Lodges - Freemasonry Matters

Ecclesburne Lodge № 2425 Support Derby Mountain Rescue Team and Guide Dogs (Derby)

8th July 2016

At his Installation on October 19th 2015 WBro John Young PPGReg, WM explained that during his year as Master he wanted raise funds for Derby Mountain Rescue Team and Guide Dogs (Derby) being involved with both charities as John and his wife Janet were both Puppy Walkers for Guide Dogs for five years and John is a member of the Derby Mountain Rescue Team’s Supporters Group and their youngest son, Mark is a Section Leader within the Team

Laudable Pursuit

8th July 2016

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If you’ve never read it and are struggling with rejuvenating a faltering or troubled lodge, check out “Laudable Pursuit” by the Knights of the North HERE. It’s hard to believe that this has been out for a dozen years now, and yet plenty of Masons have still never run across it before. The online version is free for anyone, and there’s a Lulu hard copy booklet available at cost, as well. It could probably use some updating in some areas, but it still holds up today because, sadly, so many items discussed in it have not changed in over a decade.

First International Meeting of European Masonic Lodges in Toulon in May 2017

8th July 20167th July 2016

Two plenary presentations and ninteen round table sessions will allow a well rounded development of the theme. Each will be chaired by a different lodge of research. The topics of each conference and round table will be published subsequently. A participation fee will be asked for the plenaries and panels.

Northumberland Lodges donate £1040 to Scarbrough Court Care Home

7th July 2016

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On Saturday 11th June 2016, Mrs Kathrine Storey presented a cheque to the Chairman of the Association of the Friends of Scarbrough Court, W.Bro Ken Wake for the superb amount of £1040.

A wonderful meeting of the Charity Lodges

6th July 2016

A wonderful meeting of the Charity Lodges was held this year at Crewe Street under the banner of the Salopian Lodge of Charity 117. Brethren from as far away as Ireland attended and were treated to a fascinating ceremony

Derbyshire Freemasons Raise £4585 in Cycle Fest

6th July 2016

Saturday 18th June turned out to be a great day for the Masonic charity cycle challenge. Fourteen brethren representing a variety of Lodges from around the Province cycled 100 miles from Long Eaton Masonic Hall to the seaside town of Skegness.

Summer Ball 2016 Review – Province of Hampshire & I.O.W

6th July 2016

The South East Area recently held a very successful Summer Ball at the Officers Mess in Southwick House; just under 200 attended the event, including the Deputy P.G.M. the A.P.G.M. and the Area Chairman, accompanied by their wives.

New Editor of The Journal of the Masonic Society

5th July 2016

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Mark Master Masons of London minibus appeal has been so successfull that it has supplied 6 mini buses for RMBI Homes.

Mark Master Masons of London Minibus Appeal has changed to the Mobile Chemotherapy Bus Appeal

5th July 2016

Mark Master Masons of London minibus appeal has been so successfull that it has supplied 6 mini buses for RMBI Homes.

The Perfect Points of Entrance

5th July 20164th July 2016

In modern day Freemasonry clear reference is made to the perfect points of reference in the rituals in the United States of America: “Were I to ask you how I should know you to be a Mason, your answer should be: “By certain signs, a token, a word, and the points of my entrance.” The signs, token, and word have already been explained to you at the Altar