Book now for Father Christmas Experience
It's easy to donate to the Lions Club of Tavistock - just click on the 'donate' link above!
On 4 December the 2025 Trees of Light on Tavistock Town Hall were switched on by Lions Club of Tavistock President Matt Hibbert. Around 60 people joined in the short celebration and enjoyed hot chocolate provided by the Club.
It's not too late for you to donate or sponsor a light! The money raised will go to local charities, which this year will be:
Children’s Hospice South West
Derriford Children’s Cancer Services
Marie Curie (Tavistock & Yelverton)
Motor Neurone Disease Association (Plymouth).
You can fill in the form and make your donation by clicking the link below:
2025 Christmas Cards on Sale Now!
The ever-popular Lions Club of Tavistock Christmas Cards are now on sale in various outlets around Tavistock and Whitchurch. All profits from the sale of these cards will be given to the Lions' local charities and good causes. Take a look at this year's cards on our page here Christmas Cards 2025
And from 25 November to 15 December you can buy a stamp for 50p and post your cards for Tavistock and Whitchurch in the Lions yellow post boxes in Dartmoor Photographic, Lawsons, Mime (Paddons Row), Ron's Pets, Shields DIY, Tavistock Launderette, the Toy Cupboard (Pannier Market), Whitchurch Post Office and the Visitor Information Centre.
Father Christmas Experience is coming to Tavistock!
On 13/14 and 20/21 December 2025, Father Christmas will be in the Bedford Hotel Carriage Room and he is excited to meet you! The elves will meet you at the tree-lined walkway and take your children to take part in a 50-minute workshop, which includes:
cookie decorating
making a Christmas cracker
decorating a bauble
The children will then meet Father Christmas in his cosy lounge, with wood burner and festive decor. After a chat with him, they can then have their photo taken, which will be printed and presented in a festive sleeve. Each child will receive a Christmas book and a surprise gift.
The Bedford Hotel will give a free hot chocolate to children with the "I have seen Santa" sticker if an adult is also purchasing a drink.
Your visit will bring joy to your little ones, as well as raising funds for Young Lives vs Cancer.
For more details and to book your slot visit: https://www.tavistocklions.org.uk/father-christmas-experience
Funds Available now for Local Causes
Your money makes a difference!!! We have recently made donations of around £4,000 to local good causes and charities following the hugely successful Carnival and associated fundraising activities.
We don’t make donations to individuals, but If you belong to an organisation that is a Charity or a deserving cause, it is always worth asking if we can make a donation, especially if you have a special event or project. Contact us via email here: enquiries@tavistocklions.org.uk