Editorial Bro Seb Giroux
Dear Arena Readers, Over a year ago, in an unprecedented move, we had to leave our aprons and gloves behind and store them away for a while. Today, some hope is restored as Masonic activities are resuming. And yet, however tempting it may feel to only look forward to better days, we should not forget […]
In Memoriam RW Bro Lord Millett Past Metropolitan Grand Master 1932 to 2021
Peter Julian Millett was born in June 1932. In 1954, he received his Master of Arts in Classics and Law from Trinity Hall at Cambridge. He was then called to the bar at Middle Temple, London, and served as a flying officer in the Royal Air Force between 1955 and 1957. From 1958 he started […]
The Connaught Club All the latest news
The Chairman of the Connaught Club, updates what's going on with the young masons in London. As you can imagine, taking over as Chairman during the midst of a global pandemic was slightly challenging to say the least. However, at long last and after a painful separation from the club, we are looking forward to […]
Man at the Top W Bro Paul Brown PJGD (PGStB) Metropolitan Grand Inspector (Craft)
W Bro Simon Bennett LGR interviews W Bro Paul Brown is a Londoner, born in Coulsdon, South London and was brought up in Purley, an area in the Borough of Croydon. Well-travelled blood flows in his veins as his father was born and raised in Hong Kong, his Grandparents having emigrated to Hong Kong in […]
Four steps forward towards the new normal Annual Metropolitan Meetings
After a delay from the original date, the annual meetings of Metropolitan Grand Lodge, Metropolitan Grand Chapter and the London Freemasons’ Charity went ahead later in the year, with a determination to do what was possible and do it well, while keeping within the Covid-19 regulations in place at that time. This meant that there […]
Portico Lodge travels virtually from Kinshasa to London during lockdown
W Bro Bruce Boxall-Hunt reports During the lockdown, many Lodges turned to technology to help the brethren stay in touch. Portico Lodge No 7950 was no different, and its members used Zoom to contact one another. The Secretary, W Bro Bruce Boxall-Hunt, ran Zoom meetings to keep in contact with all its members. They started […]
Thoughts from the Metropolitan Grand Director of Ceremonies
By W Bro Guy Foster PAGDC MetGDC I have been wondering over the last year or so what it would have been like to be able to go back in time, to say 2019, and to have the opportunity to warn myself what was coming down the track. The trouble is that I’d have probably […]
Men at the Top E Comp Ian Burgess PJGD PGStB MetGInsp Royal Arch
Men at the Top: E Comp Ian Burgess PJGD (PGStB) MetGInsp (Royal Arch) By E Comp Gur Samuel LGCR ‘I’m a big believer in giving things a go, even if you don’t know much about it. If you do not enjoy it, then don’t do it again!’, says E Comp Ian Burgess. It’s a philosophy […]
How would it feel if you could put yourself in the shoes of a young carer
How would it feel if you could put yourself in the shoes of a young carer? W Bro Gary Neilson reports – Many of us find ourselves caring for a sick or disabled parent or sibling at some point in our life. Normally, we find ourselves dealing with this life challenge when we are adults […]
ImperialPHEM Training the doctors of tomorrow
ImperialPHEM – Training the doctors of tomorrow W Bro Mark Russell SLGR reports The London Freemasons’ Charity recently received a request from ImperialPHEM for financial assistance to help them train medical students. The Charity was pleased to issue a grant of £5,000. Unable to meet face-to-face because of COVID restrictions, W Bro Mark Russell SLGR […]
The Masonic Charitable Foundation support the North London Hospice
The Masonic Charitable Foundation support the North London Hospice with £1,990 grant. Alice Hunter, Trusts and Grants Officer from the Hospice talks to W Bro Adrian Fox Thank you to The London Freemasons! The Masonic Charitable Foundation has long supported the work of North London Hospice and the thousands of people we care for every […]
St Christophers Hospice receives MCF grant
St Christopher’s Hospice receives £3,095 MCF grant Katie Vines, Trusts Fundraiser for the Hospice speaks with W Bro Jeff Green More than just a Hospice…. The generous donation of £3,095 from the MCF / London Freemasons has supported us to maintain St Christopher’s high standards of care throughout the pandemic. We are proud to offer […]