Ark takes two-by-two grant from 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

Over the past year, Freemasons from two London Lodges with connections in the north of the city were looking for a local charity to support. St. Catherine’s Park Lodge and Mill Hill Lodge identified Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice as a suitable charity. This hospice provides support for babies, children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and their families in North and Central London, and Hertsmere. Their longstanding community-based services have now been complemented by the services on offer at their new hospice building, The Ark in Barnet.

On 25th January, 12 members from both Lodges attended the ‘Ark’ which is the Hospice’s new premises offering 24-hour end-of-life, post-death and bereavement care, overnight stays and sensory music and art rooms. Two Cheques totalling £3,000 were presented to support the ongoing provision of equipment for the new building. Noah’s Ark relies almost entirely on donations to provide services. During the visit it was evident local businesses were supporting the provision of facilities which are helping to complete the building.

During a guided tour of the facility, Punyapriya Singh, Head of Community Engagement, said “It was such a pleasure to show the members around The Ark, a newly built children’s hospice in North London. Being a local charity we rely on organisations such as the London Freemasons to enable us to continue to provide vital services where it’s needed the most. On behalf of everyone at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice a Big Thank You for helping us Bring The Ark to Life!”

Both Lodges are looking to continue their support of the unit in the coming years. Michael Shpakov of St. Catherine’s Park Lodge told us; “London Masons are delighted to be able to help in this vital children’s Hospice. This is just one of the many charity grants made by London Masons 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.”