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Well, this year is regretfully drawing to a close. We know this because we held the draw for the two great bicycles that were the prize in our 2009 Raffle. This draw took place at our Car Boot Sale on Sunday October 11th, and was kindly drawn by Christine Earnshaw, our Mayor. The pair of ladies and gentlemen’s  “Bottecchia 803” road bicycles were won by Angela Churchman of Snettisham and we’re sure that Angela will have many, many years of miles ahead. Well done, and many thanks to all of you who supported this raffle, and to Messes “Fat Birds” who supplied and serviced the bikes.

 Also our very successful Car Boot Sales have now ended for the year. These have been extremely well supported. We thank Joanna Bostrum and all the staff at Glebe House School for allowing us use their premises. We are happy to announce that we will be back there again in 2010, starting around Easter. Dates will be published in this newsletter in the New Year. These Car Boot sales have greatly helped Glebe School and our funds which allow us to keep helping the local, national, and international causes we do.

As the year end gets closer there are several events still to look forward to. November 20th is “Children in Need”. Every year we support this charity and visit pubs and clubs in our area collecting money which goes directly to “Children in Need”, so if you see us, please help this very worthy cause.

Sunday November 22nd is the towns “Christmas Cracker” the event when the festive lights are switched on. It’ s great afternoon for kids (and adults), so come along and visit all the stalls, and of course look out for us !!!. We’ll be there.

For the first time, we are inviting all of our senior citizens to a special “Turkey & Tinsel” lunch. The cost will be only £3.00 per head, with “Lions” subsidising the balance. We are pleased to announce that this has been going well. Even as this article is being written, the first day is full up. It’s on for a week commencing December 7th. We invite all senior citizens living in Hunstanton and the surrounding villages to join us. For further information and a booking form, please call 01485 533108.

Christmas in Hunstanton wouldn’t be Christmas without the Hunstanton Lions “Grotto”. Yes it’s back, again in the basement of the Town Hall. This year the presents are really great, having been sourced by professional toy “masters”. Bring all your kids down to the mystical world of Santa, escorted by our own elves to see the misty stream running, dark shady moonlit areas, all ending with Santa in his comfy armchair greeting you with his present. There may be other surprises – you never know with the Lions!

At the same time we are holding our “Craft Fair” in the Town Hall, There are still some stalls available if you wish to sell your wares, so please contact us on 01485 533108 if you are interested. If not, please come along and buy those extra, rather unusual presents. There are great things available including woven novelties, jewellery, pottery, toys, decorations, plants, wreaths, home made produce, and lots, lots more.

Finally our congratulations go to Miss East O’Keefe of Smithdon School who is this years winner of our George Raines Trophy. Each year this is presented to the pupil who has shown excellence in not just sporting achievement, but also in the promotion of sport, as Miss East O’Keefe certainly has. If there is no worthy winner, the trophy doesn’t get presented, so of course winning it means that much more. Well done.

During 2009, and previous years, we have donated to many worthy causes, local and international, as well as giving physical support and help to local families and groups. In the next months newsletter we will let you know of some of these.

Please remember that we are here to help, but we can’t unless you let us know who may need us.