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(by Ethan Evans, Weston Mercury, 26th November 2024)

 

A generous donation from Somerset Freemasons is set to greatly benefit North Somerset’s rural youth population. The £4,000 grant will enable Long Ashton Youth Club to continue its invaluable work, providing a safe space for young people and offering professional guidance. It plays a crucial role in helping young people navigate issues related to substance abuse, social media, gender, and identity. The funds will also be used to… read more:

 

 

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(by Shuiab Khan, Lancashire Telegraph, 24th November 2024)

 

A masonic lodge has donated £200 towards the Rosemere Cancer Foundation. The Worshipful Master Robert Winn at Chorley’s New Temple Mark masonic lodge asked members to support the unit to thank staff for the care his wife Sandra received there. Robert said: “In July 2023, Sandra was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer and received 30 weeks of chemotherapy at the unit. “Sandra also underwent a lumpectomy at Chorley and South Ribble Hospital and radiotherapy at Rosemere Cancer Centre. Her treatment finished in May this year when we were told Sandra was… read more:

 

 

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Freemasonry and the Knights Templar are two historical organizations steeped in symbolism, secrecy, and rich narratives.

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(by Ollie Rawlinson, News&Star, 24th November 2024)

 

A Freemasons lodge will donate over £1000 to a community hospital to help with their diabetes treatment team. The Skiddaw Masonic Lodge in Cockermouth will present a cheque to the town’s community hospital on December 3. John Irving, worshipful master at the lodge, said the amount raised is at around £1300 at the… read more:

 

 

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(by James Taylor, Surf Coast Freemasons, November 23, 2024)

 

Freemasons on the Surf Coast have again supported charitable groups in the region with their latest round of donations. Lodge of the Great Ocean Road members gathered at the McQuinn Centre in Torquay on Tuesday this week to present the donations, worth a collective $16,000, to the four groups. Funding was raised by the lodge itself and also backed by Freemasons Foundation Victoria, represented on Tuesday by director John Patterson. This year’s recipients were… read more:

 

 

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(by editorial board, Waltham Forest Echo, 21 November, 2024)

 

From their facility in Hall Lane in Chingford, Age UK Waltham Forest help over 6,000 people every year, including 88 veterans. Age UK Waltham Forest has received a grant of £15,000 over three years from Essex Freemasons through the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF). This grant will enable Emma Tozer and her team to carry on their work supporting older people in Waltham Forest and in particular to fund the Information and Advice service they offer. From their facility in Hall Lane in Chingford, Age UK Waltham Forest help over 6,000 people every year, including 88 veterans. The services offered have helped over 650 digital trainees, over 300 visits for befriending as well as 2,350 advisory projects which… read more:

 

 

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(by Grace Kennington, Oakham Nub News, 19th November 2024)

 

Oakham’s Freemasons raise vital funds for local emergency response services including the Air Ambulance and East Midlands Immediate Care Scheme. Old Oakhamian Freemasons Lodge has recently focused their fundraising efforts on local rescue services, donating £1,000 to the Air Ambulance based at East Midlands Airport. The air ambulance based at East Midlands Airport is a vital local resource that flies an average of 10 medical missions a day. It covers an area spanning Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland. The Air Ambulance receives no government or national lottery funding and relies entirely on donations such as this one from the Old Oakhamians. Due to the rural location of Rutland and its distance from major trauma centres, the Freemasons have recently been supporting similar charities in the area. Earlier in the year, the Leicestershire and Rutland Masons gave £18,000 to… read more:

 

 

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(by Andrew Cunningham, Hexham Courant, 18th November 2024)

 

Northumberland Freemasons and Northumberland Mark Master Masons have announced a donation of more than £150,000 to the Children’s Heart Unit Fund (CHUF) at Newcastle’s Freeman Hospital. Richard Henry Holmes Charity donated £50,000 whilst £103,035 came from the Mark Benevolent Fund. The donation is made in memory of Gordon Craigs, a member of the Northumberland Freemasons, who passed away suddenly in July. Along with their Hexham property… read more:

 

 

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(by Dave King, SussexWorld, 18th November 2024,)

 

Following Sunday’s solemn Remembrance Day Parade on November 10, members of the Freemasons Sompting Lodge presented a meaningful donation to the Worthing Veterans Association, underscoring their commitment to supporting local veterans. The donation was formally handed to the association’s chairman, Steve Hinton, who expressed his gratitude for the generous contribution. The timing of the donation… read more:

 

 

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The historical relationship between the Knights Templar and Freemasonry has been the subject of both fascination and speculation for centuries.

