Fundraising effort raises thousands for Arbroath lodge's new lift

Pictured with the new stairlift are Wullie Bisset, Michael Ford, Graham Letford and Wullie Ford. (Wallace Ferrier)

The fundraising efforts of one member has helped an Arbroath masonic lodge to bring its facilities right up to date.

Arbroath Lodge Panmure 299 recently had a new stairlift installed to assist members up the steep stairs in its Hill Road Premises.

Member Graham Letford helped raise the funding by an on-line auction, and a sponsored cycle run during which he covered 30 miles until he reached his target of 299 miles - the same number as the lodge.

Many members of lodges up across the country were bought items from the on-line auction.

Graham recently handed over the cheque for £7000 which more than covers the cost and installation of the stairlift.