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Bedenstone Lodge’s of Kent celebrate 50th anniversary

7th August 2016

Members and guests of Bredenstone Lodge No 8093, meeting at St Margaret’s-At-Cliffe, turned out in force on the 28th June 2016 to celebrate the lodge’s 50th anniversary.

The lodge celebrated this momentous occasion by holding a ‘white table’ meeting, led by its Master Bill Harrison, which involved quickly dealing with the lodge business before admitting the non-masonic guests. Everyone was then treated to a brief history of the lodge by Past Master Lew Finnis.

Frederick J. Tate receives 50th year long certificate

6th August 2016

On Saturday 4th June 2016 W Bro Frederick J. Tate SLGR of Bruce Castle Lodge No. 6799 was presented with his 50th year long service certificate by W Bro Andrew Manasseh MetGInsp.

Calling Rugby Men

5th August 2016

Are you interested in Rugby and Masonry? If you will excuse the pun, there has been an idea kicking around the Province for a year or two to start a Rugby Lodge in Essex and with the advent of the Spirit of Rugby Lodge in Kent the project has been given some impetus.

Assistant Grand Master to visit Ruislip St. Martins Lodge, No. 9125 – Monday 19th September

1st August 2016

Ruislip St Martins Lodge, No.9125 is to be honoured by the attendance of the Assistant Grand Master – R W Bro Sir David H Wooton – at its 19th September meeting, when he will be officiating in the dedication of the lodge banner.

Witta’s Island Lodge Gets a Surprise! – Oxfordshire Provincial Grand Lodge

31st July 2016

The Witta’s Island Lodge was honoured by a surprise visit by the Provincial Grand Master and his Deputy on Friday 15th July! Once the Lodge was open, there was a report, which little did anyone know would result in W.Bro. Mike Murphy PrAGDC walking in with wand in hand to announce the visit, to everyone’s shock and delight!

Freemasons of Trevor Kelway Lodge donate £300 to Wales Air Ambulance

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On 2nd June, 2016, prior to the final meeting of the Trevor Kelway Lodge No. 8466 before its summer break, the Worshipful Master, W.Bro. Robert Stevens, presented a cheque to Mr Clive Scourfield, the Wales Air Ambulance Charity Community Coordinator for Carmarthenshire. Also included in the picture are members of the Trevor Kelway Lodge.

Jim celebrates 60 ‘diamond’ years in Freemasonry

12th July 2016

Daniel James Wilson (Jim) achieved a momentous milestone and celebrated his Masonic diamond jubilee at Kerneforde Hall, Carnforth, in a ceremony led by Assistant Provincial Grand Master David Grainger and hosted by Carnforth Lodge No 4951. David was accompanied and supported on this occasion by Lancaster and District Group Chairman Jim Wilson (no relation!) and fellow grand officer Chris Butterfield

A Display of Talent at White Rose Lodge of Mark Master Masons No. 1067

11th July 2016

An excellent attendance at the Masonic hall, Hoyle Court on Monday 11 April to witness the advancement of Brother Howard Henry Thompson and the presentation of two Grand Lodge Certificates, not that exceptional you may say, but read on.

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Edward Frederick Hanson Lodge, No.9463 – “A Tribute to Tad Gawronski” | Provincial Grand Lodge of Worcestershire

11th July 2016

EFG Lodge, at their meeting on Wednesday 27th July, at Rainbow Hill, Worcester, is to be a talk from the Provincial Lecture Competition

LODGES OF FRIENDSHIP – ANNUAL GATHERING | Provincial Grand Lodge of Worcestershire

10th July 2016

The special meeting, held under dispensation from the PGM saw Lodges of Friendship from all over the country getting together to strengthen the bond of their association through having the same name. Lodges from as far afield as, Cumberland & Westmorland and Devonshire attended the meeting with the next Lodge to host the Gathering, the Lodge of Friendship No. 100, in the Province of Norfolk taking over the Ceremonial Gavel to be used next year in Great Yarmouth.