P.E.O.P.L.E. is a well-established charity whose remit is the rehabilitation of offenders. It has recently opened a shop and coffee lounge (Latte Lounge) in Midsomer Norton High Street as a safe place for individuals and groups to meet for refreshments, book exchanges or counselling services, as well as offering work experience to local school and college pupils.

CEO Dr Jenny Clifford and Shop Manager/Care Worker Tymon Emery were guests of Connaught Lodge at the Christmas function on Wednesday, 21st December when they received a cheque for £250 from the Lodge, along with a further £30 donated by two Brethren. This was augmented by a further £150 raised from an auction of two Christmas Hampers, the contents of which had been provided by the Brethren.

Under the guidance of Charity Steward W. Bro Chris James, this brought the total amount donated this year by Connaught Lodge, to local good causes and the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, to £3,380.

Chris, Connaught Lodge Charity