Metropolitan Grand Chapter Royal Arch Investiture and Annual Convocation 29th March 2023
As March began with the annual meeting of Metropolitan Grand Lodge, it closed with the annual Convocation of Metropolitan Grand Chapter. The Metropolitan Grand Superintendent, accompanied by the Principals and Officers of Metropolitan Grand Chapter, entered to acclamation and opened the Chapter. ME Comp Gareth Jones, Third Grand Principal, accompanied by several Provincial Grand Superintendents […]
The Kent Club for London Freemasons
An update from Bro Dave Cole, Club Communications Officer GREAT MEMBERS AND GREAT EVENTS, MAKE GREAT MEMORIES! We've had a great few months here at The Kent Club – with the New Year well and truly in the rear-view mirror, but before we look ahead to the summer, let's just look back over […]
The Latest from the Connaught Club
Bro. Michael Parsey, Club Secretary, gives an update on what's going on with young masons in London. Reflecting on the last seven months has been an enjoyable exercise, in part due to the tireless efforts of the committee orchestrating a plethora of successful events but also down to the glowing feedback received from the […]
Initiates’ Dinner (A Younger Mason Speaks)
By Bro Luke Carsson Being the son of a Freemason, and having always been curious about where my dad would go in his dark suit when growing up, I always felt it would be natural to join a Lodge when I came of age. Moving from Northern Ireland to London to study at UCL, […]
The Scrip Purse – A column from the Metropolitan Grand Almoner’s Team
W Bro Darrel Palmer PAGSwdB, SLGCR, Metropolitan Grand Almoner A very warm welcome from the Metropolitan Grand Almoner and his team to our regular feature on Arena. We are looking forward to providing information and interesting stories, this time with a focus on the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF), the Freemasons’ charity. The Masonic Support Team […]
Metropolitan Grand Lodge Officers
Metropolitan Grand Lodge Officers Met. Grand Master: Sir Michael J Snyder Dep. Met. Grand Master: Warren B Duke, Christopher M Hayward, Matthew D Hampson Asst. Met. Grand Master: Ian K Clark, Robert WR Grant, Jonathan J Hillman, Mark JP Horlock, Julian Robert Soper, Simon AC White Met. Grand Inspector: Keith H Alexander Met. […]
Inventing the Future Learning and Development and the 1723 Constitutions
2023 is a landmark year in English Freemasonry, being the 300th anniversary of the writing of the new Constitutions of the (then) Premier Grand Lodge, which had been founded a few years earlier. The Constitutions were novel in that they embraced Enlightenment principles (which could be characterised as promoting religious tolerance, meritocracy, civility, education and […]
The Creighton Centre
The Masonic Charity Foundation (MCF) has recently awarded a grant of £50,000 to The Creighton Centre to support its Project Homeline. The Creighton Centre (previously known as Bishop Creighton House) describes itself as "a small charity with a big impact" and was founded in 1908 through the foresight and determination of Louise Creighton, the widow […]
Freemasonry Support For Young People Buddy Project
W Bro John Little SLGR reports A donation of £10,000 from The London Freemasons’ Charity is being used to support 14-25 year olds with complex disabilities in London to build friendships for life. The Sense Buddy programme operates in Hackney, Tower Hamlets and Newham. It’s for young people who have combinations of physical disabilities, learning […]
The Metropolitan Clay and Rifle Shooting Lodge No 5409 Christmas Shoot
W Bro Ed Bottomley PGStB, Secretary The Metropolitan Clay and Rifle Shooting Lodge No 5409 (Met C&RSL) held its annual Christmas Shoot at Sporting Targets, Bedford. All present agreed it was a resounding success. The Christmas Shoot is one of the most highly anticipated events on the Met C&RSL calendar, and this year's event […]
The Captain’s Day Trophy – Metropolitan Grand Lodge and Chapter Golf Society
A Winning Group! Andy Bye ( left ) nearest the pin on the 18th John Bennett ( right ) nearest the pin-in-two on the 13th Andrew Williamson ( centre ) is the Winning Guest and nearest the pin on the 2nd and 15th! Our Reporter – Bro. Morris Bentley (London Grand Bandit) brings you […]
The Deputy Grand Master welcomes Skelmersdale Lodge into the University Scheme
By W Bro Nick Garnish PSGD MetGInsp On October 13th 2022, Skelmersdale Lodge No 1658 was honoured to welcome RW Bro Sir David Hugh Wootton DepGM – and he, in turn, welcomed the Lodge to UGLE’s University Scheme! Skelmersdale Lodge derives its name from the Right Honourable and Right Worshipful Edward Bootle Wilbraham, Third […]