The Freemasons Lodge in Chard have presented a cheque to two Somerset charities.

Two cheques to the value of £1,876.04 each were presented to Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance and St Margaret’s Hospice by John Nicholls, past Master of Prudence and Industry Lodge based in Chard.

With John's wife Jackie, the money was raised during John’s time as Master. Events included a skittles evening, raffles, a very glamorous ladies’ night, brunches and lunches, coffee mornings, a quiz night, flower arranging demonstrations, and a bingo night.

John Nicholls said: “I chose these two very deserving local charities during my tenure as they are incredibly important to us all - we never know when we may need them.”