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,…
Worshipful Commander meets Noah !
I was Installed as Worshipful Commander of Keep Royal Ark Mariners 911 last night – Tony Hill the IPC did a wonderful Installation Ceremony. The…
John Hamill reflects on how Freemasonry has changed in tandem with society
THE WIDER CONTEXT Director of Special Projects John Hamill reflects on the impact that broad trends within society have had on Freemasonry We often…
We are a mirror of society
A member of society Would you describe Freemasonry as a product of the class struggle? In his 2016 Prestonian Lecture, Dr Richard Berman defines…
Taking it in his stride
Championing the cause Freemason Sean Gaffney has competed at the Invictus Games, runs in obstacle courses for fun and is a Petty Officer in…
Special Evensong at Exeter Cathedral held to thank Devonshire Freemasons
Special Evensong at Exeter Cathedral held to thank Devonshire #Freemasons