R.·.L.·. PACE et HARMONIUM nº.96

The three great principles by which we operate are Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth. Freemasons are taught to practice charity and assistance, not only for themselves but also for the community as a whole. From its earliest days, Freemasonry has been concerned with taking care of those in need. This work still continues today.

For the past 3 years Pace et Harmonium have organised the ‘Fred Hurley Golf Day’ each December in memory of this Masonic brother in aid of his favourite Charity ‘Riding for the Disabled’ at Barlavento, Lagos. The photo shows our current Master Paul Tremlett in February 2015, presenting a cheque for 2.000,00 € on behalf of the Lodge.

In March at the WM Paul Tremlett’s ‘Ladies Night’ and at our regular meeting, 870€ was raised to cover the cost of a prosthetic leg for Dona Maria Alberta Santos, a family friend of one of the members. Dona Maria had been confined to a wheelchair for nearly 2 years and can be seen here in the photo with her new leg which was fitted on the 29th May 2015.

On Tuesday 1st December, Friends of the late Fred Hurley, a well-known and respected Financial Advisor on the Algarve, will hold the fifth ‘Fred Hurley Memorial Golf Day’ at Boavista Golf Resort, Lagos. The proceeds of the day are in aid of Riding for the Disabled of which Fred was a fervent supporter.

The Riding for Disabled Barlavento (Associação de Equitação Adaptada Barlavento) is a voluntary, non-profit making organisation dedicated to making a real and lasting difference to the lives of disabled people, enabling them to ride in order to improve their health and well-being and to achieve new goals. For more information about bthe organisation please go to www.riding4disabled.com

The format of the day is 18 holes of Golf (Pairs Betterball-Stableford) shotgun start.

Cost € 65 per player, with buggy including Lunch and prizes.

All enquiries should be directed to Ian Galloway ianmckgalloway@hotmail.co.uk.