Husband, Father, Grandfather, retired, from paid employment that is, now in full time unpaid hobby
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Deputy President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
Thank you so much to my colleague, David Purdie, Prov.G.M. (Devonshire), for presenting a cheque for £6,771 to CEDA on behalf of the Mark Benevolent Fund. We hope the new Acheeva bed system will be a useful addition to the charity's equipment. #MBF #MarkMasonry @davidcpurdie
10 Jan 2024
R.W.Bro. David Purdie, Prov.G.M (Devonshire), visited the Community Equality Disability Action, Exeter. During the visit, R.W.Bro. Purdie presented a donation on behalf of the M.B.F. Witnessing the impact of charitable giving, the pleasure it brings, is truly gratifying. 💯😊
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Deputy President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
4 Jan 2024
🌟Meet the Trustees 9/12. 🌟Roger Richardson. Retired Co. Director Electrical Installation Contracting. A Freemason for 41 years. Married to Jackie. 2 Daughters and 3 Grandkids. Enjoys spending time with family, Freemasonry, Long Haul Travel, fine wines and dining. @PresidentMBF
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Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas and I look forward to meeting up in the New Year.
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Deputy President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
🌟Meet the Trustees 6/12🌟
Michael Whelan JP. Retired precision engineer. Married to Sheila with 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Hobbies incl. travel, reading and freemasonry. Past Prov.G.M. (Dorset) 2015-2023. Deputy President of the M.B.F. since June 2023. #MBF @MarkMasonsHall
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Deputy President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
So pleased to catch up with our Charities Manager, Darren, at the annual Grand Assembly of Royal Ark Mariner today. He had erected an eye-catching M.B.F. display. Well done to Linda and Millie too for their hard work in dealing with all the enquiries from members. @MarkMasonsHall
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Had great pleasure to present the PGM for Dorset Mark with a Grand Masters Keystone Fund certificate today, the first Mark Province to qualify. Presentation happened at the Mark Xmas lunch with over 100 people attending and raising £800 for the Dorset Mark Discretionary Fund. 😎
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Deputy President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
I am grateful to R.W.Bro. Ian Clark, Trustee, for representing the Mark Benevolent Fund at The Therapy Garden in Surrey today. We wish the volunteers every success with their work.
#TheTherapyGarden #MBF #MarkBenevolentFund #MarkMasonry #MagicoftheMark @MarkMasonsHall
15 Nov 2023
Delighted to visit the Therapy Garden with W Bro Bill Barr, DepProvGM (Surrey) to present a cheque on behalf of the Mark Benevolent Fund. Encouraging to see the sterling work of the enthusiastic volunteers for the people of Guildford.
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Deputy President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
Looking forward to Trustees' Week 2023.
'Many voices. Working together. With purpose.'
#TrusteesWeek #MBF #MarkBenevolentFund #MarkMasonry
#MagicoftheMark @MarkMasonsHall
16 Jun 2023
We’re pleased to announce this year’s #TrusteesWeek theme:
Many voices.
Working together.
With purpose.
Head over to our website to find out more 👉 trusteesweek.org
ALT Trustees' Week. 6-10 November 2023. Many voices. Working together. With purpose.
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Deputy President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
A most enjoyable meeting of the Provincial Almoners and Charity Stewards Lodge of MMMs No. 1943 in Northampton this morning. Pictured (l to r): Archie Torrance, Brian Ward, Mike Whelan, Pete Hayler. #MBF #TheMagicoftheMark #MarkMasonry @MarkMasonsHall
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Deputy President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
Very pleased to present a Grand Master's Keystone Fund collarette, jewel & button to the newly installed WM of West Kent AMD Council No. 66, W.Bro. Ray Johnson, at Oakley House, Bromley, last night. And to do so in the presence of the District Grand Prefect was very special. 👍
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Deputy President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
Four examples of recent grants by the trustees of the M.B.F., which makes me very proud!
The Lovey Foundation UK (Ghana) = £2,900
Haswell & District Mencap (Durham) = £26,215
ShelterBox (Truro) = £25,000
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust (Cambridge) = £100,000
#MBF @MarkMasonsHall
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Deputy President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
Proud that the Mark Emergency Relief Fund, thanks to donations from our members, has assisted in this work in Morocco by means of a £25,000 grant to @ShelterBox. We wish them well. #MarkBenevolentFund #MarkMasonry #TheMagicoftheMark @MarkMasonsHall
6 Oct 2023
Our team is on the ground in #Morocco, tirelessly working to get much-needed aid to families affected by the recent earthquake. 🌍💚
🎬 Join Response Team Member Martin as he shares an important update from the Atlas Mountains, where entire villages have been destroyed.
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Deputy President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
29 Sep 2023
Wow!!! Your amazing support at our #Dorset #RideOut has raised over £10,000 for the #charity!😃
A massive thank you to everyone who took part, fundraised, or bought raffle tickets, your support is simply incredible! 🙏
Read all about this year's event👇 docbike.org/docbike-charity-…
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Deputy President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
29 Sep 2023
A huge well done to everyone involved in organising the ride out and a huge thank you to everyone who supported the event! 👏👏👏
29 Sep 2023
Wow!!! Your amazing support at our #Dorset #RideOut has raised over £10,000 for the #charity!😃
A massive thank you to everyone who took part, fundraised, or bought raffle tickets, your support is simply incredible! 🙏
Read all about this year's event👇 docbike.org/docbike-charity-…
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Deputy President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
So good to read messages of appreciation like this. It makes the work of M.B.F. Trustees so fulfilling. It is only through the generosity of our members donating through the Mark Emergency Relief Fund that the M.B.F. can continue to support such worthy causes. #MBF #ShelterBox
26 Sep 2023
💚 We want to give a special thank you to the Mark Benevolent Fund for their generous donation of £25,000.
This donation will help us provide crucial shelter for those who lost their homes after the devastating earthquake in #Morocco.
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Deputy President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
This M.B.F. contribution to the Lovey Foundation will make a huge difference to those supporting young people in need in remote areas of North East Ghana. A very worthwhile cause. #LoveyFoundation #MBF #MarkBenevolentFund
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19 Sep 2023
Great to meet up with Daniel Valentine from the Lovey Foundation today @MarkMasonsHall. This charity assists young children in need living in North East Ghana and a new motorbike will give them greater access to rural areas. @PresidentMBF #MarkBenevolentFund
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Deputy President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
Delighted to announce that the trustees of the Mark Benevolent Fund have approved a grant of £25,000 from the Mark Emergency Relief Fund to assist ShelterBox with efforts in Morocco following the devastating earthquake recently. We wish them well. #MBF #MagicoftheMark
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Well today I woke up no longer PGM for the Province of Dorset after eight fantastic years.
Many thanks for the splendid support I have received during this time from the Brethren of Dorset, truly amazing. I will not be bored though as I have the AMD and the MBF to keep me busy.
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Deputy President of the Mark Benevolent Fund retweeted
Thanks for covering these events, Darren. It is very much appreciated. Hope it all goes well. Please extend my sincere best wishes to all. Aye, Archie
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