Freemasons raise thousands for Peterborough’s homeless

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Once again it has been a busy December for Freemasons. Members from the Province of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire came together in celebration for a Festival of Lessons and Carols at Peterborough Cathedral, writes Craig Bunday from Peterborough Freemasons.

Nine Working Tools

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Each of the nine tools has a moral significance: the Twenty-four Inch Gauge, the Common Gavel and the Chisel of the First Degree are the tools of preparation; the Square, Level and Plumb Rule of the Second Degree are the tools of proof; the Skirret, Pencil and Compasses of the Third Degree are the tools of plan.

Freemasons Helping The Homeless: Tibor’s Story

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Tibor is a 59-year old Slovakian who has been homeless for 7-years following being made redundant from his job. His mental health along with his physical health is poor and he had attempted suicide on a number of occasions. He told me the volunteers at the Three Pillars Feeding The Homeless Trust that he could not face another winter on the streets and he was extremely stressed.