PROJECTS
Do you have an idea for a project that will support the Tumby Bay and District community and residents?
The Tumby Bay and District Lions club would like to hear from you.
LIONS CLUB PARK
One of the major visitor stops on the Tumby Bay foreshore is the Tumby Bay & District Lions club park. Close to town shopping and an ideal spot to rest and relax.
First developed in 2009 the park provides a sheltered picnic area with a solid tables and chairs and a free electric barbecue. The lawned area is well maintained and offers families with a safely fenced area for kids to romp and play. Close to the Jetty and foreshore swimming.
TUMBY BAY CEMETERY
The Tumby Bay cemetery, located just outside of the town is maintained by the Tumby Bay Council with the finishing touches from the volunteer support of members of the Tumby Bay & District Lions club.
The well documented registers of graves is maintained by members of Lions along with the repairs and maintenance of the shelter and glass display cabinets.
Use this link to search council records of all cemeteries in the district
TUMBY BAY HOSPITAL AUXILIARY
The Tumby Bay Hospital Auxiliary does a magnificent job in supporting the general operation of the hospital That support is reliant on community funding to enable the provisions of modern hospital beds and other equipment, The Tumby Bay and District Lions is proud to be able to assist these objective and provides support in the purchase of specialty beds and mattress that meet rigorous international health standards. Read more details here.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
The Tumby Bay & District Lions club is dedicated to supporting the local district community. The club regularly provides assistance to sporting and social clubs and organisations where there is a demonstrated need. That support may come in various ways not always in a monetary sense but often in labour to assist residents or local establishments in cleaning, repairs and maintenance or just a simple helping hand or demonstration of understanding of local concerns.
CANCER SCREENING
As part of the Lions International Cancer screening initiative the special screening van visits Tumby Bay on a regular basis. The Lions Cancer screening service provides early detection of all skin and other cancers. The Lions Skin Cancer screening unit has been running a very effective screening campaign for several years providing a much needed and crucial service to members of the regional and rural community of South Australia in detecting and referring at risk skin cancer patients to their GP’s for further investigation.
Many lives have been saved.
The Titanic Swimming Pontoon
No matter what age...from toddlers to adults, the Tumby swimming pontoon has been part of the swimming activity at Tumby. The pontoon, ironically named the 'Titanic' was built and installed by the Tumby Bay & District Lions in 1998 and continues to provide aquatic fun for locals and visitors.
Lions Mints
The Lions Mints program has been a staple fundraising opportunity for Lions Australia since launching in 1976.
Lions Mints are loved and recognised by many, with countless stores and businesses displaying them on countertops across Australia.
Funds raised through the sale of Lions mints support a range of important causes, including Australia’s Paralympic athletes, the Australian Lions Childrens’ Mobility Foundation, the Lions Cord Blood Foundation and the Australian Lions Childhood Cancer Research Foundation.
Lions Christmas Cakes
Australia’s favourite Christmas Cakes not only taste good, they do good.
Perfected over the years, the traditional Lions Australia Christmas cake recipe is packed with high quality ingredients and 50% fruit, but there’s one magic ingredient in this cake that sets it apart from the rest with all proceeds going back to Lions Clubs. The cakes help fund a range of vital projects in the community.
Christmas cakes and puddings are Lions Australia’s largest annual fundraiser. Since the first 1-pound cake introduced in 1965, Lions has raised over $60 million for community project across Australia.
Foreshore Mosaics.
As you power walk, walk, run or stroll along the walking path on the foreshore of Tumby Bay the interesting mosaic plaques artistically designed and executed is the work of a group of talented Tumby ladies including some of our own Lions..
Exercise Pod
An extensive exercise pod adjacent to the walking path along the Tumby Bay foreshore was developed by the Tumby Bay & District Lions club, supported by the Tumby Bay Progress Association.
Lions Recycle for Sight
Throughout the year Tumby Bay Lions & District Lions club collects from various collection points around the district hundreds of pairs of used reading glasses. These glasses and frames are re-manufactured to match lenses and frames for use by less fortunate. The collection includes, sunglasses, reading glasses, new contact lenses and hearing aids. Over 600,000 pairs of glasses are collected annually and are refurbished at 3 refurbishment sites in Queensland training sites for ‘work for dole’ and prisoner trade training programs where they are cleaned, graded and packed into boxes for distribution around the world. In the 27 years that the Lions Recycle for Sight program has operated over 7 million pairs of glasses have been delivered to humanitarian agencies worldwide. Thanks to Hibbles Pharmacy as the collection point in Tumby Bay.