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Retired Cop, compulsive volunteer: Freemason, Blood Biker, Tory activist, NHS Responder.

Newcastle upon Tyne
Joined January 2012
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Keeping it in the family - the new Worshipful Master of Lodge Offa No 159 at her installation ceremony pictured with her very proud 93 year old mother, a Fellow Craft Freemason.
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Published in the Times almost exactly 80 years ago (July 20th 1939). Part of a longer article covering the Installation of the Duke of Kent as GM by his elder brother King George VI (PGM).
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Our Park runners had had a great turnout today at Saltwell Park in the wind, cold and rain. Special thanks go out to John and Rav for acting as volunteers whilst injured. #StrongerTogether
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Provincial Grand Master's / Grand Superintendent’s Christmas Message: durhamfreemasons.org/news-ar…
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One of the most frequently asked questions is: Can you be gay and still be a Freemason? Read more about Mitch Bryans' experience as an openly gay Freemason here👇 ugle.org.uk/discover-freemas… #Freemasons #LGBTQ #Pride
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Remembrance Sunday 13th November in 2022 durhamfreemasons.org/news-ar…
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Only 3 days until the concert with the Band of the Coldstream Guards at the Dolphin Centre, Darlington, Friday 30th September 2022. Tickets for the concert are available for £10.00 per person online at eventbrite.com/e/the-band-of… or via the QR code below.
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Top marks and thank you to @NewcastleCC passing road sweeper for enthusiastically helping @SPNA_Newcastle volunteer gardeners clear up our hedge trimmings this morning.
Retired from @northumbriapol 11 years ago today. Still remember with affection leaving do highlight of former colleagues from @NPMounted crossing millennium bridge as Police RHIB went underneath.
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Caught on camera heading for the pork pies (my guilty pleasure?) durhamfreemasons.org/news-ar…
Have you got the latest Insight from the Province? Click-through to read the first edition of the new Provincial Newsletter. mailchi.mp/a56bc9c829b5/temp…
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Whilst most donations to Durham Benevolence are made collectively by our Lodges and Chapters, it is also possible to make a personal donation, should you so wish. To make it really easy, you can do so by scanning the attached QR code, or link. gtap.uk/e0153
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We are delighted to announce that at today’s Durham Freemasons Benevolent Meeting a donation of £5,000 was allocated to the Ukraine Crisis Appeal Together we are making a difference #Durhamfreemasons #Durhambenevolence #TheMasonicCharatibleFoundaton
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Have you spotted a brightly coloured bike delivering blood? Did you know they are all #volunteers? John Watts, a rider at Northumbria Blood Bikes, made this video to explain about the organisation and the brilliant work they do. ow.ly/YEHe50E6ovW #NHS #NorthEast
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You could win £5,000 first prize for just £1 per ticket. If you wish to purchase tickets yourself or for family and friends then please contact... Andrew Foster Email: [email protected] Mobile 07768661266 or 01325466501 @Masonic_Charity @PGLDurham @2021Durham – at Billingham, England
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The fruits of our labours. – at Byker, England
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Yesterday was mainly a day of socially distanced volunteer gardening. – at Byker, England
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Busy on @NorthumbriaBB awareness and fundraising day ably assisted by Blood Bike Mark Master Mason – at Newton Aycliffe, England
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Attending @GeNErosityFest to hopefully improve professionalism and trusteeship of charities I’m involved with – at Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
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