The George Pinner Lodge of the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes welcomed The Provincial Grand Primo of Worcestershire, together with several officers into the Lodge.

The Provincial Grand Primo spoke about his Appeal for 2003, which is for the three adult hospices of Worcestershire. The Kemp, Kidderminster, Primrose, Bromsgrove and St Richard's, Worcester.

Following this address, Brother Graham Clifford presented to the PGP, Brother Ray Jones, a cheque for £500. This being the proceeds from the concert evening with Vocal Score held in St Nicholas' Church. The Lodge expressed thanks to all who assisted on the evening, together with the members of the public who attended the concert.

A further concert for the appeal will be held on December 13 in St Nicholas' Church, when Vocal Score will entertain with their festive Christmas repertoire.