CHARITY PARACHUTE JUMP.

Bro. Jeff (the 'Jump') Powe will undertake a charity

parachute jump on the 25th of April at 10.30 am.

The 'jump' was originally scheduled for the

4th of October2024, it was postponed until the 1st

of November but was again was called off due to

unsuitable conditions. For info & updates contact

Bro. Steve Jones ROH on 07780 692105.

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FENMAN LODGE BINGO / FISH SUPPER

The next Bingo / Fish and Chip Supper will take

place on Friday 20th of June - food served at

7.00 pm eyes down at 8.00 pm 'ish. Choice of

Fish, Sausage, Pie (Chicken or Steak) all with

Chips & a choice of mushy peas or curry sauce.

For order forms contact Bob Macnamara, Steve

Jones (07780 692105) or over the Club bar.

The first Bingo / Supper Night took place

on the 21st of March and was again well

attended. The Raffle raised £200 and a

further £40 was donated by Faye & Steve

Belham, regular supporters of Fenman &

Eastgate functions. In total £240 was raised

for the Lodge Charity 'Disability Peterborough'.

Another great fundraiser thanks to the efforts

of Clive Robinson, Shirley Richards, John Barret,

Roy Bell & Linda and Bob Macnamara & Chris.

The Brothers of the Fenman Lodge 8960

thank you all for your continued support.

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2025 BANNISTER CUP

This year's Bannister Cup will take place on Saturday the

6th of September on Phoenix Lake at Float Fish Farm.

Details will be posted out to the Lodge Secretaries soon.

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ROH EXALTATION 30/Mar/2025

Bro. Roy Grundy KOM of the Eastgate Lodge was

raised to the Fourth Degree on Sunday the 30th

of March at the Village and RAOB Club in Farcet.

The Exalting Officer was Bro. Colin Dean ROH,

the Assembly President & the PPGP 2020/21, who

carried out an excellent ceremony, very capably

assisted by Bro. Martyn Sharp ROH the Director

of Ceremonies and the Officers of ROH Assembly.

Bro. Roy thanked Brethren for their attendance

and was pleased that all Lodges were represented. 

SECOND DEGREE RAISING

Bro. Mark Valance was installed as a Certified

Primo at a very well attended Ceremony held

at the Locomotive Lodge in the Brazza Club

in March on Thursday the 13th of February.

The Induction Ceremony was performed by the

Provincial Grand Primo, Bro. Steve Jones ROH,

assisted by the Provincial Grand Chamberlain for

the evening, Bro. Martyn Sharp ROH, PPGP 2023.

The Sponsors, Brothers Alan Norris & Rod MacGregor

both ROH Members, delivered recommendations

and like the First & Second Degree Guards were

thanked for the part they played in the raising.

Visitors were received from the Old Bridge,

Billavincea and Century Lodges, as well as the

Kings Lynn & Cambridge Provincial Grand Lodges.

It was also a pleasure to have the Grand Registrar

2004, Bro. Colin Chaplin ROH, in attendance.

Bro. Mark was very pleased to have so many

supporting him, the PGP thanked all of those

who had been involved in the ceremony & our

visitors for making the effort on a cold night.

Bro. Mark is congratulated by the PGP

Bro. Mark with Sponsors Rob and Alan

Bro. Mark is installed in the 'Royal Chair'

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60 YEAR EMBLEM PRESENTATION



Bro. Clive Robinson ROH celebrated his 60 Years in the

Order on October the 22nd. To commemorate this

momentous event, the Fenman Lodge hosted an open

presentation on Friday January 24th, 2025. The Brothers

of the Fenman were joined by the Grand Primo of the GLE

for 2020 /2021, Bro. Pete Spence ROH, as well as our

IPPGP, Bro. Pete Dudley KOM & Bro. Pete Pierce ROH.

The Ceremony was conducted by Bro. R. Macnamara ROH,

assisted by Bro. S. Jones ROH as the City Chamberlain.

Bro. Clive's Sponsors we Brothers Barry Scotney & Barry

Burrell, both members of the Roll of Honour.

Both gave colourful commendations expressing their

pride & honour at being selected to act as his sponsors.

Bro. Clive thanked everyone for their attendance, Bro.

R. Macnamara ROH for conducting a very good ceremony

and his sponsors for their kind words. As well as the

emblem he was presented some other gifts and a

certificate from the Fenman Lodge members. 

