Let us know when and how your lodge has raised funds for Local Charity.
Following the funeral of W.Bro Tom Gray, the following was received by The Provincial Grand Master, R.W.Bro Eric Rymer.
Dear Mr Rymer and fellow county lodge members.
Pleasure to see you at my Fathers funeral service today. I was most humbled and appreciative of your kind words and sincere memories expressed of your time spent with Dad. On behalf of my Mother and Gray family members, may we just simply say ‘thank you’.
My Telephone number should you ever wish to call in the future, is with the Provincial Secretary, Adrian Hutt.
Kindest Regards
Stephen
For those who do not already know, any donations in Tom’s memory are requested to go to the Alzheimers Society or by the link below:-
https://www.memorygiving.com/thomasgray
James Giles & Sons Ltd
24 Stourbridge Road
Bromsgrove
Worcestershire
B61 0AE
Tel: 01527 872318
Hope that you all enjoyed your Christmas.
Some good news for 3 deserving Brethren:-
The winning number drawn on the 26th December 2020 was No 6.
There are 3 winning members this month.
- Bro Vivian Fogarty of Vernon Lodge of MMM No 923
- Bro Richard Green of The Malvern Priory Lodge of MMM No 1351
- Bro Mervyn Cummings of Stechford Lodge No 747
The next draw will be held on 30th January 2021.
Many thanks to W.Bro.Mike Gage Provincial Grand Charity Steward
Following the distribution of monies to various Foodbanks in the Worcestershire Province, our Provincial Grand Charity Steward Mike Gage received the following from The Black Country Foodbank in Halesowen :-
Michael,
I just wanted to let you know that we have delivered a huge amount to LifeCentral Church in Halesowen who are providing Christmas hampers for struggling families who have been referred through schools.
We can do this this year because of your generosity and the generosity of others.
Thank you again for supporting your community.
Jen Coleman
Chief Executive Officer – Black Country Foodbank
www.justgiving.org.uk/blackcountryfoodbank
Registered Charity Number: 1136676
One of the Vans packed with food to distribute over the festive period
The winning number drawn on the 28th November was No 32.
There are 2 winning members this month.
- Bro John Bentley of Vernon Lodge of MMM No 923
- Bro Matt Rochelle of Lechmere Lodge of MMM No 59
The next draw will be held on 26th December 2020.
Thanks again to W.Bro Mike Gage for his organisation of the Lottery.
At the Provincial Executive Meeting held on the 27th October 2020 my proposal for the Mark Benevolent Fund to make a donation of £5,000 to 10 Food Banks of £500 each, with 10 Masonic Lodges from 10 of our masonic centres throughout the Province each nominating a food bank within their area was approved. Where more than one lodge met at that centre, the oldest lodge would make the selection.
The 10 centres and their selections are:
| Lodge | Food Bank |
| No 59 Lechmere Worcester | Worcester Food Bank |
| No 590 Athlumney Stourbridge | Black Country Food Brierley Hill |
| No 667 Mosley Kings Heath | Spark Hill Foodbank, Tyseley |
| Halesowen No 733 Perseverance | Black Country Food |
| No 893 St Laurence Redditch | Redditch Food Bank |
| No 923 Vernon Stourport and Kidderminster | Kidderminster Food Bank |
| No 1135. St. Egwin Evesham | Pershore Food Bank |
| No 1260 Teme Valley Tenbury Wells | St Mary Church Food Bank Tenbury Wells |
| No 1351 Malvern Priory Malvern | Malvern Hills Food Bank |
| No 1822 Millennium Northfield | Northfield Community Partnership |
In addition to the above it was further approved for £1,000 be taken from the proceeds of the Bonus Ball Lottery fund held in the Provincial Charity Stewards Account to the Royal British Legion for their Poppy Appeal.
All 10 cheques for the nominated Food Banks were posted to them on the 5th November 2020.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball for the 31st October 2020 was No 35.
There were no winners this month.
The next draw will be held on Saturday 28th November 2020.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball is on the last Saturday of each month, and is open to all Mark Master Masons, their families, and friends to assist in raising funds for charitable causes.
