PEACE POSTER CONTEST. Theme is "Dare to Dream".

Only a lions club can sponsor the contest in a local school or organized, sponsored youth group, such as YMCA programs, Boys & Girls Clubs, Scouts, etc.

Note: The contest cannot be held in youth groups that a Lions

club sponsors, such as a Leo club or Scout unit.

However, individual members of those groups (such as Leos or Scouts) may participate if the contest is held at their schools or other organized youth groups.

The contest is open to students who will be 11, 12 or 13 years of age on November 15, 2023. Eligible birth dates are November 16, 2009 through November 15, 2012.

Artwork must be no smaller than 13 inches by 20 inches (33 centimeters by 50 centimeters) and no larger than 20 inches by 24 inches (50 centimeters by 60 centimeters).

Do not mat or frame artwork.

Only one entry per student per year, and each entry must be the work of only one student.

All artwork must be the individual student's original

creation. Duplications are not accepted.

All media are accepted. Note: Chalk, charcoal and pastel

entries should be sealed with a fixative spray to prevent

smearing. Do not laminate entries.

Three-dimensional entries will not be accepted. Nothing

may be glued, stapled or attached to the artwork in any

way.

The use of lettering or numbering on the front of the poster,

in any language, is not allowed. All artist signatures or

initials should be written on the back of the poster.

Artwork should be done on a flexible material so it can be

rolled for shipping in a mailing tube, Do not fold poster.

ENTRIES:

Five post primary schools in Newcastle /Ballynahinch area have just completed their entries.

This Lions sponsored contest is open to schools all over the world.

The quality of the entries is superb.

We look forward to sharing winning entries with our local schools and clubs in early November.

The creativity of our young people is excellent and once again we are extremely grateful to our schools and Art Departments for taking part.

The winning Ireland entry will be sent to the International Judging panel in USA to be entered into the International aspect.

So a contest that reflects all 3 dimensions to Lions Local National and International.

600.000 children around the world take part.

Photo: Lion Robin McCaren together with one of the Judges, Alison Heron pre-judging some poster entries.

Level of support from different agencies and companies for Daisy dander.

In trying to highlight the issue of childhood cancer during the month of September, Newcastle Lions Club are thrilled with the level of support their project has been receiving. This has included sponsorship from , CHP Mechanical Services Ltd, Dundrum. The main event the club are promoting is on Saturday 23rd September at 10.30 am there is a Daisy Dander in aid of Daisy Lodge, starting at the cone of light along the promenade.

The walk is a short walk but a colourful one with the promenade being decorated with flower theme artwork by Creative Village Dundrum. For children there is face painting courtesy of the Art Factory Seaforde, with a donations to Daisy Lodge. The month will end with a coffee morning on Friday 29th September starting at 10.30 until noon at Scopers Restaurant Dundrum ,where Paul and Jenny Cunningham are giving all takings to the Daisy Lodge Appeal.

Photo: Paul and Jenny Cunningham of Scopers restaurant Dundrum with Lion coordinator Marian McGreevy

Newcastle Lions and Daisy Lodge promote childhood cancer awareness

During the month of September, Lions world wide are promoting Childhood cancer Awareness Month. For Lions , this is significant as it is one of the Lions International global causes. In working alongside staff from Daisy Lodge, Newcastle Lions are making a big effort to try to promote, this global cause. This will include a coffee morning, a talk show and a Daisy Dander. Staff from Daisy Lodge, have also provided information packs to local businesses and highlighted the awareness month through the big electronic board at Bon Bon.

For families of children suffering from Cancer, a wonderful facility is available in Newcastle to give them some respite. This facility was known as Narnia, but this was enhanced with greater numbers of families being accommodated, when Daisy Lodge was built. This is a purpose built therapeutic centre located in Newcastle.

To help support the work of Daisy Lodge helping children with cancer, on Saturday 23rd September at 10.30 am the public are invited to meet at the Cone of Light on the Newcastle Promenade and walk a 1009 steps in support of children with cancer. With the kind permission of Newry & Mourne Down District Council, the promenade will be decorated with flower theme artwork by the group, Creative Village Dundrum. The Lions are also thankful to Raymond Shannon REC,NI for providing first aid cover. The public are encouraged to make a donation, to the Lion collectors present that morning, to the Daisy Lodge Appeal to help them in their work.

Photo: Aisling Gibson South Down Regional Fundraiser Cancer Fund for Children and Lions Coordinator Marian McGreevy prepare to promote event at eh Cone of Light