Bro. Steve Jones ROH, City Sec. of the Fenman Lodge

Thanks to Bro. Steve Hall for the photo

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FENMAN LODGE CHARITY CHEQUE

At the Fenman Lodge meeting on Friday the 17th of January we presented Peterborough Talking Newspaper with a cheque for £1500. ‘The monies will go towards the purchase and upgrade of hardware’ said PTN Chairman / Treasurer Reg Tomblin.

Bro. Barry Burrell, ROH, then explained to our guests how,

through Bingo Nights & events we are able to raise funds

to support, where possible, many local worthy causes.

The 2025 Lodge charity appeal will support the PGP's

Outside Charity Appeal "Disability Peterborough".

Bro. Steve Jones, ROH, City Sec.

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EASTGATE LODGE CHARITY CHEQUE

At the Eastgate Lodge Meeting on the 9th of

January, the Worthy Primo, Bro. Roy Grundy KOM,

presented a cheque, on behalf of the Lodge for

£1500 to John Hucklesby, the chair of

'Peterborough Talking Newspapers'. John said

"we are delighted with the continued support given to

our organisation by the Buffs, and this gift will

go towards the uplift of our computer equipment."

Chief Fundraiser Pete Pierce, who along with

his wife had organised many car boot sales

throughout 2024 at Fun Farm near Spalding,

said "it's been a good year & it's great to raise

money for good causes whilst having a good time".

Bro. Martyn Sharp, ROH, City Sec.

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CHEQUE PRESENTATION

At the November 2024 Bingo Night, the PGP

Bro. Pete Dudley KOM & Bro. Bob Macnamara

ROH, presented a cheque to the value of £250

to Louise Hall, Steward of the Farcet Village.

The monies, donated by the Provincial Grand

Lodge and the Fenman Lodge, will be used

to support the Club Kids Christmas Party.

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2024 FENMAN LODGE BINGO NIGHTS

The last Bingo / Fish and Chip Supper of the

year took place on the 15th of November at

Farcet Village Club. Once again there was

a tremendous turnout and the raffle, plus

a generous donation, raised £253 for Charity.

On the night we also auctioned a Liverpool

football shirt, donated by Ray Brown.

The successful bid was made by Bro. Bob

Buff of the Valiant Lodge - these monies

will be paid into this years Charity Appeal.

We thank you all for your support at the

2024 events, £1098 was raised for Charity.

Special thanks to the Bingo Team, Clive and 

Shirley as well as support from Bob, Chris,

Roy, Barry, John Barrett & Louise Hall.

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Appreciation Presentation.

On Monday 14th of October, at the ROH Dinner,

The PGP, Bro. Pete Dudley KOM, presented

Ruth Spencer, the Buffess of Bro. Dave Spencer

ROH, with a Certificate of Appreciation and a

basket of flowers. The presentation was made

in respect of all of the support Ruth has given

Dave during his many years as the Secretary

of the Peterborough & District Grand Lodge.



Dave and Ruth.

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FENMAN LODGE CHARITY EVENT.

The latest Fenman Bingo & Chippy Supper took

took place on Friday 20th of September at

Farcet Village Club. Another great night with

£220 raised for the Lodge Charity Appeals.

Many thanks for your attendance, support &

benevolence, it's much appreciated.

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THE WILLOUGHBY LODGE 4172

On Tuesday September 3rd 2024, the PGP,

Bro. Pete Dudley KOM, led a PGL Visit as

well as a Valiant Lodge Regalia visit for the

last time to the Willoughby Lodge who have

announced that they will close after their

meeting on Tuesday the 24th of September.

There were 26 Brothers in attendance

including the Grand Primo for 2020/2021,

Bro. Pete Spence ROH, who has officiated

at several ceremonies at the Lodge over

the past few years. Bro. Pete wished all

Brothers well and good luck in their new

Lodges as did the PGP who said that he'd

always enjoyed his visits to Bourne.

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VALIANT LODGE BAR-B-Q

The Valiant thanks everyone for their support of this years

Bar-B-Q held on the 1st of September at Stamford Bowls

Club, the event raised £250 for the PGP's Charity Appeal.

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VALIANT LODGE FOURTH DEGREE

Bro. Mike Ansell KOM was raised to the

the Fourth Degree on Sunday 11th of August.

The Exaltation was carried out by the Roll of

Honour President Bro, Terry Collingwood ROH

supported by the ROH Director of Ceremonies

Bro. Tony Carpenter ROH and the Officers of

the Peterborough & District ROH Assembly.

The Exaltation was superbly conducted by

Bro. Terry ably supported by Bro. Tony.

