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CN Memorial Challenge

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The Challenge On the 22nd of September 2022 my younger brother passed away after a long battle with poor health. He spoke often about conducting adventures in Scotland if he was of good health. To that end Carl D and I will attempt the first Caledonian Adventure Triathlon: Paddle from Fort William, on the West Coast of Scotland, to Fort Augustus at the start of Loch Ness. This will take 2 days and cover 52km. Cycle from Fort Augustus around […]

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Ian’s 100 Burpee Challenge

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Ian Pritchard from Eastnor Lodge has set himself a tremendous challenge between the 1st March and the 8th June. He will be attempting to complete 100 burpees a day for 100 days. There are two things close to his heart, pushing himself physically and raising money for charity. The Teddies for Loving Care initiative provides unique cuddly bears to Accident and Emergency departments for medical staff to give at their discretion to young children. The bears are used to calm

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Geoff Talks ON Masonic Artefact

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In an effort to raise much needed funds for the HMCA, W Bro Geoff Wilding of Royal Edward Lodge, has put together a presentation about a 250-year-old Masonic scroll, based on the research notes, and with permission of, W Bro David Partner. The talk takes approx. 45 minutes and is an ideal fill for a Lodge meeting where there is no other Masonic business. Please contact W Bro Geoff on geoffwilding@gmail.com for further information and availability.

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Little & Large Cycle Challenge

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The Little and Large Cycle Challenge is a sponsored cycle ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats between 28th April and 8th May 2023 in aid of the Herefordshire Masonic Charity Association (HMCA) The riders are Tony Shaw, Andy Cartwright and Craig Shaw. The support team are Aki Atkinson, Dave Shaw and Tony Lewis, with medical support from Andy Thurgood. As you can imagine, it’s not just as simple as jumping on a bike and off you go. Training has

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PGM RW Bro Michael Holland laying the wreath at the Remembrance day parade in St Peter's Square Hereford

Remembrance Day

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The Provincial Grand Master RW Bro Michael Holland attended the Remembrance day parade in at St Peter’s Square in Herefordshire to lay a wreath in honour of those Freemasons that gave their lives for our today. The Senior Freemason in Hereford Michael Holland was accompanied by a number of Freemasons. If you wish to make a donation to the British Legion Poppy Appeal Click Here

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HMCA Supports BlackMarston School

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BlackMarston school enjoyed a magical moment as Rose Hunt opened the school library and then accepted flowers, cards and a certificate for her long-service as Chair of Governors at the school. The School Council then enjoyed the new furnishings and mural created by local artist Sara McKee and purchased using a bequest to the school by Miss E Passey and a donation from the Hereford Freemasons. Also in attendance were current Chair of Governors, Andrew Firth and his Guest, Emma,

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Palladian Lodge Supports Parkinson's

Palladian Support Parkinson’s UK

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Palladian Lodge supports Parkinson’s UK. W Bro Phil Burgess during his time as Master of Palladian Lodge No 120 chose as one of the Masters’ charities, The Hereford and District Branch of the Parkinson Society. This is now known as The Hereford and District Branch of Parkinson’s UK. Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world, and currently there is no cure.  Anyone can get Parkinson’s, young or old. In the UK, around 145,000 people are already living with

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Jed’s Ironman Race

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Jed wanted to help his local charities and also the MCF by taking part in the Frankfurt Ironman Mainova Triathlon. The event entails Swimming 3.8 KM, Riding 180 KM and Running 42.2KM. This is his Ironman story of how he made it through the event. We knew from the weather forecast that it was going to be hot in Frankfurt, but we weren’t quite prepared for the 34’c + heat in the days running up to the event. To cut

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Delphis Lodge Donates to 5 Charities

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                  Delphis Donate to Local Charities.  On the 30th June David Knowles (Charity Steward of Delphis) organised a Charity Morning to pass on donations to 5 Herefordshire Local Charities, to assist with their recoveries from the Covid pandemic. Each charity took the opportunity to outline their Organisation’s facilities and shared networking between each other which they appreciated. Richard Cutler the Master of Delphis Lodge, and David Knowles (Charity Steward) welcomed each charity. David then went on to explain about Delphis

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Freemasons Support people with Dementia with a grant of £15,000

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Dementia is a debilitating disease and In Herefordshire alone it is estimated there are around 3,200 suffers and this is predicted to rise to around 4,100 by 2025. In the early stages, when dementia is mild, most people are able to carry out their usual activities either independently or with low level support. However, as the condition progresses, some people living with dementia require more intensive support and may move into a residential or nursing home to have their needs

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