Group which raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for charities to close after 54 years
A group which has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for charities over a 54-year history will be closing.
Telford Lions has announced the news on social media, saying that it would officially be closing on June 30.
Throughout its 54 years the group has been responsible for fundraising for a host of charities – local, national, and international.
The group said it had taken the decision due to a "continued shortage of volunteers", as well as the "increasing age" of its remaining members.
The group said the closure will not affect the unrelated 'Ironbridge Lions' organisation, which will continue to operate.
It added that the Ironbridge Lions would even be taking on some of the long-term projects the group has run.
