Marking the twinning ceremony of the Gibraltar and Ballymena Lions Clubs last night, His Worship the Mayor Tony Lima hosted a reception re-uniting members of both clubs who had built friendships through formerly liaising through the clubs.

The Reception was also attended by a number of representatives of the Lions Clubs from neighbouring Towns and Cities, including Sr. Jose Manuel Garcia Caballero of District No.116-B Spain as well as Mayoress of La Linea, Sra. Gemma Araujo. The Chief Minister was also present.

Speaking at the Twinning, His Worship the Mayor noted that he was deeply honoured to have been asked by the Lions Fraternity to preside over the Ceremony and Witness the signing of the Twinning Documents.

The Gibraltar Lions Club came about in 1974, when President of the Colwyn Bay Lions, Ernest Baddley, met Gibraltarian Joe Rosado. Joe then began to form a group in order to start a local club.

The Lions Club of Gibraltar is now considered on of the most well known progressive local organisations. They are involved in fundraising, giving their free time, research, hard work and fun.

Commenting on the twinning, the Gibraltar Lions President insisted that it served as an opportunity to learn about another club and its culture. He added, ‘twinning illustrates the Third Purpose of our International Association, which is to create and foster a spirit of understanding among the people of the world.’