If you would like to take part, please fill in the following form: Worcestershire Mark Lottery entry form. The completed form can be sent to me at 7. Keepers Close, Drakes Broughton, Worcs. WR10 2BB or direct to your bank, and advise me of the detail, so I can police your instructions through the account bank.
For more information please contact W. Bro Mike Gage PAGDC at: charity@worcestershiremarkpgl.org.uk.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball for the 26th September 2020 was No 45.
There were two winners this month:
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V. W. Bro. John King PPrDepGM
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W. Bro. Terry Davies of Teme Valley Lodge
Congratulations to them both.
The next draw will be held on Saturday 31st October 2020.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball is on the last Saturday of each month, and is open to all Mark Master Masons, their families, and friends to assist in raising funds for charitable causes.
If you would like to take part, please fill in the following form: Worcestershire Mark Lottery entry form. The completed form can be sent to me at 7. Keepers Close, Drakes Broughton, Worcs. WR10 2BB or direct to your bank, and advise me of the detail, so I can police your instructions through the account bank.
For more information please contact W. Bro Mike Gage PAGDC at: charity@worcestershiremarkpgl.org.uk.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball for the 29th August 2020 is No 16.
There were three winners this month:
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WB Mel Broadhurst of Lechmere Lodge of Mark Master Masons number 59.
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WB Robin Stanton of Saint Lawrence Lodge of Mark Master Masons number 893.
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WB Edwin Corfield of Teme Valley Lodge of Mark Master Masons number 1260.
Congratulations to them all.
The next draw will be held on Saturday 26th September 2020.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball is on the last Saturday of each month, and is open to all Mark Master Masons, their families, and friends to assist in raising funds for charitable causes.
If you would like to take part, please fill in the following form: Worcestershire Mark Lottery entry form. The completed form can be sent to me at 7. Keepers Close, Drakes Broughton, Worcs. WR10 2BB or direct to your bank, and advise me of the detail, so I can police your instructions through the account bank.
For more information please contact W. Bro Mike Gage PAGDC at: charity@worcestershiremarkpgl.org.uk.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball for the 25th July 2020 is No 15.
There were two winners this month:
- W. Bro. Tom Gray of Millennium Lodge
- Mrs Margaret Green, the wife of our Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies
Congratulations to them both
The next draw will be held on Saturday 29th August 2020.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball is on the last Saturday of each month, and is open to all Mark Master Masons, their families, and friends to assist in raising funds for charitable causes.
If you would like to take part, please fill in the following form: Worcestershire Mark Lottery entry form. The completed form can be sent to me at 7. Keepers Close, Drakes Broughton, Worcs. WR10 2BB or direct to your bank, and advise me of the detail, so I can police your instructions through the account bank.
For more information please contact W. Bro Mike Gage PAGDC at: charity@worcestershiremarkpgl.org.uk.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball for the 27th June 2020 is No 12.
There was no winner this month.
The next draw will be held on Saturday 25th July 2020.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball is on the last Saturday of each month, and is open to all Mark Master Masons, their families, and friends to assist in raising funds for charitable causes.
If you would like to take part, please fill in the following form: Worcestershire Mark Lottery entry form. The completed form can be sent to me at 7. Keepers Close, Drakes Broughton, Worcs. WR10 2BB or direct to your bank, and advise me of the detail, so I can police your instructions through the account bank.
For more information please contact W. Bro Mike Gage PAGDC at: charity@worcestershiremarkpgl.org.uk.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball for the 30th May 2020 is No 45.
There were two winners:
- V. W. Bro. John King of Bromsgrove Lodge of MMM No. 1334
- W. Bro. Terry Davies of Teme Valley Lodge of MMM No. 1260
The next draw will be held on Saturday 27th June 2020.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball is on the last Saturday of each month, and is open to all Mark Master Masons, their families, and friends to assist in raising funds for charitable causes.
If you would like to take part, please fill in the following form: Worcestershire Mark Lottery entry form. The completed form can be sent to me at 7. Keepers Close, Drakes Broughton, Worcs. WR10 2BB or direct to your bank, and advise me of the detail, so I can police your instructions through the account bank.
