Freemason march raises £7295 for Combat Stress – Veterans Mental Health Charity
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…
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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
Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons present nearly £4,000 to help patients with cancer
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.
Sure and Stedfast Lodge No 9326 bow out with Two Donations
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.
Freemasons donate £945 to Jo’s appeal Cancer Charity
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.
Freemasons organise Cocktail party on Cruise ship and Raise £250 for Charity
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.
Grand Lodge Quarterly Communications – Wednesday 13th September 2017
The next Quarterly Communications of Grand Lodge will be held on Wednesday 13th September 2017 at 12 noon and will normally be concluded around 1.00 pm. MMs are required to arrive by 11.15am for registration and be seated by 11.45am.
Widows Son’s North West Chapter had a ride around Cheshire & Shropshire
A group of Widows Son’s Masonic Biker’s Association from the North West Chapter had a ride around Cheshire & Shropshire last weekend, calling in at J&S Motorcycle Superstore for a brew and a bit of man shopping. If any Masonic motorcyclists are interested in joining the Widows Sons contact Andrew Baxendale on 07786624681 or check out www.northwestchapter.com
Oliver Chalker’s 55 years of service for Barrow-in-Furness Masonic Hall
Oliver was elected onto the hall committee a couple of years after it had moved from Abbey Road to its present home in Fairfield Lane. He has served on the committee throughout the intervening 55 years. Following several years as chairman he has served as president for the past 28 years until he stood down from that role at the annual general meeting in 2017.
Oxfordshire Freemasons Six day walk raises over £3,000 for Charity
Ewan Gordon and Oxfordshire Provincial Junior Grand Warden Dale Osborne clocked up the miles in the name of charity, as they walked from Oxford to Freemasons’ Hall