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Group of lodges build masonic temple on side of local cricket club

15th November 20172nd July 2016

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When a group of lodges in Kidderminster wanted to relocate from the cellar of a hotel, joining a local cricket club proved to be the perfect solution

In December 2015 the Membership Focus Group launched a strategic paper that identified masonic centres as a key area for improvement in the organisational development of Freemasonry. With many centres not considered fit for purpose by the members who meet in them, the challenge for lodges is how to turn a legacy problem into an opportunity.

Freemasons donation supports Stoke Mandeville renal unit

2nd July 2016

Master of Aylesbury Lodge of Freemasons, Malcolm Summers, has presented a cheque for £1,060 to senior consultant Dr Richard Haynes and consultant Dr Naim Ahmadouk in support of the life-saving work of the Stoke Mandeville renal unit.

Foundation for the future

2nd July 2016

He rededication ceremony at the Masonic Hall, Ashington

Northumberland Provincial Grand Master John Craigs rededicated the replacement stone at the ceremony, also attended by the Deputy Provincial Grand Master, Assistant Grand Masters, the Provincial Chaplain, Provincial Secretary and representatives from each of the Masonic lodges and orders which meet at the hall.

A ‘bosting’ night in Cleobury Mortimer

2nd July 2016

The ritual was a little different from Cleobury’s normal fare, but the team was clearly spot-on with their choice of candidate: W Bro Kevin Gwilliam, the Lodge DC. Eagle-eyed brethren will also note ‘frowtsy gaffer’ W Bro John Williamson (DepGSupt) underneath a cloth cap!

Father and sons act on the square

2nd July 2016

Through the years many Masons have had the pleasure if initiating their son into Freemasonry. Very few Masons have had the honour of initiating two sons…

News from Sandyford Lodge No.6934

1st July 2016

On Wednesday 6th July, here at Byker Masonic Hall, the Lodge will have a swift ‘open and close’ followed by a ‘Ladies Evening’ where the ladies are welcome when a light buffet will be supplied.

Commemoration of departed merit

1st July 2016

W. Bro. WB Arthur Hills a long standing member of Wineslai Lodge 2435 spent the last few weeks of his life at The Red House Nursing Home in Maids Moreton near Buckingham. His wife Barbara had sadly passed away at the same home just a few weeks earlier. …

Assistant Grand Secretary Warmly Received

1st July 2016

Provincial Grand Lodge of Lincolnshire – On Monday the 27th of June, the Bicentenary Lodge of Installed Masters No 9467 was honoured by the presence of W Bro Shawn Christie, Assistant Grand Secretary who gave a presentation to the Lodge entitled “Initiatives and Developments at Grand Lodge”

Provincial Grand Chapter Festival

1st July 2016

The sight of Freemasons gathering in their colourful regalia is a rare and intriguing spectacle. But be prepared to be dazzled, as we rock-on down to Margate and East Kent Freemasons in celebrating the annual festival of Provincial Grand Chapter.

Freemasons East Ribble District Charity present East Lancashire Hospice staff with a cheque for £350

2nd July 20161st July 2016

Recently the East Ribble District Charity Steward WBro Mike Stubbs along with his Assistant WBro Ian Johnson were delighted to present Denise Gee and some of East Lancashire Hospice staff with a cheque for £350 for the restocking of the patients Drinks Trolley.