For more information please contact W. Bro Mike Gage PAGDC at: charity@worcestershiremarkpgl.org.uk.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball for the 25th April 2020 is No 36.
There was one winner:
W. Bro. Mike Bartels of Vernon Lodge of MMM No 923.
The next draw will be held on Saturday 30th May 2020.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball is on the last Saturday of each month, and is open to all Mark Master Masons, their families, and friends to assist in raising funds for charitable causes.
If you would like to take part, please fill in the following form: Worcestershire Mark Lottery entry form. The completed form can be sent to me at 7. Keepers Close, Drakes Broughton, Worcs. WR10 2BB or direct to your bank, and advise me of the detail, so I can police your instructions through the account bank.
For more information please contact W. Bro Mike Gage PAGDC at: charity@worcestershiremarkpgl.org.uk.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball for the 28th March 2020 is No 11.
There were two winners:
- W Bro Robert Phillips, the Provincial Grand Senior Warden
- W Bro John Moore of Teme Valley Lodge of MMM No 1260
The next draw will be held on Saturday 25th April 2020.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball is on the last Saturday of each month, and is open to all Mark Master Masons, their families, and friends to assist in raising funds for charitable causes.
If you would like to take part, please fill in the following form: Worcestershire Mark Lottery entry form. The completed form can be sent to me at 7. Keepers Close, Drakes Broughton, Worcs. WR10 2BB or direct to your bank, and advise me of the detail, so I can police your instructions through the account bank.
For more information please contact W. Bro Mike Gage PAGDC at: charity@worcestershiremarkpgl.org.uk.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball for the 29th February 2020 is No 9.
There were two winners:
W Bro Ian Strongman of Perseverance Lodge of MMM No 733.
Bro Tim Wild of St Egwin Lodge of RAM No 1135.
The next draw will be held on Saturday 28th March 2020.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball is on the last Saturday of each month, and is open to all Mark Master Masons, their families, and friends to assist in raising funds for charitable causes.
If you would like to take part, please fill in the following form: Worcestershire Mark Lottery entry form. The completed form can be sent to me at 7. Keepers Close, Drakes Broughton, Worcs. WR10 2BB or direct to your bank, and advise me of the detail, so I can police your instructions through the account bank.
For more information please contact W. Bro Mike Gage PAGDC at: charity@worcestershiremarkpgl.org.uk.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball for the 25th January 2020 is No 21.
There was one winner: W Bro Howard Carlton of Athlumney Lodge of MMM No 590.
The next draw will be held on Saturday 29th February 2020.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball is on the last Saturday of each month, and is open to all Mark Master Masons, their families, and friends to assist in raising funds for charitable causes.
If you would like to take part, please fill in the following form: Worcestershire Mark Lottery entry form. The completed form can be sent to me at 7. Keepers Close, Drakes Broughton, Worcs. WR10 2BB or direct to your bank, and advise me of the detail, so I can police your instructions through the account bank.
For more information please contact W. Bro Mike Gage PAGDC at: charity@worcestershiremarkpgl.org.uk.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball for the 28th December 2019 is No 9.
There was one winner: Bro Tim Wild of St Egwins Lodge of MMM No 1135.
The next draw will be held on Saturday 25th January 2020.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball is on the last Saturday of each month, and is open to all Mark Master Masons, their families, and friends to assist in raising funds for charitable causes.
If you would like to take part, please fill in the following form: Worcestershire Mark Lottery entry form. The completed form can be sent to me at 7. Keepers Close, Drakes Broughton, Worcs. WR10 2BB or direct to your bank, and advise me of the detail, so I can police your instructions through the account bank.
For more information please contact W. Bro Mike Gage PAGDC at: charity@worcestershiremarkpgl.org.uk.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball for the 30th November 2019 is No 51.
There were no winning number selected this month.
The next draw will be held on Saturday 28th December 2019.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball is on the last Saturday of each month, and is open to all Mark Master Masons, their families, and friends to assist in raising funds for charitable causes.
