes of a Combined Board and Business meeting of Brighton Lions Club held at
Lions Dene on Wednesday, 18th January 2017
Present: Lion President Richard Lintott, and Lions Belfitt, Brown, Crapnell, Pete and Lisa
Dilloway, Forrester, Gilbert, Gray, Matthews, Taylor and Slater.
Apologies for absence were received from Lions Bartlett, Breeds, Catchpole, Fowler, Marshall,
Novis, and Sawyer.
Visitor’s Present: LP Andy Wavell and Lions Brian Cook and Arthur Jarvis all from R&S Lions.
They were welcomed by the President.
Presentations. LP Richard presented a Centennial Membership promotion Badge to Brian
Slater and Long Service Chevrons to Lions Belfitt, Forrester, Gilbert and Taylor.
The minutes of the meeting held on 16th November 2016 and 21st December 2016 were
approved and signed by the LP.
Matters arising: Lion Andy Forrester asked if a vote of thanks could be recorded for Lion Pete
Dilloway for organising the Schleissheim trip.
Tail Twister: The acting LP asked Lion Tony Crapnell to commence.
Presidents Announcements None
Secretary’s Announcements.
 The Secretary reported that the forms for delegates to the Woking and Blackpool
Conventions had been sent off and confirmation of receipt received. The Woking
Convention report had been received and circulated.
 District are organising a Trustees Seminar at the Woking Hilton Hotel on Sunday 2nd
April. It is hoped that the Treasurer and at least one other Trustee from each club will
attend. Cost £15 for the first person £40 each for the others. The Treasurer Brian said
he would not be able to go. Lion Doug said he would see if he could go and Lion Pete
said that he would go.
 Other emails from District had been circulated or dealt with as appropriate.
 The Secretary reported that he had received an email from the Rocking Horse Appeal
thanking the Lions Club for the toys they presented to Children in hospital at Christmas.
Treasurer’s Announcements. Lion Brian Slater presented the monthly accounts and explained
them to the members.
Fund raising.
 Future Events. Lion Pete aid he would be calling a meeting of the committee shortly. He
enquired whether the club would be happy to do the Easter eggs again. It was agreed to
purchase 8 eggs for placement in various pubs etc. Lion Jean Gilbert said that the Bridge
Competition was arranged for 11th February at Patcham Community Centre but she would
like some help and raffle prizes. Lion Pete said he was hoping to do the Easter Egg Hunt at
Hangleton Manor with the Rotary Breakfast Club.
 Book Fairs. Lion Tony said the next one would be on 4th February 2017, Lions Brian, Doug
and Guy to do.
 Craft Fairs. Nothing to report.
 Father Christmas. Nothing to report.
 Fireworks. Lion Brian said that he was still trying to organise a meeting with the
Racecourse. Lion Andy said that he would like to go on a Fireworks Training Course, Lion
Brian thought that all the members of the team would have to take a course this year and
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no doubt Lion Guy would arrange it.
Service.
Grant applications.
 Lion Bob said that a request had been received from an organisation called Fresh Start for
funds to help run their Kids Club. It was agreed to donate £500.
 Lion Bob said that he had seen that Westdene Community Centre were still trying to raise
funds to complete refurbishment of the barn they had acquired. As it was in our area and
could be used for functions it was agreed that we investigate the possibilities of working
with the organisation and maybe assisting with funds for the project.
 Lion Tony asked whether he could have his grant increased to £100 for toys for children
attending the Nuclear Science division of the RSC Hospital. This was approved.
 LP Richard said that he had had a meeting with the organisers of the Brighton Fringe
Festival and they were very pleased we were donating £1000 to help older people perform
at the Fringe. In return they would publish our name as sponsor of these events.
Message in a Bottle. Nothing to report.
Transport. For the Blind Club, Lion Brian would do February and Richard March. Brian said
they had a new client. New volunteer drivers were needed.
For the Stroke Club Lions Tony February, Pete March and Brian April.
Recycled spectacles. Lion Pete said that he would take the spectacles in the store to
Chichester.
Bingo. Lion Lisa said that she and Pete would do 25th January, Doug and David 27th January
Tony and Liz 8th February and Guy and Brian 10th February.
Christmas Party for Senior Citizens. Lion Doug expressed concern that we were really reaching
needy people. It was agreed we should consult Age Concern and other charitable
organisations that deal with needy Senior Citizens.
Prostate Cancer Testing Day. Lion David Breeds had been given the go ahead for this year.
Youth committee. Nothing to report.
Children’s Outings. On behalf of Lion David Sawyer the Secretary said that David had booked
100 seats already for the 2017 pantomime as they were already getting booked up. This year
it would be Cinderella. David had asked if his budget for this and the summer outing could be
approved and this was approved in principle.
Toys for the Children’s Hospital.
Lion Bob said that the toy supplier PMS toys had offered the club some toys at a special
discount so the club had purchased enough for both Easter and Christmas this year.
Housing Society. Nothing to report.
Leo House at Home. LP Richard formally thanked the club for the donation of £1500. A series
of quiz’s were being organised for March on 3rd, 24th and 31st anyone interested in going
contact Richard.
Administration matters.
 Members’ welfare. Lion Doug reported that Joe had had laser treatment on his eyes
and was now clear to drive. Ron Fowler was still struggling, Updates were given on
Allen Bryan, Denise and Jan and Nigel Dengate. Lion Ros said that one of the Lions
widows Jane Nunn had had a car crash but was OK. Lions Doug and Tony had given a
box of chocolates and a gift token to the widows at Christmas on behalf of the club.
 Jungle Jottings. The next issue will be out the following week.
