Meeting at The Masonic Hall, Great William Street,      Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England.  CV37 6RY

     23 April 2008

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Warwickshire Firefighters Families Fund

The amount so far raised for this Fund by Warwickshire and other Brethren is £46,500. The Fund has been  established to assist the families of those four courageous firefighters who tragically lost their lives.

( News item from warwickshirepgl.org.uk 12/4/2008  )

       January 2008  

 Atherstone on Stour Tragedy                           Worshipful Master`s Update

Following the tragic deaths of the four Firefighters killed on the 2nd November 2007 at Atherstone on Stour in Warwickshire, the Worshipful Master and Brethren of the Fire Service Lodge launched an Appeal, 36 hours after the tragic loss of life, to raise funds for the families of those killed. This was to be made available to them prior to the Christmas holiday period.

By the end of that first week, generosity of Masons had pledged in excess of £17,000.00. Further significant donations where immediately pledged by the Provincial Grand Lodges of Nottingham, Leicestershire, Worcestershire and Kent, amongst many donations by various Orders and Side Degrees, individual Lodges and many, many individual Masons throughout the Country.

On the 28th November 2007, The Provincial Grand Master of Warwickshire, The Right Worshipful Brother Michael John Price, CBE, presented cheques in excess of £31,000.00 to County Fire Officer William Brown of the Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, at their Headquarters in Royal Leamington Spa.

May I thank each and every one of those who so ably and willingly assisted me in this appeal process and especially to those of you who gave so generously of your time and money, for the benefit of others.

W. Bro. Michael Smith, J.P., G.I.Fire E.            Worshipful Master

   12 November 2007

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Memorial Open Day Saturday 8th December 2007

The Fire Service Lodge is holding an open day in memory of the 4 Firemen from Stratford and Alcester Fire Stations who lost their lives recently.

The event is to be held at the Masonic Hall, Great William Street on Saturday 8th December 2007 from 12.30pm till 3.30pm.

The Fire Brigades Benevolent fund will be there along with members of both the Fire Service Lodge and the other Lodges who meet at Great William Street. All are welcome to join us for a free buffet and soft drinks.

    September 2007

Congratulations to W. Bro. Colin Carter ADC

The whole Lodge has been delighted to learn that he has recently been promoted to the active rank of Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies (PAGDC).     

Photo above shows the WM congratulating W.Bro. Colin on his new appointment.