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(by Mark Andrews, Shropshire Star, 8th December, 2022)

 

A Freemasons’ lodge will open its doors to the public this weekend so that people can find out more about its role. Audley Lodge in Wellington Road, Newport, hosts an open day on Saturday running from 10am to 3pm. Members of the lodge will be on hand to answer any questions people might have about the society, and its role in the community. It follows a similar event at the Salopian Lodge of Charity in Shrewsbury which… read more:

 

 

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(by Lewis Clarke, DevonLive, 6 December 2022)

 

South West Blood Bikes have been given a £1,500 cash boost by the Devon Freemasons. Each Spring and Autumn Freemasons from around Devon meet to support organisations who require financial assistance, among which are children’s charities, schools, youth centres and locally based charities including hospices, hospital services and cancer charities. The money is raised through the Wake Fund, a trust conceived by William Alexander Kneel, the Devonshire Provincial Grand Master from 1970 to 1984, the late owner of Kneels laundry and dry cleaners (now Johnsons). Since the idea was initiated, the fund has grown and today stands at £2.3 million from which the trustees distribute the income generated, currently around £50,000 each… read more:

 

 

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(by Sarah Wright , Morning Sun, December 2, 2022)

 

Masonic Worshipful Master Bill Syckle presented a donation to Gratiot Emergency Services Authority Chief Dave Nelson on behalf of Ithaca Lodge 123 Free and Accepted Masons. The Freemasons are a Worldwide fraternity with members and lodges in every corner of the globe. The proceeds will fund over 100 children, K-4, for the fire education and prevention program performed at Ithaca and Fulton schools. The children learn how to prevent fires, how to make an escape plan, as well as receive gifts from the department. The children also get to meet some of the fire staff as well as enjoy seeing a fire truck in person. These prevention education programs not only work to save lives, but they also work in lowering home insurance rates for the communities where they are successful. Ithaca’s ISO rating has been improving in part due to the success of these types of programs. An ISO fire rating is a score provided to fire departments by the Insurance Services Office. The score reflects how… read more:

 

 

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(by Katie Green, Grantham Journal, 04 December 2022)

 

The Grantham Freemasons recently presented a cheque to the museum. The town’s Freemasons donated £500 to the museum. It was presented by Nick Jones, project director of the Grantham Museum. Melvin Dobbs, immediate past master of the Sir Isaac Newton Lodge No. 8103, presented the cheque and said: “We believe that this is a worthy organisation and enables them to… read more:

 

 

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(by Tony Durkin, The Gazette, 2nd December 2022)

 

Mark Matthews, from Southport, became the leader of the 8,000 Freemasons from more than 300 lodges across the area. The installation was conducted by a team of high-ranking Freemasons from the United Grand Lodge of England in London, the governing body of some 200,000 members. The importance of the event to Freemasonry in West Lancashire was accentuated by the attendance of Jonathan Spence, Pro Grand Master, so called because he acts on behalf the Grand Master, HRH The Duke of Kent. It was the first time in 41 years that the Pro Grand Master had officiated. The day was a great display of pageantry, with all the participants wearing their regalia, aprons, chains and collars, parading with all the dignity and grandeur befitting of such a… read more:

 

 

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(by editorial board, Abergadenny Chronicle, 1st December 2022)

 

A well overdue development means that up to 150 local children from in and around Blaenau Gwent who have been affected by domestic abuse will be given help and support. This is thanks to a grant of £36,000 from Monmouthshire Freemasons to the Phoenix Domestic Abuse Services charity. Children have often been described as the hidden victims of domestic abuse, with their needs overlooked and minimised. This is something that will hopefully change over time, with recent changes in legislation now recognising that children witnessing domestic abuse as direct victims themselves. These children and young people can experience a wealth of negative impacts that can follow them into adulthood. The repercussions of witnessing domestic abuse from and on a loved one can be devastating and… read more:

 

 

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(by Penny Coleman, Community News, 30 November 2022)

 

Get into the festive spirit by listening to some nostalgic Christmas music with the Belmont Ensemble and Trafalgar Sinfonia. A bumper programme of candlelight concerts is planned, and will take place in the art deco masterpiece Freemasons Hall, on Queen Street, in London. The first concert on Sunday, December 4, from 5pm to 7.30pm will be ‘Vivaldi – The Four Seasons by Candlelight at Christmas,’ the performance also includes Corelli-Christmas Concerto and Christmas carols for the audience to sing-along to. Saturday, December 10: From 1pm the audience will be treated to a candlelit performance of the ‘Vintage Christmas by Candlelight.’ The concert will include Christmas classics, such as White Christmas… read more:

 

 

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