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(by Staf Report, Los Gatan, January 8, 2025)

 

Mt. Moriah Lodge #292 will hold its Installation of Officers ceremony on Thursday, Jan. 9, at the historic Los Gatos Masonic Center, located at 131 E. Main St., Los Gatos. This evening will begin with a light fare served at 6:30pm, followed by the open installation ceremony at 7:30pm. The event will conclude with a celebratory reception featuring cake and champagne. The Installation of Officers is a time-honored masonic tradition, marking the transition of leadership and celebrating the dedication of members who… read more:

 

 

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(by editorial board, Lincolnshire Today, 2nd January 2025)

 

Another £7,000 has been given by Freemasons to Lincolnshire’s St Barnabas Hospice, supporting its £12-a-minute running costs which mean it has to raise £6.3m every year to keep providing its services. The money has come from Freemasons’ Lodges in Lincoln, Grantham, and Skegness, and has been topped up with matched funding from the Freemasons’s national charity the MCF. This is in addition to £5,000 given last year. That was made up of £2,500 from Lincolnshire’s Freemason golfers, who were celebrating their Association’s centenary, which was also matched by the MCF. Lodges involved the latest donation, all of whom gave £500, were Witham in Lincoln, St Clement in Skegness, and all five Grantham Lodges – Doric, Granta, William Peters, Sir Isaac Newton, and Meridian Daylight. Lincolnshire Freemasons’ Communications Officer Stuart Pearcey said: “Although £7,000 might seem like a lot of money, it covers less than 10 hours of… read more:

 

 

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(by Chris Craddock, BBC News, 3rd January 2025)

 

There are plans to remember the Freemasons who were forced to hide their community during the German Occupation of Jersey during World War Two. The new head of the community group in the island wants to work with the island’s museum to highlight how members were persecuted by German troops. Tim Dallas-Chapman was formally recognised as the new head of Freemasonry in Jersey last month. He wants to recognise the work done by Freemasons to preserve their way of life as part of the 80th anniversary of Liberation Day on 9 May. Mr Dallas-Chapman also wants to… read more:

 

 

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(by Joe Robinson, The Leader, 2nd January 2025)

 

A UNIQUE Wrexham based service supporting families in need has been boosted by a large donation from North Wales Freemason. Family Friends offers a unique service by recruiting and training volunteers who are usually parents themselves, to visit families in their homes who have at least one child up to 14 years old to offer informal, friendly, and confidential support. Based in Wrexham, it has provided local community support to families in crisis for over 25 years. In 2023 their volunteers worked with 180 families in crisis. In 2024, they had over 200 requests for support and are currently working with 70 families and have a waiting list of another 70. These numbers have significantly increased since the covid crisis as… read more:

 

 

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(by Louis Corbett, DerbyshireLive, 1st January 2025)

 

To some, the Freemasons are a cult-like society practicing rituals, secret handshakes, and passphrases- but the modern-day organization is far from a secret Illuminati-like group. While it still adheres to secret handshakes and shrouded rituals, it has become increasingly transparent in recent years, opening its doors to a range of people who had previously been excluded. The Freemasons operate out of ‘lodge’s dotted around the country. While the majority of the lodges practice as normal, a number of specialist lodges have cropped up in recent years—from the Rock music freemasons to the classic car freemasons and even a… read more:

 

 

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(by editorial board, The Manila Times, December 31, 2024)

 

The Masonic Lodges in Negros Occidental have been among the many groups and individuals providing assistance to victims of the Dec. 9, 2024 Kanlaon volcano eruption. Recently, members of the Manuel M. Abello Masonic Lodge #260 delivered food for the students of their adopted school, the Miguel Mondia Elementary School located in Sitio Bais, Brgy. Yubo. Students and their families have been evacuated to the La Carlota City College Cubay campus. The school, just a few kilometers from the crater of Mt. Kanlaon, is considered as a ‘last mile’ school by the Department of Education — a school geographically isolated and located in… read more:

