A Busy Evening at Connaught Lodge and Midsomer Norton Scout Group

Before Christmas, the local Scout Group had their equipment trailer stolen including all the
contents. The trailer is used when they attend fundraising events or go camping and other
similar activities. To purchase a replacement trailer, fit it with an awning for use in wet
weather and purchase the necessary equipment was estimated to cost £5,000. They have
received £3,500 from their insurers, leaving them with a £1,500 shortfall.

Consequently, Connaught Lodge and Chapter each agreed to donate £500. A further £500
from the Provincial Support Funding has been paid direct into their bank account. Thus, the
overall £1,500 will cover the Scout’s financial deficit.

Prior to the Lodge meeting on Wednesday 19 March, Scout Group Lead Volunteer Caryl Pugh and Nick Lake, Explorer Scout Leader were presented with a cheque for £1,000 by W. Bro Chris James, Connaught
Lodge Charity Steward and E. Comp Peter Kuzemka representing Connaught Chapter, to
enable them to go ahead and purchase the trailer and equipment. Once the trailer has been
received and kitted out, a social evening will be organised at the Masonic Hall where it will
be displayed for all to see.

Afterwards, Worshipful Master Craig Harding opened the Lodge in due form and continued
to raise Bro. James Jefferies to the sublime degree of a Master Mason.

Article submitted by Chris James