New public exhibition on Freemasonry opens in Leicester
A new and exciting exhibition opened in Leicester on Friday 6th October 2017, as local Freemasons marked the celebration of the 300th anniversary of the…
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Freemasons donate £123,175 to Twenty Three Local Charities in Kent
Charities today provide amazing opportunities to so many people for a vast amount of different reasons. These opportunities are often life-changing.
During the event, representatives of the charities were invited to tell their stories. This provided a truly unique and moving insight into the services that they provide. It was a humbling and uplifting occasion which also provided an opportunity for the charities to network over lunch.
Alain Bernheim: My Approach to Masonic History
As a French citizen who was successively a member of the Grand Orient of France – ‘that irregular body’ –, then of the Grande Loge Nationale Française – a regular one –, then of the United Grand Lodges of Germany and, for the past ten years, of the Swiss Grand Lodge Alpina, Alan presents his approach to Masonic history
Freemasons Ladies Evening raises £565 for “Forget Me Not Trust”
Over 70 members and guests of Affinity Lodge 4872 attended Lymm Golf Club for their Ladies Evening hosted by Mrs Debbie Steeles and Master Andrew Steeles….
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
Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons present nearly £4,000 to help patients with cancer
The donation has enabled the purchase of a pair of surgical loupes (a loupe is a magnification device to help surgeons see small details more closely) and a light source.
Freemasons donate £500 to Acorns Children Hospice
Acorns Children’s Hospice care for children and young people and their families across the heart of England. They have three children’s hospices – Selly Oak – Birmingham West Midlands, Worcester and Walsall. They provide a wide range of care services for children, from neonatal all the way through to transition to adulthood. Services include ongoing medical support, end of life care and providing hospices at home.
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Nice to see £500 from our benevolent fund and @Idsall_Lodge donated to @AcornsHospice @ShropshireMason
Yorkshire, North and East Ridings Freemasons Steam Train Celebration
As part of the United Grand Lodge of England’s Tercentenary celebrations, the Province of Yorkshire, North and East Ridings hired a steam train for 300 Freemasons, including their friends and family
Esoteric Significance of the White Lambskin Apron
Perhaps the most universal symbol of Masonry, other than the Square & Compass or the seemingly all pervasive letter G, is that singular mark of distinction which every Entered Apprentice is first presented with –the white lambskin apron. Recognised around the globe as the distinguishing “badge” of the Mason, the lambskin apron is rich with symbolism and practical instruction for the speculative initiate of our Craft who is willing to seek more Light.
Oliver Chalker’s 55 years of service for Barrow-in-Furness Masonic Hall
Oliver was elected onto the hall committee a couple of years after it had moved from Abbey Road to its present home in Fairfield Lane. He has served on the committee throughout the intervening 55 years. Following several years as chairman he has served as president for the past 28 years until he stood down from that role at the annual general meeting in 2017.