Freemasons donate £300 to Whitehills Scout Group
The money will be used to pay for some much-needed equipment in the form of scout tarps and walkie-talkies.
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The money will be used to pay for some much-needed equipment in the form of scout tarps and walkie-talkies.
Oregon Freemasons have chosen to support Ontario School District in partnership with Raising A Reader, a literacy program on a mission to engage young readers and strengthen family routines.
Principals and teachers from Aiken and May Roberts elementary schools attended an initial training session provided by Kristen Anderson of the Raising A Reader program.
The campaign for the £2,000 equipment was launched by the patient participation group at Graham Road Surgery in 2015 when its then-chairman Alan Rice became aware of the lack of defibrillators in Weston.
A windy day at Birling Gap provided the scenic backdrop for the presentation of £1000 to the East Sussex Association of Blind and Partially Sighted People (ESAB). Members of the Lodge of Peace and Fraternity made the donation, which was match funded by Sussex Masonic Charities, to help the Saltdean and Peacehaven Social Group develop its membership and provide opportunities for people living with incorrectable sight loss
The service was given by the Provincial Grand Chaplin for Cumberland and Westmorland and was attended by their Provincial Grand Master RW Bro Norman Thompson DL, members of Whitwell Lodge No. 1390, Huddleston Lodge No. 6041 and Bro Mayson’s family.
On Saturday 5th August, Carl Fryer (Seacombe Lodge), and Wayne Dwyer (Thermopylae Lodge) were pleased to present three Heavy Duty ‘Pop Up’ Gazebos to the Staff at Tam O’Shanters farm in Birkenhead, bought from some of the proceeds of the recently held joint Race Night.
On Sunday 25th June 2017, 23 teams of 4 guns and individuals totalling over 100 entries from 10 Lodges took part in the competition with the host Lodge, Eccles and their Mother Lodge, Shakespeare entering 5 teams each. The sporting round of 50 clays over 5 stands proved challenging and enjoyable to all who took part. A practice stand and 2 have-a-go facilities were also available and proved to be very popular. The weather was very kind and crowds thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon.
By volunteering to drive for Prince George Duke of Kent Court not only will you enrich lives by driving one of their two mini-buses, you will provide companionship and a sense of well-being for many of the residents.
RWM Ed woods, IPM Ian Haldane ,Bro Derek Bambridge his wife Debbie and of course their son Leo had the privilege to visit the neonatal unit at the Princess Royal Maternity Hospital Glasgow where they presented a cheque for the magnificent sum of £13,530 which was raised by this years sponsored walk.
Almost one hundred supporters filled the garden to enjoy a most splendid BBQ with delicious food and plenty to drink. Tony and Jill, together with their family, have deservedly built up a bit of a reputation for the quality of their hospitality and so it’s not surprising so many people turned out on a day when the weather forecast was less than favourable.