100 Years of Freemasonry
Our Provincial Grand Master Anthony Henderson has been delighted to present two 50 year certificates recently. Firstly to W. Bro James Stevens (pictured left) who was initiated at Stephens Lodge,
£65,000 to Solace Women’s Aid
Unfortunately, the Christmas period is one of the worst times of the year for people living with domestic abuse, with reported cases spiking due to increased alcohol consumption and more
The Case of the Manor Court Writer
Alex Prior, a member of Manor Court lodge that meets in Ampthill, has just published his first book ‘The Lost Case Files of Sherlock Holmes’. Now a Headteacher, Alex had a
Meals for the Homeless
The Secretary of the Beda Chapter Widows Sons, Martin Shaw, who is also a member of Robert de Parys lodge, has sourced enough excess army rations to provide over 60
Helping Carers Claim the Support they Deserve
Every year in the UK, carers miss out on over £1 billion of unclaimed benefits. We want to do our part in helping more carers to access the support they
New Business, Old Traditions
Our CEO and Grand Secretary Dr David Staples is interviewed about Freemasonry in general, and the impact COVID-19 has had on the membership, in the latest edition of New Business
First Virtual Organ Concert
Freemasons are organising their first virtual Organ Concert, to take place on 9 December at 7pm. The event will showcase the magnificent Willis Pipe Organ, and will be streamed from
Freemasons are the Pride of Essex
The Essex Freemasons Community Fund, set up in late 2019, has been announced as the winners of the Pride of Essex Award ‘Team of Pride 2020’ for… £60k of charitable
Halas Abbey Talks
Halas Abbey Lodge, based in Halesowen, has three excellent speakers to round off their Zoom talks for 2020: Sunday 22nd November – 6pm Rudyard Kipling – a History and a
Changes for Universities Scheme
The latest edition of the Universities Scheme Newsletter announced some important changes. Firstly a new Chairman in RW Bro James Hilditch, Provincial Grand Master for Oxfordshire, who takes over from