On This Day in Masonic History
June 26, 1830 George IV (George Augustus Frederick) passes away in Windsor Castle, Berkshire at age 67. He was King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and
Thank You from the Charities
We have received letters of thanks from two charities who received donations recently. Always great to know how much the money means and how it is put to such good
Support for Children’s Hospices
Did you know that last year, the MCF gave over £38,000 to fund care for life-limited children? Visit our interactive map to see which children’s hospices Freemasons are supporting in
Help for the Lonely
This Loneliness Awareness Week, the MCF are taking a moment to appreciate their hard-working partners at Age UK . With the help of a £1 million partnership, Age UK is
£500 Makes Musical Memories
Musical Memory Lane, based in Luton, have received £500 for a Zoom license, a web camera and printing of copyright music material. The group’s Linda Davies details how much donation
Freemasonry Today Highlights Bedfordshire Giving
Freemasonry Today have reported how Bedfordshire Freemasons’ support of local foodbanks have helped them meed the increased demand during the COVID-19 crisis. Quoting our Provincial Grand Master, Anthony Henderson, they
Harpur Hampers
The Provincial Ladies Summer Luncheon, like so many other events, has had to be cancelled. In lieu of their missed dinner, Sir William Harpur Lodge raised £200 to provide each
W Bro Kim David Stopher
With much sadness I have to report the Passing to the Grand Lodge Above of Worshipful Brother and Companion Kim David Stopher, b. 11.06.56 (64 yrs) Initiated 16.11.2007, Exalted 24.02.2011 He
Ride in Aid of Departed Brother Completed
The delayed sponsored ride to raise funds for an engraved urn for Andy Curl’s grave was completed on 16th June. Fine weather helped Ash Curl and Norman Tristram on their
COVID-19 Community Fund Stands at £833,987
TOTAL RAISED TO 16/06/2020 £833,987.16 In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the United Grand Lodge of England and the Masonic Charitable Foundation have established the Freemasons’ COVID-19 Community Fund to