More than 40 members of Bridport Lions Club and their guests celebrate the branch's golden anniversary with a charter lunch on Sunday.

The event to mark 50 years of the club was held at the Bridport and West Dorset Golf Club, where Lions came from across the district gathered, some from as far as the Isle of Wight.

They were joined by the Mayor of Bridport, Cllr Ian Bark, and his wife Ann, and the Lions Club South West district governor, Lesley Chudley.

Lion John Webb was presented with a certificate marking his 50 year's of service, during which time John and his fellow Lions have raised more than £250,000 to assist individuals and organisations in the local community.

A 45-year service certificate was also presented to Lion Malcolm Young.

President Sheila Greenaway spoke of some of the highlights of the past 50 years, but also looked to the Lions' future fundraising plans, particularly with the return of the Swimarathon in October.

If anyone is interested in joining the Lions Club, contact Clive Greenaway on 07745 023 841 or email [email protected]