The Connaught Club
Bro. Adam Bradley, Club Chairman reports Since our last missive, there has been a plethora of developments at the Connaught Club. September saw us embarking on a Masonic trip to the enchanting kingdom of Denmark with 20 of our most zealous young masons. Our time there was punctuated with memorable events including an illuminating tour […]
The Kent Club
Bro Dave Cole, Club Communications Officer reports The summer has set, we are back to our Freemasonry once again and here at The Kent Club, we have been enjoying some extraordinary events: • A special invitation to spend an evening in the Museum of Freemasonry. This was a unique opportunity to visit the museum, in […]
An Evening of Brotherhood at Cyngesburie Lodge No 5607’s Blue Table Event
In our last issue, we heard how Polytechnic Lodge No 2847’s Blue Table had attracted new members to Freemasonry. W Bro Gerald McLean LGR of Alfred Newton Lodge No.2686 reports on a similar – and very successful – evening at Cyngesburie Lodge No 5607, at which he was a guest. It was an extraordinary privilege […]
Putting a best foot forward: The Welcome Project
On 28th October at Freemasons’ Hall, Skelmersdale Lodge No 1658 proudly hosted a Welcome Project special event to enable the debut delivery of the ‘Narrated Initiation’ Ceremony, creatively devised and presented by the Metropolitan Grand Stewards Demonstration Team. The Demonstration Team conducted a first-class Initiation Ceremony, which included, at key moments in the ceremony, insights […]
What’s your Learning Style? It could power up your Craft…
The Metropolitan Grand Learning and Development Officer writes… In the last (Summer 2023) issue of Arena, I reminded readers about the ‘Continued Learning and Development’ element of the Members’ Pathway. In this edition, I will explore how different Masons might engage with Learning and Development, and signpost opportunities to make this more effective. Much of […]
The Visitor: Arena’s resident… non-resident, travelling London’s Lodges
By Bro Edward Compton My name is Edward Compton and I like to visit Lodges. In fact, I visit a lot of Lodges. Thought everything happens at Freemasons’ Hall? Well, think again. It turns out there are Masonic Centres all over our great City – and I’m visiting all of them. I am Bro […]
A summer in the saddle for the Air Ambulance Appeal
E Comp Nick Carey PAGDC is not just a successful Adjutant and Visiting Officer, he’s also quite the sportsman: an accomplished participant in Ironman and a past Great Britian Triathlon national team member. But sport at that level comes with some risk. Nick says, “Having enjoyed both Masonry and skiing in equal measure over the […]
Scandi Shenanigans
W Bro.Ian Dent, WM of London Welsh No 2867 and Honor Oak No 1986 reports Back in Christmas 2018, a group of Danish Masons from the Logen Mod Lyset No 832 were looking for a London Lodge to attend… Being members of various London Lodges, we were lucky enough for them to be referred to […]
Ride on: Supporting The Horse Rangers Association
The London Freemasons’ Charity recently provided a grant of £2,500 to the Horse Rangers Association. Bro Mark Russell spoke with Rachel Phelan, a Fundraiser for the Charity, to find out more about their work and how the grant would be used. The Horse Rangers Association (HRA) was founded in 1954 and is now preparing to […]
One step beyond: How first-time London Masters find a way ahead
Words by W Bro Simon Greaves “Beyond the Master’s Chair” (BTMC), a pioneering scheme to empower first-time Past Masters to discover a future path in London Freemasonry beyond their landmark year in the Chair, has been hailed a success as it nears the end of its first year. Two first-time Past Masters, Sandip […]
Children and Families Across Borders: Helping children from conflict zones to join relatives in the UK
Children who have escaped conflict zones around the world to join relatives in this country will get help and support, thanks to a grant of £20,000 from London Freemasons to the Children and Families Across Borders (CFAB) charity. The grant from London Freemasons comes through the Masonic Charitable Foundation, which is funded by Freemasons, […]
GoodGym: Isolated older people get support in their homes thanks to London Freemasons
Hundreds of lonely and isolated older people, many of whom are confined to their homes, will receive practical help and support from volunteer runners, walkers and cyclists, thanks to a grant of £20,000 from London Freemasons to the GoodGym charity. GoodGym is a community of people who get fit by doing good, operating across […]