Organ recital by acclaimed concert pianist Jane Parker-Smith
Jane Parker-Smith The next concert in the ‘Tercentenary’ organ concert series is being given in the Grand Temple at Freemasons’ Hall, Great Queen…
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The Athole Family and Freemasonry
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.
New and Potential Members’ Seminar – 11th March, 2017 – Harrow
This annual seminar is a very popular part of an ongoing programme of continuing Masonic development, and has been designed to explain the history and structure of Freemasonry, as well as its aims and objectives.
Tercentenary Organ Concert
The next concert in the ‘Tercentenary’ organ concert series is being given in the Grand Temple at Freemasons’ Hall, Great Queen Street, London, at 5 pm on December 14th 2016. The performer will be the brilliant international concert artist, Jane Parker-Smith.
Provincial Stewards on Tour
Following the Annual Provincial Meeting in May this year two newly appointed Provincial Grand Stewards wasted no time in visiting ancient and interesting…
Pilgrimage of Perfection by William Boude (1526)
The earliest known use of the word “Freemasonry” in a printed book, is in a small work by William Boude, published in 1526
The “Free” In Freemasonry
WHY IS IT THAT OUR Fraternity bears the name “Freemasonry” instead of “Masonry”? Why the “free” in it? Far back in the Middle Ages a freemason was the name of a builder who could design buildings as well as construct them. He was what we should now call an architect.
Freemasons Auction of Promises something to sing about!
The long-awaited Auction of Promises was held at Oswestry’s Wynnstay Hotel on 1st July in the presence of Provincial Grand Master Peter Taylor and his lady Pat. There were nearly 70 lots provided, from a beautiful ring through paintings, bottles and promises of flights, holidays, tuition in an array of skills, and much more besides. Auctioneer Michael Tomley was called on for all of his professional wiles as he attempted to part over 100 people from their cash.
117 attend Bletchley Freemasons Prostate Cancer awareness event
The initiative was started in 2015 by Bucks Freemasons, and has now seen several hundred men in the county tested, with some of them having follow-on checks after receiving their PSA results.
During the day 117 visitors were tested.
Masters & Wardens Conference – Saturday 17th September – Uxbridge
For those WMs and Wardens who haven’t replied yet, I would like to invite you to attend the 2016 WM and Wardens Conference, which is to be held at: The Uxbridge Masonic Centre, Western House, 4a Hercies Road, Hillingdon, Middlesex UB10 9NA on Saturday 17th September 2016, commencing at 10.00AM. Coffee and registration will be from 9.30AM.