Deaf or hard of hearing children inspired in London theatre

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 £5,500 grant from the London Freemasons will go towards Go Live Theatre Projects’ Stage Seen project. The Stage Seen project provides theatre days for children and young people who are Deaf/deaf or hard of hearing. This initiative allows Deaf/deaf and hard of hearing children access to theatre through interactive drama-based workshops and a captioned and/or British Sign Language interpreted performance of a major London theatre show. This grant will allow Go Live to fund a Stage Seen day in 2025 and offer a number of children, some of whom may have never been to the theatre before, the chance to experience the performing arts and live theatre accessibly.

Go Live Theatre Projects is a London-based charity that uses the power of theatre to create inspiring experiences and unlock possibilities for young people. Go Live offers children and young people the opportunity to experience the magic of live theatre through theatre trips, drama-based workshop courses and education outreach projects, where they may otherwise be unable to due to physical, social and financial barriers. The aim of Go Live Theatre Projects is to contribute towards happier, enriched childhoods and positive futures.

They help make London’s world-class theatre accessible to those who have fewer opportunities or need specialist access support. Go Live encourages and engages young people in the performing arts, both in and out of school, to help develop the skills and knowledge to support their education and future careers. They also give them the space to grow and build confidence through theatre-making and drama-based learning.

CEO of Go Live Theatre Projects, Sita McIntosh said:

“This key grant from The London Freemasons’ Charity allows Go Live Theatre Projects to continue the essential work bringing memorable experiences of live theatre to young people in and around London. Our Stage Seen theatre days offer an accessible and fun day out, and have become incredibly important to the children and their families who attend. This vital grant enables us to continue this core strand of our outreach work and transforms lives with the power of theatre.”

Paul King from the London Freemasons said:

“We’re delighted to support the Go Live Stage Seen initiative – giving children who are deaf or hard of hearing a wonderful theatre experience, particularly those who may not have been to the theatre before. We hope the experience will enrich their lives and future aspirations and interest in the arts.”