Bill Russell

I served with Thames Valley Police for 32 years, latterly with young offenders, before retiring as an Education Consultant with Oxfordshire County Council.

Keen to serve the community, I joined Abingdon Lions in early 1990, holding roles including President (multiple times), Secretary, and Fundraising & Social Chair – organising events like the Santa Sleigh, fetes, and shows.

In 2010 I was proud to receive the Lions Melvin Jones Fellow Award for humanitarian service. I transferred to Highworth & District Lions in 2024.