Promoting the Fraternity across the World
Since UGLE closed down masonic meetings until the lockdown is over and the nasty virus of Covid-19 is under some level of control. How does the fraternity of Freemasonry continue? Zoom meetings are becoming the way forward and Masonic brethren that usually tour Lodges and Chapters giving lectures now offering webinars to keep the Masonic spirit alive amongst the Brethern and Companions.
The lockdown which has taken place in recent weeks has caused worry and difficulties for many people – getting groceries and keeping the household in essential supplies has been of major concern and stress to many. Our meeting halls in Derbyshire also face difficulties – we have catering staff who rely on our meetings for their income.
Young volunteers at St John Ambulance in Chester-le-Street Cadet Unit will be able to learn how to use a lifesaving defibrillator, thanks to a donation from the Durham Mark Master Masons
Lodges in the Renfrewshire West province teamed up to purchase eight Android tablets and 14 iPads for people who are unable to receive visits from friends and family.
Grove Road Community Primary School – which has limited outdoor space and no field or garden – has been awarded £3,000 to buy outdoor playground with furniture, walled mounted games and an outdoor table tennis table.
Lincolnshire’s 3,400 Freemasons, including those from Louth and Alford, have committed to raise £2.25 million for charity during the next five years.
The school has been awarded £1,000 to buy new sports kits, which will be used for PE and extra-curricular team activities.
Freemasons across Cambridgeshire raise thousands for Christmas appeal
Herefordshire Freemasons donate over £4,000 to Hope Support Services charity
Surrey Freemasons donate £2,500 to Stripey Stork Charity in Reigate.