Knowle Masons in Action Again

Having hosted an initiative to collect food, toiletries and toys for less fortunate people on December 5, Knowle Masonic Centre (KMC) welcomed its members’ generous donations once again on 27 March. In this second round of collections, all carried out in accordance with the government’s social distancing rules, Knowle Masons displayed their commitment to support their community once again.

In two hours, tens of bags full of food and toiletries piled up at KMC. Two days later, they were safely delivered to the Renewal Church in Solihull which is the main distribution centre for the Trussell Food Bank Trust in the area.

Thanks to the generosity and enthusiasm of Knowle Masons, KMC donated £200 to Hampton in Arden Preschool which is an Ofsted registered, non-profit organisation providing care and education for children aged 2 years to school age. In addition, £370 which was donated directly from Masonic lodges meeting at KMC was topped up with an additional £130 by KMC’s community fund and a total of £500 was donated to the Trussell Food Bank Trust.

Last but not least, 180 Easter eggs were distributed to various centres so that less fortunate children would have a big smile on their faces ahead of Easter. The Renewal Church received 80 eggs; the Newlands Bishops Farm which gives people with learning disabilities and mental health conditions the opportunity to learn work-based skills received a further 80 eggs; and Hampton in Arden Preschool received 20 eggs.

KMC is proudly happy and conveys its thanks and warmest regards to everyone who got involved in this wonderful event.

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This article is edited by Ian Slesser and can be accessed via https://www.warwickshirepgl.org.uk/post/knowle-masons-in-action-again

Congratulations to All

E. Comp John K. Starley Past Grand Standard Bearer is to be Promoted to Past Assistant Grand Sojourner. John is the current 2nd Provincial Grand Principal of Warwickshire.

E. Comp John Yates is to be Promoted to Past Assistant Grand Sojourner, John is a member of the Warwickshire Peace & Harmony Chapter No. 3929. John is currently the 2nd Provincial Grand Principal of Worcestershire.

E. Comp John D. Harris is to be Appointed to Past Grand Standard Bearer. John is the current Provincial Grand Registrar of Warwickshire.

E. Comp Mark Philips is to be Appointed to Past Grand Standard Bearer. Mark is the Preceptor of the Warwickshire General Chapter of Instruction.

E. Comp Geoffrey Walker is to be Re-appointed in the Acting Role of Grand Standard Bearer. Well known throughout the Province, for the past three years he has been the Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies.

This is copied from the website of Provincial Grand Chapter of Warwickshire via https://www.royal-arch.org.uk/sgc-appointments-promotions-2021/

Food Bank Day Coming Up!

Brethren All,

After the successful collection of food parcels which were distributed to our local foodbank centres during the Christmas period. Members who attended the temple expressed their wish for this event to be done on a more regular basis.

I am please to announce that the next collection date for the foodbank will be on Saturday 27th March 2021.

Knowle Masonic Centre will be open between 0900-1100 for all who wish to drop off food / hygiene products for distribution to those who are in need.

Please could you put aside the time on the 27th March to make this our best foodbank collection.

If any lodge or individual wants to make a donation to the Community Fund account direct, the details are as follows;

Knowle Masonic Centre Community Fund

Account number 64731987

Sort code 55-50-15

All donations will be used to help those in needs in these difficult times.

All COVID 19 secure policies will be adhered to and masks to be worn at all times.

Keep well all,

Pete McBride

KMC Director