About Newquay Lions Club
Newquay Lions Club is a group of individuals that want to come together to benefit the local community.
We are more than just a club, we are friends who look to benefit others and are committed to raising money for those local and those less fortunate with Lions Club International.
We meet once a month (Third Wednesday) and are always on the lookout for local projects and local groups we can support.
With activities such as Newquay Carnival, Our Coconut Shy and our Casino Nights, we would love to be part of your event to help raise money for Newquay.
If you want any information, please don’t hesitate to contact us
How Newquay Lions Started
Newquay Lions Club was formed in 1972 with Dennis Arbuthnott as the Charter President. Dennis was the owner and founder of ACE Engineering in Newquay, and this led him to meet with the Late John Lovett who was the Managing Director of The Cornwall Colosseum in Carlyon Bay, and also a member of St.Austell Lions Club.
They became good friends and John asked Dennis if he would consider starting a Lions Club in Newquay.
Dennis then approached a few Newquay Businessmen that he knew and arranged a meeting at The Bristol Hotel in 1972. At this meeting they were given a talk about Lionism from the Zone Chairmen, who was from Bodmin Lions Club. It was then decided to proceed and form Newquay Lions Club
Dennis was elected as the 1st President in December 1972, and went on to serve the club as President on 5 occasions during his 52 years as a Lion. The last time being President bin our 50th anniversary year
Dennis was a very proud Lion and was an inspiration and role model to all of us. Being a Lion was very important to Dennis and a huge part of his life.
Dennis had so many highlights during his time as a Lion and spoke about his these including being invited to attend a function at Buckingham Palace by HRH the Countess of Wessex, who is the Patron of Lions Clubs in the UK, and attending a Charter Dinner with a Lions Club in Mumbai.
Newquay Lions International Activities
Aid for Ukraine 2023/24
Newquay Lions have 3 times funded a vehicle and driver to join Convoys with the organisation Devon & Cornwall sending love to Ukraine. Lion peter b has been the Driver on these trips taking much needed medical equipment, baby supplies, clothing etc to Warsaw in Poland. Here the convoy offloads their goods into a warehouse which is then taken over the border into Ukraine.
Mumbai Charter Dinner 2018
Lions Dennis A and Peter B during a trip to India were invited to join Lions Club of Byculla at their annual Charter Dinner along with members of Bombay East Lions Club.
Mombasa Eyesight Projects 2015/15
Newquay Lions funded 2 Outreach Eyesight Projects near Mombasa in Kenya. Lion Peter B joined the outereach camps where patients were screened free of charge and issued with eyedrops and glasses as required. Those with had cataracts were then taken the same day to The Pwani Lions Eye Hospital in Mombasa to have cataracts removed the next day and then transported home the following days. Lion Peter found the experience very humbling and rewarding whilst meeting with the incredibly grateful patients in the Hospital after they had received the Gift of Sight from Newquay Lions.
Latest News
Lions 53rd Charter
We have had some lovely food at the Griffin Inn; speeches from Lion President Barbara May, Second Vice District Governor Phil Bunt, Vice President Andy Hannan & #newquayrotary President Phil
Save The Date for Newquay Carnival
It’s here! We’re still planning the finer details but Save the Date! We’ll be back on Saturday 5th July 2025. More details on the evenings events will follow! We’ll be