Why the membership comes first
Here to help Having had a career in the army and charities that has focused on safeguarding the welfare of others, Willie Shackell, new UGLE Grand…
Grand Secretarys column – Autumn 2016
Since emerging from the basement of Freemasons’ Hall, where I have been a charity president for the past nine years, to assume the appointment as Grand Secretary, I have felt very humbled by the numerous letters, emails and tweets of support and encouragement that I have received. I am most fortunate in having taken over a splendid team who are doing their best to train me and get me up to speed so that we can continue to provide you all with the help and support you both need and deserve.
69 mile ultra marathon for the Perthes Association
Chris Lightfoot, Assistant Director of Ceremonies at Shakespeare Lodge in Warwick is working hard to raise awareness and much needed money for the Perthes…
Bro Robert Finney Celebrates 50 years in Freemasonry
Bro Robert Finney today celebrates 50 years in freemasonry, to the day, as a member of Stanlow Lodge No.6257. Brother Bob was initiated into Stanlow Lodge…
Kerneforde Hall, a hidden gem
Every year in September, buildings that are often not open to the public throw open their doors and invite visitors to explore these hidden or forgotten…
Acting Provincial Officers Lunch
On Sunday 11th September the Acting Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Derbyshire were invited to Hassop Hall for an excellent lunch. The event was…
50th Certificate Presentation to Richard James Richardson
W Bro Richard James Richardson was born on 23 January 1922 in Doncaster. At that time, the nation was still rebuilding its strength after the carnage of the First World War and the principles of commitment to one’s family, friends and colleagues which were very much to the fore, created an environment which shaped the attitude of many young men. What emerged were men who recognised the value of service to others and it is therefore probably not surprising that Dick Richardson became the man we know.
Freemasons donate £5,000 to St Mary’s Collegiate Church Warwick
A cheque for £5,000 being this year’s contribution from the Famous Five, was presented by VW Bro Alan Wellan, PGSwdB, Past Deputy Provincial Grand Master, in front of a large congregation at St Mary’s Collegiate Church, Warwick. The church and Warwickshire Freemasonry have many links, some of which are summarised below. This summary was written for the St Mary’s Church magazine by Alan, and was also printed in the brochure for this year’s Annual Church Service in June. Alan is a member of St Mary’s Parochial Church Council.
Stewart completes C2C – and raises £952 !
WBro Stewart Mills (a member of William R Callender Lodge 136 in Bury) and his lovely wife Janet have now completed their coast to coast bike ride,…