Freemasons Auction of Promises something to sing about!

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 receive Community Partner Award from Midlands Air Ambulance

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.

The Iron Bridge Lodge No. 9897 in Shropshire goes from strength to strength

Bridging the gap The Iron Bridge Lodge in Shropshire is attracting younger members with a blend of social media, streamlined ceremonies and core masonic values, as Peter Watts discovers On 1 February 2016, something happened in Shropshire for the first time in more then a century. At a meeting room in Telford town centre, three new members … Read more

Stars of stage and screen…

Old Ben Installation was a special event in many respects, with a film crew on hand to record the experience of David Stubbs as he had his special day. Dave is well known in Shropshire for (as Roger Pemberton noted) the best polished shoes in the Province – but also for his Shredded Wheat commercial … Read more