Peterborough Freemasons Support Gold Medallist
Peterborough rower James Fox is pictured being interviewed after winning gold in the Mixed Coxed Four on Sunday 11th, day four of the 2016 Rio Paralympics.
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 help Brock dive in – Therapy Focus
Freemasons help Brock dive in
The Freemasons of WA have generously provided funding for 7 children with disabilities to complete a term of specialist 1:1 swimming lessons.
One of the children who received funding was 8 year-old Brock MacDonald-Bevan, who has autism and receives support from Therapy Focus. Brock has difficulty with his coordination and motor skills, which has affected his ability to learn to swim.
Priory Mark 693 present flood relief cheque on behalf of ELMBF
The Worshipful Master WBro John W Audain and members of Priory Mark 693 Lodge present a cheque for £2,500 from the East Lancashire Mark Benevolent…
THE THORN | THE OLD CHARGES
THE OLD CHARGES
Special Writing & Spelling
In early times, when Latin still was the world’s legal and religious language, there appeared the use of abbreviations, proper to save time and space in writing on valuable parchments. Later in the transcription of Scots, Saxon and English texts there was commonly used a letter called Thorn (Þ þ), corresponding to the sound “th”.
MEC Duncan C. Robertson Funeral
Funeral arrangements for MEC Duncan C. Robertson PZ of Govan RAC No.117
It with the great sadness I must inform you of the passing to Grand Chapter above of MEC Duncan C. Robertson PZ on Saturday 23rd July 2016.
Globe and Laurel Lodge of Freemasons help keep Kent Air Ambulance flying.
The donation came about when Gordon Offer-Hoar became charity steward in 2006, with a personal interest in helicopters, and after researching the charity records, he found that the lodge had not previously donated to this charity. And so, the first donation was made in 2006.
King’s Friends’ WBro Gerald Emerton takes his Coaches out for a Spin
Shrewsbury Steam Rally attracted thousands over the August Bank Holiday weekend to see and smell transport of a bygone era. Amongst the many exhibitors was WBro Gerald, a Member of Kings Friends Lodge no 293 who has a collection of vintage coaches. Gerald, his son and grandson exhibited three well turned out vehicles, a 1933 Leyland Cub, a 1949 Crossley SD 42/7 and a 1950 Bedford OB all were driven with great pride into the Main Arena for everyone to see. Gerald recently celebrated his 50th year in Freemasonry at King’s Friends’ Lodge and is looking forward to the coming season particularly the November meeting when the Lodge will welcome a very special visitor!
Derbyshire Appoint Provincial Communication Officer and Provincial Photographer
The Right Worshipful Provincial Grand Master has appointed W Bro Stuart Riley, ProvSGD, as the Provincial Communication Officer. Stuart is a member of Round Table Lodge No 8725 and well known to brethren around the Province.
The Amalgamation of Sincerity, Semper Fidelis and Sinceritas Lodges – Wednesday 21st September
On Wednesday 21st September the amalgamation between the 3 historic lodges will be held at the Freemasons Hall, Cheshire View, Plough Lane, Christleton.