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Norfolk 2016 Festival Appeal exceeds target to raise over £2 million

28th July 2016

Donations from the Norfolk 2016 Festival Appeal, in aid of the Freemasons’ Grand Charity, came to a staggering £2,051,686.44. The incredible total was announced at a Festival Finale dinner, held at St Andrew’s Hall in Norwich, on Thursday 26th May.

Posted: 14th June 2016

Freemasons from the Province of Norfolk have exceeded their target to fundraise £1.5 million for the Norfolk 2016 Festival Appeal by over £500,000.

Freemasons keep Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust Flying

27th July 2016

The Freemasons of Essex and Hertfordshire have been long term supporters of Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust ever since the service began in 1998 and to date have raised an incredible £429,000 for the county’s life-saving Helicopter Emergency Medical Service. In recognition of over 16 years’ support the Charity hosted a thank you evening for the Freemasons on Wednesday 9th July at Bury Lodge Banqueting, Stansted. The evening was an opportunity for the Charity to thank the Freemasons for their generosity and support over the years and to share with them the vision for the future.

Derbyshire Freemasons visible at Bakewell Show between the 3rd and 4th August 2016

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For the first time in over ten years Derbyshire Freemasonry will have a visual presence at the Bakewell Show between the 3rd and 4th August 2016.

FREEMASONS SUPPORT WALES AIR AMBULANCE

24th July 2016

The £4,000 grant is part of £192,000 awarded to air ambulance services across the country

Wedding guests asked to make donation to Grand Charity instead of buying gifts

22nd July 2016

When Shropshire mason Andy Gough married Maria at St Peter’s Church, Rushbury, near Church Stretton, wedding presents were notably absent – instead they had asked guests to make a charitable donation, raising £1,000.

The Colin Dare Masonic Bursary Award 2016

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Business student Allison Hatton was selected by Pembrokeshire College to receive this year’s Colin O’Dare Masonic Bursary Award, given annually by the Provincial Grand Charity of the Masonic Province of West Wales to encourage worthy students to further their education. After being made redundant at the age of 50, Allison enrolled on to the BA (Hons) Business Management course at Pembrokeshire College and has since started-up her own business selling used books on-line.

Freemasons Fun day of cycling in Markeaton Park, Derby

19th July 2016

On the 13th July three groups of children and young adults affected by various disabilities and with special educational needs enjoyed a fun day of cycling in Markeaton Park, Derby, organised and funded by the Provincial Grand Charity.

Air Ambulance Lifted by £16,000 Donation from Freemasons

17th July 2016

The Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance (KSSA) has received a vital cash boost with a donation of £16,000 from the Freemasons’ Grand Charity. Freemasons from Kent, Surrey & Sussex recently visited the Air Ambulance at its headquarters in Marden to make the donation. Whilst there, they had the opportunity to look around one of the two helicopters and meet the crew and support staff who keep it flying.

Freemasons £10,000 Donation for Pilgrims Hospices

16th July 2016

Pilgrims Hospices received a vital boost, with a donation of over £10,000 from the Freemasons Grand Charity. Providing end of life care and support for patients and their families across east Kent for more than 30 years, Pilgrims now operates three hospices in Ashford, Canterbury and Margate.

Surrey Freemasons Visit East Kent Mobile Chemotherapy Unit ‘Caron’ – Hope For Tomorrow

15th July 2016

Freemasons from the Province of Surrey recently paid a visit to East Kent Mobile Chemotherapy Unit (MCU) ‘Caron’, in the run up to the launch of their 2022 Festival, on the 5th May 2016, when they will be fundraising for Hope for Tomorrow.