The Stonehouse Gang is a long-standing community youth club in Birmingham, founded in 1938 by Mr. Harry Webb. For over 85 years, it has provided a safe and welcoming environment where local children and young people can develop social and life skills through art, sport, dance, and friendships with like-minded peers.

The club also organises external activities, including adventure trips to Wales, and this year, a long weekend in Brixham, Devon. For many of the young people, it was their very first seaside holiday—an experience often taken for granted, but one that proved unforgettable.

This month, we were delighted to attend the club’s annual awards evening, alongside the Lord Mayor of Birmingham. It was a wonderful celebration of achievement, with certificates, cups, and plaques presented to young members. The pride was clear—not only in those receiving the awards, but also in the dedicated organisers and volunteers whose hard work made the event such a success.

Warwickshire Craft Freemasons have once again supported the club with a generous donation of £2,000, helping to fund the invaluable work it continues to deliver. In addition, the Royal Arch has recently gifted a brand-new table football game, further adding to the club’s range of activities and healthy competitions.

Pictured with the new game are Rod Hinton and Steve Price from the Royal Arch, together with John Hayward and Andy Staker from the Craft.

It was a fabulous evening, thoroughly enjoyed by all in attendance.