Islingtons older generation helped to relieve isolation thanks to London Masons

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

The London Masons and the Masonic Charitable Foundation have donated £10,000 to Islington Charity, Healthy Generations. Older people in and around Islington, many with dementia or special needs, are being given a chance to enjoy music and dancing and get some much needed exercise, thanks to a grant from London Freemasons to the Healthy Generations charity.

The £10,000 grant will help Healthy Generations in their work with older people by helping to reduce isolation and improving health and well-being across Islington and the surrounding areas. The charity was recently awarded a two-year grant by the Masonic Charitable Foundation to pay for an administrative assistant one day per week who will enable the charity develop the membership of their new Information Network which lets older people know where to find classes and events. Healthy Generations provides between 100-140 events each month for older people in community centres, care homes, libraries and sheltered housing projects across north London.

Healthy Generations runs three projects: Music Generations – choirs, sing-a-longs, tea dances and music therapy; Fit Generations – remedial keep-fit (osteoporosis and arthritis), yoga, mindfulness and pilates; and Tech Generations – helping older people with computers and mobile phones. The charity is also part of Islington Council’s Active Communities Project Steering Committee, helping to improve usage of the council’s 37 community centres.

Peter Crockett, Co-ordinator of Healthy Generations said: “I’m very grateful to London Freemasons for their generous grant, which is already making a big difference. It’s helping us improve our administrative procedures, allowing us to focus more energy on helping more local older people.”

Adrian Fox from London Freemasons said: “I’m very pleased we’ve been able to help with the wonderful work Healthy Generations do with older people in our community. Whether it’s keeping fit, having fun or assisting with essential modern technology, the lives of hundreds of older people have been made happier and healthier. This is another example of Freemasons supporting the London community. 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.”