There was an excellent turnout with the

attendance of five Grand Lodge Officers

and Brothers from bordering Provinces.

An excellent afternoon was rounded off

with great graze, well done the Valiant.



The Exaltation was superbly conducted by Bro. Terry

ably supported by Bro. Tony. There was an excellent

turnout with the attendance of five Grand Lodge

Officers, including the Immediate Grand Primo Bro.

Peter Nadin ROH and the Grand Primo of 2020/2021

Bro. Pete Spence ROH, and Brothers from bordering

Provinces. An excellent afternoon was rounded off

with some great graze, well done the Valiant.

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2024 BANNISTER CUP

This years event took place on Sunday 28th

of July on Phoenix Pool at Float Fish Farm.

The Eastgate Lodge A Team won the Event with the

Locomotive Lodge winning the Tate Shield as Runners Up,

the Eastgate B Team came third to win the Goodwin Cup.

PGP Pete Dudley presents the Bannister Cup to Mick Clay of Eastgate A

PGP presents the Tate Shield to Mark Vallance of the Locomtive

Pete presents the Goodwin Cup to Mick Reeve of Eastgate B

Steve Jones receives the Parker Shield from Pete for Top Weight by a Buff,

Runner up was Mick Clay with Martyn Sharp third, all 3 from the Eastgate A.

Top Weight for a Non Buff was won by Steve Belham, Eastgate B,

with the Kate Wright Shield, presented once again by PGP Pete

Mick Clay with the first of his individual trophies, the Dick

Knock Trophy presented for the heaviest fish caught .............

.......... and the second, the Grand Waiters Cup for the

smallest fish, both presented by PGP Pete.

Jeff Powe receives the Grand Waiters Trophy from Pete presented to the best

'Best Dressed Angler on the Bank' a trophy only usually won by Bob Macnamara.

The final presentation was Mick Reeve picking up the 'Last Runner

Up Award' also known as the 'Where's all the fish at award?'.

The PGP, Brother Pete Dudley KOM, was thanked for

presenting the trophies and fishing the competition.

The organisers thanked all present for continuing to

support the event and looked forward to the next event.

At the August PGL, Bro. Pete Pierce  presented a cheque for £237 on

behalf of the Eastgate Lodge, monies raised during the Bannister Cup.

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EASTGATE LODGE HOG ROAST

Thanks to everyone who attended the annual Hog

Roast on Saturday 6th of July at Farcet Village Club.

£315 was raised for this years supported Charities.



Entertainment was provided by the

excellent Palmy Ukulele Band.

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FENMAN LODGE BINGO/ FISH & CHIP SUPPER

FRIDAY 21st JUNE AT FARCET VILLAGE CLUB.

Thanks to everyone for their attendance, the support

from other Lodges of the Province is much appreciated.

Well done to the Bingo Team of Clive & Shirley with

the Checkers Barry & John, the Ticket Sales Team of

Chris, Tina, Bob as well as Roy and Linda sorting the

tickets. Also assistance in helping to feed the 'masses'

 was willingly provided by Steve, Barry, Bob and Jeff.

Thanks to a donation at the end of the night from Steve

Belham, the final total raised for the evening was £300.

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VALIANT LODGE INSTALLATION

Bro. Robert Dudley was installed to the Second Degree

on Sunday the 28th of April at Wittering Social Club.

The Installation was be conducted by the Provincial

Grand Primo Bro. Pete Dudley, KOM, ably supported

by the Provincial Grand Chamberlain, Bro. Tony

Carpenter ROH, and the Officers of the Peterborough

and District Provincial Grand Lodge.

There was an excellent turnout with Regalia Visits

from the Kings Lynn PGL and the Locomotive Lodge.

Also in attendance was several Grand Lodge Officers

including the Grand Primo, Bro. John Brogan ROH as

well as regular and welcome visitor to our province,

Bro. Pete Spence ROH, Past Grand Primo 2020/2021.

Bro. Pete (Brother Dad) Dudley KOM delivered a fine

installation & the afternoon was completed by a raffle

& some excellent graze provided by the Lodge Ladies.

On Tuesday 21st May, The PGP, Bro. Pete Dudley, KOM,

presented Bro. Robert Dudley, CP, with his Second

Degree Emblem during the PGL Visit to the Valiant.

PGP, Brother Dad Pete with Son Robert.

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2023 PGP's Appeal Presentation.