If you would like to take part, please fill in the following form: Worcestershire Mark Lottery entry form. The completed form can be sent to me at 7. Keepers Close, Drakes Broughton, Worcs. WR10 2BB or direct to your bank, and advise me of the detail, so I can police your instructions through the account bank.
For more information please contact W. Bro Mike Gage PAGDC at: charity@worcestershiremarkpgl.org.uk.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball for the 26th October 2019 is No 32.
There were 2 winners:
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W.Bro John Bentley, Bromsgrove Lodge of MMM No 1334.
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W. Bro Matt Rochelle, Ark Lodge of MMM No 59.
The next draw will be held on Saturday 30th November 2019.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball is on the last Saturday of each month, and is open to all Mark Master Masons, their families, and friends to assist in raising funds for charitable causes.
If you would like to take part, please fill in the following form: Worcestershire Mark Lottery entry form. The completed form can be sent to me at 7. Keepers Close, Drakes Broughton, Worcs. WR10 2BB or direct to your bank, and advise me of the detail, so I can police your instructions through the account bank.
For more information please contact W. Bro Mike Gage PAGDC at: charity@worcestershiremarkpgl.org.uk.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball for the 28th September 2019 is No 26.
There was 1 winner:
- W. Bro. Mark Winfield of Godson Lodge MMM No 330
The next draw will be held on Saturday 26th October 2019.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball is on the last Saturday of each month, and is open to all Mark Master Masons, their families, and friends to assist in raising funds for charitable causes.
If you would like to take part, please fill in the following form: Worcestershire Mark Lottery entry form. The completed form can be sent to me at 7. Keepers Close, Drakes Broughton, Worcs. WR10 2BB or direct to your bank, and advise me of the detail, so I can police your instructions through the account bank.
For more information please contact W. Bro Mike Gage PAGDC at: charity@worcestershiremarkpgl.org.uk.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball for the 31st August 2019 is No 15.
There were 2 winners:
- W. Bro Tom Gray of Quill and Key MMM Lodge No 1901
- Mrs Margaret Green, wife of the Provincial Director of Ceremonies
The next draw will be held on Saturday 28th September 2019.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball is on the last Saturday of each month, and is open to all Mark Master Masons, their families, and friends to assist in raising funds for charitable causes.
If you would like to take part, please fill in the following form: Worcestershire Mark Lottery entry form. The completed form can be sent to me at 7. Keepers Close, Drakes Broughton, Worcs. WR10 2BB or direct to your bank, and advise me of the detail, so I can police your instructions through the account bank.
For more information please contact W. Bro Mike Gage PProvGJW (PAGDC – designate) at: charity@worcestershiremarkpgl.org.uk.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball for the 27th July 2019 is No 3.
There were no winners.
The next draw will be held on Saturday 31st August 2019
The National Lottery Bonus Ball is on the last Saturday of each month, and is open to all Mark Master Masons, their families, and friends to assist in raising funds for charitable causes.
If you would like to take part, please fill in the following form: Worcestershire Mark Lottery entry form. The completed form can be sent to me at 7. Keepers Close, Drakes Broughton, Worcs. WR10 2BB or direct to your bank, and advise me of the detail, so I can police your instructions through the account bank.
For more information please contact me at: charity@worcestershiremarkpgl.org.uk.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball for the 29th June 2019 is No 27.
There were 4 winners:
- V. W. Bro Michael Homer of Vernon Lodge of MMM No 923
- W. Bro Robert Rice of Perseverance Lodge of MMM No 733
- W. Bro Ron Kindon of Godson Lodge of MMM No 330.
- Richard Gage son of W. Bro Mike Gage
The next draw will be held on Saturday 27th July 2019
The National Lottery Bonus Ball is on the last Saturday of each month, and is open to all Mark Master Masons, their families, and friends to assist in raising funds for charitable causes.
If you would like to take part, please fill in the following form: Worcestershire Mark Lottery entry form. The completed form can be sent to me at 7. Keepers Close, Drakes Broughton, Worcs. WR10 2BB or direct to your bank, and advise me of the detail, so I can police your instructions through the account bank.
