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Grand Charity Donation for Pendleside Hospice

Brethren from the Burnley & Pendle District paid their annual visit to Pendleside Hospice on Friday 20th January 2012 to present a cheque for £2,420 from the Grand Charity.

The grant will help Pendleside Hospice to continue providing free physical, emotional and spiritual care to patients and their families.

David Biggs, Burnley & Pendle District Chairman said: “Hospices play a vital role in helping the individuals and families affected by terminal and life limiting illnesses.  I am delighted that the grants from the Freemasons’ Grand Charity will, in addition to funds raised by local Masons help to run these excellent local services that rely on voluntary and charitable support to fund their work”

Christina Cope, Fundraising Manager at the Hospice said "This is a very generous gesture from the Grand Charity and all the Masons throughout the country who support the work of the Hospice Movement Nationally, we are very grateful to them every year for their continued support"

Photo Left to Right

Mrs Christina Cope, Pendleside Hospice Fundraising Manager
Roy Langtree, Freemason and Hospice Volunteer
Simon Jones, District Charity Steward
Brian Hartup, Pendleside Hospice Chief Executive
David Biggs, District Chairman
Mike Squires, District Treasurer and Hospice Volunteer

50 years in Masonry

Albert with the APGM Martin Paul Roche PJGD

William Albert Young was born on the 13th March 1932 in Southern Ireland at a place called Ballinkillon, he was brought up on the family farm. One of twelve children

When his father died he came to England and travelled around the country working in the mining and construction field.

He married Margaret in 1956, came to Padiham and bought Bradshaw's Tripe Shop. He made such a success of the business that he extended into the shop next door and turned it into a high class grocers and off licence.

He entered into the community of the town, became a member of St Leonards Parish Church - Margaret sang in the choir. He joined Padiham male voice choir, Padiham Roundtable and of course joined the Masons.

They were in the shop 28 years, he retired completely and now enjoys life with his family enjoying gardening, dancing, backing a winning horse, and enjoying a pint of good English beer and of course his beloved masonry.

Albert with his Certificate

Albert joined Huntroyd Lodge -22nd November 1961 and became Worshipful Master in 1975. He was a founding member of the Fidellis Lodge No 8688 on the 24th February 1976.
He was in great demand to give addresses etc..., so eventually he became DC of the Lodge, a job he did and loved for many years.

To use the words at the end of the address to the Worshipful Master at Installation, Albert performed his Masonic duties with satisfaction to himself and advantage to his Lodge.
Padiham Lodge rooms were full to capacity on Wednesday 24th November testament to a man who is held in such high regard amongst his peers.

Albert with the Lodge Members 

The Social Board

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