Provincial Grand Lodge of Suffolk

On the 30th June a Prostate Testing Day was held at St. Johns Hall , Freemasons Centre in Felixstowe. It was a resounding success with 102 tests being carried out – a record for the Provincial Test Days!

Another very good day was held at Sudbury Masonic Hall on the Easter Weekend, Saturday, 31st March. 68 men went through the test and a large number of them also took advantage of the free health check supplied by the NHS.

Suffolk Provincial Grand Lodge and Chaps have teamed up to provide a programme for all Suffolk Masons and a “buddy” to have a Prostate Check. This is a simple blood test [PSA] that has achieved very good results in other programmes by highlighting a need to follow the result up with your GP.[ 10% referral].11,000 men die each year from Prostate Cancer and the latest information shows that PSA based screening  can cut the death rate by 50% This is important – see the details below to book your appointment. Minimal charge of £20.00 per person.