Message in a Bottle is not solely a Lions initiative, however it is an

initiative that very many Lions Clubs across the country have taken

to and recognise as a means of fulfilling our motto “We Serve”, often

funding the scheme from their own charity accounts.

This scheme is free to the user. Whilst it is focused on the more

vulnerable people in our community, anyone can fall downstairs, so

this scheme can benefit anyone, including you. As a minimum it will

save the Emergency Services valuable time identifying you and your

emergency contacts. By telling whether you have special medication or

allergies or not, it is a potential lifesaver and provides peace of mind to

users and their friends and families.

Changing Lives, One Pair at a Time

In just about any dresser drawer, one can find a pair of spectacles that are no

longer being used. That same pair of glasses can change another person's life.

Lions Recycle for Sight

That's why we started the Lions Recycle for Sight program. Everyone can help.

Throughout the year, Lions, Leos and other volunteers collect used spectacles

and deliver them to regional Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centers (Chichester Lions)

LERC volunteers clean, sort by prescription strength and package the glasses.

Most of the recycled glasses are distributed to people in need in developing countries

where they will have the greatest impact.

Spectacle Recycling – How You Can Help

If you have used spectacles you no longer need, you can donate them now by contacting us. 

Lions accept prescription and reading glasses, sunglasses and plastic and metal frames. 

Children's glasses are especially needed.

We also collect old keys, coins and mobile phones for recycling.