Group News

Sandon Group Secretary W.Bro. Andy Whittle had the pleasure to pay a follow up visit to the St Helens Sea Cadet Unit TS Scimitar to present them with a further three cheques to assist them in continuing their good work with young people. The Sea Cadets are a registered charity and each unit relies heavily on fund raising and donations for its continued existence.

Following an earlier presentation of £2,000 from the West Lancashire Freemasons’ Charity and the Sandon Group, which was reported at the recent Group Meeting, two Lodges and a private Brother decided that they would also like to make donations to the Unit. Cecil Lodge No. 3274 gave a donation of £500 and Anfield Lodge No. 2215 gave a donation of £150, this was added to by the donation of £25 from the private Brother making a total of £675 on this occasion. The donations given to the unit over both visits totals £2675..

Ray McKenna the Unit Chairman on behalf of the Management Committee and Staff at TS Scimitar stated that they are extremely grateful for the kind donations that have been made by the Freemasons.

W.Bro. Andy Whittle can be seen in the photograph presenting the additional three cheques to a Royal Marine Cadet at the closing parade at one of their recent parade nights.