Although at the time of writing we are in Lockdown and Lodge meetings cannot be held, people and organisations still need our help. It’s good to see that members are still supporting by giving to charities and the 2025 Festival.
“I just wanted to thank you and your colleagues at the Freemasons for your very generous donation towards protective equipment for our staff at Hawkinge nursery. As you know, Claire and her wonderful staff have worked tirelessly throughout the pandemic to continue to offer excellent childcare to our local families. This has now been extended into this 3rd period of lockdown, as early years nurseries remain open, in spite of primary and secondary schools closing. Your very kind gesture will allow us to provide additional PPE for our staff that we have not done before, in particular face visors, but also other items of PPE. Kent County Council had previously indicated that they would financially support nurseries to cover some of the additional costs of purchasing PPE, but this support has not yet materialised and so your kind donation is a huge help. On behalf of everyone at Hawkinge, many thanks to you all”.
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