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(by Josiah McMeekin, Albany Advertiser, 5 April 2024)

 

The Albany Freemason Lodge paid tribute to all those who never returned from war ahead of Anzac Day with a vacant chair ceremony on Tuesday. About 30 masons attended, as well as visitors from the RSL and broader community. The vacant chair ceremony is a military and masonic tradition that is more than 100 years old and is usually performed in the weeks before Anzac Day or Remembrance Day in Australia. The ceremony involves masons carrying an empty chair draped with the Australian flag and a masonic apron through the lodge, stopping at… read more:

 

 

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(by Dwayne Page, WJLE, April 14, 2024)

 

A week after making a donation to DeKalb Middle School in support of its student garden project, members of Center Hill Masonic Lodge #77 presented another $200 check Friday, this time at DeKalb County High School for the Service Society Club’s Special Needs Prom which will be held at the school Friday, May 3. Making the presentation were Lodge Master Don Adamson, Senior Warden Dustin Estes, Junior Warden Danny Pirtle, and Secretary Don Craze. Receiving the donation were Sara Young, DCHS Service Society sponsor and Math teacher, and Hope Carter, CDC Special Education Teacher. The Special Needs Prom was started five years ago for DCHS students unable to attend the regular high school prom. “Every year we host a special needs prom for the 15-18 students in CDC classes mostly but a few other students are also invited. They are… read more:

 

 

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(by Eloise Gilmore , Newark Advertiser, 13 April 2024)

 

A generous donation is set to fund a weekend away for adults with learning disabilities. Newark Freemasons have awarded Newark Mencap £500, which means the charity’s staff will be able to take their clients on a fun weekend away to a specialist hotel in Huddersfield. Newark Mencap is an independent charity, and receives no… read more:

 

 

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(by Philippa Davies, Midweek Herald, 11th April 2024)

 

If you have ever wondered what goes on behind the doors of Axminster’s Freemasons’ Lodge, now there’s a chance to find out. Freemasonry is a historic organisation that has its roots in the traditions and practices of the stone masons who built the great cathedrals and castles of the Middle Ages. The members of Axminster’s Lodge Virtue & Honor No. 494 are holding an Open Day at the Masonic Hall in South Street on Saturday, April 27 from 10am until 4 pm. Admission is free, and visitors will be given a tour of the Lodge and presentations about the history of Freemasonry in general and its… read more:

 

 

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(by Brian Vance, Highland County Press, 10 April 2024)

 

On Friday, April 19, Leesburg Masonic Lodge will open their doors for a fish fry and public open house. The Lodge is located at 364 W. Main Street in Leesburg, and it will hold this event from 4-8 p.m. Anyone who would like to know more about Freemasonry or is just curious and would like a peek inside may attend while Lodge raises money though the fish fry. Members and their families are also invited to come share the day. Freemasonry is the world’s oldest and largest men’s fraternity in the world. Thirteen signers of the Constitution and 14 Presidents of the United States, including George Washington, were Freemasons. Today, there are more than 2 million Freemasons in North America alone, 90,000 of which are Ohio Freemasons. The origins of Freemasonry are rooted in… read more:

 

 

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(by Sandhya Suresh, Exmouth Journal, 10th April 2024)

 

An emergency medical services charity in Devon received a donation boost of £4,000. The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) and Devonshire Freemasons jointly donated the money to the Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT). The DAAT operates seven days a week including night time operations, from two bases in Exeter and North Devon. The Trust operates two Critical Care Cars which enable the medical teams to arrive quickly by road and are useful when responding to… read more:

 

 

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(by editorial board, 90.3 wpl news, April 9, 2024)

 

The most elusive and exclusive club in Nashville stopped by Studio A to share what it really means to commit to Freemasonry. When you think about freemasons, your mind might wander to the founding fathers. Then, you might feel a shiver down your spine and wonder why you sense the eerie presence of Tom Cruise. It turns out, that all of that fear and cult association might be misplaced. Today, we go straight to the source: two Freemasons from… read more:

 

 

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(by Marty Bachman, Kirksville Daily Express, April 8, 2024)

 

Forty-five Princesses and their family members turned out Saturday, April 6, for the Tea at the Kirksville Masonic Lodge. The tea featured six stations where Princesses could get their nails painted, picture taken, receive a flowering plant from the greenhouse, painted lady bug seashell and a Wooly Worm. Girls also had the opportunity to shop at the Tinkerbell Boutique. A light brunch was enjoyed by all. Door prizes were… read more:

 

 

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(by editorial board, Brecon&Radnor Express, 7th April 2024)

 

Representatives of the Freemasons visited Hay & District Dial-a-Ride recently to present the community transport charity with a donation of £1300. This was made up of contributions from the Hereford Masonic Charity Foundation, the Loyal Hay Lodge and the Loyal Hay Chapter. The Freemasons have long been dedicated to making meaningful contributions to society and they are committed to improving the lives of others. This latest generous donation will have a positive impact on Hay & District Dial-a-Ride’s ability to… read more:

 

 

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(by Dwayne Page, WJLE, April 5, 2024)

 

Members of Center Hill Masonic Lodge #77 presented a $200 check to DeKalb Middle School Friday in support of its student garden program. Making the presentation were Lodge Master Don Adamson, Senior Warden Dustin Estes, Junior Warden Danny Pirtle, and member Mike Conley. Receiving the donation were Suzette Barnes, DMS Positive Behavior Support Teacher, along with Principal Caleb Shehane and Assistant Principal Teresa Jones. The DMS garden program began last school year as a way to show sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students, especially those who have never been exposed to a garden, how to grow fruits and vegetables. “We really appreciate this donation from Center Hill Masonic Lodge #77,” said Ms. Barnes. “This money will go into the school garden account, and we will use it to buy seeds, vegetable plants, and other things we need to… read more:

 

 

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(by Claire Lomax, Ilkley Gazette, 5th April 2024)

 

The West Riding Masons will offer a free concert at Otley Masonic Hall on Saturday, April 20 to mark International Organists Day. Music plays an important role in Masonic ceremonies and the fraternity has some very talented organists among its members. Brian Littlejohn, one of the leading Freemasons in the West Riding provincial grouping, said: “On offer will be popular melodies of the day through to songs from the shows and classical recital tunes. “We think that the International Organists Day provides… read more:

 

 

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(by editorial board, Bicester Advertiser, March 26, 2024)

 

The Teddies for Loving Care (TLC) initiative by Oxfordshire Freemasons is a heartwarming example of service in the community. They self fund over 6000 special crafted bears annually to children in local A&E hospitals and aim to bring care and comfort during difficult moments. The up coming showcase at Bicester Market on Friday April 26, 2024, will offer the public an opportunity to learn more about this noble cause. In an admirable testament to Freemasonry, Roger Hampshire, Oxfordshire Freemasons TLC Project Coordinator, emphasised the organisation’s core value of service. “We believe in supporting our community in tangible ways, and the TLC Bears initiative is just one example of our commitment to making a… read more:

 

 

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(by Noticeboard, Community News, 2 April 2024)

 

Freemasons from Chester, Nantwich, Runcorn, Malpas, Northwich and Frodsham have donated Easter eggs to worthy causes in their area. Local lodges and chapters came together and donated more than £1,300 worth of eggs to local worthy causes including Chance – Changing Lives, My CWA (Cheshire Aithout Abuse), Grangeway Youth Hub, Halton Young Carers. Halton Women’s Centre and Four Estates Community Pantry. Tim Cross, a senior freemason (pictured above), said: “To say that the Easter eggs were received with… read more:

 

 

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(by Jill Wagner, Forest Park Review, April 2, 2024)

 

