Stonehouse groups benefit from generosity of village's freemasons

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A whole host of Lanarkshire charities and youth groups have benefited from the generosity of freemasons in Stonehouse. The village’s Lodge Union 244 this week handed over cheques totalling £2,000 to eight groups as a result of the brethren’s annual sponsored walk which has raised thousands of pounds for charity since its inception back in 1999.More than 50 walkers completed the challenge from Strathclyde Park to Stonehouse which meant a variety of local groups benefited.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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These groups do fantastic work in the village and we hope our donations will help them to continue to thrive.“Our sponsored walk is always well attended and we get great support not just from the brethren but from their families and friends.”The Friends of Stonehouse Park posted on their Facebook page: “We were surprised and delighted to attend the Masonic