Sharing ideas for success | Freemasonry Today

Annual Briefing Speaking at Great Queen Street on 26 April, masonic leaders explained how Freemasonry can grasp success if members can learn to share ideas and work together William Shakespeare, John F Kennedy and even Steve Jobs all managed to find their way into the Gallery Suite at Freemasons’ Hall in a typically entertaining afternoon of speeches … Read more

Appointment of Grand Secretary RW Bro. Brig. Willie Shackell, CBE, PJGW, as Grand Secretary on an interim basis

The President of the Board of General Purposes, RW Bro. A.C. Wilson, PSGW, has announced the appointment of RW Bro. Brig. Willie Shackell, CBE, PJGW, as Grand Secretary on an interim basis.  He will be invested as such at the Quarterly Communication of Grand Lodge on Wednesday, 8th June. RW Bro. Shackell served as President … Read more

A year of masonic success

Annual briefing On 28 April, masonic leaders celebrated the achievements of the past year, revealing an organisation that is embracing transparency and taking positive steps to ensure its long-term future  Held in the Gallery Suite at Freemasons’ Hall, the Pro Grand Master’s Annual Briefing Meeting brought together Metropolitan, Provincial and District Grand Masters and Grand Superintendents to hear about … Read more

Statement on Grande Loge Nationale Française (GLNF)

Quarterly Communication  12 March 2014  A Statement by The President of the Board of General Purposes, RW Bro Anthony Wilson, concerning Grande Loge Nationale Française (GLNF)  MW Pro Grand Master and Brethren, in September last the Grand Chancellor made a short statement on our position with regard to the GLNF. The Board has continued to … Read more

Interview with Anthony Wilson, President of the Board of General Purposes

Firm voice An accountant by profession, Anthony Wilson explains why he brought modern business practice to Freemasonry when he became President of the Board of General Purposes ten years ago How did you come into Freemasonry? I’d been married to my wife for about a year and was spending a weekend down at my father-in-law’s.  I … Read more