For more information please contact me at: charity@worcestershiremarkpgl.org.uk.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball for the 25th May 2019 is No 24.
There was 1 winner:
WBro Peter Ross of St Egwin’s Lodge No. 1135.
The next draw will be held on Saturday 29th June 2019
The National Lottery Bonus Ball is on the last Saturday of each month, and is open to all Mark Master Masons, their families, and friends to assist in raising funds for charitable causes.
If you would like to take part, please fill in the following form: Worcestershire Mark Lottery entry form. The completed form can be sent to me at 7. Keepers Close, Drakes Broughton, Worcs. WR10 2BB or direct to your bank, and advise me of the detail, so I can police your instructions through the account bank.
For more information please contact me at: charity@worcestershiremarkpgl.org.uk.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball for the 27th April 2019 is No 10.
There were two winners:
- W. Bro Eric Rymer, The Provincial Grand Master.
- Bro Tom Gray of Quill and Key Lodge of MMM No 1901
The next draw will be held on Saturday 25th May 2019
The National Lottery Bonus Ball is on the last Saturday of each month, and is open to all Mark Master Masons, their families, and friends to assist in raising funds for charitable causes.
If you would like to take part, please fill in the following form: Worcestershire Mark Lottery entry form and either return it to me or your bank.
For more information please contact me at: charity@worcestershiremarkpgl.org.uk.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball for the 30th March 2019 is No 24.
There is one winning member:
W Bro Peter Ross of St. Egwin’s Lodge.
The next draw will be held on Saturday 27th April 2019.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball is on the last Saturday of each month, and is open to all Mark Master Masons, their families, and friends to assist in raising funds for charitable causes. Please contact me at: charity@worcestershiremarkpgl.org.uk for more information and joining details.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball for the 23rd February 2019 is No 57.
There is one winning member:
W Bro Ron Kindon of Godson Lodge.
The next draw will be held on Saturday 30th March 2019.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball is on the last Saturday of each month, and is open to all Mark Master Masons, their families, and friends to assist in raising funds for charitable causes. Please contact me at: charity@worcestershiremarkpgl.org.uk for more information and joining details.
News of the first draw of 2019:
The National Lottery Bonus Ball for the 26th January 2019 is No 45.
There are two winning members:
V W Bro John King Dep Provincial Grand Master
W Bro Terry Davies of Teme Valley Lodge
The next draw will be held on Saturday 23rd February 2019
The National Lottery Bonus Ball is on the last Saturday of each month, and is open to all Mark Master Masons, their families, and friends to assist in raising funds for charitable causes. Please contact me at: charity@worcestershiremarkpgl.org.uk for more information and joining details.
News of the last draw of 2018:
The National Lottery Bonus Ball for the 29th December 2018 is No 28.
There are no winning members.
The next draw will be held on 26th January 2019.
The National Lottery Bonus Ball is on the last Saturday of each month, and is open to all Mark Master Masons, their families, and friends to assist in raising funds for charitable causes. Please contact me at: charity@worcestershiremarkpgl.org.uk for more information and joining details.
If you do join here’s a hint – nobody else has number 28!
The National Lottery Bonus Ball for the 24th November 2018 is No 10.
There are 2 winning members:
- R. W. Bro. Eric Rymer.
- W. Bro. Tom Gray.
The next draw will be held on 29th December 2018
The National Lottery Bonus Ball is on the last Saturday of each month, and is open to all Mark Master Masons, their families, and friends to assist in raising funds for charitable causes. Please contact me at: charity@worcestershiremarkpgl.org.uk for more information and joining details.
The latest draw of the Mark Lottery Bonus Ball Draw took place on the 27th October 2018.
The lucky number was 56.
There were no winning members this month
The National Lottery Bonus Ball is on the last Saturday of each month, and is open to all Mark Master Masons, their families, and friends. To assist in raising funds for charitable causes. Please contact me at: charity@worcestershiremarkpgl.org.uk for more information and joining details.
The latest draw of the Mark Lottery Bonus Ball Draw took place on the 29th September 2018.
