Santa's coming!
Get ready, Stratford!
Santa will be on his way soon to spread joy and cheer throughout the streets.
Shakespeare Lions elves are busy getting his sleigh prepared.
Deck the halls, light up your homes, and prepare for a festive celebration as we welcome the magic of the holiday season. Let the excitement begin!
Walking Routes and Statics 2026 will start on the 5th December and full routes are published here
If you would like to track him on the night this is the link
http://glympse.com/!Santainstratford
President Rob on his travels
Shakespeare Lion President Rob went Vancouver in Oct/Nov and visited the Burrard Lion's Club members there. They were most gracious and hospitable during their monthly business meeting.
New International friends have been forged within our Global Lion family. 🦁
President 2026/27
Rob Clark
Shakespeare Lions Club has a membership of just over 30, including Alcester Lions that is our branch club. We all share the passion of service to the community and raising funds for deserving causes in the area of Stratford-upon-Avon.
We hold our meetings at the White Swan Hotel every 2nd Thursday of the month commencing at 7.00pm. We welcome potential new members. So anyone reading this post who wishes to find out what we do are most welcome to join us at a meeting and
listen to the varied projects that we support.
Stratford Boat Club has named one of its boats after Olympic silver medallist Esmé Booth in recognition of her journey from club junior to the podium in Paris.
Members and invited guests gathered on Sunday for the naming ceremony of the club’s new lightweight eight, which was unveiled and named by Esmé.
From the left, Eric Appleton, chairman, Stratford Boat Club; Jen Cary, club president; Caroline Salt of Salts Healthcare; Stratford mayor Cllr Sam McNaught Barrow; Rob Clark, president of Shakespeare Lions; Gina Fusco, masters vice-captain of Stratford Boat Club, and Esmé Booth.
Click here to read about our history and our values as a club.