Report by Duncan Williams @PulmansWeekly
The members of Lodge Virtue & Honor, founded in 1844, demonstrated their commitment to the local community by raising £1,250 for four charities based in Axminster. The recipients were presented with cheques at a celebration dinner hosted by the Lodge at The Masonic Hall on South Street.
Donna Squire, wife of Simon Squire, Worshipful Master of Lodge Virtue & Honor 2019-2023, presented the cheques to representatives from Nourish, Flamingo Pool, Axminster Carnival, and Ferne Animal Sanctuary.
Nourish, an organisation that teaches cooking skills to people in need and supports local food banks, was represented by Karen Taylor and Mary Darlow. Flamingo Pool, which aims to be carbon neutral within the next three years, was represented by Karen Armstrong. Axminster Carnival, a local tradition for over 100 years, was represented by Bryan Ball, John Jeffery, and Ron Jones. Ferne Animal Sanctuary, founded during the Second World War to care for pets whose ow…
