Highworth · Wiltshire
Highworth Lions News
Stories from our club and our community across Highworth and district.

Highworth Lions 53rd Charter Evening Dinner.
EventsOn June 27th 2026 we hosted the 53rd Charter Evening Dinner with over 40 attendees including the incoming and outgoing District Governors, our volunteers from the Lions Charity Shop and many more.

Highworth Lions Support "CATWALK FOR CREATION"
Community Support and Charity ShopThanks to volunteers for supporting “Catwalk for Creation” at St Michael’s Church on 11 June. The Lions Charity Shop supplied sustainable clothing, showing you can look great on a budget

🙌 Hands up if you know why this week has been so special?
Community SupportA whole week celebrating the amazing people who give their time to help others and support communities. At Highworth and District Lions Club, we couldn’t do what we do without our wonderful volunteers

Another 24-hour public-access defibrillator is now installed at Highworth Cemetery Church.
Community Support and Health & WellbeingHighworth and District Lions and Highworth Town Council celebrate the installation of another new community defibrillator at the Highworth Cemetery.

Supporting the Highworth Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Job Club.
Community SupportHighworth Lions support funding of the local CAP Job Club. With rising costs, the charity has found it increasingly difficult to continue this vital work without extra financial backing.

Prostate-Specific-Antigen “PSA” screening event
Community Support and Health & WellbeingOn 25 April 2026, the Highworth and Lechlade Lions jointly organised a Prostate-SpecificAntigen “PSA” screening event in partnership with the charity CHAPS.

New Defibrillator Installed in Barra Close
Community Support and Health & WellbeingA public-access defibrillator funded by club fundraising is now in place in Highworth Barra Close, available around the clock.

The Highworth and District Lions nominate Gloucester House for the Pride of Swindon awards
Club NewsThe Highworth and District Lions are pleased to have nominated Gloucester House for the Pride of Swindon awards. On March 5th they received their award at the Double Tree Inn Swindon.

Highworth Lions Support Swindon 105.5 Saturday Club
Community SupportHighworth Lions Club has stepped up to back Swindon 105.5’s Saturday Club, a vital initiative offering fun, learning, and companionship for disadvantaged children across the area.

Barra Close Play Park
Community SupportThe Highworth and District Lions contribute to redevelopment of the Barra Close Play Park site and together with the Wrde Up Committee, sponsor purchase and placement of Benches to enhance the site.

Highworth and District Lions take OAPs to Weston-super-Mare 2025
EventsThis is our annual outing to the seaside and has become the highlight of the year for the OAPs of Highworth, providing an opportunity to meet friends, make new memories, and enjoy a change of scenery.
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