Message in a Bottle

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.

How the Scheme Works

The Lions Message In a Bottle scheme is a simple idea designed to encourage people to keep their personal and medical details on a standard form and in a common location – the Fridge. Whilst it is focused on the more vulnerable people in our community, anyone can have an accident at home, so this scheme can benefit anyone, including you.

Where Can I Find A Bottle?

Bottles, which are free of charge, can be found in a number of local Doctors Surgeries, Tesco stores and other outlets. If you cannot find a bottle lease contact us at miab@braintreelions.org.uk and we will supply you directly.

A Full list of places where you can pick-up a bottle are:

AMG Chemists

Blanford House Surgery

Care4You

1st Responders

Gt. Notley Surgery

The Hawthorns

St. Lawrence Surgery

Stationary Solutions, Braintree

Tesco, Gt. Notley

Tesco, Town Centre