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Almoner

Essex Freemasons to fund prostate

cancer tests across the County

Essex Freemasons are to fund a major healthcare initiative across the County in a bid to reduce a wide range of killer
diseases in men - and it will be totally free and open to all residents aged 40 to 74.
The campaign starts on Thursday April 30th in the Premier Suite at Essex County Cricket Ground in Chelmsford where
medical experts will be on hand to test for prostate and skin cancer, heart disease as well as screening for aortic aneurisms.
If successful they will be repeated in other parts of the County.

Prostate cancer which kills 12,000 men every year requires a PSA blood test and usually costs £20 a time. Tests currently
do not attract any kind of funding from the NHS leaving many vulnerable to early deaths.
The screenings will be taken by trained medical professionals in conjunction with the men’s health charity CHAPS and
the cost of each test will be met via the Essex Freemasons Community Fund, set up to improve the lives of those that
live and work in the County.
The late, Rodney Bass, Provincial Grand Master for Essex Freemasons, commented:
“I am delighted that we have agreed to underwrite the cost of this programme and I would urge all men who live in Essex
to book themselves in, particularly if they have the kind of health concerns which will be covered by these tests. We have
been involved in similar schemes in the past but understand that cost, particularly for those on restricted incomes, may
have been a factor in preventing some from taking part, which is why we have agreed to cover these charges.
Our Community Fund was set up for just such a purpose and I cannot think of a better use than saving lives in Essex.
However, I am obviously unable to tell you how much we will donate in total as that will depend on how many take part,
but how can you put a price on someone’s life which is why I hope that many will put themselves forward for these vital
tests.”
Provincial Grand Lodge of Essex
Men wishing to take part can pre-
Registered Charity No.1045849
book by contacting Celine Larkin
either by phone by calling 07873
541505 or by e-mail to celine.
larkin@chaps.uk.com to make an
appointment between Noon and
8pm on the day. However, men
can still take a test by walking into FREE MEN’S HEALTH CHECKS
the Chelmsford Cricket Ground Essex Masons, friends and men residing in Essex
BOOKING INFORMATION & between 5pm and 8pm and they
EVENT DETAILS FOR 2019
CLINICAL TESTS will be seen. Catch A Killer Now
DATE VENUE & ADDRESS AVAILABLE
NHS
Prostate Health
Cancer Check Appointments can also be made
2nd May Hutton Prostate cancer is our most common male cancer causing 12,000
Mount Ave Brentwood CM13 2NS via www.events.chaps.uk.com.
5th Jun Southend The Provincial Grand Lodge of Essex deaths each year -that’s over one death every hour.
Saxon Hall, Aviation Way SS2 6UN Right Worshipful Brother Rodney Lister Bass OBE, the Helping Men in the Community
17th Jul Upminster Provincial Grand Master of Essex, is proud and delighted All tests will be free but should Catch the killer now with a free PSA blood test.
Deyncourt Gdns RM14 1DF that the masonic province of Essex is associated with NEW SCREENING EVENTS
21st Aug Maldon the CHAPS charity and that together we are reaching visitors wish to make a charitable
3 Cromwell Hill CM9 7QD & INFORMATION FOR MEN
12th Sep Colchester out to all men in the community in promoting the donation on the day to help cover Prostate Aortic Skin Physio
5 St Johns Green CO2 7EZ health screening programmes for prostate cancer, lung PROSTATE CANCER, LUNG CANCER Heart Cancer Diabetes Aneurysm Cancer & Sports
29th Oct Loughton cancer and heart disease. the costs – it will be welcomed. Disease Advice
& HEART DISEASE
16 High Beech Rd IG10 4BL Screening Screening Screening Injury
Autumn Clacton (Joint with Rotary)
7 Holland Rd CO15 6EG WHAT EVERY MAN NEEDS TO KNOW
NON-MASONIC VENUES IT COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE! Essex Provincial Grand Lodge in conjunction with CHAPS are pleased to
28th Mar Braintree provide at a single event in 2021 FREE Prostate Cancer Checks and other key
Archer Community Centre East St CM7 5JJ
THE MEN’S HEALTH CHARITY
11th Apr Colchester Men’s Health Checks (the tests are subject to confirmation when booking).
Colchester Stadium, United Way CO4 5UP
20th Jun Basildon
Club Kingswood, Clayhill Lane SSI6 5JP CHAPS is a registered charity which At the Premier Suite, CloudFM Essex County Cricket Ground
26th Sep Harwich aims to raise awareness and support the
Harwich Rugby Club, Swimming Pool Rd
C012 3TA development of new health services directly New Writtle Street, Chelmsford CM2 0PG
targeted at men’s needs to enable them to

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Parking available at all sites. All events run from 4-8pm. take care of their own health and wellbeing. Thursday 22 April 2021 - 12pm till 8pm
Booked appointments, 4-7pm, Walk-in 7-8pm
Its focus in this initiative is to raise
awareness, encourage early detection and Walk In (No appointment) - 5pm till 8pm
NB. Bookings can only be made 28 days prior to the event. Other information can be
obtained from George Young on 01375 385036 or george@georgeyoung.co.uk provide screening for our commonest causes
of male premature death: cardiovascular
NB. NHS Health Checks are for men aged 40-74 and who are not already on treatment
for a heart condition, blood pressure or high cholesterol, kidney disease or diabetes,or disease, lung and prostate cancer.
who have already had an NHS Health Check within the last 5 years. Prostate tests To pre-book an appointment please go to events.chaps.uk.com
are for men aged 40 plus. Prostate Cancer Screening is strongly recommended for
black African and Caribbean men and men with a family history of prostate cancer or For further assistance or information, please contact Celine Larkin
breast cancer who are thus at considerably higher risk from prostate cancer. The PSA CHAPS, The Master Weaver’s House
Prostate Cancer Test costs £20 and the NHS Health Check is FREE. Southfields, Dedham, Essex, CO7 6AH on 07873 541505 or email celine.larkin@chaps.uk.com
You can pre-book an appointment online at: Telephone: 01206 321253
www.chaps.uk.com/masons Email: info@chaps.uk.com FREE PARKING
Contact: trish.binks@chaps.uk.com or phone: 07734 747854 For further event information watch our websites:
www.chaps.uk.com & www.essexfreemasons.org
Remember - your brother, relative or friend is welcome. THE MEN’S HEALTH CHARITY NB. NHS Health Checks are for men aged 40-74 who are Essex residents and not already on treatment for a heart condition, blood
Registered charity no 1045849
EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES! A company limited by guarantee no 3027095 This leaflet is sponsored by the Provincial Grand Lodge of Essex pressure or high cholesterol, kidney disease or diabetes. You are also not eligible if you already have had an NHS Health Check within the
last 5 years.
Prostate tests are for men aged 40 plus. Prostate Cancer Screening is strongly recommended for men of black African or Caribbean
heritage and men with a family history of prostate cancer or breast cancer who are thus at considerably higher risk from prostate cancer.
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