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3rd November 2011: Wheelchair for Chloe Lewis.
Recently, the RAOB Locomotive Lodge made a donation of over £1,500 to enable Chloe Lewis to buy a special lightweight wheelchair.
Chloe suffers from Spina Bifida. She can walk with difficulty using a walking frame but not very far and she really needs a wheelchair to get about. Chloe is 41/2 and she has just started going to Maple Grove Infants School. She already had a wheelchair but it was too heavy for her to move quickly and she was, in any case, growing out of it.
Without a suitable wheelchair, Chloe would not be able to attend normal school but she would have to attend a school for handicapped children. Her parents do not want that as she is very bright and independent and they fear that going to a school for handicapped children might hold her back.
With a new specially designed, lightweight wheelchair, she will be able to keep pace with the other children at school and it will help to give her confidence. It is designed so that it can be adjusted as she grows and it should last her for several years.
By running cake stalls and such, Chloe’s parents managed to raise £500 and the Buffs provided the rest.
Chloe and her family visited the lodge last Thursday to show the new wheelchair and Chloe demonstrated how well she can use it (like greased lightening). The accompanying photograph shows members of the lodge together with Chloe and her immediate family.
More photographs of the presentation can be seen by clicking here.
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5th October 2011: Charitable Donation.
The officers and brethren of the RAOB Locomotive Lodge made a visit to the Springfield Residential Care Home, 63 The Causeway, March on the morning of Wednesday 5th October for the presentation of a cheque for £400.00.
The cheque was for their Entertainment Fund. The fund is to purchase items that will make life easier for the residents and their guests such as a mobile phone or a bed for visitors staying overnight.
One of the Locomotive Lodge members is Roy Bowman who, with his wife Rene, are both in residence at The Springfield and, after investigation, the lodge decided that this was a worthy cause for a charity donation. Richard Knock, supported by Brothers of the lodge, carried out the presentation.
The Manager, Wendy Wood, received the cheque with grateful thanks on behalf of all the residents.
More photographs of the presentation can be seen by clicking here.
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22nd August 2011: 2nd Degree Exam
Brother Gerry Wood succesfully sat his 2nd Degree infront of the Examining Council in Farcet. Brother Gerry was supported by a good turn-out of brothers from the Locomotive Lodge.
18th August 2011: Exaltation to the 4th Degree.
Brother Brian Philips was Exhalted to the 4th degree at the Locomotive Lodge on Thursday 18th August 2011. The ceremony was conducted by Bro Alan Norris R.O.H, assisted by Bro R Woodthorpe. The event was attended by over 50 brothers including Brothers from P.G.L, Knights Chapter and the R.O.H. Assembly.
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8th September 2010: Brothers visit Real Dreams.
Story written by Bro John Wood KOM.
On Thursday 12 August, The RAOB Locomotive lodge presented the Real Dreams Respite Home with a cheque for £600. Afterwards there was a social evening and everyone enjoyed themselves. During the evening, photographs were taken and it was agreed to frame some of these to give to the home as a memento of the evening.
At 11:00 am Wednesday 8 September, a delegation of six Buffs went round to the respite home to present the framed photos to the respite home. We were met by Margaret Hill and her colleagues who showed us round their facilities. The home is exceedingly pleasantly situated with extensive views of the countryside and surrounded by well laid-out gardens where the residents can relax.
After that we were escorted to the kitchen where we were given cups of tea/coffee and fed with biscuits and chocolate buns. Goodbye diet!
After a pleasant chat about the needs of the home, we retired into the garden to make the presentation and take some photos of the event. One of the staff proved to be exceptionally camera-shy and it took a lot of effort to include her in the shots but we got one in the end!
Photographs from the visit can be seen by clicking here.
2nd September 2010: Visit from the Grand Lodge of South Africa.
Brothers form the Grand Lodge of South Africa and the Inyathi Lodge, No 10193 visited the Locomotive Lodge No 5682 on Thursdat 2nd September.
The visiting brothers are:
Bro. Mark Masterton ROH Grand Primo 2010
Bro. Andre De Beer KOM Deputy Grand Primo 2010
Bro. Ray Savory KOM Grand Primo 2008, Grand Chamberlain 2010
Bro. Roy Masterton KOM Grand Promo 2005, Grand Trustee 2010
Bro. Des Woods ROH Grand Primo 2004, Grand Secretary 2010
Bro. Wally Gasson ROH Grand Primo 1983.
More photographs from the evening as well as the visit to the Faith, Hope and Charity Lodge No 10679 can be seen by clicking here.
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12th July 2010: Charitable Donation.
Brother Alan Norris ROH presents the cheque to Margret from the Real Dreams Respite Care Home. Real Dreams provide respite care for local families and will put the donation to good use by providing equipment and facilities to improve the standard of care that they provide. Please use our contact form for more information on this story.
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29th July 2010: Regalia Visit to Billavincea Lodge.
Twelve brothers from the Locomotive Lodge visited the Billavincea Lodge in Willingham to welcome Steve Baker to the Brotherhood. The evening was very sucessful and enjoyed by all.
27th July 2010: Website goes live.
The R.A.O.B Locomotive Lodge No 5682 website goes live. Please let Gerry know if you have any comments about this website, the content, or anything that you would like to see on it. We hopw that the site will grow over time and become a useful tool.
1st July 2010: Bro C.T.Pollington's Scroll.
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Mr C.W.Pollington was presented with his late fathers scroll by Bro J.Wood KOM together with Mr Pollington's daughter Gail Arnold and the Officers and Brethren of the Locomotive lodge.
Bro C.T.Pollington ROH was initiated into the Locomotive
The locomotive lodge was contacted a few weeks ago from a lodge |
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