See more on the PGP Appeals Page

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FENMAN LODGE BINGO/FISH & CHIP SUPPER

The event took place on Friday 22nd March at Farcet

Village Club. There was a great turnout & the support

of the Valiant Lodge was very much appreciated.

A special mention to the PGL Bingo Caller Clive

Robinson, supported by Shirley on Ticket Sales and

Checkers Barry Scotney and John Barratt. The Bingo

Tickets were provided by Roy Bell & Linda, organised

and sold by Chris Wall & Jill Middleton.

Support of the Bingo Night was provided by

Lodge Stalwarts Bob Macnamara & Barry Scotney.

Thanks to everyone one who participated, the total 

amount raised, including some generous donations,

came to £300 and will be shared between the Lodge

Charity Appeals 'Talking Newspapers' and the PGP's

Outside Charity Appeal 'Good Neighbours'.

 More Bingo Diary Dates:

Friday 20th of September

& Friday 15th of November

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WILLOUGHBY LODGE PRESENTATIONS

Congratulations to Bro. Bob Salmon ROH and PPGP

Bro. Colin Dean ROH who were presented with their

60 Year Certificates by Past Grand Primo, 2020-2021,

Bro. Pete Spence ROH on Tuesday 13th February 2024.

Brother Bob also received his Honorary Membership.

Bro. Pete Pierce ROH presented a cheque from the Brothers

of the Eastgate Lodge to the IPPGP Bro. Martyn Sharp ROH.

Representing the Fenman Lodge, 8960, Bro. Bob Macnamara ROH,

PPGP 2018, also presented a cheque to Brother Martyn.

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FENMAN LODGE CHEQUE PRESENTATION 2023

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BINGO & PLOUGHMANS LUNCH

Held at Farcet Village Club, 20th October

raised £214 for the PGP's Outside

Charity Appeal. The Fenman Lodge

thanks everyone for their attendance

and support. Well done to Barry Scotney

for arranging the event, Shirley for the

ticket sales & others for their help.

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2023 BANNISTER CUP

27th August, held at Float Fish Farm,

fishing Phoenix Pool.

Thanks to the Lodges for once again supporting

the event with a special thank you for those

attending and supporting on the day.

Some great weight this year well done everyone.

Worth a very special mention is Pete Pierce

who again conducted both the weigh in and

the raffle held in Farcet Village Club.

Thanks also to the PGP for presenting

Trophies to this years winners.

This years Champions - Eastgate 'B'. 196 lbs

Runners Up, Eastgate 'A' - Tate Shield. 173 lbs

Third, The Locomotive - Goodwin Cup. 106.5 lbs

Remaining Team Scores.

The Fenman Lodge. 65.5 lbs

The Valiant Lodge. 46 lbs

Parker Shield Winner - Daryl Reeve

(Buff with the heaviest weight - received by Dad Mick)

Kate Wright Shield Winner - Steve Belham

(Non Buff with the heaviest weight)

Dick Knock Trophy Winner - Daryl Reeve

(Angler with the heaviest single fish - received by Dad Mick)

Winner of the Grand Waiters Cup - Steve Belham

(Angler who caught the smallest fish)



Grand Waiter's Trophy Winner - Bob Macnamara

(Best Dressed Angler on the Bank)



Winner of the 'White Seat' Trophy - Robert Dudley

(Unlucky Angler / Last Runner Up Award)



Top Man Robert

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WILLOUGHBY LODGE EXULTATION

Bro. Paul Knighton KOM was raised to the

Fourth Degree on Tuesday 25th of July 2023

at the RAOB Social Club, Bourne.

The Ceremony was conducted by the Grand

Primo of 2020 / 2021 accompanied by his

Guard, the Grand Primo 2023. 

 Bro. A. Carpenter ROH, in the role of the

Director of Ceremonies, carried out his

duties in an exemplary manner.

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FENMAN LODGE BINGO NIGHT



Took Place 18th August 2023 at Farcet Village Club. The Fenman Lodge thanks you for your attendance, the event raised £285 for the PGP's Appeal. Well done to Bob Macnamara & Barry Scotney for organising the event with special thanks to Shirley, Chris and Lou the Farcet Club Steward.

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EASTGATE LODGE HOG ROAST

Took place on Saturday 22nd July at that Parkway

Club. The Eastgate Lodge thanks for your support

with the Raffle raising £282 with again lots of prizes

available. Many thanks to Chris & Tina for the ticket

sales and the ticket folding for which they were

assisted by many others originally headed for the bar.
The catering was again provided by Malcolm Hollis of

March followed by a great set from Shadowside.

