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Freemasons donate £800 to Podiatry Department in Torbay hospital

14th August 2017

At a recent appointment held in the Podiatry Department in Torbay hospital Clive Eden, who is a Freemason and has for 45 years been a type 1 diabetic, was advised by Ruth Gornall, Lead Diabetetes Podiatrist of a project being undertaken by their department to purchase a portable X-Ray machine but due to all the current restrictions it was not available through the usual channels. A reconditioned X-Ray machine would cost £15,000 but will have to be funded through private donations.

Esoteric Significance of the White Lambskin Apron

13th August 2017

Perhaps the most universal symbol of Masonry, other than the Square & Compass or the seemingly all pervasive letter G, is that singular mark of distinction which every Entered Apprentice is first presented with –the white lambskin apron. Recognised around the globe as the distinguishing “badge” of the Mason, the lambskin apron is rich with symbolism and practical instruction for the speculative initiate of our Craft who is willing to seek more Light.

Oliver Chalker’s 55 years of service for Barrow-in-Furness Masonic Hall

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Oliver was elected onto the hall committee a couple of years after it had moved from Abbey Road to its present home in Fairfield Lane. He has served on the committee throughout the intervening 55 years. Following several years as chairman he has served as president for the past 28 years until he stood down from that role at the annual general meeting in 2017.

Freemasons to hold Treble celebrations at one of Oldest working Victorian theatres in the world

13th August 2017

Treble celebrations at historic theatre

Freemasons to host teddy bears’ picnic at Tenby harbour

13th August 2017

Freemasons from West Wales will be hosting their own teddy bears’ picnic as part of celebrations to mark 300 years of Freemasonry while raising awareness of the excellent work of one of its most important Masonic charitable initiatives, the Teddies for Loving Care (TLC) Appeal.

Freemasons donate £6000 to Papworth Hospital Charity

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On the 25th July, at Peterborough Masonic Hall, a cheque for £6,000 was presented to the Papworth Hospital Charity. The presentation was made to Mr…

Oxfordshire Freemasons Six day walk raises over £3,000 for Charity

12th August 2017

Six day walk to Freemasons’ Hall raises £3,000 for Charity

Ewan Gordon and Oxfordshire Provincial Junior Grand Warden Dale Osborne clocked up the miles in the name of charity, as they walked from Oxford to Freemasons’ Hall

Freemasons donate £31,000 to Beanstalk charity to help children with reading difficulties

12th August 2017

Educational charity, Beanstalk, have been awarded a grant of £31,000 to help support children with reading difficulties across Greater Manchester and Sefton. This grant will support nearly 100 children with reading difficulties, offering them the one-to-one literacy support they need to succeed in school.

Freemasons donate £300 to Whitehills Scout Group

12th August 2017

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The money will be used to pay for some much-needed equipment in the form of scout tarps and walkie-talkies.

Oregon Freemasons support Raising a Reader

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Oregon Freemasons have chosen to support Ontario School District in partnership with Raising A Reader, a literacy program on a mission to engage young readers and strengthen family routines.

Principals and teachers from Aiken and May Roberts elementary schools attended an initial training session provided by Kristen Anderson of the Raising A Reader program.