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The Warwickshire Provincial Church Service – Sunday 12th June

17th July 2016

As is tradition the annual church service began with lunch followed by a procession of the Provincial Grand Master, visiting dignitaries and Grand Officers escorted by Acting Provincial Grand Officers from Alderson House through Warwick to the church. Whilst the British weather threatened the procession, the worst of the rain held off and failed to dampen spirits. Visitors to Warwick had their cameras at the ready to capture the spectacle of Freemasons processing in full Regalia.

Air Ambulance Lifted by £16,000 Donation from Freemasons

17th July 2016

The Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance (KSSA) has received a vital cash boost with a donation of £16,000 from the Freemasons’ Grand Charity. Freemasons from Kent, Surrey & Sussex recently visited the Air Ambulance at its headquarters in Marden to make the donation. Whilst there, they had the opportunity to look around one of the two helicopters and meet the crew and support staff who keep it flying.

Freemasons £10,000 Donation for Pilgrims Hospices

16th July 2016

Pilgrims Hospices received a vital boost, with a donation of over £10,000 from the Freemasons Grand Charity. Providing end of life care and support for patients and their families across east Kent for more than 30 years, Pilgrims now operates three hospices in Ashford, Canterbury and Margate.

Wanstead Park Lodge Freemasons raises over £3,000 for Blesma, The Limbless Veteran

15th July 2016

On a sunny Saturday evening in June last year members of WPL and their guests embarked the HMS Belfast on the river Thames for a Ladies Festival unlike ever before. After guests made their way along the footbridge they were greeted by a piper who piped them onto the ship to WM Steve May and his wife Janette.

39th Bournemouth Masonic Holiday

15th July 2016

The 39th Bournemouth Masonic Holiday culminated in a fabulous Gala evening on Friday, attended by guests of honour the PGM, R.W. Bro. Michael Wilks and his wife Kay and W. Bro. Les Hutchinson, Chief Operating Officer of the MCF. Other distinguished guests included APGM, W. Bro. Geoff Tuck, and W. Bro. Malcolm Childs; who has retired after some 21 years as our PGA. A small presentation was made to him as a token of thanks for all his work over the years.

Surrey Freemasons Visit East Kent Mobile Chemotherapy Unit ‘Caron’ – Hope For Tomorrow

15th July 2016

Freemasons from the Province of Surrey recently paid a visit to East Kent Mobile Chemotherapy Unit (MCU) ‘Caron’, in the run up to the launch of their 2022 Festival, on the 5th May 2016, when they will be fundraising for Hope for Tomorrow.

Devon Freemasons donate Teddies to children

14th July 2016

Freemasons donate Teddies to children Freemasons throughout England and Wales have been involved with their local hospitals, Doctors and children’s services giving nurses and Doctors the opportunity to help a child.

Sandbach Lodge of Installed Masters 9433

13th July 2016

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Sandbach Lodge of Installed Masters celebrated their 25th Anniversary with a Sunday Lunch at Sandbach Masonic Hall attended by 50 members and their guests. A table full of raffle prizes supplied by members generated £255.00 which will be donated to local charities and good causes.

Burns Night – Telford

13th July 2016

Book early for an unmissable Burns Night organised by Group 6 lodges in aid of the 2019 Festival and the Royal British Legion. This Black Tie Burns Night Charity Supper at the Park Inn (next to the Radisson) in Telford will include a three- course meal (three menu choices, all Scottish!), pipes and drums, poetry, raffle, entertainment and a disco to take you through to 3am.

Freemasons receive Community Partner Award from Midlands Air Ambulance

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500 supporters of the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity dined and partied the night away at Edgbaston on Friday 8th July to celebrate 25 years of Helimed service to the counties of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire and Staffordshire. The AIR25 Ball and Awards Ceremony celebrated the special achievements of individuals and organisations who had made continuous and significant contributions to the Charity over the quarter century of its existence.