40 000 TOOTHBRUSHES RAISE SMILES ACROSS LONDON

Parachute
Regiment
Lodge
9315

WHAT IS FREEMASONRY?

One of the oldest secular social and charitable organisations in the world, modern Freemasonry’s roots lie in the traditions of the medieval stonemasons who built our castles and cathedrals…

The lodge has held several social events such as witnessing the Tower of London Keys ceremony a lady’s festival at a hotel usually outside of London that provides opportunity for our families to enjoy the company that these types of events provide. Importantly we maintain links with the regiment and serving soldiers.

EVENTS

Delve into the rich traditions of Freemasonry as we gather to celebrate our shared values and principles

WHERE WE MEET

Our meetings are held on the 1st Saturday of March, June, September and December, at 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5AZ. they usually start at 11am thus providing members ample time to travel to London to join the meetings. The June meeting is the installation meeting.

ABOUT

The Parachute Regiment Lodge was consecrated on 5th June 1989. Though named for our Regiment the decision was taken not to restrict membership to serving or former members, though the majority do fit that criteria. Our membership is drawn from a wide range of military, security and civilian backgrounds who all adopt our ethos, to be the best in all that we do…

ARENA

Engage in enlightening discussions, partake in meaningful rituals, and forge lasting connections with fellow brethren

In conjunction with the Oral Health Foundation, London Masons are supporting National Smile Month across London with a donation of 2,000 specially designed children’s toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste to St. George’s Hospital.

Jose James, Senior Sister at St. George’s told us, “We care for children under many different specialities and with many different health needs from day 0 to 19 years of age across our three wards. As a major trauma centre, children arrive via ambulance and helicopter after terrible trauma and critical illness having not planned to end up in St George’s at the start of their day. A simple thing, a normal thing like being able to maintain some personal hygiene can make a huge impact on their health and wellbeing so for this generous donation we all thank you.”

London has one of the highest levels of tooth decay in young children in particular with many three to five year olds having to attend hospital to have rotten teeth removed under general anaesthetic. Professor Nigel Hunt OBE, Royal College of Surgeons stated “Child tooth decay is a major public health issue and effects around a quarter of five year olds across the country. Ensuring that Children brush their teeth regularly and attend dental check-ups are essential steps in tackling a problem that is 90% preventable”

Sue Affleck Head of Nursing Children’s Services at St George’s said “A big thank you for all your support and kindness in your donation, the toothbrushes are fabulous and greatly appreciated.”

Sir Michael Snyder, Metropolitan Grand Master, commented: “Following the success of last year’s donation of 40,000, I am delighted that London Freemasons will be supporting The Oral Health Foundation’s ‘National Smile Month Campaign’ by distributing another 40,000 children’s toothbrushes each with a tube of toothpaste to hospitals and Emergency Departments across all of London’s boroughs. Child tooth decay is a major public health issue in the capital, and London Freemasons are delighted to assist in this battle to improve the health of London’s children.”

Alan Hillman from London Freemasons, who visited St. George’s, said “I was delighted to meet the enthusiastic members of the NHS dental team. London Masons are delighted to be able to help in this vital child health issue. This is just one of the recent London Freemasons Charity grants to support a wide range of London based charities. This donation follows on from a £1,250,000 donation, of a £2.5 million funding pledge from London Freemasons to London Fire Brigade. The funding will provide London Fire Brigade with two extended height aerial vehicles.