Just singin’ in the rain

The weather looked a bit grim but then such was the prognosis for a Sunday morning in spring which found cyclists from the Preston and South Fylde Groups gearing up to tackle the Preston Guild Wheel yet again. Others, prefering a more sedate pace, opted for a six-mile walk. The object of the exercise was … Read more

Bootle Group’s Froth holds race night

The fundraising event organised by Bootle Group’s Friends of the Hall (Froth), which was again held in the dining room at Litherland Masonic Hall, was their Annual Race Night, this is usually held around the same time of the year as the Grand National and was their 9th. Don Fraser of Eureka Lodge No 3763 … Read more

Grand Secretary’s column – Autumn 2015

From the Grand Secretary We have another fascinating issue for you about what is happening in Freemasonry today. The results from the latest survey conducted by the Membership Focus Group concentrate on the joining experience of new members.  The moment that they join is a deeply significant time, and ‘feeling valued as a member’ came out top … Read more

Leicestershire Freemasons to play international rugby match

Five Leicestershire and Rutland Freemasons have been selected to play in an international charity rugby match between English and Scottish Freemasons The match is to be held on Saturday 23rd May 2015 at Gateshead Fell Rugby Ground where Bros Andrew ‘Jock’ Keenan, Joseph Maxim, Andrew Rathbone, and Michael ‘Spike’ Forster, all from Enderby Lodge No. … Read more

Brethren ride the Guild Wheel

Proceeding with an initiative proposed by the Preston group vice-chairman, Geoff Saul, for the group to raise money in support of Preston Masonic hall, a sponsored ride round the Preston Guild Wheel was organised. The Wheel is a 21 mile cycle path circling the city created as a lasting legacy to Preston Guild 2012. Its location … Read more