The lucky number was 27.
The winning number was selected by:
- VWBro Michael Homer
- WBro Ron Kindon
- WBro John Icke
- Mrs Patricia Rice ( Wife of WBro Robert Rice)
- Mr Richard Gage ( Son of WBro Mike Gage)
If you would like to take part, contact the Provincial Grand Charity Steward: charity@worcestershiremarkpgl.org.uk.
The latest draw of the Mark Lottery Bonus Ball Draw took place on the 25th August 2018.
The lucky number was 48.
The winning number was selected by:
Mrs Margaret Pritchard, wife of WBro John Pritchard of St Egwins Lodge No 1135.
If you would like to take part, contact the Provincial Grand Charity Steward: charity@worcestershiremarkpgl.org.uk.
The latest draw of the Mark Lottery Bonus Ball Draw took place on the 28th July 2018.
The lucky number was 10.
The winning number was selected by:
R.W.Bro Eric Rymer and W. Bro Tom Gray
If you would like to take part, contact the Provincial Grand Charity Steward: charity@worcestershiremarkpgl.org.uk.
The latest draw of the Mark Lottery Bonus Ball Draw took place on the 30th June 2018.
The lucky number was 50.
There was no winner this time.
During the recent Open Day held at Malvern Masonic Hall, Malvern Priory Lodge of Mark Master Masons made two donations to nominated charities.
- Macmillan Cancer was in memory of W Bro Chris Richards who, after a long battle with cancer, finally passed away in April; a cheque of £250 was donated.
- Heartstart Malvern was W Bro Tony Baker’s nominated Charity (whilst in the Chair) and £500 was donated.
W Bro C R Hopes presents a cheque for £250 to representatives of Macmillan Cancer Support
W Bro C R Hopes presents a cheque for £500 to a representative of HeartStart Malvern.
The latest draw of the Mark National Lottery Bonus Ball took place on Saturday 26th May.
Lucky Number 03
There are no winners this time.
The first ever draw of the Mark National Lottery Bonus Ball took place on Saturday 28th April.
Lucky Number 20
One Winner W Bro Eric Lee of St Laurence Lodge No 893
Click the link below to view the route of the walk>
Our PGM, R W Bro Eric John Rymer recently announced that our province would take part in The Mark Benevolent Fund Charity Walk 2017.
We are to be represented by a team of EIGHT walkers, under the direction of W Bro Joe Marzouk. They will follow the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Walk passing through FOUR beautiful London Parks, a distance of approximately seven miles.
A circular route commencing and finishing at Mark Masons Hall in St James’s Street, on Saturday 6th May.
Our representatives known as the “Worcestershire Walkers” are counting on your support to make a worthy contribution to the fund.
Full details of the day together with facilities for making donations through our province will be available on the Mark Benevolent Fund website http://mbfwalk.org.uk
VISIT the site now to see full details and pictures of the “Worcestershire” team.
Please donate with typical Worcestershire Mark Masons generosity.
Donations may be Gift Aided so please make the most of your donation.
Hopefully everyone is aware that a change of date proved necessary in connection with the
BURNS THEME NIGHT.
Accordingly George has decided to extend the closing date for bookings until 31st December 2016.
PLEASE BE SURE TO GET YOUR BOOKING IN ON TIME TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.
The winners in the most recent draw of the Provincial 100 club draw are:
AUGUST:
| No | Name | Lodge |
| 32 | Jeff Whiteley | 923 Vernon |
| 54 | David Jones | 59 Lechmere |
| 97 | Mike Saxon | 1822 Millennium |
SEPTEMBER:
| No | Name | Lodge |
| 7 | Ken Goodfellow | 667 Moseley |
| 44 | Ken Allen | 59 Lechmere |
| 86 | Mrs Janet Blake | Worcester |
Zoё’s Place Baby Hospice – Coventry
Zoё’s Place provides palliative respite and end-of-life care to babies and infants.
Brethren from the Craft and Mark Degrees joined forces on Sunday 4th September at Royal Hearsall Golf Club for the benefit of Zoes Place and raised £350.
