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Of course Freemasonry is not the only charitable body I am a member of (indeed I have been trustee of 2 charities - with the nause paperwork that that implies). opso, who I have finally sussed (I hadn't worked out which base) and Mr Ripley may well remember me collecting money door to door for one of those charities that sponsor children in other countries (my wife and I sponsored a child for several years). Both my wife and I have supported a variety of charities by membership, door to door collection, street collection, covenant and active participation. Freemasonry is a general body that supports, directly and indirectly, charities and individuals in times of need. I'm not in Rotary or Round Table (although I have helped at Round Table functions) through choice. There is literally only so much time and money any one of us can give. My firm belief is that everyone should contribute something to the society they belong to. If the citizenship of the UK were to give a couple of hours a week and a small cash amount a week then most of the problems our society faces could probably be cured. I do put my money and my actions where my mouth is, as every one who knows me in person, rather than by rumour, is aware. I do believe that covert charitable actions are as good as overt charity giving.
Mr Ripley, does your wife share a name with a popular salad vegetable? Do you ham it up a lot?
