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The team behind podcast Brother are putting a fun spin on discussing Freemasonry and reaching an audience beyond members. Peter Watts gets them together for a chat Neil-Thomas Allen Hello and bonjour. I, together with…
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Due to the difficulties involved with meeting in real life, the Learning and Development Team has hosted the first virtual annual Solomon conference Since its successful launch more than two years ago, Solomon has evolved…
‘When COVID-19 struck the UK and we were advised to isolate, I tried to buy hand sanitiser for my mother, who was shielding following a kidney transplant,’ says Matt Felgate. ‘She has no immune system…
Meet Stephen Blank, Provincial Grand Master for Cheshire, member of the Board of General Purposes, member of the Grand Master’s Council, Chairman of the Project Hermes 2B Working Party and avid Manchester United fan Once…
Martyn Lodge Clock - A timepiece commemorating the bond between the armed forces and Freemasons
Thursday, 10 September 2020
The story of the 17th Battalion Hampshire Regiment and Martyn Lodge No. 1983 is testament to the bond of brotherhood shared by the armed forces and the Freemasons At the installation meeting on 8 November…
In his time as Chief Executive of the Masonic Charitable Foundation, the Freemasons’ Charity, David Innes has given Freemasonry a national voice in the charity sector. He leaves a legacy to be proud of When…
Charles Hopkinson-Woolley - The Grand Director of Ceremonies on preparing for the role
Friday, 05 June 2020
A year into his role, Charles Hopkinson-Woolley explains how his military background stood him in good stead for the office of Grand Director of Ceremonies Charles Hopkinson-Woolley admits that the first time he received a…
On the road - UGLE's Digital Workshops give Provinces and Districts a communications edge
Friday, 05 June 2020
In its campaign to connect Freemasons at home and overseas, UGLE’s communications team has been taking Digital Workshops on the road In these uncertain times, effective communication is crucial to safeguard against a whole host…
Bonds and brotherhood - Members of the armed forces lodges find camaraderie in Freemasonry
Friday, 05 June 2020
These three armed forces lodges match the camaraderie and community of the military with the brotherhood of Freemasonry Household Brigade Lodge, No. 2614 Soon after leaving the Coldstream Guards in December 2010, Matthew Burrows began…
When Freemason Charles Grace volunteered to project-manage the restoration of the Grand Temple organ in Freemasons' Hall back in 2013, little did he know just what kind of commitment he was making 'I was a member…
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Meet Ian Chandler, a retired police detective and Provincial Grand Master and Grand Superintendent for Surrey Ian Chandler’s introduction to Freemasonry came through a hobby of his: fishing. ‘The owner of my local tackle shop…
John Tully - As Director of Masonic Services, John helps UGLE run like clockwork
Monday, 02 March 2020
When John Tully was six, the colliery in his Northumberland home town closed down. His dad lost his job, and with it went their home, which was owned by the mining company. Fortunately, his mother…
When WB James Innes SLGR opened up about his struggle with depression, he experienced an outpouring of brotherly support from his fellow Freemasons. He shares his story Really, James? You? You’re the last person I…
Medical Breakthroughs - The Freemasons Fund for Surgical Research supports groundbreaking work by surgeons
Monday, 02 March 2020
It was a very good year. Not only did England win the World Cup in 1966, it was the start of the United Grand Lodge of England’s 250th anniversary celebrations. The Grand Master at that…
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