J.J. Pritchard, a member of a Hearsall Golf Club and a Past Master of The Coventrian Lodge organised a Sunday Lunch to which members of The Coventry Foundation Lodge were also invited.
A request for support was answered by the Master and several brethren from the Fairways Mark Lodge which helped swell the numbers and the amount raised.
During the open day at the Masonic Rooms in Malvern on the 25th June, Malvern Priory Mark Lodge No 1351 presented the Worcester Army Cadet Force Charitable Trust with a cheque for £650 in support of the excellent youth development work undertaken within the area.
On the same day Malvern Hills Craft Lodge No 6986 made presentations of £1,100 to the Acorns Children’s Hospice and a further £500 to the Worcestershire Acute Hospital (Rory the Robot) Prostate Appeal.
WELL DONE A splendid total of £2,150 from Freemasons supporting the whole community across the County.
The winners in the 100 Club Draw for July are as follows;
| No 32 | Jeffrey Whiteley | Vernon Lodge | 923 |
| No 85 | Michael Cole | St Laurence Lodge | 893 |
| No 90 | Allun Humphreys | St Egwin Lodge | 1135 |
A very successful event on Tuesday 12th July with 56 golfers enjoying a fine course at Kings Norton Golf Club, in rather mixed weather conditions. The scores perhaps reflected the difficulties of the conditions but everyone remained positive.
Throughout the day an excellent £1,000 was raised towards the 2022 Festival Fund.
Many thanks to the hard-working committee and in particular to Paul Battle whose efforts on our behalf are tireless and always result in a fine occasion to be enjoyed by everyone.
The winners trophies being presented by the Provincial Grand Master, R W Bro R C Vaughan, following the evening meal.
Next years event will be held on Tuesday 11th July at the same venue.
George Simpson and Mel Broadhurst who recently presented a Donation and Teddy Bears to the Riverbank Children’s Ward, at Worcester Royal Hospital, thanks to the kindness of customers and staff at Peters Garden Centre, Norton, Worcester.
The Provincial Grand Master handed over a cheque for £2000 to Surgeons Tim Martin and Sat Palmer of the Maxifillofacial Unit of the Hospital to help offset the cost of new equipment recently installed within the specialist unit dealing with re-construction following invasive surgery for the treatment of Cancer.
PGM R W Bro Eric John Rymer presents the cheque to surgeon Tim Martin whilst Sat Palmer and George Simpson look on.
Sat Palmer looking very comfortable.
W Bro George Simpson put on a display of classic cars in support of the Hospitals Annual Fun Day Event held at the County Cricket Ground, Edgbaston.
With many major Sponsor’s attending the day was a great success attracting a large number of visitors.
Tim Martin looking equally impressive in a Silver Ghost.
The May and June draws of the Provincial 100 Club took place at the Asparagus Supper event held at Evesham on Saturday 28th May.
The winners are: May
| No 65 | Matt Rochelle | Lechmere Lodge No 59 | £10 |
| No 92 | David Stanford | Eaton Lodge No 977 | £10 |
| No 54 | David Jones | Lechmere Lodge No 59 | £10 |
June
| No 46 | Bob Rice | Bromsgrove Lodge No 1334 | £10 |
| No 95 | Chris Farrer | Bromsgrove Lodge No 1334 | £10 |
| No 54 | David Jones | Lechmere Lodge No 59 | £10 |
The April draw of the Provincial 100 Club took place at the Festive board of Stability Lodge MMM No 1281 on Tuesday 12th April.
The winners are:
| No 16 | George Simpson | St Egwin Lodge No 1135 | £10 |
| No 21 | Chris Hopes | Malvern Priory Lodge No 1351 | £10 |
| No 49 | Phillip Bennettt | Eaton Lodge No 977 | £10 |
The March draw of the Provincial 100 Club took place at the Festive board of St Laurence Lodge on Monday 14th.
The winners are:
| No 43 | Philip Bennett | Eaton Lodge No 977 | £10 |
| No 8 | Richard Green | Malvern Priory Lodge No 1351 | £10 |
| No 51 | Michael Pickett | Godson Lodge No 330 | £10 |