£1500 for the William Merritt Centre !

Stefan • August 8, 2022

After almost two and a half years since they initially visited, St Wilfrid Lodge were delighted to welcome back General Manager David Blythe and Paediatric Occupational Therapist Sophie Thomson to be presented with a cheque for £1500 raised as part of the Master’s Charity. They had first visited in May 2019 to talk to us about the history and work of the Centre at our Supper Night.

The Centre is one of the two charities chosen as the ‘Master’s Charities’ that year together with the Leeds Children’s Heart Surgery Fund. Funds were raised throughout the year, primarily at our numerous social events. Funds were raised specifically to support children and young people who use the Centre but sadly the Covid-19 pandemic delayed everything!

Happily, thanks to the generosity of Lodge members, their wives, partners, families and friends, the Centre is now able to significantly enrich it’s Toy Library for children and young people. David and Sophie also told us about the exciting plans to secure a specially designed Mobile Toy Library with which they can reach out to communities in and around Leeds and also across Yorkshire and the North of England.

Another St Wilfrid BBQ Success!

By Stefan • October 12, 2023
After the disappointment when poor weather caused the event to be postponed in July, the second attempt to BBQ in September proved very successful with around thirty members, family and friends attending. The BBQ was generously hosted by Adrian & Annie with Adrian also acting as Chief Chef. The delicious food was complemented by specially brewed beers, courtesy of our resident Master Brewer Andy and his assistant Linda, together with wines and soft drinks. Many thanks go out too to everyone for the generous donations of salads and desserts. Fine dining, good drinking and excellent company! Happily on this occasion, the English summer weather was kind! Again, many thanks to everyone who was able to support or contribute to this event with particular thanks to Adrian, Annie, Andy & Linda for all their hard work. Their and everyone’s generosity has raised a further £715 for the Master’s Charity. Fantastic! From an enjoyment, social and fundraising perspective – the BBQ really was once again a great success

Alfie's Swim Challenge

By Stefan • October 10, 2023
Alfie's Story

Challenge met by St Wilfrid!

By Stefan • August 3, 2023
St Wilfrid Lodge were delighted to take up the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge again after their last outing in 2019 and despite the very mixed weather conditions the four walkers did themselves and the Lodge proud! It was an early start for Gerry, Joe, Paddy and Richard who left the Horton in Ribblesdale start point just after 7am. The Yorkshire Three Peaks includes Pen-y-Ghent , Whernside and Ingleborough . The walkers started their 25-mile route climbing first up Pen-y-Ghent then towards the Ribblehead Viaduct, up Whernside then down to Chapel le Dale, and finally up and down Ingleborough to finish back in Horton-in-Ribblesdale. Over 60,000 steps, twelve hours of grit & determination - a superb effort by everyone! Our heroes were raising funds for St George’s Crypt with which the Lodge has had a long association. Its not too late to contribute! Please support them generously using the link : www.justgiving.com/page/bhl-mason-1689178647402 All donations to support St George’s Crypt. Support was given en-route by the WM, Andy, his wife Linda, Jack & Stefan who ensured that they were fed and watered on their challenging task. Well Done Everyone!
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