Derbyshire Freemasons visible at Bakewell Show between the 3rd and 4th August 2016
For the first time in over ten years Derbyshire Freemasonry will have a visual presence at the Bakewell Show between the 3rd and 4th August 2016.
Lascelles Masonic Lodge donates £500 to Wetherby in Support of the Elderly (WISE)
Lascelles Masonic Lodge in Wetherby has donated £500 to to buy equipment for their Gardening Scheme.
Davy Crockett – Freemason, frontiersman, folk hero, congressman and Alamo defender
Famed as a frontiersman, folk hero, congressman and Alamo defender, Davy Crockett was one of the most celebrated and mythologized figures in American history. Crockett’s biographers often say there were actually two Crocketts: David, the frontiersman and congressman martyred at the Alamo, and Davy, the larger-than-life folk hero whose exploits were glorified in several books and a series of almanacs
John Wayne, Freemason, Actor & Fiercely patriotic American with rugged individualism
Born Marion Morrison, “the Duke” appeared or starred in over 200 films in his fifty-year career, winning an Oscar for “True Grit,” in 1969. Remembered for his definition of the American individualist of a mythical wild west, he came to represent America to several generations of movie-goers.
A change of hands at the Helm of Portal Royal Ark Mariners No. 127
With the Portal Dreadnought safely berthed at Eastgate Masonic Hall, it was time to welcome, and Install, the new Skipper who had agreed to take on this motley crew and navigate them through the next 12 months. Who was willing to take on this arduous task, none other than the much travelled Provincial Grand Master Overseer for 2015/2016 in the Province of Mark Master Masons West Yorkshire, Brother Charles David Lindsay, not a happy soul after he had to hand in his Acting Officers Jewel.
New mountain bike for 13-year-old Elijah in Dorset
A local lodge has helped put a smile on the face of Dorset schoolboy Elijah Sappleton by donating funds to buy him a new mountain bike. Elijah, 13, lives in Dorchester and attends Westfield Arts College, a school for youngsters with special learning needs.
REMAF Day Out in the Lake District
A coach full of REMAF members (Retired Masons Fellowship) left Ellesmere Port Masonic Hall early on Monday for their annual summer jaunt, this time they set-off for the sunny Lake District town of Bowness for a boat and train journey around Lake Windermere. First it was all on board the Tern built in 1891 originally steam powered but now converted to diesel for a sail to Lakeside, then across the landing stage to board a 1950’s Lakeside Steam Railway train heading for Haverthwaite, a stop for afternoon tea then a return journey to Lakeside to meet our coach for the trip back home.
Pro First Grand Principal pays surprise visit to Dinbych Chapter in West Wales
The Pro First Grand Principal Peter Lowndes was a surprise guest at the installation meeting of Dinbych Chapter, No. 1177, in the Province of West Wales. Bradley Davies, a long-time friend of Peter Lowndes, was being installed in the chapter chair for a record fifth time.
LODGE FAIHA, No.1311 (BASRAH, IRAQ)
All Freemasons, and the Scots are no exceptions, love to decorate all sorts of items with Masonic symbols.
It is almost as if the old army adage of: ‘If it moves salute it, if it is stationary, paint it’ applies to Freemasonry.