Interview with David Williamson, Assistant Grand Master and President of the Universities Scheme

Aircraft control As he approaches retirement from the position of Assistant Grand Master, David Williamson reflects on a career as an airline pilot, becoming President of the Universities Scheme and why Freemasonry is not about a ‘blinding light’ When did you become interested in flying? I’ve had a fascination with aeroplanes since I was a boy. … Read more

Area Launches-York

Festival 2018 Area Launches kicked off with the first one being held at St Saviourgate, York attended by representatives from most lodges in the York Area. The Provincial Grand Master, as Festival President, received a number of cheques from lodges to get the evening under way in a great manner Richard Douglas, Chief Executive of … Read more

The senior fraternity

As the Universities Scheme recruits younger members, Caitlin Davies reports on how older Freemasons are staying involved in the Craft Three years ago, Steward Philip Hadlow heard some interesting news. Plans were afoot for a new lodge in Bedfordshire, one that would be geared towards keeping elderly Freemasons involved in the Craft. ‘The Provincial Grand … Read more

Emily Draper becomes Worcester Cathedral’s first female stonemason apprentice

A career set in stone Emily Draper, twenty-six, is Worcester Cathedral’s first female stonemason apprentice. Tabby Kinder finds out how Freemason support has helped Emily to carve out a dream career Perched on a dusty block of stone, Emily is fresh-faced and buoyed from the morning’s assessment with her tutor from City of Bath College. … Read more