TOY STORE FOR THE VINERY CENTRE
The Vinery Centre, Leeds have a new Toy Store, thanks to a grant of £2,000 from the Provincial Grand Master’s Fund. Leeds based charity ‘Mencap’ added the grant to funds they had saved, enabling the purchase earlier this year. Keith Madeley and Phil Taylor, of the Lodge of Peace No 3988, Baildon, went along to see the store in use, when head of fundraising, Sarah Hooker, said, “The kids are really enjoying using it and, as you can imagine, it’s a great place to hide! Thanks so much for your support.” The Vinery Centre, opened in Spring 2016, is a multi-purpose facility with activity rooms, a sensory room and soft play room; all fully accessible and with a Changing Places toilet for visitors with additional needs. Phil and Keith are pictured with Sarah and children at the Vinery Centre.
SCOUTS UNDER CANVAS The 7th St George’s Halifax Scout Group received a grant of £640 from the Provincial Grand Master’s Fund to purchase four much needed two-man expedition tents. Their application was supported by the Brethren of Halez Fax Lodge No 4135. The 7th St George’s Scout Group has operated in the Lee Mount area of Halifax for over 90 years. The group delivers a range of training, skills, social, recreational and sporting activities to children and young people in North Halifax.
They are currently doing the young navigation awards and will be using the tents on their expedition. Group Scout Leader Brenda McLaughlin said, “We wish to thank the Freemasons; the young people that take on the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme will greatly appreciate this equipment.”
GOTHIC GIFT TO NEWMAN SCHOOL
Gothic Lodge No 5238, Swinton handed over a cheque for £500 to Newman School headteacher Paul Sylvester, to help with refurbishment costs of the school’s outside classroom. The school, in Rotherham, is a community special school which offers a specialist range of provision to support children and young people with physical disabilities, medical needs and complex learning needs. The school council, which includes pupils, sought support for the cost of the refurbishment, and the Lodge was pleased to make a contribution from its charity account. Paul is pictured (left) receiving the cheque from David Taylor, Master with pupil Ibraheem Nadir, teacher in charge of the School Council Rob Watson and charity steward John Almond.
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