FREE CPR Training

Ever wondered how to perform CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation)? Or how to use a defibrillator?

If so, Shakespeare Lions, in association with Stratford Ambulance Association, ran a series of FREE sessions in Stratford on 18th October, 2025. Sessions lasted around 90 minutes and were interactive/ hands-on with everyone being able to practice what they see demonstrated, using dummies and test equipment. The main aims are to:

Provide a basic understanding of when, why and how to perform CPR
Demonstrate how to use a defibrillator
Learn how to put someone in the recovery position
Give you confidence and information to deal with such a situation

Sessions were held at Venture House, Avenue Road,

Stratford upon Avon, CV37 0HR.

Places are limited so if you are interested, please visit https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/shakespearelions to check available times and book a session.

Find out here about some of the other things we do with Lifeskills,

including student, adult and community training.

Presentation of cheque for £250 to Stratford Special Football Club for transport to matches

Young Ambassador 2025

Can you help us to recognise and support a young person in your school/organisation who is committed to helping others and has a project they wish to pursue? This award recognises young people between the age of 15 and 19 who demonstrate outstanding community service and encourages them in furthering their community involvement.

This is an annual national competition which aims to celebrate the many achievements of young people. The winning candidate in each area receives £500 and will progress to the regional final with the opportunity to win a further £1,000 for their project. Shakespeare Lions will also give a financial reward to all participants to help them develop their chosen project.

For more information please contact us at shakespearelionsclb@gmail.com.

President 2025/26
Charles Williams

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.