The charity Reach Mansfield has thanked Masonic Broxtowe Lodge for a £1,000 donation.

Pictured above, from left, are the lodge’s treasurer Andy Campin, worshipful master Jim Adams, and assistant secretary Steve Gee presenting Reach Mansfield manager Maria Williams with a cheque for £1,000 towards the charity’s work to support local adults with learning disabilities.

“We are grateful to Broxtowe Lodge for this wonderful gift,” she said. “At Reach Mansfield we support 50 people a week, who enjoy attending our programme of fun courses and activities, such as technology, cookery, fitness performing arts, and lots more.

“The activities we offer enable people to learn new skills, make friends, and progress towards more independence.

“With help from supporters like Broxtowe Lodge, we can make sure more people gain the skills they need to achieve a better quality of life today and tomorrow.

“2024 is a big year for us as the charity celebrates its 25th anniversary, and we’re looking to the next 25 years too, planning how we can reach out to more people in need and expand our services. We thank Broxtowe Lodge for this fantastic gift.”