Bradford Freemasons Donate £1,000 to Teddies for Loving Care appeal
TLC Donation in memory of W Bro Ken Walter
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TLC Donation in memory of W Bro Ken Walter
AS part of the 300 year celebrations to mark the formation of the Freemasons the Unity Lodge in Crediton will be holding an Open Day on Saturday, September 2, from 2pm to 6pm.
Roclyffe Lodge No 5198 that meets at Bacup have recently had two applicants for Initiation into their Lodge. The first of these Initiations took place on Thursday 25th May but, due to holidays and other commitments of their members, they had a shortfall of numbers of their members who were able to take part in the Initiation Ceremony
There is no shortage of canals and paths in the Wigan area, all within striking distance of the three Masonic halls in the Borough, but the group decided to make one of its MCF 2021 Festival fundraising events a special day out and opted for a sponsored walk along the Lancaster canal.
The donation has enabled the purchase of a pair of surgical loupes (a loupe is a magnification device to help surgeons see small details more closely) and a light source.
On a sunny Tuesday evening in late May WBro Mike Stubbs and WBro David Gill set off to deliver cheques for donations that had been approved by the Charity…
The closure of Sure and Stedfast Lodge No 9326 was not the final act of this former Boy’s Brigade lodge at Liverpool. Renowned for their generosity of spirit across the years, the members on closure settled all bills, ensured a provision to lodge widows and contemplated where the residue would be best placed. It was agreed to make two pecuniary donations, the recipients chosen being Liverpool Masonic Hall and the Kindred Lodges Association.
Acorns Children’s Hospice care for children and young people and their families across the heart of England. They have three children’s hospices – Selly Oak – Birmingham West Midlands, Worcester and Walsall. They provide a wide range of care services for children, from neonatal all the way through to transition to adulthood. Services include ongoing medical support, end of life care and providing hospices at home.
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Nice to see £500 from our benevolent fund and @Idsall_Lodge donated to @AcornsHospice @ShropshireMason
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.
Martin Smith a past master and director of ceremonies, arranged for a note to be placed in the daily on-board newspaper, which called for any Masonic brethren who would like to meet for an unofficial gathering in the Uganda room.