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As the more energetic of the Grand Lodges, which formed the United Grand Lodge of England in 1813 was denominated the “Ancients” and the majority of the Lodges under its supervision were known as “Atholl” Lodges, it appeals to us that an article consisting of references thereto by many of the Masonic writers may not prove uninteresting.
IMPENDING RETIREMENT WBro Ernie Greenhalgh will retire as Provincial Grand Almoner at the forthcoming meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge in May next year,…
This annual seminar is a very popular part of an ongoing programme of continuing Masonic development, and has been designed to explain the history and structure of Freemasonry, as well as its aims and objectives.
In 1998 the master of Semper Sursum Lodge No.5622 was Peter Schofield and the masters of Hindpool Lodge No 1225 were Keran Stalker and Derek Forrest. Both…
Here to help Having had a career in the army and charities that has focused on safeguarding the welfare of others, Willie Shackell, new UGLE Grand…
Bro Robert Finney today celebrates 50 years in freemasonry, to the day, as a member of Stanlow Lodge No.6257. Brother Bob was initiated into Stanlow Lodge…
On Sunday 11th September the Acting Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Derbyshire were invited to Hassop Hall for an excellent lunch. The event was…
W Bro Richard James Richardson was born on 23 January 1922 in Doncaster. At that time, the nation was still rebuilding its strength after the carnage of the First World War and the principles of commitment to one’s family, friends and colleagues which were very much to the fore, created an environment which shaped the attitude of many young men. What emerged were men who recognised the value of service to others and it is therefore probably not surprising that Dick Richardson became the man we know.
A cheque for £5,000 being this year’s contribution from the Famous Five, was presented by VW Bro Alan Wellan, PGSwdB, Past Deputy Provincial Grand Master, in front of a large congregation at St Mary’s Collegiate Church, Warwick. The church and Warwickshire Freemasonry have many links, some of which are summarised below. This summary was written for the St Mary’s Church magazine by Alan, and was also printed in the brochure for this year’s Annual Church Service in June. Alan is a member of St Mary’s Parochial Church Council.
Special Evensong at Exeter Cathedral held to thank Devonshire #Freemasons