About Us

In 1974 Ernest Baddley, President of the Colwyn Bay Lions met Joe Rosado. “ Ernie” and his cousin Ray Smith encouraged him to start the Lions International in Gibraltar. The first reaction from some quarters was “What another organisation? It won’t work”. Others were more enthusiastic. Joe started to form a group to start a club locally and several months later Adam Tredgett a UK Member of some experience joined the drive.

Joe’s thinking was of a club which included as wide a cross-section of the community as possible. The inaugural dinner took place on Friday 27th may 1977 with His Excellency the Governor the Chief Minister and other dignatories present. Bert Mason, the Past International President from Britain also honoured us with his presence. In all there were 25 founder members.

The present membership includes professionals, civil servants, business and trades men, of different religious denominations and ages. The Lions Club of Gibraltar is now one of the most well known progressive local organisations. The motto “WE SERVE” has meant fund raising, giving free time, research, hard work and fun. The Lion ladies section was active from the start and now are Lions and form an indispensable pillar of the club. Thus a group of people who would otherwise rarely meet, formed themselves into a wonderful cohesive unit, warm hardworking, cheerful, caring, and above all ready to serve the community.