New Silver Jubilee Lodge No 8823 Lunch With Normandy Veterans
W Bro Dave Izzard reports The idea for a special lunch was formed over a coffee by the members of New Silver Jubilee Lodge No 8823. The lunch would bring our brothers and their families together to pay our respects and reflect on the sacrifices of all those who went before us securing the freedoms […]
Men at the Top – W Bro Tim MacAndrews PJGD Metropolitan Grand Inspector (Craft)
In conversation with W Bro Simon Bennett LGR Bro Tim MacAndrews was born and bred in Notting Hill Gate, West London. He is not known for standing still. At 14, he was up and out every morning by 6 am, doing a paper round in the local area. Work in a grocery shop at weekends […]
25th Anniversary – The South East London Installed Masters Lodge No 9557
Report by W Bro Robert Lakic PJGD, MetGInsp On 24th September 2021, the long-anticipated 25th Anniversary Meeting of the South East London Installed Masters Lodge No 9557 finally took place at the South East London Masonic Hall in Penge. The Lodge was privileged to have the presence of RW Bro Warren Duke PJGW, DepMetGM as […]
Anglo Foreign Lodges Association (AFLA) – Thames Cruise with Lunch
By W Bro Gerry Amsden SLGR, AFLA Assistant Secretary Reports Having been restricted by the pandemic over the past 18 months, lunch onboard a boat on the River Thames was the ideal way to meet and relax with family and friends. The weather also helped and, after a poor summer, we were blessed with sunshine […]
Introducing Bikers Against Child Abuse
Bro Sam Bondarenko reports on Hazara Lodge No 4159 – ‘The Cigar Lodge’ supporting child–empowering bikers Hazara Lodge No 4159 has, for over a century, brought Masonic brothers together through a shared love of fellowship, charity … and the occasional cigar. Bro Sam Bondarenko, Charity Steward, wanted a cause to fit with the ethos of the lodge members and close to everyone’s heart. The Lodge approached Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.), an international organisation with a Mission to empower abused children to not feel afraid […]
What was that? Initiation for a hard of hearing candidate
W Bro Ronald A. Wainer SLGR reports Fifty members and guests attended a bumper meeting of The Polytechnic Lodge No 2847 to conduct two separate initiation ceremonies in the presence of W Bro Michael Todd PSGD, MetGInsp. The Lodge welcomed various guests from the District Grand Lodges of Corfu, Athens and Cyprus. The first initiate […]
London Craft Digest – Autumn 2021
Here are just a few of the London Lodges that have started to meet again over the autumnal months, not just throught central London – but within dedicated Masonic Halls in and around the Capital. London's Craft Brethren have been revelling in being back in each other's cmpany. The general sense of excitement that was […]
Leading Lights are back, and this time with a difference!
In this article, we talk to Assistant Metropolitan Grand Master VW Bro Jonathan Hillman about the launch of New Leading Lights, its concept and its important role working ‘hand in hand’ with The New Members’ Pathway. ‘Leading Lights will have a wide brief ranging from providing inspiration to the Mason Power required to drive the […]
Freemasons out in the open: the Lord Mayor’s Show Parade 2021
Meandering gently through the streets of the City of London with W Bro Joseph J. Kershaw After a year’s hiatus, the Lord Mayor’s Show jubilantly returned to the bustling streets of London – words not spoken since 1853. Indeed, the previous year, the show had been put on hold for the Duke of Wellington’s Funeral. […]
Events at Freemasons’ Hall
Freemasons’ Hall at 60 Great Queen Street hosts an exciting and varied programme of public events throughout the year – including world-class organ, orchestral and choral concerts as well as hosting community and nationwide projects, such as NHS Blood and Transplant Drives. Further details and booking information can be found on the UGLE website at […]
Responding to need through ever-changing times – the Masonic Charitable Foundation
W Bro Richard Cavanagh reports Over the past 18 months, the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF, the Freemasons’ charity), has worked on updating its support and services in response to the changing needs and circumstances of the people it supports. As most of us slowly return to our workplaces, social activities, and a sense of ‘normality’, […]
‘There is nothing better than helping someone who doesn’t know they have been helped.’
W Bro Mark Russell finds out more about the Chairman of the London Freemasons’ Charity These are the first words W Bro Stratton Richey PDepGSwdB said to me when we met in the café at Freemasons’ Hall to talk about his role as Chairman of the London Freemasons’ Charity. His Twitter account profile describes Stratton […]