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Kipling and the Craft

12th July 2016

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The need for this further essay was first made apparent to me when—in my capacity as Secretary of the Lodge and Editor of the Transactions—I began to receive inquiries from Brethren as far away as Vancouver and Singapore, asking for materials and information which might help them to complete their own papers on Kipling, and I found, to my surprise, that while our library contains a great deal of relevant material, there has never been a paper on Kipling in our Transactions.

Macclesfield Masonic Golf Day

12th July 2016

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Promoted by Area 4 the golf day went ahead on Friday 8th July despite torrential rainfall overnight. The club were unable to allow buggies onto the course which impacted on some members who were unable to play. However by 11.30am the rain had gone and the teams tee’d off.

Rochdale Masonic Social Committee (RMSC) Indoor Street Party

11th July 2016

To help celebrate the official 90th Birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, Rochdale Masonic Social Committee (RMSC) organised an Indoor Street Party at Rochdale Masonic Buildings on the 11th June 2016. The Buildings were splendidly decorated with bunting & Union Jack regalia and over one hundred guests attended all of whom were ‘royally’ entertained by the 30 strong Greater Manchester Police Concert Band.

Ilkley Freemasons’ donation to carers’ charity

9th July 2016

ILKLEY Freemasons’ Ben Rhydding Lodge donated £1,074 to local charity Carers Resource during the recent Carers’ Week.

Middlesex Home Service Lodge No.5836 – 75th Anniversary Meeting

9th July 2016

The Middlesex Home Service Lodge No.5836 celebrated its 75th Anniversary on the 10th June 2016 at the Twickenham District Masonic Centre at Cole Court.

The meeting was attend by W.Bro. Brian Fisher, PSGD, AProvGM and his Provincial Team for the Installation of the new Worshipful Master Bro. David Glenham.

Harry C Preater Lodge No.8204 tribute to VW Bro Maurice Leighfield

6th July 2016

The Brethren of Harry C Preater Lodge No.8204 have paid tribute to VW Bro Maurice Leighfield, Past Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Wiltshire.

Bro Maurice has recently completed 60 years service to Freemasonry – 48 years of which have been with Harry C Preater Lodge of which he is a Founder Member.

37 charities receive grants totalling more than £25,000 from Shropshire’s Freemasons

4th July 2016

No fewer than 37 charities received grants totalling more than £25,000 from Shropshire’s Freemasons at a special awards day on Monday, 20th June. Representatives from most of the charities were on hand to receive grants at a special reception and buffet lunch.

Group of lodges build masonic temple on side of local cricket club

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When a group of lodges in Kidderminster wanted to relocate from the cellar of a hotel, joining a local cricket club proved to be the perfect solution

In December 2015 the Membership Focus Group launched a strategic paper that identified masonic centres as a key area for improvement in the organisational development of Freemasonry. With many centres not considered fit for purpose by the members who meet in them, the challenge for lodges is how to turn a legacy problem into an opportunity.

Father and sons act on the square

2nd July 2016

Through the years many Masons have had the pleasure if initiating their son into Freemasonry. Very few Masons have had the honour of initiating two sons…

The Iron Bridge Lodge No. 9897 in Shropshire goes from strength to strength

1st July 2016

Bridging the gap The Iron Bridge Lodge in Shropshire is attracting younger members with a blend of social media, streamlined ceremonies and core…