PGL Shropshire - Freemasonry Matters

Freemasons Auction of Promises something to sing about!

14th September 2016

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The long-awaited Auction of Promises was held at Oswestry’s Wynnstay Hotel on 1st July in the presence of Provincial Grand Master Peter Taylor and his lady Pat. There were nearly 70 lots provided, from a beautiful ring through paintings, bottles and promises of flights, holidays, tuition in an array of skills, and much more besides. Auctioneer Michael Tomley was called on for all of his professional wiles as he attempted to part over 100 people from their cash.

Freemasons Clay Pigeon Shoot raises £1910 for Air Ambulance

8th August 2016

A sporting clay pigeon shoot in aid of Wales Air Ambulance at Haimwood Shooting Ground on 16th July raised £1910

WM of 1084 lodge of MMM, Howard Morgan, presented a cheque for this amount to a representative of Wales Air Ambulance, at their HQ at Welshpool airport, on Monday 25th July.

Freemasons of Round Table lodge’s from around the country gather for celebration

7th August 2016

Seven Brethren from Shropshire enjoyed a superb weekend in Warwick at the end of June as Round Table lodge members from around the country gathered for a celebration. The fun began even before they left Salop, as certain well- known Brethren vied for the ‘bad boys’ seat on the bus.

Teme Lodge Family Sunday Lunch

3rd August 2016

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WBro Bill and Mrs Ange Warren cordially invite all Masons, ladies, children and friends of Teme Lodge to a superb Family Sunday Lunch on 4th September at the Knighton Hotel, Knighton LD7 1BL.

FREEMASONS ST OSWALD LODGE to hold STEAM MODEL RAILWAY SHOW

3rd August 2016

Saturday, 24th September, 2016 in the Memorial Hall, Oswestry, 1000-1700h.

In celebration of the 150th ANNIVERSARY OF ST OSWALD LODGE, a charity LIVE STEAM MODEL RAILWAY SHOW.

MBE for W Bro David Tudor

28th July 2016

The Provincial Grand Master (in company with a great many Shropshire Masons) has been delighted to congratulate W Bro David Tudor on his recent award of an MBE for services to Charity. He received the award on 11th June from Her Majesty the Queen (our Grand Patron).

Burns Night – Telford

13th July 2016

Book early for an unmissable Burns Night organised by Group 6 lodges in aid of the 2019 Festival and the Royal British Legion. This Black Tie Burns Night Charity Supper at the Park Inn (next to the Radisson) in Telford will include a three- course meal (three menu choices, all Scottish!), pipes and drums, poetry, raffle, entertainment and a disco to take you through to 3am.

Freemasons receive Community Partner Award from Midlands Air Ambulance

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500 supporters of the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity dined and partied the night away at Edgbaston on Friday 8th July to celebrate 25 years of Helimed service to the counties of Herefordshire, Shropshire, Worcestershire and Staffordshire. The AIR25 Ball and Awards Ceremony celebrated the special achievements of individuals and organisations who had made continuous and significant contributions to the Charity over the quarter century of its existence.

Shropshire Freemasons Charity Auction raises £8728.50

7th July 2016

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Thanks to the more than 100 people who supported our Auction on 1st July in aid of the 2019 Festival

A wonderful meeting of the Charity Lodges

6th July 2016

A wonderful meeting of the Charity Lodges was held this year at Crewe Street under the banner of the Salopian Lodge of Charity 117. Brethren from as far away as Ireland attended and were treated to a fascinating ceremony