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Laurence Dermott - Enigma and Trailblazer by Rob Soames
The Metropolitan Grand Chapter's Rob Soames looks to Laurence Dermott - Enigma and Trailblazer for clarity on Freemasonry's charitable origins The Metropolitan Grand Chapter research project, which resulted in the… -
Stuck with the Sussex fudge? A piece by Jim Daniel
Jim Daniel explores the implications of a compromise made more than 200 years ago that affects the Royal Arch today. Should we attempt to redefine it, or continue to embrace… -
Homeless to receive more than £850,000 in donations from Freemasons to help protect them this winter
Having donated £1m between April and July to help those impacted by the Covid-19 crisis, Freemasons are now focusing on protecting the homeless, with a new series of donations across…
More News
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Christmas lunch safely delivered by Suffolk Freemasons
Suffolk Freemasons were pleased to assist Felixstowe Town Mayor, Mark Jepson and the Salvation Army in the distribution of 107 meals and Gift Boxes on Christmas Day The meals and… -
Derbyshire Freemason shows the true meaning of Christmas
Freemasonry has always had certain tenets which it holds dear and which our members practise every day We say that Freemasonry stands for Brotherly Love, Relief and Truth and we… -
Help for rough sleepers from East Kent Freemasons
Local Authorities’ street counts, and estimates show that 4,266 people were sleeping rough in England on a single night in autumn 2019. In Autumn 2019 London accounted for 27% of…
Freemasonry Cares
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Provincial Grand Mentor of the Brevity Lodge in Hampshire and Isle of Wight shares his personal story about why he became a Lifelites Gold Benefactor
John Donoghue of the Brevity Lodge in Hampshire and Isle of Wight is a Lifelites gold benefactor. Here is John’s moving story about why he decided to become a benefactor,… -
Devonshire Freemasons help abuse victims stay safe with £3,270 grant
Survivors of abuse across the county will continue to receive the help they need, thanks to a grant of £3,270 from Devonshire Freemasons to the” SAFE” charity (Stop Abuse For… -
Appeal by Lifelites patron and rock star Rick Wakeman helps life-limited children isolated in London
The 2019/20 seasonal appeal from the music star Rick Wakeman on behalf of the charity Lifelites has raised over £42,000 for life-limited and disabled children using hospice services The Covid-19…
Features
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Open Door Policy
The rousing shrill of the bagpipes heralded this year’s Open House event at Freemasons’ Hall. And restrictions aside, visitors enjoyed a warm masonic welcome Like everything in 2020, this year's… -
One duo's mission to bring FMT to the sight-impaired
Talking books Despite his own blindness, Leslie Robinson is bringing FMT to other Freemasons who can’t see its pages. Along with voice-over man Chris Connop, he tells Edwin Smith how… -
The journey of Freemason and charity visionary Paul Matson
A battle of will Inspired by a stint on TV’s DIY SOS, Freemason Paul Matson set up Hull 4 Heroes, an organisation providing houses for homeless veterans. Edwin Smith talks…