On Tuesday 6 January 2026, Trevor King, owner of Twice Recall , was presented with the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award for Dedicated and Humanitarian Services, the highest honour awarded by the Lions Clubs International Foundation. The presentation was made by Lion President Phil Jesson and Lion Trevor Dalladay in recognition of Mr King’s exceptional generosity and commitment to the local community. The award acknowledges Mr King’s donation of an 18-seat minibus to Long Mead Sc

The Lions Barrel Organ was once again a familiar and welcome sight and sound around Tonbridge in the weeks leading up to Christmas, helping to spread festive cheer while raising vital funds for the local community. Thanks to the generosity of local shoppers, over £3,000 was collected. These funds were used to provide much-needed support to families and individuals in need across Tonbridge. With the additional and welcome support of a grant from the Lawson Trust, more than 500

The Christmas spirit was alive and well at the Annual Musical Memories Christmas Concert, held on Saturday 6 December at the Methodist Church, Higham Lane, Tonbridge. The church was filled to capacity with friends and families of the much-loved Musical Memories Sing-A-Long Choir, all eager to celebrate the season through music and community. The concert opened in uplifting style, with choir and audience joining together to sing Hark! The Herald Angels Sing , setting a joyful

Tonbridge Lion President Phil Jesson and his wife Jo, joined by three fellow Lions and their partners, were delighted to attend the annual Christmas Nativity and Blessing at the Leybourne Grange Riding Centre for the Disabled (LGRCD) on 5th December. A large and enthusiastic audience enjoyed festive performances from the Leybourne Primary School choir and The Malling School orchestra, along with captivating contributions from riders and volunteers of the Centre. The tradition

LP Phil and Jo Jesson were most pleased to attend the Kith 'n' Kin festive coffee morning at the Tonbridge Baptist Church on Thursday 27th November. Also present were a number of their group partners, friends and funders. Some of the community welfare groups there had also received financial assistance from the Club in the past. Kith ' n' Kin provide support groups for parents who are experiencing situations where a child is violent, aggressive or out of control. Tonbridge Li

Tonbridge Lions Club is delighted to share that we have been recognised by Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council as an Outstanding Community Group ! At a ceremony held on 19 November at Kings Hill, Cllr Des Keers praised our long-standing dedication to supporting individuals, families, and local organisations through fundraising, welfare projects, and inclusive community events – helping to make Tonbridge a kinder, stronger place for all. Pictured is Lion President Phil Jesson

Tonbridge Lions are proud to be supporting Hospice in the Weald Children’s Service as they prepare a very special Christmas party for children with life-changing or life-limiting illnesses. As part of our commitment to serving the local community, we are delighted to fund a live performance of Winter Wonderland , a multi-sensory festive show created by Embracing Arts . Designed specifically for children with additional needs, the production brings the magic of Christmas to li

Lion President Phil Jesson laid the poppy wreath on behalf of Tonbridge Lions Club

As part of our Tonbridge Lions Community Programme, we’re delighted to have presented a new defibrillator to Corpus Christi Church in Lyons Crescent. It’s now installed outside the Fisher Hall, where it can be easily accessed by both parishioners and the local community in case of emergency. Lions President Phil Jesson joined Father Philip de Freitas and Maura Branch, a member of the congregation, for the handover on 16th October 2025.

Welcomed into the family of Tonbridge Lions in September were Geraint Hylton and John Withers and Neil Ramage was welcomed this month. Lion President welcomes Geraint Hylton Welcoming John Withers .... and welcome to Neil Ramage

Lion President Phil Jesson and his wife Jo were delighted to join Hilden Oaks School for their Harvest Festival at St Saviour’s Church earlier this month We’re so grateful to the pupils, staff and families for their incredible generosity — donating a huge amount of food and raising £170 for the Feast Food Bank. Your kindness truly makes a difference in our community. Thank you, Hilden Oaks, for your continued support and Superkind  spirit! #TonbridgeLions #HildenOaksSchool #

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More than 1,700 runners took to the streets on Sunday, 5th October for the annual Run Kent Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K road races,...

On Saturday 14th September, Tonbridge Lions Club held its annual free diabetes testing day at the Big Bridge in Tonbridge. Despite some...

Tonbridge, 8 September 2025  – The River Medway came alive this weekend as the Tonbridge Lions Dragon Boat Race returned with its biggest...

Musical Memories recently had the joy of celebrating the 100th birthday of Betty MacFarlane  — a remarkable woman with a lifetime of...

The Methodist Church on Higham Lane, Tonbridge, was filled with warmth, joy, and unforgettable melodies on Saturday, July 26th, as the...

Lion Bob Taylor was awarded his 30-year chevron by Lion President Phil Jesson today (Tuesday, 29th).

The Tonbridge Lions car tour was successfully completed on Sunday 20th of July. As the cars and drivers gathered at Tonbridge School the...

Lion President Phil and Jo Jesson had pleasure in presenting a cheque to Helen Genty of Kith ‘n’ Kin at the Castle Chamber, Tonbridge...