Durham Freemasons donate £100,000 in Community Support Grants

Durham Freemasons donate £100,000 in Community Support Grants

Durhams Provincial Grand Master conducted a special award presentation from Durham Benevolence, distributing £100,000 in Community Support Grants to ten local worthy charities or organisations, who supported children or young adults in need

Islam and Freemasonry

Islam and Freemasonry

Freemasonry may even be considered complementary to Islam as its principles only go to reinforce a Muslim brother’s own faith; contrary to the misconceptions widely held among my Muslim brethren from various sects. The distrust perhaps arises from the fact that masonic symbols are derived from segments of the Old Testament such as the Temple of King Solomon

Lodges work together

Brethren who answered WBro Alan Butterworth’s ‘call for help’ at Roclyffe Lodge.

Roclyffe Lodge No 5198 that meets at Bacup have recently had two applicants for Initiation into their Lodge. The first of these Initiations took place on Thursday 25th May but, due to holidays and other commitments of their members, they had a shortfall of numbers of their members who were able to take part in the Initiation Ceremony

Wigan Freemasons raise £3,000 for Charity

Willing wayfarers wander the Wigan walk in support of the Festival pic 1

There is no shortage of canals and paths in the Wigan area, all within striking distance of the three Masonic halls in the Borough, but the group decided to make one of its MCF 2021 Festival fundraising events a special day out and opted for a sponsored walk along the Lancaster canal.

Sure and Stedfast Lodge No 9326 bow out with Two Donations

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The closure of Sure and Stedfast Lodge No 9326 was not the final act of this former Boy’s Brigade lodge at Liverpool. Renowned for their generosity of spirit across the years, the members on closure settled all bills, ensured a provision to lodge widows and contemplated where the residue would be best placed. It was agreed to make two pecuniary donations, the recipients chosen being Liverpool Masonic Hall and the Kindred Lodges Association.