Bethel No. 6 of the International Order of Job’s Daughters was a Masonic youth organization that ran out of the Masonic Lodge, located at 7507-9 Madison St. In 1954 Alta Jean Leinweber was elected Forest Park Honored Queen. The Wisconsin Bethel No. 6 visited the local chapter for this grand occasion and it was a spectacular event. Her Honor Queen doll is still a treasured possession in her home. The Masonic Temple became the Eagles Hall and had a neon sign that lit up Ferdinand with… read more:

 

 

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(by Sarah Brown, Cordelia Dispatch, March 27, 2024)

 

The Masons have been active in Cordele for 134 years and in their current location for 35 years and are the newest member of the Cordele-Crisp Chamber of Commerce. The building that they are currently located at 215 E 12th Ave, Cordele, GA is 135 years old. Third District Deputy to the Grand Mster for the State of Geogria, Brother Tommy Kimbrell spoke on what it means to be a Mason and what they do. The Free Masonry has been in the state of Georgia since 1734 and the Grand Lodge of Georgia, their governing body has been a legal body since 1786. The primary charity they serve for is the Masonic Home, which has served over 2100 children since June of 1905. This home is located in Macon 650 acre of land, and serves as the primary residential care facility for children who typically come from broken homes or their parents are unable to care for them. The main goal of this home is to eventually introduce these children back to their families. Pastor Master of the Lodge as well as the Secretary, David Simmons spoke on… read more:

 

 

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(by Lorne Jackson, The Herald, 25th March 2024)

 

Freemasons are joining the 21st century. The Grand Lodge of Scotland, founded in 1736, is altering its constitution, and lowering the membership age to 18. Reader Philip Parry applauds this daring decision to modernise such a venerable institution by allowing trendy teens to fraternise with the grey-haired gang. “I hear rumours,” he says, “that they’ll be replacing the secret handshake with the secret high-five. And there will be no need to roll up a trouser leg for the initiation ceremony, as new members will arrive wearing cargo shorts.” THE SNP’s controversial Hate Crime Act is introduced on April the first, a date that its critics believe is painfully appropriate. Is it a sensible and compassionate law to fight bigotry? Or a foolhardy attempt to… read more:

 

 

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(by Jordan Elkins, Hampshire Chronicle, 27th March 2024)

 

More than 100 disabled children and young people with complex needs will be able to access care in emergency situations thanks to a new £60k grant. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Freemasons donated the money to Southampton’s Rose Road charity and it will fund the charity’s emergency respite care service across Hampshire which will help families in need of unexpected or additional support that is not included in their standard care funding. This can include after school sessions with Rose Road’s outreach teams, or stays in its 14-bed respite centre, which costs more than £450 a… read more:

 

 

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(by editorial board, Lansing State Journal, March 27, 2024)

 

An open house at the former Masonic Temple in downtown Lansing happened Wednesday, March 27, 2024… read more:

 

 

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(by Noticeboard, Community News, 27 March 2024)

 

Local Freemasons at The Cross Keys Masonic Centre, have always been committed to charitable work across Essex, never more so than in Easter. Two years ago, they made national headlines after donating over 1000 Easter eggs to community groups throughout the region. Last year, they organised numerous Easter egg hunts for local groups supporting vulnerable children and this year, their efforts have been equally inspiring, and the members of the now-established Cross Keys Community Fund have been busy again. They have donated hundreds of Easter Eggs and Easter crafts to women’s refuges, special needs youth groups, and Knit and Natter groups in Thurrock and Basildon. The Stifford Dolphins, a local Cubs Pack, were given a large donation to help support their exciting Spring Camp at… read more:

 

 

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(by Brandon Mawson, Times & Star, 26th March 2024)

 

The Widow’s Son’s Masonic Bikers Association held its annual Easter Egg motorcycle ride this weekend. On Saturday, March 23, freemasons traveled across the county, delivering Easter eggs to children in need. This was for children who were in the hospital and children who were in the hospice during Easter. Many motorcyclists turned out, who were all members of Cumbria Freemasons, and delivered over 400 eggs with donations of over £2,500. The funds and eggs were all raised and donated by the Freemasons of Cumbria and… read more:

 

 

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