AFTER the heat of the successful Great Crediton Firewalk, Lion Ann Whitehouse, Club President and Lion Peter Bryan wish to publicly thank all those who took part and raised a staggering sum of £4,300.

“This is by far the largest single event in recent history of the club”, Ann said.

In addition , “without those willing to risk their feet and those who sponsored them, nothing like this would have been possible.

“To the Myriad of sponsors and the walkers we are most grateful.”

You all played your part in that success and we applaud you all.

The total raised after all costs will be in excess of £4,300, far better than we expected several weeks ago.

Champion Fundraiser was Lion Sheila Whitehead who, with Gift Aid, raised just short of £1,000. She was also one of three over 80 year olds taking part amongst the total of 19. 

The youngest was Floyd Whitehouse, President Ann's grandson aged just 14.

The Firewalk company UK Firewalk, led by Scott Bell staged a superb and well organised arena with the hoards of spectators well catered for.

We would like to thank Steve at Ashtons Coffee lounge who provided facilities for the walkers and teas and coffees.

Emma at The Ship provided the facilities for the training seminar.

One of the questions asked after the event was, “Will there be another one?”.  The Lions said “we will have to wait and see”.

Lions throughout the world encapsulate care and service in their communities and we in Crediton will be able to do more to help whenever and wherever it is needed, in support of our Motto “WE SERVE”.

If any readers of the Courier would like to read more about Lions simply go to this link: https://www.lionsclubs.org .

We would love you to join us as we serve the great community that is Crediton.

Peter Bryan and Ann Whitehouse

Crediton Lions