Masons donate £1200 to hospice

St Andrew’s Hospice’s coffers were swelled by a four-figure sum thanks to the kindness of Freemasons from across North Lanarkshire.

A £1200 donation was made to the Airdrie facility by the Provincial Grand Lodge Lanarkshire Middle Ward.

Brother William Perry, Provincial Grand Master, said: “The donation came from Lanarkshire Freemasons who participated in a Christmas carol service.

“I was delighted with the generous response.”

William (second from right) is pictured with Provincial Grand Lodge secretary Willie Craig, hospice representative Louise O’Donnell and Reverend Elaine McKinnon.