Freemasons Sponsor Ushka – A Guide Dog in Training
Liscard Lodge has been supporting Ushka, a German Shepherd Retriever cross for the last 2 years.
PGL Cheshire
Gateways Lodge 6374 BBQ
Despite spasmodic drizzle it couldn’t extinguish the BBQ nor dampen the spirits and enjoyment of Gateway Lodge (6374) Members and their guests at the Lodge Annual Summer BBQ held in a members garden backing onto the canal at Chester on Saturday 16 July.
REMAF Day Out in the Lake District
A coach full of REMAF members (Retired Masons Fellowship) left Ellesmere Port Masonic Hall early on Monday for their annual summer jaunt, this time they set-off for the sunny Lake District town of Bowness for a boat and train journey around Lake Windermere. First it was all on board the Tern built in 1891 originally steam powered but now converted to diesel for a sail to Lakeside, then across the landing stage to board a 1950’s Lakeside Steam Railway train heading for Haverthwaite, a stop for afternoon tea then a return journey to Lakeside to meet our coach for the trip back home.
Cheshire Freemasons help children learn about the importance of BEES
Children have learnt about the importance of BEES and how we can look after them, by becoming aware of how delicate their environment is and being a life scientist in the process.
Dukinfield Lodges support Scouts
A cheque was presented on Wednesday 13th July 2016 by WBro John Waddington of Royal Edward Lodge No 1088, from the Area 4 community grant scheme, to match funds raised by the lodge. John informed us that several lodges from Dukinfield had contributed, which financially assisted the scouts to travel to Blackpool, enabling them to join their 100th year celebrations.
Sandbach Lodge of Installed Masters 9433
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.
Seacombe Lodge 3468 donate £200 to The Lighthouse Group
Steven Taylor. Worshipful Master of Seacombe Lodge 3468 accompanied by Area 1 Charity Representative, Garry Usherwood each presented a cheque for £200 to the four residents of The Lighthouse in Hoylake.
Macclesfield Masonic Golf Day
Promoted by Area 4 the golf day went ahead on Friday 8th July despite torrential rainfall overnight. The club were unable to allow buggies onto the course which impacted on some members who were unable to play. However by 11.30am the rain had gone and the teams tee’d off.
Freemasons Golf Day Raises £1,500.00 for Charity
Despite atrocious weather conditions in the morning which almost rendered the course unplayable, the ground-staff worked wonders to enable our 32 players to get out on the course. Unfortunately, during the event the weather once again intervened to ensure that everyone had, if not an enjoyable day, definitely one which they will long remember with a certain number of balls being ‘retired’
Zion Chapter No: 537 – Cheque Presentation
In response Debbie Williams expressed the thanks of the Association. There is a continuing need for funds on the Wirral, particularly in sourcing equipment such as home stairlifts, specialist wheelchairs and the adaptation of homes for those newly diagnosed with MND