On the 3rd November, the Provincial Grand Master, RW Bro Alexander Sillars McLaren, accompanied by the Provincial Grand Almoner, WBro Barry Heal and WBro Bob Summers attended the premises of Age UK Manchester at Openshaw, on the east side of Manchester.
The purpose of the visit was to officially present the Minibus that was generously funded by the Mark Benevolent Fund to the value of £32,739 (excluding VAT).
It is a wonderful vehicle fully equipped with wheelchair access and the appropriate signage of the Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons and the Mark Benevolent Fund.
We were met by Mrs Shirley Charlton who offered us shelter from the inclement weather and wearing our masks and socially distanced we enjoyed a cup of tea.
The Provincial Grand Master briefly more “Age UK Manchester receives new Minibus”
Age UK Manchester receives new Minibus
6th November 2020
Although Manchester Hall has been opened since 2nd November 2017 I suspect the number of East Lancashire Freemasons who have visited the fantastic new building is relatively small. The developers have transformed the old Freemasons Hall into Manchesters premier eating and entertainment centre. They have 