 

 

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(by editorial board, FOX 12 Oregon, December 20, 2024)

 

December’s Classroom of the Month takes us to Corbett Grade School, where the Oregon Freemasons have recognized amazing educator Dana Karki… read more:

 

 

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(by Chloé Western, Wisbech Standard, 25th December 2024)

 

Freemasons from the area have donated £4,000 to a foodbank. The donation to the Rosmini Centre Wisbech Foodbank was made possible through the collaboration of the Cambridgeshire Charity for Care and Relief and the Masonic Charitable Foundation. This is the fourth year in a row that the Cambridgeshire Freemasons have supported nearby foodbanks. The Rosmini Centre Wisbech has been providing food and essential supplies to families facing hardship throughout the year. Anita Grodkiewicz MBE, centre manager of… read more:

 

 

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(by Hayley Raatsi, Northern News Now, December 23, 2024)

 

One Superior organization stepped in to donate to local heroes on Monday. The Freemasons of Superior, Lodge #236 donated to the Superior police and fire departments as well as the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The organization donated smoke detectors and hand warmers for firefighters and police officers to hand out during events or on patrol. Emergency jump bags were given to the sheriff’s office. Leaders say these donations align with their mission of… read more:

 

 

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(by John Thorne , West Somerset FreePress, 26th December 2024)

 

New fathers and their families across West Somerset and Exmoor are to benefit from essential one-to-one support, after a £4,000 charity grant by Somerset Freemasons. The Freemasons have given the money to Home-Start West Somerset’s Dad Matters project, based in Minehead, which supports new fathers navigating the challenges of parenthood. The grant will help Dad Matters to provide personalised mentorship and support, enabling new fathers to develop the confidence and skills necessary for… read more:

 

 

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(by Ellen Grindley, Teignmouth Post & Gazette, 25th December 2024)

 

Three Teignbridge charities have received a welcome festive boost thanks to a share of £30,000 distributed by Devon Freemasons. The Alice Cross Centre in Teignmouth, Bovey Tracey Youth Cafe and Starcross Dons Youth football club are among 20 groups and organisations in the county to be awarded funding through the Devon Freemasons Wake Fund. Twice a year, Freemasons from across Devon meet to support local organisations which need financial help including children’s charities, schools, youth centres and locally based charities including hospices, hospital services and cancer charities. The money is raised through a trust conceived by… read more:

 

 

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(by Joe Robinson, Rhyl, Prestatyn & Abergele Journal, 18th December 2024)

 

North Wales Freemasons has donated £10,000 to an educational safety centre to ensure more schools can access it. The funds have been donated to DangerPoint, in Talacre, which provides school children with an inclusive and interactive life skills experience that immerses them in real life situations in a fun and creative way. The centre is set up like a film set, to ensure a wide range of safety and life-skills are covered, including home safety; fire and gas safety; sustainable gutures; building sites and anti-bullying. There are also exhibits relating to transport safety; electricity awareness; beach and road safety and internet and… read more:

 

 

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(by Bridget Dempsey, Times & Star, 20th December 2024)

 

A West Cumbrian doctors surgery have received a huge cheque from the Freemasons, after one of its members has been fundraising for the surgery in recent months. Castlegate and Derwent Surgery in Cockermouth were delighted to receive a cheque from the Skiddaw Masonic Lodge for £1,275, at a presentation to staff last Tuesday, December 10. Thomas Irving, Worshipful Master, has been fundraising for the surgery and has raised the huge amount that will go to very good use by our nursing team and… read more:

 

 

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(by Lewis Clarke, SomersetLive, 18 Dember 2024)

 