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VALIANT LODGE BAR-B-Q

Took place on Sunday 9th of July with the Raffle

raising £200 for the PGP's Charity Appeal.

Well done to Team Dudley along with Dusty

for the organisation and feeding us on the day.

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CHARITY APPEAL CHEQUE PRESENTATION



At the April PGL, Bro. Colin Dean, ROH, PPGP 2020 / 2021

announced that he had presented the Charity Appeal cheque to a

representative of Dementia South Lincs. The cheque was received by

Kate Martial on the 15th of March at a social meeting for dementia

sufferers that takes place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

The presentation by Colin received a great round of applause

and an appreciative thanks from from manager Kate.

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50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS



Romayne and Barry Scotney celebrated 50 years of

wedded blisson Friday 31st of March at the Farcet

RAOB & Village Club. The evening was well supported

 with many Brothers of the Province in attendance.

Romayne and Barry would like to thank everyone for

the many Cards and Gifts but mostly for their attendance.

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LOCOMOTIVE LODGE INSTALLATION

On the 16th March, Bro. John Carter, CP,

was raised to the Third Degree.

The Installation was conducted by, Bro. Andrew Dawson ROH

supported by the Knights Chapter President, Bro. Steve Jones ROH,

 PPGP 2012, the Director of Ceremonies, Bro. Roy Grundy KOM and

 the Officers of the Peterborough & District Knights Chapter No 220.

Brother John thanked the Installing Officer for conducting

 the ceremony & all Brothers for their attendance

including the 2020/2021 Grand  Primo Bro. Pete Spence

ROH, the Closing Link showing 33 present.

60 YEAR CERTIFICATE PRESENTATION STAMFORD

Bro. Terry Collingwood, ROH, PPGP 2010, of the Valiant Lodge,

8806,was presented with his 60 Year Membership Certificate

on Tuesday 28th February by the Worthy Primo Bro. Pete

Dudley KOM, PPGP 2009.

There were Regalia Visits from the Willoughby Lodge

& the Billavincea Lodge from the Cambridge Province.

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LOCOMOTIVE LODGE INSTALLATION

On the 16th February, Bro. Malcolm Shirley, CP,

was raised to the Third Degree.

The Installation was conducted by, Bro. Rod McGregor

ROH supported by the Knights Chapter President, Bro.

Steve Jones ROH, PPGP 2012, the Director of Ceremonies,

Bro. Roy Grundy KOM and the Officers of the

Peterborough & District Knights Chapter No 220.

Brother Malcolm thanked the Installing Officer for conducting the

ceremony and all Brothers for their attendance, the

Closing Link showing 41 present at the Ceremony

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The Exaltation was conducted by Grand Primo, Bro. Pete Nadin ROH

supported by the Past Grand Primo Bro. Pete Spence ROH (2020),

Grand Lodge Officers of Team 2023, the Peterborough and District

Roll of Honour President, Bro. Bob Macnamara ROH, PPGP 2018,

the Director of Ceremonies, Bro. Terry Collingwood ROH,

PPGP 2010 and the Officers of the ROH Assembly No 135.

Brother Neil thanked the Grand Primo and his Officers for an

excellent ceremony as well as all of the Brothers for their attendance

and told those present how proud and emotional he felt.

The new ROH Brother Neil with Bro. Philip Harwood ROH, GM; Bro. Pete Nadin ROH. GP2023;

Bro. Trevor Mason KOM, GCh; Bro. Peter Owen ROH, GC and Bro. Pete Spence ROH, GP 2020.

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FENMAN LODGE 8960 CHARITY PRESENTATION

The Worthy Primo Bro. Barry Burrell ROH presented a

cheque for £1764 to representatives of No Gain No Pain.

Brother Barry thanked NGNPUK for the great work they

did in the community and thanked the Brothers, including

the Provincial Grand Primo for their attendance.

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At their pre-Christmas meeting, members of the Eastgate Lodge

presented £3500 to the Friends of Heltwate School.

Heltwate School in Bretton Peterborough is a co-educational

special school for children and young people aged 4 to 19 years

with Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties, Autistic Spectrum

Condition & many additional medical needs.

On behalf of the Lodge, Steve Jones and chief fundraiser

Pete Pierce presented the cheque to Laura Jones

(Steve's daughter who works at the school).

Pete, who with wife Anne, raised most of the cash at car boot sales

throughout 2022 said: The Eastgate Lodge is pleased to support

a cause which does do much marvellous work with children

and young people.

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