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News Archive August 2009
From the Province of Worcestershire - 27 Aug 09
Masonic Widow Produces a Best Seller
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From the Province of Norfolk - 27 Aug 09
Norwich Evening News Explodes Masonic Myths
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Eastern Daily Express - King's Lynn Masonic Temple Opens Doors
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From the Province of Herefordshire - 10 Aug 09
Jumpstart Kidz Family Project guaranteed for a further six months
`This initiative to alleviate the effects of rural isolation among young families is to be applauded.` This is the view of Herefordshire Freemasons on a visit to the well attended Jumpstart Kidz Project, led by Play Leader Louisa Pearson at the Youth Centre in Ledbury.
Ledbury is just one of seven regular sessions held at various venues around South Herefordshire, organised by this charity, which provides affordable soft play facilities for the under fives, and enables parents to access information and support.
“Our focus, is on parent and family support, with parents interacting with their children and aimed at reaching children and parents most in need, especially in rural areas” said Jumpstart Kidz Chairperson Pamela Stevenson.
Mags Smith Jumpstart Kidz Development Worker, emphasised that their aim was “to advance the education of pre-school children through group play and to strengthen family bonds by raising parental confidence in their own skills and helping families to have fun together”.
Jumpstart Kidz has achieved the Herefordshire Childcare Services Gold Quality Assurance Award which is a nationally recognised scheme approved by Investors in Children. The charity has also gained Approved Provider Status in a `fitness for purpose’ kite-mark.
Grant aid awarded by the Herefordshire Freemasons will guarantee this service for the next six months.
At rear of group, left to right:
Reverend David Bowen Deputy PGM of Herefordshire, Pamela Stevenson, Chairperson, Mags Smith,
Development Officer, Jumpstart Kidz and David Knowles, Provincial Grand Charity Steward.
From the Province of East Lancashire - 05 Aug 09
Teddies for Loving Care
Teddies for Loving Care Bears are now in all Childrens' Accident and Emergency Departments throughout the Province including the newly opened Manchester Children's Hospital.
Using forward thinking Initiative Bears have also been provided for Victim Support and Witness Service for Greater Manchester - for use with Childrens' cases. The attached letter is emotionally engaging and clearly demonstrates gratitude for Freemasons on their quest to connect further with the community: