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I hadn’t really known what to expect when we first opened the doors of our Lodge – Ashfield House in Burton-upon-Trent – to 30 young people who had been invited to spend Christmas lunch with…
Bringing together New and Young Masons clubs from all over the UK, the New and Young Masons Clubs’ (NYMC) Conference is a popular and prestigious event. In 2019, it was hosted by Leicestershire and Rutland…
Members of the Masonic Craft Beer Society explain how their passion for ale and socials led to the first fully-fledged beer Lodge. We join them in conversation Neil-Thomas Allenn The Masonic Craft Beer Society (MCBS)…
In Memoriam - Honouring fallen brethren with a poignant Freemasons' Hall multimedia display
Wednesday, 30 March 2022
To mark Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday last November, the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) projected images of falling poppies, poems and silhouettes of soldiers onto Freemasons’ Hall. The display was live from 00:01…
London Fire Brigade’s newest piece of kit was unveiled at the Lord Mayor’s Show in November 2021, taking up prime position next to Mansion House, the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London. This…
With a distinguished background in law enforcement, Anthony Howlett-Bolton’s career culminated in being awarded an OBE in 2016 for his work with ex-offenders He worked in two police forces and retired as a deputy chief…
Making history - Buckinghamshire initiates more than 100 members at Freemasons' Hall
Monday, 06 December 2021
Sunday 12 September 2021 was an historic day for Freemasonry. Freemasons’ Hall played host to an unprecedented event for the Buckinghamshire Freemasons when more than 100 new members were initiated in a single day But…
The Freemasons signed the Armed Forces Covenant during a ceremony at Freemasons’ Hall on 20 October, led by His Royal Highness The Duke of Kent The partnership aims to support members of the armed forces…
The Learning and Development Team’s Worshipful Brother John Roscoe describes how Solomon satisfies the expectations of new Freemasons, while teaching them about Freemasonry’s history, traditions and symbolism People often talk about life as a journey.…
In Praise of the Frontline - Freemasons come together to honour frontline health workers
Wednesday, 01 September 2021
At 10am on 5 July, the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE), invited its 200,000 members to fly specially designed flags to celebrate a day dedicated to the NHS, social care and all the workers…
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Sir Paul Williams - Introducing the new Chairman of the Masonic Charitable Foundation
Wednesday, 01 September 2021
When Sir Paul Williams welcomes visitors to the office of the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF, the Freemasons’ charity) in the lower ground floor of Freemasons’ Hall, he describes it as the guts of the building.…
Cheers to that! Unveiling the new café bar and meeting spot in Freemasons' Hall
Wednesday, 01 September 2021
For many years, the only way visitors could get a hot drink at Freemasons’ Hall was if they were able to locate and then operate a coffee machine tucked away in one of the first-floor…
Warmest of welcomes - Charles Hopkinson-Woolley on creating harmony in a lodge
Wednesday, 01 September 2021
As a member of five Craft lodges and two Royal Arch chapters (along with two Rose Croix chapters and a Mark lodge), I am often asked why I am a member of so many masonic…
Step it up - A group of Universities Scheme lodges walked 2021 miles for charity in 2021
Wednesday, 01 September 2021
Have you ever woken up in the morning and had some strange but wonderful ideas? Well, a few short months ago, a Freemason in Staffordshire did exactly that. His idea? Organise a challenge to walk…
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