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OLD BRODS ARE FULLY KITTED OUT FORRUGBY FESTIVALJOHN COLE, trainer of the Under 17’ssquad at Old Brodleians RUFC ispictured receiving a £1,000 chequefrom Brian Young , of Clifton Lodge No7112, of Brighouse,Kevin Dawson, who gives first aidsupport to the team, helped his Lodgesecure the grant from the PGM’s Fundwhich helped kit out the team in good quality sporting wear ahead of theirtournament trip to the 9th French International Rugby Festival 2011 near Arras andLille.John said without the support of West Riding Masonic Charities and other generouspeople and organisations, such trips would be extremely difficult to arrange.The festival is the largest junior rugby tournament in France, with teams from acrossEurope presenting an opportunity for young players to experience a new country, adifferent culture and new style of rugby.75th ANNIVERSARYTHE Lodge of Benevolence No 5612 was Consecrated in 1936 and earlierthis year a commemorative dinner was held to which ladies were invited.The master, Alan L Steel, spoke of the events of 1936 and the differencebetween life then and in 2011. He pointed out, with pride, that, in 75 years, theLodge had been ruled by 75 different Masters. The evening was a greatsuccess and the Brethren now look forward to continued progress.FIRING UP MORESUPPORT FORMARTIN HOUSE!WHEN Brian Gowland, of the Lodge ofStability No 7374, built a fire engine forhis grandchildren for their use in thegarden, the project was such asuccess that he was asked to buildone for the children at Martin HouseHospice, Wetherby.Brian started this work over thewinter period and received acommitment from his Lodge to assistin the finance of the timber work andextra goods required.So, with the assistance of a joinerfrom his company, WhiteroomProperties, and paint from RegionalPaints Ltd, the Fire Engine was madeand duly handed over.THIS PAGE IS SUPPORTED BY LODGE OF FIDELITY No. 289 Meeting on the First Thursdayof every month except August at Castle Grove, Moor Road, Headingley, Leeds LS6 4BP33