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(by Ian Smith, Northumberland Gazette, 20th Feb 2025)   A residential care home in Alnwick has enhanced its sensory garden thanks to the generous support of the Northumberland Freemasons. The donation has contributed to the addition of a beautifully crafted metal arch, completing the garden space and further enriching the experience for residents at Abbeyfield House. Kerry Riddell, deputy manager at Abbeyfield House, said: “The sensory garden is a fantastic feature for our residents, especially those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. “The new arch has really finished it off, making the space even more welcoming. We also… read more:    

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(by editorial board, Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini, The Hindu, February 15, 2025)   A fire broke out at Freemasons’ Hall in south Mumbai on Saturday (February 15, 2025) afternoon, an official from the fire department said. There was no casualty in the blaze that erupted in the three-storey structure around 2.20 pm, the official said. He said the fire started at 2.20 pm and is confined to an office on the second floor of the building, which has been enveloped by… read more:    

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(by editorial board, Muddy River News, February 16, 2025)   Masonic Lodge Hannibal No. 188 held a poker run in July to raise funds for Judevine Center for Autism and raised $1,200, then sent that amount to the Grand Lodge to be tripled. Members of Masonic Lodge Hannibal No. 188 went to Judevine Center for Autism on Jan. 27 to present a check totaling $7,200 to benefit the children/adults who participate in services with Judevine. Children who benefit from the money raised were invited by Hub director Jessica Bramblett to participate in the… read more:    

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(by Tom Ladds, Kingsbridge & Salcombe Gazette, 14th February 2025)   Kingsbridge Freemasons Lodge has presented a cheque for £500 to Dan Quiggan, chairman of Kingsbridge Kingfishers Swimming Club (KKSC). The donation is part of the lodge’s ongoing commitment to support local charities and community groups. Over £3,000 is donated each year to various causes. Jeremy Wilks, a representative from Kingsbridge Freemasons, presented the cheque to Dan Quiggan during a small ceremony, with KKSC head coach Conor Morgan, along with several members of the swimming club. KKSC is a competitive swimming club that… read more:    

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(by Andy Baxendale, Wigan Today, 13th Feb 2025)   More than 80 families from some of the most deprived areas in Wigan and Leigh will be leading healthier lifestyles thanks to a £47,000 grant from West Lancashire Freemasons to the Wigan Athletic Community Trust. The grant will fund the Kids on the Move programme and support young children aged between two to five years to develop their fundamental, physical, social, and emotional skills through a variety of engaging games and activities. Parents and carers will also get support and access to local services to help them live healthier lives. Based on the Early Years Foundation Statutory Framework (EYFS), the programme will help children reach important… read more:    

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(by Times Team, Times.co.nz, February 12, 2025)

 

East Auckland school pupils are being given a taste of sailing thanks to support from their local Freemasons. Lodge Howick No.314, along with the Howick and Districts Freemasons Charitable Trust and The Freemasons Charity, donated funds to give Howick Intermediate School pupils the chance to participate in sailing programmes run by the Howick Sailing Club (HPS). The Freemasons say the initiative underscores their commitment to the enrichment and education of young people in their community. The collaboration between Lodge Howick No.314 and the school marks a significant step in “fostering community engagement and providing opportunities for young students”. The sailing programme was set up by… read more:

 

 

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(by editorial board, Savannah Morning News, February 12, 2025)

 

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(by Christopher Leebody, Belfast Telegraph, 12th February 2025)

 

A video posted on TikTok by a Freemasons group has gone viral after they gave a behind the scenes glimpse at their activities as part of a trend on the social media platform. The London Masons shared the video showing their members taking part in the currently popular “Of Course” trend. The trend sees people and organisations revealing a light-hearted glimpse behind the curtains at their daily life, identity and… read more:

 

 

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(by Tabitha Wilson, Runcorn&Widnes World, 11th February 2025)

 

Widnes Sea Cadets TS Eskimo received a £400 donation from local Freemasons. On Thursday, January 30, the Sea Cadet unit was about to call ‘Colours’ when Freemasons Kevin Poynton and Brian Boothroyd requested permission to come aboard. Commanding Officer Lt. (SCC) Peter Kenrick RNR welcomed them and invited them to observe the ceremony. Knowing that the Sea Cadets do not receive Armed Forces funding, the Freemasons made the visit to deliver a donation from the local branch of the Order of the Allied Masonic Degrees. This donation was in addition to an earlier December donation of £150. Mr Poynton and Mr Boothroyd, in naval fashion, were then given a guided tour of the facilities by the commanding officer. Mr Poynton and Mr Boothroyd were treated to a cup of tea in the officers’ mess. Before leaving, the crew gave them a round of applause in… read more:

 

 

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(by Tony Bryant, SUR in English 40 , 10 February 2025)

 

Members of the Calahonda Lodge No 53 (Freemasonry for Women) held a ‘gentlemen’s evening’ at La Sierra Restaurant, Cerrado del Aguila at the end of last year, an event which raised 1,600 euros for two local charities. Some of the funds have recently been used to buy a much-needed industrial fridge for the Adintre foundation, while the remainder was donated to the Food Fairies (Hadas Caradas). Founder and CEO of Adintre Joyce Gyimah said… read more:

