John Hamill looks at Freemasonry’s changing prominence within the community
Place in the community Director of Special Projects John Hamill recognises Freemasonry’s tentative steps back into the…
communities
Grand Secretary’s column – Autumn 2015
From the Grand Secretary We have another fascinating issue for you about what is happening in Freemasonry today. The results from the latest survey…
Interview with Mike Baker Director of Communications
Unlocking the brand For UGLE Director of Communications Mike Baker, the challenge Freemasonry faces in the run-up to the Tercentenary…
Royal Arch – Beginnings in Cornwall
For speculative Freemasons, times have always been a-changin’, and the erection of the Premier Grand Lodge by ‘Four Old Lodges’ in 1717 was itself a novelty. When, in 1722 the Grand Master, the Duke of Wharton, laid down the procedure for constituting a new Lodge, this was almost revolutionary.
Diversity and inclusivity has always been fundamental to Freemasonry says John Hamill
The happy means We hear a great deal about diversity and inclusivity these days but, as Director of Special Projects John Hamill explains, they are…
Grand Secretary’s column – Summer 2015
From the Grand Secretary As you read the summer edition of Freemasonry Today, you will see that we have a great deal to be…
Masonic Housing Association: Martin Clarke, Chairman
Quarterly Communication 11 March 2015 An address by W Bro Martin Clarke PSGD MW Pro Grand Master and brethren, I am here today to give a brief…
It’s more than just a game
Pass it on Drawing upon the teamwork found in a game of football, sports charity Street League is giving unemployed young people new prospects. Sarah…
Address to Provincial Grand Lodge May 2014
As this is my first time addressing the Annual Meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge, I think it appropriate for me to ask all those to stand who are…
Railways and Freemasonry: the connection explored by John Hamill
Parallel lines The histories of the railway system and Freemasonry are inextricably linked. John Hamill examines the impact that long-distance rail travel…