CAMBORNE Redruth District Lions have welcomed a new member, 71-year-old Brian Sharman.

Brian was born in Bournemouth and educated in Dorset and was a project manager with Flight Refuelling Ltd situated in Wimborne, Dorset where most of his work dealt with ‘In flight refuelling equipment’.

Brian is married to Pat and they took early retirement to Crete. In 2013 they returned to the UK.

His voluntary work included being an advisor and motivator in his work’s Young Enterprise Scheme, a catechist for first communion, confirmation and adult entrants to the Catholic Church. He has also spent many years fund raising for social functions at church and at a Bournemouth local dance studio where he became a qualified teacher of ballroom and Latin American dancing

Brian’s hobbies also included golf and badminton but now are sea fishing and honing his culinary and housekeeping skills.

Brian was "badged up" by the membership chairman Steve Young and was presented with his membership certificate by Lion President Derek Canham

If you are interested in joining the Lions or require more information then please contact membership chairman Steve Young on phone 01209 219748 or by email: – treyew@talktalk.net