Knowle Masonic Centre Community Fund Donates £150 for Myeloma UK & Fisher House.

Roy Dixon and David Wright outside Knowle Masonic Centre

Veterans Cycle From Plymouth to Bilbao

To Support Cancer Patients and Military Families

Three former British Armed Forces Veterans, with an average age of 66, completed a charity cycle ride from Plymouth to Bilbao to help raise vital funds and awareness for both Myeloma UK and Fisher House UK.  Roy Dixon, the Warwickshire Provincial Junior Grand Warden, Garry Mitchell and Ian Davies completed the ride through France on La Velodyssee and finished their adventure in Spain. 

Cycling for around seven hours every day, covering 75-80 miles each day with a surprisingly low casualty list – only Roy fell off and only Roy had a puncture, three in fact but all easily overcome with the marvellous technology of tubeless tyres.

Thank you all so much for your encouragement and support – you have been brilliant and we have raised over £2,000 for both Myeloma UK and Fisher House.  Ian was diagnosed with Myeloma in 2014; he subsequently had two bone marrow transplants at the QE in Birmingham and during this treatment, his family were able to use the facilities at Fisher House.  Ian is now in a good remission and is determined to give something back:

“After everything that this cancer has put me through, this ride is about proving that life doesn’t stop with a cancer diagnosis.  We are riding to support others facing myeloma and to help military families who are going through their own battles.”

Funds raised will support:

• Patients and families affected by myeloma

• Accommodation and support for military families at Fisher House, while loved ones are receiving care at the Centre for Defence Medicine at the QE in Birmingham.

Article originally published on the https://warwickshirefreemasons.org.uk/

W. Bro. Keith Reynolds on Why Food Bank Donations Matter and What to Give Right Now.

Having been involved with the KMC since its inception in the early 1990s I have recently learnt that there has been little to no activity in the Food Bank.

It is my sole intention to rectify the situation and that will necessitate your assistance.

Over the last few years the number of people who are dependant on food assistance to survive has increased beyond belief. The people who are reliant on help are not asking for a choice of menu but basically something to eat. This does not only apply to adults but to children of all ages as the number needing help has increased by some 40%+ over the last few years.

Any donation is welcomed, here are a few ideas below.

• Tinned Tomatoes/Beans/Soup/Fruit/Fish/Meat

• Packet Rice/Pasta/Oats/Mash

• Cereals/Tea/Coffee/Sugar

• Long life milk/juice/custard

• Any toiletries

  
  

I will collect from KMC on the 4th Friday of every month what has been delivered and take it to the collection point in Lode Lane, Solihull. This will start from the beginning of  September so my first collection will be on Friday  25th September . 

In conclusion let US once again come to the front and help those in need.

If by chance you cannot donate a food parcel due to time, work load etc etc perhaps you might consider a monthly donation made to the KMC account, details below, registering your name and I will be pleased to keep you fully advised month by month of how the food bank is fairing.

Yours sincerely and fraternally,

W Bro Keith W Reynolds. PJGD

Sorting code 55-50-15 A/C - 64731987 Name - Knowle Masonic Centre Community Fund.

Reference - Name/Number.

A tin of soup can look small on a kitchen shelf. In a food parcel, it can mean a hot meal at the end of a hard day, one less choice between heating and eating, or a little breathing room for a parent trying to stretch the last few pounds of the week.

Tinned foods are among the most useful donations because they are sturdy and versatile.

What's New At Knowle Masonic Centre

1) New Menu on website

Click on the heading above and this will take you to the

Dining page where you can access the new menu.

2) The History of Solihull Masonic Temple

After Silhill Lodge Centenary John Handley sent us the details of the various meeting places, over the years. Also the explanation of how the present building was acquired, and why we have the Icke room and the Haskins room.

3) NEW Lost Property under Contact heading

There seems a lot of lost property at the moment in the Robing room.

Click on the link above to go to the new Lost Property page showing photos of the items. Items with Lodge Nos. 5811, 4056, 9853, 9456, 4781 and more.

4) FREE Subscribe to the website - be first with the News (one or two monthly)

We do not send out lots of posts and you do not end up on mailing lists!!!! Just means that you see new items first.

5) NEWS Therapy Chair Donated to Myton Hospice in Memory of Mrs. Janet Lawrence.

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