Although Teesdale and District Lions Club has existed since 1984, the mother organisation, Lions Clubs International, is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2017.
All clubs were challenged to deliver “legacy projects” in their communities, and one of several chosen by Teesdale president Jeff Dobson was to replace a gate on the Pennine Way walking route.
The club, which is known for helping local good causes, responded to an appeal by the Friends of the North Pennines Trust.
After a presentation to the club it was decided to erect a new kissing gate at a point where the path bypasses the remote Widdybank Farm, in upper Teesdale.
Once in place, the club was invited by the trust together with the other parties – Durham County Council and Moor House Upper Teesdale Nature Reserve – to have a look.
They met David Fruin, from the Friends of the North Pennines Trust; Ian and Sandra Moorhouse from the trust; Martin Furnace, reserve manager; and Mike Ogden, county council rights or way officer.
Bob Garton, from the Lions, said: “Afterwards, an intrepid party of Lions negotiated the arduous track up to the farm. Following a few words of welcome and positioning, the party then ventured out into the teeth of the blizzard – to see and pass through the gate.”
”Like Captain Scott at the Pole, the party lingered long enough for a few cursory photographs, and admired the ceremonial plaque that is attached to the gate, and then fled back to the warmth of the reserve resources centre for tea and coffee and reflection.
“Teesdale and District Lions Club would like to thank the Friends of the North Pennines Trust for facilitating the location of the gate.
“We hope that the new gate will help people gain access to this remote and wonderful corner of Britain.”
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