Provincial News
- Written by: Craig Bunday
At a socially distanced gathering on Tuesday the 22nd September 2020, WBro Clive Lane and WBro Alan Nicholls presented a cheque for £5,000 to The Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA).
Also in attendance were WBro Mark Constant (Assistant Provincial Grand Master) and WBro Jonathon Hibbins (Provincial Senior Grand Warden), both members of the Provincial Grand Charity committee.
The Worshipful Master of Grey Friars Lodge No. 4990, WBro David Crossley, was very pleased to present a cheque for £250 on behalf of the Lodge to Bro Matt Ellmer for completing the Coast to Coast Walk in aid of the Colonel’s Fund.
- Written by: Peter Robinson
The work of the Almoner within Freemasonry is often highlighted, but its importance in providing a helping hand when needed is only fully understood when seen in action.
This is amply illustrated by the following letter, which was received recently in the Provincial Office:
Dear Sir,
I must explain this information so that you have a full understanding.
My father, Leonard now 93 has been a Mason for 39 years, an honorary member of his Craft and Chapter lodges and has been carer to my mother for 6-years, living in Kent, has been unable to attend his London lodge.
We lost Mum in April - a huge loss to him and all my family. This has, as I am sure you will understand, had a terrible effect after 70 years of marriage, with his health declining rapidly in recent weeks...
St Johns Lodge No. 3972 have received the excellent news that their application to join the UGLE Universities Scheme has been accepted.
