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Freemason’s legacy helps the Friends of St Cross – Rugby Advertiser

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Freemason’s legacy helps the Friends of St Cross – Rugby Advertiser

When the late Ken Chandler left a £5,000 legacy to his Freemason lodge – the Rokeby Lodge – it was with instructions that the lodge distributed the funds to good causes. Mr Chandler, who died last year, was a Freemason for 50 years and left the money for the lodge to continue his passion for charitable work. And one of the needy causes in Rugby to benefit was the Diamond Jubilee Appeal set up by the Friends of St Cross. Bill Ridley, who has been a member of the Rokeby Lodge for more than 50 years and is the longest serving member of the lodge, presented the friends group with a cheque for £1,000. The presentation party included Mr Chandler’s daughter Elaine, who travelled from Paris for the presentation. She said: “My father would have been delighted to hear about the Friends’ Diamond Jubilee Appeal and the project to relocate the Blood Taking Service. “I am also very pleased that his legacy is being put to such good use.” Willy Goldschmidt, vice-chairman of the Friends of St C

Northumberland Mark Freemasons Raise £1250 for the Multiple System Atrophy Trust

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Northumberland Mark Freemasons Raise £1250 for the Multiple System Atrophy Trust

The Mark Freemasons of Northumberland (NMBF) charity raised a magnificent £1,250 for the Multiple System Atrophy Trust (MSA Trust) at its annual summer barbecue, held at the Blue Flames Club in Newcastle. NMBF holds around four fund-raising events every year, raising thousands of pounds for charities either based in or with a presence in Northumberland. Karen Walker, interim chief executive was present at the event, as well as someone living with the rare neurological disease, multiple system atrophy (MSA). MSA is a neurodegenerative disease leading to premature death. It causes brain cells to shrink resulting in problems with balance, movement and functions like blood pressure control, swallowing and speech. Some people with MSA say it feels like the disease traps them in their own bodies. There is no known cause or cure for MSA, which strikes at random, usually when people are in their late 50s. The later stages of MSA can be extremely challenging and people often need round-the-

Freemasons replace wrecked Hayle wreath

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Freemasons replace wrecked Hayle wreath | The Cornishman

TWO months after a vandal destroyed a poppy wreath in Hayle, faith and the symbol of remembrance has been restored. In May a man was seen to kick the tribute to those who died in the First World War up the road, wrecking it beyond repair. It had cost the Hayle Royal British Legion more than £100 and chairman Clive Polkinghorne said due to limited funds it could not be replaced. However, after outrage was expressed through many mediums by the community, local businesses came together to supply a new wreath. A cheque was then received by the legion from the management committee of Hayle Masonic Lodges to pay for a replacement. Shirley Hayes, Poppy Appeal organiser at the legion, bought a new wreath and arranged its installation at the war memorial in conjunction with Hayle in Bloom.

Royal Arch – Beginnings in Cornwall

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For speculative Freemasons, times have always been a-changin’, and the erection of the Premier Grand Lodge by ‘Four Old Lodges’ in 1717 was itself a novelty. When, in 1722 the Grand Master, the Duke of Wharton, laid down the procedure for constituting a new Lodge, this was almost revolutionary.

John Pine – A remarkable 17th century engraver and Freemason

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In 1748, the celebrated English artist and Francophobe, William Hogarth, surprisingly decided to take a holiday in France. His behaviour in France was appalling. He was ‘clamorously rude’ to everyone he met. Whenever anybody admired a view, Hogarth sourly remarked: ‘What then? It is but French! Their houses are all gilt and bullshit!’ Waiting in Calais for the boat home, Hogarth made sketches of some old fortifications, and was arrested as a spy.

Freemasons donate TWO breathing monitors to York Hospital Special Care Baby Unit

Mitre Freemasons Lodge, Donation £1,590 to York Hospital Special Care Baby Unit

Freemasons donate TWO breathing monitors to York Hospital Special Care Baby Unit

TWO breathing monitors have been donated to York’s Special Care Baby Unit. The Freemasons Mitre Lodge of York and the Provincial Grand Charity of Yorkshire North and East Ridings donated £1,590 for the monitors.

Neil Reader, charity steward for Mitre Lodge York, said: “I can personally testify to the great work that goes on in SCBU at York Hospital and the members of Mitre Lodge have been delighted to once again assist the good work of the unit and are grateful for the further support from Provincial Grand Charity which has enabled the purchase of two respiration monitors.”

The respiration monitors will be used both in the hospital and at a person’s home to continuously monitor a baby’s breathing and alarm if the breathing stops. These can be used when a baby is sent home on oxygen or if a family has a history of babies dying from cot death. Vicky Alderson, Sister on SCBU said, “We are extremely grateful to both the Freemasons and Provincial Grand Charity for their very generous donation. We have been able to buy two respiration monitors for the unit which are incredibly beneficial to staff and patients. Thank you to all those involved for their fantastic support.” Share article

Freemasons in Burnham raise £500 for St Margaret’s Hospice

The event, which was held at the Baptist Hall in Burnham, raised £500

Freemasons in Burnham raises £500 for Chari-tea party raises

AN array of tea and cakes were enjoyed by many at the St Margaret’s Hospice Time for Tea party. The event, which was held at the Baptist Hall in Burnham, raised £500 for the charity, and will to help enable local people to receive specialist care. St Margaret’s Hospice is a registered charity which has been at the heart of Somerset’s community, making each day count for 35 years by providing high quality, responsive, compassionate care to patients and their families facing a life shortening illness. Through medical expertise, nursing skills and specialist support services, they provide physical, emotional and spiritual care to over 3,200 patients and their families each year.

The tea party was organised by Burnham Freemasons and wives, and is in its 9th year of running.

In attendance and enjoying the homemade cakes was the Mayor of Burnham and Highbridge, Cllr Michael Clarke, Provincial Grand Master of Somerset, Stuart Hadler, and the Chairman of St Margaret’s Hospice, David Jenkins. Community fundraiser for St Margaret’s Hospice, Julie Draper, would like to thank Tony and Lynn Ward, and all their team of dedicated helpers for making the day such a success.


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