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(by Sékou Hendrickson, The Royal Gazette, November 17, 2024 )

 

Three non-profit organisations have each been presented with $2,000 in donations from the charitable wing of the Freemasons. Keith Battersbee, the president of the Freemasons Fund for Bermuda, presented a cheque to Scars, the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, and It Takes a Village on Tuesday. He said: “We know that financing is always a challenge and we hope that this goes, in some small way, to… read more:

 

 

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(by editorial board, Goldstream News Gazette, November 13, 2024)

 

The laying of the foundation stone for a new facility, will mark the start of a new chapter for Langford’s Freemasons. Leaving behind their current home, the Goldstream Masonic Lodge, which neighbours Veterans Memorial Park, the association will move to the new Westshore Masonic Centre, which will be located on Bryn Maur Road. The new building will serve as a hub for Masonic activities on the West Shore, including lodge meetings, educational programs and… read more:

 

 

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(by David Bevan, listen, 7 November 2024)

 

Shrouded in mystery, the Freemasons have long been a secret club that very few have truly understood. On 891 ABC Radio Adelaide’s Mornings show, David Bevan took a sneak peek at the Freemasons Grand Lodge on North Terrace, guided by Freemason and Adelaide City Councillor, Henry Davis. Davis said many prominent South Australians have been Freemasons. “Morphett… read more:

 

 

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In the realm of ethics and morality, two concepts often come to the forefront: brotherly love and the Golden Rule.

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(by Sophie Skyring, CambsTimes, 14th November 2024)

 

Cambridgeshire Freemasons have donated £3,000 to support children in Whittlesey and a community tool scheme. On October 24, Simon Phillips from St Andrew’s Lodge presented the cheque to Helping Whittlesey’s Anna Foster. The funds were raised by the lodge members through various fundraising activities throughout the year. Mr Phillips said: “We are delighted to support Helping Whittlesey with this donation to kick start the Christmas Appeal 2024 to provide local children with Christmas presents who would otherwise get very little, and… read more:

 

 

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(by Andy Hirst, HuddersfieldHub, November 10, 2024)

 

Freemasons in Huddersfield have donated more than £3,500 to Ruddi’s Retreat. The masonic lodges in Huddersfield nominate a new Worshipful Master every year and the new Worshipful Masters from each lodge then nominate a joint charity to support throughout their year in office. In 2023 the masters chose Linthwaite-based Ruddi’s Retreat as their nominated charity. Throughout the year the masters arranged social events within their lodges and at each event held a raffle or other fundraiser with all the proceeds going to Ruddi’s Retreat. The grand total for the year was £3,554. Worshipful brother Jonathan Cole from the Lodge of Peace in Meltham said… read more:

 

 

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(by Peter Robinson, Masonic Province of Northamptonshire & Huntingdonshire, 10th November 2024)

 

Sunday November 10 2024 saw Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire Freemasons remembering our fallen heroes in all parts of the Province… read more:

 

 

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(by Marc Menendez-Roche , Euro Weekly, 10 November 2024)

 

In an immediate response, the Freemasons of Valencia have sprung into action, rallying to help their neighbours hit hard by the deadly DANA storms. When the catastrophic news broke on October 30, Valencian Freemasons knew they had to step up. With the devastation mounting, Provincial Grandmaster Rodney Bignell urgently appealed to all local Lodges, urging them to mobilise resources and… read more:

 

 

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The Masonic definition of brotherly love emphasizes compassion, support, and unity among individuals promoting charity and compassion.

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(by editorial board, Club Limerick, 9th November 2024)

 

Club Limerick Dublin Guided Tour of the Freemasons Hall Dublin Wednesday 20th November: Club Limerick Dublin has arranged a guided tour of the Freemasons Hall, 17 Molesworth Street, Dublin on Wednesday 20 November 2024 at 14.45. The tour price is €5 which will be collected on the day. The tour is access-friendly and is all indoors. After the tour, we will adjourn to Buswells Hotel across the road for some refreshments. Please reserve a place with me at this address or 087 2075017 as soon as possible. This will be the final such event for 2024. read more:

 

 

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