Middlesborough Freemasons Excel in Charity Donations

Middlesborough

Ferrum lodge donated a further £5000 to the Masonic Samaritan Fund, taking their total donations to over £20,000, and were elated to learn that they would now receive the honorific title of Patrons of Festival 2018.

A second cheque for £1600 was then presented to the Chairman from the proceeds of the Middlesbrough Lodge’s Spring Ball, which was held recently at Gisbrorough Hall

The Athole Family and Freemasonry

Duke of atholle

As the more energetic of the Grand Lodges, which formed the United Grand Lodge of England in 1813 was denominated the “Ancients” and the majority of the Lodges under its supervision were known as “Atholl” Lodges, it appeals to us that an article consisting of references thereto by many of the Masonic writers may not prove uninteresting.

Geoffrey Cooper Chapter Receives Bristol Team

Geoffrey cooper chapter receives bristol team

Geoffrey Cooper Chapter Receives Bristol TeamOn Friday 9th September 2016, the Geoffrey Cooper Royal Arch Chapter hosted a visit by the Province of Bristol Demonstration Team who conducted a simulated Exaltation Ceremony.  This is a unique event as only this Team is permitted by Supreme Grand Chapter to deliver this Ceremony, which has not changed for over 200 years.  Over 100 Companions enjoyed a spectacular presentation where E Comp Simon Butler acted as the Exaltee.  The photographs show some of those attending and the Demonstration Team.