Keith Gilbert gives a flavour of the Tercentenary celebrations planned so far

Community spirit When considering a major celebration, we often focus on the nationwide events. Keith Gilbert, Coordinator of Tercentenary Planning, explains  why local activities can mean so much more The major celebrations for Her Majesty The Queen’s recent 90th birthday are very important for national and individual pride – from the 900 horses and 1,500 participants in the private grounds … Read more

Joyous retirement celebration

Some 78 Masons and their families joined Woolton Group Chairman Andy Whittle and our two previous group chairmen David Hawkes and David Hilliard, at Woolton Golf Club for another of the Sunday carvery lunches. This has become a regular feature of the group’s activities but today’s meeting was a little bit special. Andy Whittle opened … Read more

The essence in change

Freemasonry has thrived for centuries because it adapts while staying true to its principles, as Director of Special Projects John Hamill explains As we begin the countdown to the tercentenary celebrations of Grand Lodge in 2017, a great deal of research is being undertaken to establish how Freemasonry has developed and what we have contributed … Read more