A CUDDLY lion joined Santa and his elves to spread Christmas cheer in Ringwood.

Members of the Ringwood & Fordingbridge Lions Club were out in the town centre through the festive period, as well as visiting public houses and bars on the Friday before Christmas to raise charity funds.

The club was amazed at the generosity of the people of Ringwood, who donated £942.33, with the funds to be used to support the Teenage Cancer Trust, Lions Brain Tumor Research, and other Lions charities.

Members thanked The Meeting House, Ringwood Town Council, The Inn in the Furlong, The Fish Inn, Framptons Wine Bar, The Original White Hart, The Star, The Railway Inn, The Old Beams, and The Alice Lisle and everyone they met in Ringwood for their help and support.

President, Stephen Sherring, said: “We had so much fun, dressing up, and meeting so many lovely people in Ringwood who were happy to give us a smile, a wave, and a donation towards such a worthwhile cause – we are very grateful and fortunate to live in such a wonderful community.”

Members of the Ringwood & Fordingbridge Lions Club out collecting