May we celebrate!

May is an even more distinct month than others on a West Lancashire Freemason’s calendar. And May 2016 is singularly special for Blackpool and Fylde Freemasons. It heralds the Provincial Grand Lodge meeting on Thursday 12 May at which many Masons will be rewarded for their commitment to our fraternity. Additionally, Royal Arch Masonry is … Read more

Masonic charity towers in Blackpool

Almost £61,000 was donated to charity by Blackpool Freemasons at their annual Charity Giving Night at Blackpool Masonic Hall, Adelaide Street, of which more than £34,000 was distributed to local Blackpool charities. 35 local charity groups benefited from varying donations, the largest individual sum being presented to Trinity Hospice and its children’s wing Brian House. … Read more

John McDouall Stuart Freemason and Australia’s greatest inland explorer

The heart of Australia Freemason John McDouall Stuart is considered to be Australia’s greatest inland explorer. Kevin L Gest uncovers his intrepid career For a Freemason to have a small town named after him would be seen as an honour. That another Freemason should erase that name from the map, and replace it with the name of … Read more

Chelsea Pensioners at unique ceremony in Symphony Lodge No. 4924

A symphony in red The gloom of summer had lifted. Twiddling thumbs on idle hands had now been usefully employed in fastening cufflinks and buttoning waistcoats in readiness for the first meeting of the new masonic season. No doubt having travelled, explored and generally sojourned their way through the summer months to relieve the boredom … Read more