Wbro Mike Stubbs PProvGStwd District Charity Steward, presented Denise Gee from East Lancashire Hospice with a cheque for £350 on behalf of East Ribble District Freemasons. The donation is part of the on-going commitment of the District to restock the Hospice drinks trolley.  Patients and inpatients are offered a choice of drinks after therapy and in the evening.

East Ribble District’s next charity event is the Variety Showcase that is taking place at the Thwaites Theatre in Blackburn on the 1st of April where the guest of honour will be VWBro Derek Thornhill the Deputy Provincial Grand Master.  Proceeds will go to local worthy causes.
Tickets are available from WBro Ian Johnson on 07745 102140 or the theatre box office on 01254 685500 or online at http://www.thwaitesempiretheatre.co.uk/event/variety-showcase/