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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…
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…
In the scrum - A look at Wales's first rugby lodge and its support of grassroots rugby
Monday, 02 March 2020
After standing shoulder to shoulder for many years in the scrum for Barry Rugby Football Club, Paul Haley (hooker), Phillip Nethercott (second row/prop) and Clive Thomas (back row) are teaming up once more. This time,…
Historical Discovery - Rare antique tracing boards found in Bank of England Lodge's vault
Monday, 02 March 2020
Bank of England Lodge gives the Supreme Council a set of Georgian tracing boards originally presented by Dr Robert Crucefix This year marks the 175th anniversary of the Supreme Council for England and Wales, and…
Civic Celebration - Metropolitan Grand Lodge is represented at the Lord Mayor's Show in London
Monday, 02 March 2020
This year Freemasons celebrated 11 years of participation in the Lord Mayor’s Show. John Parry, Metropolitan Grand Inspector, recounts the highlights of the day The world’s oldest, longest and most splendid civic procession, the annual…
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Comforting Children - The Teddies for Loving Care initiative has given 2.5 million of soft toys for children in distress in A&E wards
Monday, 02 March 2020
Thanks to an initiative by Freemasons, more than 2.5 million toy bears have been given to children admitted to A&E departments in the UK. Steven Short finds out more about Teddies for Loving Care When…
With help from the Masonic Charitable Foundation, HenPower is fighting loneliness and supporting people with dementia in care homes using flocks of feathered friends. Steven Shortfinds out how the project grew wings Hens are lively;…
Amandeep Bansel - This London Freemason came up through the Universities Scheme
Thursday, 28 November 2019
A love of history and strong family connections to Freemasonry inspired Amandeep Bansel’s interest in the Craft at just 15 years old. Now, through the Universities Scheme, he’s a fully initiated Freemason himself Where were…
Scouting Synergy - Bedfordshire Freemasons' raise £500,000 for new Scout lodge
Thursday, 28 November 2019
Wing walking and galas were just some of the ways Bedfordshire Freemasons raised £500,000 for a new Scout super lodge. Peter Watts visits the site to find out about Freemasonry’s and the Scouts’ shared values…
