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Re: Masonry on the Wirral
[Re: Tait1969]
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6th Feb 2017 1:29pm
6th Feb 2017 1:29pm
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fish5133
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Hi tait As a mason myself I would hope this will go some way to show the true value of the masons and dispel a lot of the myths. What myths need dispelling.
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Re: Masonry on the Wirral
[Re: Tait1969]
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6th Feb 2017 2:50pm
6th Feb 2017 2:50pm
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granny
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I get confused about the 'charity' thing. Maybe that could be dispelled. The Freemasons' Grand Charity, has or is become part of the Masonic Charitable Foundation (another Foundation, plenty of those about now) . The Masonic Charitable Foundation seems to provide a lot of support for Freemasons and their families too. Since 1980 £100 million to Freemasons and their dependants. https://www.grandcharity.org/The Freemasons' Grand Charity provides assistance for Freemasons and their dependants who are experiencing financial hardship or need. Grants are given towards: Essential daily living costs and unexpected needs (e.g. hardship faced following an accident, redundancy, or other personal crisis) During 2013, £3.7 million was approved to assist Freemasons and their families. Eligibility Criteria ? https://www.grandcharity.org/pages/masonic_grants.html
Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect. ~Chief Seattle
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Re: Masonry on the Wirral
[Re: Tait1969]
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6th Feb 2017 3:39pm
6th Feb 2017 3:39pm
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eddtheduck
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"Lift your left leg put your right arm under said knee show right nipple now you've got the contract" the mafia do the same thing with horse heads on beds. it's all down to you rub my belly I'll rub yours back handers.
Not on here no more
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Re: Masonry on the Wirral
[Re: Tait1969]
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6th Feb 2017 10:10pm
6th Feb 2017 10:10pm
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granny
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Granny, trust me the charity element and giving to masons and families is just part of it. It's only the same as me supporting my family and friends.
What I am taking about is the the real charity which is the money we donate to real charities which is not shouted from the rooftops but runs into millions.
Our local lodge has often supported local charities and the last few years has raised money for maggies / cancer care for example.
Those looking in often do not see the other stuff that happens but those who are part of it know the value of being a mason and how they positively impact society.
Thank you Tait.
Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect. ~Chief Seattle
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Re: Masonry on the Wirral
[Re: Tait1969]
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6th Feb 2017 10:11pm
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As a mason myself who has been involved for over 11 years I have nothing but positive comments about masonry . The main reason I joined was charitable giving and it was a visit to Arrowe park hospital when my six month old son was really ill and I nearly lost him I realised the importance . He was given alittle bear as all children are given which I later found out was donated by cheshire masons . It's called TLC and details locally are here http://www.cheshiremasons.co.uk/teddies-for-loving-care-appeal-tlc/. My little boy pulled through and I won't forget that small but kind gesture . If you want any proof to destroy the myth that Masons look after themselves please read this http://www.cheshiremasons.co.uk/charitable-work/charity-welfare-newsletter-april-2016/.
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Toyah . .
by GaryFromWirral. 10th Jan 2021 1:39pm
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Toyah . .
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