Ashbourne Lions 28 Day Walking Challenge raising Type 2 Diabetes Awareness

10/04/2024

Tickets available for THE FUREYS charity concert @ THE PILLO HOTEL on THURSDAY MAY 2nd. Purchase tickets from www.ashbournelions.com @ €35 A fundraiser for ST Francis Hospice.

Lions Club serving Ashbourne and District

17/01/2022

17/01/2022

Kick Start your year with our 28 day walking challenge beginning Tuesday 1st February. We ask that you walk or exercise for a minimum of 30 minutes every day in February. To register your interest click here.

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/ashbourne-lions-28-day-walking-challenge-2022-tickets-249208087097

Help us to raise Type Two Diabetes Awareness by walking every day in February. Thats 28 days ! STARTING TUESDAY FEB 1st, 2022

22/03/2021

Ashbourne & District named All Ireland Lions Club of the year, 2021
Lions Club Ireland held its 51st national convention on Saturday 6th March and due to ongoing restrictions it was a virtual event. Representatives from over 100 clubs across the island of Ireland attended. Each year, a number of awards are handed out to acknowledge the amazing work members perform on a daily basis. One of the most coveted awards is the Club of Year and for the first time in its 29 year history Ashbourne and District Lions Club was announced as "All Ireland Lions Club of the Year 2021".
Our President, Kathleen Cullen , said “the members were truly delighted and honoured to receive such a prestigious award. The award is for each and every member to celebrate. It is also acknowledgement of the incredible community spirit we have in Ashbourne. Without the support of the community at large and the business community we could not deliver the help and support needed.”
District Governor Des Ryan presented the award and said that “the success of Ashbourne Lions is based on the continued tireless work the club members perform in the local community”. DG Ryan acknowledged “the energy and enthusiasm of the club members as a key to its success”. DG Ryan also mentioned the innovation and can do attitude of the club in these times of restrictions.
Our recent projects include:
• Supporting Food deliveries to senior citizens
• Daily Conference Call facility for Ashbourne Senior Citizens to address loneliness (In partnership with AVAYA)
• Online "Winter Food Appeal" to replace the food collection for St Vincent De Paul and Winter Fuel Deliveries
• Type 2 Diabetes Awareness Programme including 28 day walking challenge
• Virtual Santa Dash encouraging family participation.
• Controlled Santa Cycle
• Virtual Table Quiz ( April 23rd)
• Children’s Easter Colouring Competition
The Lions members meet on the first Thursday Monthly at 8pm in the Pillo Hotel, but for the las 12 months we have gone virtual. The Club are always welcoming new members, so it you would like to join and help make a difference in your local community, then please email [email protected] . All details on www.ashbournelions.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

04/03/2021

Happy Birthday Ashbourne, 201 years young !

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28/02/2021

DAY 28. CONGRATULATIONS.

Thank you for joining Ashbourne Lions walking challenge throughour February. We hope you enjoyed the daily habit you have created. We will be back again next year , bigger , better and hopefully we will be able to have a large gathering to celebrate the 28 day challenge.

Keep an eye on Facebook and www.ashbournelions.com for for updates on all Ashbourne Lions events.

24/02/2021

DAY 24.
After yesterdays deluge it looks like we have a much better day ahead. Your habit is formed now so keep going and enjoy your 30 minutes today.
If you havent collected your Hi VIZ pack from the Garda Station please do so.

22/02/2021

DAY 22. What a lovely day. Here are some of your Local Lions Club walkers pictured at ARKLE in the company of Local community Garda Alan. Thanks to Andy Murray for the photography and Garda Alan for arranging this socialy distanced photo.
Its the last Monday of our challenge.
If you havent picked up your packs from Ashbourne Garda Station please do so where you will receive a Hi Viz Vest, Diabetes information pack and a highly prized Garda Pen !!!

ENJOY THE GREAT WEATHER TODAY AND GET OUT FOR YOUR 30 MINUTES!

18/02/2021

DAY 18. Is that Spring in the air? How good do you feel now? Keep it going , tomorrow is Friday.

If you have your phone with you on your walk, why not listen to our podcast featuring Aine McCabe from McCabe Pharmacies and Frank O Donoghue former Chair of Lions Club Ireland. They discuss the different types of diabetes and some tips on managing and living with Type 2 diabetes.

https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/lions-club-ireland-diabetes-awareness/id1536745532?i=1000498141830

16/02/2021

DAY 16, you have blasted through the halfway point. How is everyone doing ? Weather is changing for the better so go out and enjoy !

12/02/2021

Its DAY 12. We would like to put a collage together of our walkers. Please send in a photo of yourself out walking. Preferrably in your Hi Viz. :-) KEEP IT GOING. Evenings are stretching ...a little. Enjoy your Friday evening.

12/02/2021

https://youtu.be/IISemuhr3Fs

Ashbourne & District Lions Club offering support to local communities.

11/02/2021

DAY 11 After your exercise today ....Happiness is....

10/02/2021

Day 10 , WELL DONE !!!!! Double figures !! Some friends to look out for on your walk today !!!

09/02/2021

DAY 9, Wrap up well. These are the days that you will feel amazing once you get out the door. Keep it going !

07/02/2021

DAY 7 - ONE WEEK. Well done , 7 days in a row, how are you feeling ? Give a Like and / or a thumbs up if you are on track.
Enjoy your evening, you deserve it.