Brethren ride the Guild Wheel
Proceeding with an initiative proposed by the Preston group vice-chairman, Geoff Saul, for the group to raise money in support of Preston Masonic hall, a…
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Masonic Housing Association: Martin Clarke, Chairman
Quarterly Communication 11 March 2015 An address by W Bro Martin Clarke PSGD MW Pro Grand Master and brethren, I am here today to give a brief…
Shrove Tuesday debate: Freemasonry and Christianity incompatible?
A buzz of expectation filled the church of St Margaret of Antioch, St Anne’s on Sea, as parishioners, Freemasons and visitors crowded the pews for…
Chelsea Pensioner installed into Symphony Lodge No. 4924
A rare a special sighting in West Lancashire One of the most treasured and iconic images of British history and tradition is the distinctive…
The journey begins: the Adair Club for young masons in Somerset
Informal occasion In a bid to ensure that new recruits to Freemasonry feel part of their Province, the Adair Club embraces a relaxed ethos. Simon…
East Lancashire Centurion Lodge No. 2322 honours WWI centenary
Victoria Cross heroes East Lancashire PGM Sir David Trippier took the chair of his own lodge, East Lancashire Centurion Lodge, No. 2322, when he headed a…
Grand Secretary’s column – Spring 2015
From the Grand Secretary We are delighted at the response to the first Membership Focus Group survey with 5,265 of you taking part. Please do read…
Brotherly love during the First World War
The welfare of others Pro Grand Master Peter Lowndes believes that we should recall the brotherly love shown between Freemasons during the First World…
Augustus Manning: one of the founders of Tilbury Lodge No. 2006
Head above water Instrumental in the construction of Tilbury Docks, Augustus Manning met Kaiser Wilhelm II eight years before the start of World War I,…
Peter Lowndes: when is the best time to join the Royal Arch?
Careful consideration Pro First Grand Principal Peter Lowndes discusses when it is the right time to approach a member of the Craft to join…