Tag: Mid Cheshire Benevolence Committee

Matched Provincial Charity Funding for the Northwich Stroke and Crewe Parkinson’s Charities

At John Brunner Lodge on Wednesday 18th May, six Middlewich lodges and Chapters made cheque presentations totalling £1650, split equally between the Northwich Stroke Club and Crewe Parkinson’s Society.

The funds were contributed by the Lodges and Chapters who meet at Middlewich Masonic Hall and were enhanced by support from the Mid Cheshire Committee of Benevolence together with an Area 3 Community Grant from the Cheshire Freemasons’ Charity (CFC).

WBro Kevin Dickens PAGDC, the chairman of CFC says:-

“This is a great example of Lodges and Chapters coming together to support the local community. I urge other Masonic Halls to consider joint projects and to involve the Area team”.

WBro Colin Ross the Provincial Grand Charity Steward, then presented the cheques to Dennis Fricker and Christine Cartwright, the representatives of the Crewe Parkinson’s Society and Northwich Stroke Club.

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Left to Right:- WBro Graham Scott PPrSGD, Secretary of John Brunner Lodge, WBro Colin Ross ProvGChStwd, WBro Thomas Browne, WM of John Brunner Lodge, Mr Dennis Fricker, Mrs Christine Cartwright, WBro Kevin Dickens PAGDC, Treasurer of Area 3, WBro Christopher Penter PPrJGD, WM of Mid Cheshire Lodge, WBro Andy Baily PrJGD, Asst Charity Stewart of Area 3.

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Mr Dennis Fricker, Mrs Christine Cartwright, WBro Kevin Dickens PAGDC

Mid Cheshire Committee of Benevolence helps Northwich Brain Tumour Support

Northwich Brain Tumour Suuport Group March 2016
Steve Sharman left & WBro Kevin Dickens

WBro Kevin Dickens, Chairman of the Mid Cheshire Committee of Benevolence presented a cheque for £250 to Steve Sharman, the Northwich Brain Tumour Support Group Facilitator at the group’s monthly meeting on 4 April.

The group was set up in 2013 to help to support people in the Mid Cheshire area, who had been diagnosed with a brain tumour. The group also provides assistance to their carers, families and friends. There are now over 30 members of the group.

This latest donation will be used to provide disability equipment to some of the members who are unable to afford certain items.

The Facilitator said: “Without people like The Mid Cheshire Committee of Benevolence, groups like ours would be unable to continue. The Mid Cheshire Committee of Benevolence has been very supportive, it originally donated funds to kick start the group into action and has since provided further funding for premises hire.“