Lions Clubs International recognize outstanding individuals by bestowing on them an award that is named after its founder, Melvin Jones. This award is the highest form of recognition and embodies humanitarian ideas consistent with the nature and purpose of Lionism. The recipient of this award becomes a model of exemplary service to his club and the community which it serves.
 The Carnival - July 2017
"Heritage, Myths and Legends" Our area in the South West is steeped in these subjects we came up with the following list of ideas: . George and the Dragon . Goosey Fair . Mining . Agriculture . The Dukes of Bedford . Tavistock Abbey . Sir Francis Drake . Viking raids . Robin Hood . Dartmoor Legends . James Bond . Piracy and Smuggling . Fairy Stories . King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Sporting Legends But there are so many more!! Information Sheet Why? It's fun and the people from Tavistock and surrounding areas have fun watching it!! You can make money for your organisation or for a Charity, just by taking part. How much depends on the number taking part, but last year organisations received £100! When? On Saturday 15th July 2017 Where? The procession starts from the bottom of Down Road, Tavistock at 6.30pm. You will be given your place to assemble in Down Road when you arrive. All entries should arrive by 5.30 pm. Is it difficult to enter? Not at all! Fill in our form and return it by email or post. Decide what kind of entry suits you. Can you get a float? If so, that is the best stage of all. It is not as complicated as people think! Essentially, you need public liability insurance for the vehicle and you need to make sure no one can fall off. We can give further advice if you contact us.
Route This year we will follow the same route as last year. This proved to be flatter and shorter making it less tiring for the walking entries. As usual, the procession will assemble in Down Road, going from there into Abbey Place, turning left into Plymouth Road, right into Russell Street, right into West Street and on through Duke Street, turning right into Market Road where it will disperse. Here is a link to the Carnival Entry Form Here is a link to some helpful notes on the Procession Here is a link to the Health and Safety Advice Who will be this year’s Carnival Princess? The Lions Club of Tavistock is starting
its search for a young lady to wear the glittering tiara and wave a royal hand
at this year’s spectacular Tavistock Carnival so now is the chance for 3 lucky
youngsters to win a chance to step up to the vacant throne as the new Carnival
Princess and attendants. All young ladies who apply
must be between the ages of 7 and 11 years on 1st July 2017 and live
within the PL19 and PL20 postal districts. The competition is sponsored by the Tavistock
Times Gazette and Lawsons of Tavistock and the Club is delighted with the
continued support from both companies. The judging will take place at the Tavy
Club in King Street, Tavistock on Wednesday 24th May at 6pm with the
official crowning during ‘Funday in the Meadows’ on Sunday 9th July
at 3pm. The Carnival Princess and attendants will lead the Carnival Procession
through the streets of Tavistock on Saturday 15th July so the lucky winners
must be available for these dates. Tavistock’s ever popular Carnival Week, which the Lions Club has been organising for many years for and on behalf of the local community, starts on Friday 7th July with an action packed week of events for all the family starting off with a Celidh in the Town Hall culminating in the procession on Saturday 15th July. The theme for this year is “Myths, Heritage and Legends” and an entry form will be published in this paper in early June but now is the time for everybody to get their thinking caps on. Carnival Princess Entry FormWe are very pleased to be supporting the Scratch Mikado Event in the Parish Church Congratulations to Tierney Robinson on coming third in the whole of the South West for her Peace Poster - Sharing Peace. Trees of Light  The new lights looked fantastic this Christmas on the beautiful trees, kindly donated by South West Lakes Trust. Maybe this contributed to the increase in sponsors, bringing in nearly £6,000 for our chosen charities, which this year are CLIC Sargent, Marie Curie and Parkinsons UK. When we are able to reclaim the tax, this figure will rise again, so, as you can see, it makes possible a really worthwhile donation to three very good causes. Thank you again to all those who supported and sponsored this wonderful scheme. |  View all our events  |