Race for Life
Cancer Research UK are hoping to see about 7,000 women walk, jog and run around the 5km course.
Bill Starkey's better half, Lorraine, is taking part once again and is hoping to raise as much money as possible.
If you are able to make a donation to this very worthy cause it would be very much appreciated.
The best way to make a donation is online at http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/lorrainetanner and this method allows Cancer Research to claim Gift Aid if you are a UK tax payer.
Please visit Lorraine's sponsorship page and make a donation if you are able.
George Frederick Wallis Memorial Fund
W. Bro. George Frederick Wallis was a past Treasurer of the Lodge and for many years a schoolmaster at the Gosport Grammar School (now Bay House School). He died in 1958 and left a considerable estate, the bulk of which went to his brother James Wallis who was not a Mason. James Wallis, however, wished to provide something in Gosport in commemoration of his brother and so he approached two Prince of Wales Lodge members whom he know well - W. Bros; W.H. White and L.J. Collings, to discuss this matter.
The eventual suggestion that was made and taken up was that four bungalows should be built in Northcott Close for the use of retired Brethren. This necessitated the support of the Godsport Housing Society responsible for Northcott Close. Approval was given and Lodge member
W. Bro. Fred Dugan's building firm undertook the building of the bungalows. The bungalows were officially declared open on the 1st July 1959 and a memorial plaque was unveiled jointly by Mrs. James Wallis and the then Provincial Grand Master R.W. Bro. W. Attenborough. A large gathering of Masons was present to witness this very impressive occasion.
The George Frederick Wallis Memorial Fund was set up to assist with the upkeep of the bungalows, the letting of which is controlled by the George Frederick Wallis Memorial Committee, representing all Gosport Lodges and Bay House School. The office of Chairman of this committee is vested permanently in the Prince of Wales Lodge and was held fittingly for many years by W. Bro. Fred Dugan. The office is now held by Fred's son, W. Bro. John Dugan with two members of the Lodge serving on the committee - W. Bros; Steve Frost and Bill West. Brethren and their wives occupying the bungalows can be happy in the knowledge that the committee will continue to look after their well being.
It is obvious that with the bungalows now being nearly half a century old, updates and maintenance are very necessary. There is a continuing requirement for funds and the Prince of Wales Lodge continues to make every effort to direct funds to this very worthwhile cause. Should anybody require further information, or wishes to make a donation please contact the Treasurer of the Fund, W. Bro. Bill West.
The trip to Grand Lodge and Chelsea Lodge that we organised in January 2007 allowed us to make a contribution of £200 to the fund and the trustees would like to thank all of those who went on the trip for the generousity of their contribution.
Rubenstein Taybi Syndrome
Masonic Charity
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From its earliest days, Freemasonry has been concerned with the care of orphans, the sick and the aged. This work continues today. Charity is that virtue which may justly be denominated the distinguishing characteristic of a Freemason's heart, it has the approbation of Heaven and Earth and like its sister Mercy, blesses him who gives as well as him who receives. | |
The Grand CharityThe Grand Charity was formed as an independant charity in 1980 to take over the functions of the United Grand Lodge of England's Board of Benevolence, which itself had its origins in the Committee of Charity set up in 1725.Like its predecessor, the Grand Charity has a threefold function:
Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys | |
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In 1982 the Royal Masonic Institution for Girls (formed in 1788) and the Royal Masonic Institution for Boys (formed in 1798) were combined to for the Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys to continue nearly two hundred years of care for the children of poor families. On 1st May 2003, the Trust became the Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys. The prime object of the Trust is support for the children of distressed or deceased Freemasons, the aim being to give them the start in life they would have received had distress not befallen their families. The second objective is to provide help to children not connected to Masonic families and to support charities connected with children. | |
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New Masonic Samaritan Fund | |
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Established in 1990 with the active support of United Grand Lodge of England, the New MAsonic Samaritan Fund is an independant charity, which provides support for sick and infirm Freemasons, their families and dependants who are in need. The Fund gives relief to thos applicants who cannot afford the full cost of provate healthcare and who are unable to obtain their treatment on the UK's National Health Service without undue delay or hardship. | |
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Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution | |
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The RMBI provides a comprehensive range of services designed to meet the needs of older Freemasons; Sheltered accommodation and residential and nursing care in homes throughout England and Wales, as well as practical and financial support for those who wish to remain in their own homes. The Institution has a daunting challenge to provide these services to an increasingly large number of older Freemasons and their dependants. Regular practical help and advice, through the care Advice Team, home improvement loans and holidays are other important ingredients in the help the Institution provides. | |
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Teddies for Loving CareAn initiative from the Provincial Grand Master, R.W. Bro. Brian C. Bellenger, to provide teddy bears to the A & E departments of local hospitals.
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