 

 

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(by Sophie England, Echo, 9th February 2025)

 

Young Essex Freemasons have delivered 250 essential packs to help Southend’s homeless this winter. The donation was made to Harp Southend, a charity dedicated to helping individuals facing homelessness, by the Essex Cornerstone Foundation, which is comprised of young Freemasons. The packs consist of items including toothbrushes, socks, and heat blankets to provide warmth and hygiene. A spokesman for Harp Southend said: “Thank you so much for this donation. These packs are perfect for… read more:

 

 

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(by Cheshire Without Abuse, press at, 6th February 2025)

 

A £30,000 donation from Cheshire Freemasons, made in their 300th year, marks a vital first step in securing the future of MyCWA (known as Cheshire Without Abuse), after the domestic abuse charity was given less than 10 weeks’ notice of complete council funding withdrawal from April 2025. The Freemasons’ donation, combined with over £28,000 raised through community efforts over the past two weeks, represents an important milestone in an urgent emergency appeal. MyCWA, one of Britain’s longest-running domestic abuse charities, has provided life-saving support to families across Cheshire since 1977. Last year alone, it helped almost 4,000 adults and children impacted by domestic abuse. Now, with just weeks to secure alternative funding, essential survivor services face… read more:

 

 

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(by Angela Hunter, Northern IrelandWorld, 7th February 2025)

 

The Freemasons of Ireland Jubilee Benevolent and Welfare Fund has taken a significant step in expanding its charitable reach, announcing the first-ever support for external charities aligned with its core values. This development follows a recent restructuring of the Fund and the addition of the Maureen Boal Charitable Trust, which will enable the distribution of monies annually, beginning with £75,000 and increasing year on year, which will be used to assist communities across Northern Ireland. As part of this inaugural funding round, six non-Masonic charities have already benefited enabling them to continue their vital work in… read more:

 

 

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(by Melissa Janoski, The Times-Tribune, February 6th 2025)

 

Of the thousands of people who come to the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple each year, far fewer ever get to a room on the third floor reserved for one purpose. It was designed to be both rectangular and tucked away for privacy. It’s lined with pews on the long walls and thronelike chairs on the ends. On Monday, a low altar flanked by pillar candlesticks was in the center. Called Snyder Hall, it is around the corner from a sign forbidding any but Masons and their guests. Theater audiences and wedding guests might not know the Masons still meet there. It was the Masons who built the massive stone building at 420 N. Washington Ave. and dedicated it in 1930. The building was always intended to be used by… read more:

 

 

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(by Alexandra Cooke, Hereford Times, 5th February 2025)

 

A local disability charity has received a £1,200 donation for a new hoist. Shaftesbury Wall Street, based in Hereford, provides support for individuals with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and acquired brain injuries or strokes. The charity launched an appeal in 2024 to raise funds for a hoist, a crucial tool for ensuring safe mobility for people with disabilities. The hoist facilitates comfortable transfers into… read more:

 

 

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(by Gavin Engelbrecht, Darlington & Stockton Times, 2nd February 2025)

 

A Masonic Lodge has donated £750 to Middlesbrough Foodbank. Ferrum Masonic Lodge, along with the Freemason’s Charity of Yorkshire North & East Riding, made the contribution to support the food bank’s efforts in providing meals for people in crisis. The food bank, affiliated with the Trussell Trust, operates through a referral voucher system from frontline professionals including doctors, health visitors, social workers, CAB staff, police, and probation officers. Food bank trustee Alan Proudler and food bank manager Tracey Godfrey-Harrison received the donation from… read more:

 

 

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(by Hannah Fitzhugh, Northumberland Gazette, 29th January 2025)

 

A community defibrillator has just been installed outside the North Shields Masonic Hall thanks to a collective funding effort. The funding for the defibrillator came from a generous donation from The Freemasons of Northumberland which was supplemented by contributions from various Masonic orders associated with the hall. Match funding from the Department for Health and Social Care’s Community Fund also helped complete the project, covering the cost of the cabinet as part of… read more:

 

 

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(by editorial board, Austin Daily Herald, January 31, 2025)

 

Recently, members of Fidelity Lodge and the Austin Shrine Club donated $10,700 to the area food shelf. This was money collected ringing bells during the holiday season and includes a $5,000 grant from Minnesota Masonic Charities. This is a community project of Masons and Shriners that began in the 1950s and has continued to the present. Originally the Shrine Club would take the first Friday in December and cover as much of Austin as possible. Now they primarily take… read more:

 

 

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(by Delaney Tarr, SaportaReport, January 31, 2025)

 

A $10 million restoration of historic Prince Hall Masonic Lodge is set to begin in the coming weeks, kicking off a renovation of the 1937 building into a 16,000-square-foot multi-use space. The lodge on Auburn Avenue joins other historic preservation projects like the Odd Fellows Building set to become the Georgia Works headquarters. The upcoming lodge restoration is fully funded by grants from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, Invest Atlanta, U.S. National Park Service, Georgia Pacific Foundation and the Lettie Pate Evans Foundation. It marks another stride in preserving the area’s robust Black history. The lodge is home to the local Prince Hall Masons, a fraternal organization founded in… read more:

 

 

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