The Lions Club of Tavistock organises fund raising activities for and on behalf of the local community of Tavistock and the surrounding area. Events include the Town Carnival, a firework display, the Westcountry Balloon Fiesta and the Christmas Trees of Light. The Club also helps the local council with a park and ride scheme for Goose Fair and provides marshals for other events in the town
The Centre funded and built by the people of Southmead in1962 now requires major improvements. Community Association volunteers and Centre staff seek to secure their long term future on the site, providing facilities in the interests of social welfare, for recreation and leisure activities for all