Promoting the Fraternity across the World
Thousands of people with visual impairments in Northern England will benefit from a £60,000 grant to Henshaws. Henshaws works across the North of England to support people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities. Their goal is to help people build skills, develop confidence and look forward to a positive future.
Debbie Fifield from Beach Within Reach receives the cheque from the group of local Freemasons On the 24th August, Craft and Chapter Charity Stewards from…
Above is Casnewydd Lodge member, W. Bro. Kelvin Reddicliffe . The picture shows W. Bro. Kelvin presenting a cheque for the magnificent sum of £1725 to…
Warrant Officer Wayne Dixon a member of Caerlleon Lodge 4394 and nine others marched 100 miles dressed in World War One Army Clothing and Boots carrying…
Jo Davies was a well-known and popular community journalist with the Barrow-in-Furness based Evening Mail, but sadly she died in 2015 at the age of 38 years as a result of ovarian cancer. With the aim of raising funds to help the fight against gynaecological cancer, the ‘Jo’s Appeal’ charity was established a few days before her death.
W. Bro Anthony Bamford IPM on the far left and W. Bro Richard Toon Charity Steward far right were recently delighted to present two cheques to the branch Chairman and Secretary of SAFFA Derbyshire branch based in Belper.
At a recent appointment held in the Podiatry Department in Torbay hospital Clive Eden, who is a Freemason and has for 45 years been a type 1 diabetic, was advised by Ruth Gornall, Lead Diabetetes Podiatrist of a project being undertaken by their department to purchase a portable X-Ray machine but due to all the current restrictions it was not available through the usual channels. A reconditioned X-Ray machine would cost £15,000 but will have to be funded through private donations.
Almost one hundred supporters filled the garden to enjoy a most splendid BBQ with delicious food and plenty to drink. Tony and Jill, together with their family, have deservedly built up a bit of a reputation for the quality of their hospitality and so it’s not surprising so many people turned out on a day when the weather forecast was less than favourable.
Contact the Elderly is dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation among older people. Supported by a network of volunteers, the charity organises monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for small groups of older people, aged 75 and over, who live alone.