Adults with autism and learning disabilities in South Somerset have received a significant boost thanks to Somerset Freemasons who have donated £4,000 to the Hub – Yeovil Community Support Charity. The Hub provides day services for more than 70 adults with autism and learning disabilities (trainees), with an age range of 18 to 70 over. The Hub creates an environment where trainees can learn, grow, feel supported, make friends, have opportunities and be part of a community. The Hub provides real employment opportunities in their vibrant community cafe and has a community scrap store. It provides a wide range of activities including work experience, skills for life, art therapy, football, boxing, mechanics, digital skills, therapy horse riding, hairdressing, woodworking, dance, music, themed learning, gaming, etc. It also provides invaluable respite for… read more:

 

 

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(by Lauren Coulson, Northumberland Gazette, 17th December 2024)

 

Northumberland Freemasons have donated £10,000 to the Dragonfly Cancer Trust to fund the creation of Sibling Boxes. The Dragonfly Cancer Trust’s Sibling Boxes are curated to support the brothers and sisters of young cancer patients, containing items like teddy bears, interactive activities to help siblings open up and express their feelings and thought-provoking books, including the popular ‘Letters to Open When’ book. The charity is committed to empowering young cancer patients from birth to 25-years-old and their families by providing practical and emotional support. They offer small cash gifts to young patients to help them create special moments, as well as the Sibling Boxes to help families navigate challenging conversations and… read more:

 

 

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(by Laura White, The Moorlander, 16 December 2024)

 

Freemasons from across Devon gathered this autumn to distribute more than £30,000 in grants to 20 deserving local charities and community organisations. The funds, raised through the WAKE Fund, support a wide range of initiatives, from children’s charities and youth centres to hospices and mental health services. The WAKE Fund, named after William Alexander Kneel, the late Devonshire Provincial Grand Master, has grown to an impressive £2.3 million since its inception. William Alexander Kneel served as Devonshire Provincial Grand Master from 1970 to 1984. His legacy lives on through the fund, which has become a vital source of support for Devon’s charities. Annual income from the fund, currently around £50,000, is distributed to local causes, thanks to the generosity of Devonshire Freemasons and prudent investments. At a ceremony held at the Uffculme Masonic Hall, Anthony Eldred, Devonshire Freemasons Charity Steward, welcomed representatives from the recipient organisations: “It was a great pleasure to meet and chat with the charities’ representatives and… read more:

 

 

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The Yule holiday provides a unique lens through which we can explore the shared values and principles of Freemasonry and Christmas.

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(by Tabitha Wilson, Advertizer, 14th December 2024)

 

A group has donated a defibrillator to an Oswestry charity. The Oswestry Masonic Fellowship, a group of Freemasons and their partners and friends, raised the money through their monthly lunches at Carriages in Oswestry. The group decided to donate the defibrillator to OsNosh, a community interest company that provides free meals and grocery boxes to people in need, as they thought it would be beneficial for the many elderly people who visit the organisation. Donna, who runs OsNosh, was… read more:

 

 

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(by editorial board, Inverclyde Now, 11 December, 2024)

 

Lodge Crawfurdsburn handed over a cheque for £570 to boost the charity’s efforts to help people this Christmas. Manager Adam Wines received the gift from the lodge’s Right Worshipful Master Hugh Docherty, along with… read more:

 

 

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(by Newsdesk, Charity Today, 12th December 2024)

 

SIXTY young people in Oxfordshire who would benefit from a stable and trusted volunteer ‘Big Sibling’, will receive help and support thanks to a grant from Oxfordshire Freemasons to the Oxford Hub charity. The £60,000 grant will support Oxford Hub’s Big Brothers Big Sisters programme, which creates long-term mentoring and friendships that support disadvantaged young people to thrive in life. These positive relationships have a lasting influence on young people’s lives, boosting their self-esteem and helping them to achieve their goals. The “Big Sibling”, the adult volunteer mentor, and young people “Little Siblings” spend time together once a week, going on trips, helping them with homework or doing fun activities together – whether that’s learning guitar, perfecting their front crawl, planning a day trip to London or learning how to cook. The funding will make a significant difference in the lives of these young people and their families by enabling 60 young people a year to be involved through the Big Brothers Big Sisters programme, which also involves a… read more:

 

 

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