 Press. Nothing further to report
 Dinner meetings. The next one would probably be at the Ladies Mile Pub.
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
Socials. Chichester Lions 50th Charter would be on 18th February and Uckfield Lions
Charter Dinner would be on 19th February, Adur East Lions Charter 8th April full details
on these from Lion Pete. Adur East were having a quiz on 18th March, £8 including Fish
and Chips. R&S Lions Zone Olympics Quiz would be on 10th March.
 Charter Dinner. June 10th at East Brighton Golf Club. Menu out shortly.
 Membership. Lion Pete was going to do a questionnaire on why membership
attendance was dropping.
 Waffle Trophy. Nothing to report until June 2017
 Vulnerable Person. Leo Club advisers may need DVS Clearance.
 Nominations and Elections. President, Vice President and 2ndVP to put the team
together.
Any Other business.
 The Secretary reported that R&S Lions were concerned about the dues charged by
Lions International and MD 105. They were considering a resolution to go before
District and National Conventions to try and cut costs over the next few years. Lion
Pete said that MDHQ were already making efforts to reduce costs. It was agreed that
the club would support a resolution encouraging Lions International to reduce costs.
 Lion Tony said that he had visited the Hove Park Café and looked at the Defibrillator
and found the case had been damaged. He couldn’t open the case as he didn’t have
the code. It was proposed that he contact the Ambulance service to get the code.
Trustees. The Trustees present approved the grants made.
Guests
LP Andy Wavell of R&S Lions thanked the Lions for allowing them to visit and they had
found it useful and informative.
There being no further business, the meeting was closed at 10.00pm. The next meeting will
be on 15th February 2017.
AND FINALLY, . . .
There were three rabbits, Foot, Foot Foot, and Foot Foot Foot (rabbits are not very imaginative
when it comes to names).
One morning, Foot Foot Foot woke up first and hopped to the burrow entrance where he saw that
it was a beautiful summer morning. He went to the kitchen and prepared breakfast, then woke up
Foot and Foot Foot.
"Come on fellows, it's a beautiful day, breakfast is ready, let’s plan our day."
As they ate breakfast they discussed what to do. Foot Foot Foot suggested a relaxing day fishing,
Foot Foot preferred the thought of a trip to the beach and Foot wanted to go for a picnic. As they
all wanted to do something different they decided to cut cards for it, highest card wins. Foot went
first and drew a queen, Foot Foot drew a seven and Foot Foot Foot drew an eight: picnic it was.
Foot, Foot Foot and Foot Foot Foot went about the preparations. Foot cut the bread for
sandwiches, Foot Foot prepared the fillings and Foot Foot Foot put them together. There were
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cocktail sausages, pork pie, quiche, and pickles from the larder, and cake for later. They hard boiled
a few eggs and were ready to go.
Foot, Foot Foot and Foot Foot Foot hopped across the meadow outside their burrow, along the
side of the small stream, over the bridge and up the hill on the other side to the small copse of
trees on the top. There they played until they were hungry, then fell on the picnic with great gusto.
Foot Foot, who was a large rabbit with an appetite to go with it, ate so much he had to loosen his
buttons. Foot ate almost as much as Foot Foot, and being a smaller rabbit felt even more bloated.
Foot Foot Foot on the other hand didn’t have as much of an appetite as the others and, although
he enjoyed the picnic, he felt simply satisfied when it was over rather than bloated.
After such a wonderful meal Foot, Foot Foot and Foot Foot Foot had a little snooze, waking as the
sun began to set. They packed up their picnic basket and set off home well satisfied with their day
out. Part way home, just after crossing back over the stream, Foot complained of feeling a little
sick. As they walked on, Foot became paler and paler and walked slower and slower; Foot Foot
and Foot Foot Foot, who had little sympathy for Foot at first, became worried about him and
eventually really concerned as Foot started to sweat and shiver, and began talking incoherent
gibberish.
When they got home they put Foot to bed and called the doctor. Before the doctor arrived, Foot
gave a strangled sigh and stopped breathing. When he got there the doctor examined the body of
Foot and declared that it looked as though he had been poisoned: probably something he ate!
This worried Foot Foot and Foot Foot Foot as they had all eaten the same things: would they be
poisoned too?
Sadly, Foot Foot and Foot Foot Foot took the body of Foot out of the burrow to the traditional
burial site of the rabbits. Here the three friends had reserved a large plot where they would all
three be interred, together as they had been in life. They had even joked that once they were all
dead they would collectively be “six foot under”. Foot Foot and Foot Foot Foot dug a grave for
their friend and buried him with all the reverence they could manage. It was a sad Foot Foot and
Foot Foot Foot who went to bed that night, especially after such a joyful day out.
In the early hours of the morning Foot Foot Foot was woken by moaning coming from Foot Foot’s
bed. He turned on the light and went to his friend. Foot Foot looked quite pale and Foot Foot Foot
had difficulty waking him. When he woke, Foot Foot complained of feeling sick. Fortunately, the
doctor had left some medicine just in case the death of Foot had been caused by something in the
picnic, so Foot Foot Foot gave Foot Foot a dose, but it appeared to do little good.
Soon Foot Foot, in much the same way as had happened to Foot, began to sweat and shiver. When
he started to mutter and ramble, Foot Foot Foot could not contain his anxiety and grabbing Foot
Foot by the paw begged him:
“Don’t, oh please, don’t you die on me too: I’ve already got one foot in the grave!”
That’s all, folks!
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CHARTER NIGHT BOOKING FORM
Name:-
Name and Club Office (where A
appropriate)
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
Please inform any special dietary requirements.
Please send payment with order (cheques payable to Brighton Lions
Club).