London Freemasons fund vital support for young people living with spinal cord injury
More than 500 children and young people with spinal cord injury, and their families, will now receive life-changing specialist support thanks to a £60,000 grant over three years, awarded to the Back Up Trust by London Freemasons. Every year, more than 200 children and young people under 18 in the UK sustain a spinal cord […]
Near Capacity Grand Temple as Over 300 London Brethren Honoured at 2025 London Grand Rank Investiture
IT'S YOUR ARENA To send a story to Arena, please email arena@metgl.com We are also looking for writers – please email the Editor at the same address if you would like to contribute. On Wednesday 5 November 2025, the Grand Temple was close to bursting at the seams as London came together […]
You can help with research to understand Parkinsons
Researchers at University College London want to understand the proteins that build up in the brains of people with Parkinson’s. This knowledge could help develop more accurate and targeted treatments for people with Parkinson’s in the future. They are looking for both healthy volunteers and people with Parkinson's aged 50 – 80 to take part in […]
Bloomsbury Rifles Lady Liberty and a Gentleman of Kentucky
IT'S YOUR ARENA To send a story to Arena, please email arena@metgl.com We are also looking for writers – please email the Editor at the same address if you would like to contribute. On 4th September 2025, Bloomsbury Rifles Lodge met at Mark Masons’ Hall. Whilst the meeting was not unfamiliar to any English […]
The 185 Club Unites for Groundbreaking Medical Research
In late October, the Brethren of the newly formed 185 Club gathered for their first formal meeting – a night that celebrated both fellowship and purpose, as members heard from pioneering medical researchers whose work could transform the treatment of Crohn’s disease. The 185 Club is a fellowship of Lodges united by a common lineage […]
Met Remembrance at the National Memorial Arboretum
On 1st November, Metropolitan Grand Lodge organised a National Service of Remembrance at the Masonic Memorial Garden, part of the National Memorial Arboretum, in order to keep in our minds the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We are delighted to publish the following address, as given by RW Bro John Thompson AGM (Assistant […]
Peter Sellers Remembered
IT'S YOUR ARENA To send a story to Arena, please email arena@metgl.com We are also looking for writers – please email the Editor at the same address if you would like to contribute. This September marked the 100th anniversary of the birth of the English actor, comedian and member of Chelsea Lodge No 3098, […]
John Mac McDowell The Forgotten Masonic Movie Man
A Mason was one of the two cameramen responsible for making the most successful British film ever shown in cinemas. This box-office record stood for over sixty years, until 1978, when it was surpassed by Star Wars, a Hollywood movie, so the record still stands for a British made film. Unfortunately, few know his name, despite […]
What could be more Masonic than polished rock
IT'S YOUR ARENA To send a story to Arena, please email arena@metgl.com We are also looking for writers – please email the Editor at the same address if you would like to contribute. In 1390, the legions of Masons chiselling away up ladders on England’s cathedrals and castles were told very firmly ‘And muswyke […]
The Kent Club Celebrating Growth Friendship and a Spectacular Gala Night at The Dilly Piccadilly
The Kent Club continues to build its reputation as one of the most vibrant and engaging Masonic organisations in London, offering members opportunities for fellowship, learning, and meaningful connection. This year, the Club reached an exciting high point with a magnificent Gala Night, held at the elegant Dilly Hotel in Piccadilly. Welcoming more than 100 […]
Scrip Purse W Bro Lee Cannon The Mental Wellbeing Ambassadors Initiative
Prioritisation of the mental wellbeing of Freemasons was emphasised at the beginning of the year, with RW Bro Warren Duke, MetGM, launching a campaign that will see a range of support and focus towards this important area. For this edition of the Scrip Purse, we sit down with W Bro Lee Cannon, Network Lead for […]
London Almoners get their own Portal
We are pleased to announce the public beta launch of The London Almoner Portal (https://www.londonalmoner.uk/home) – a dedicated digital platform designed to support all Almoners across London Lodges in their vital work. This mobile-friendly resource has been created to streamline communication, share best practices, and provide essential tools at your fingertips. Simply scan the QR code to access […]