Exaltation for Cheerybles
Cheerybles Chapter No 2466 met at Freemasons Hall on the11th January 2025 for the Exaltation of Bro David Acock. This article is part of the Arena Magazine, Issue 57 Spring 2025 edition. Arena Magazine is the official magazine of the London Freemasons – Metropolitan Grand Lodge and Metropolitan Grand Chapter of London. Read more articles […]
Generosity from Avenue
On 28th January 2025, Avenue Chapter No 3231 received a visit from E Comp Tony Shepherd, Metropolitan Grand Inspector, at 10 Duke Street. He expressed his admiration for the donation of £2,500 towards various charities. A wonderful supper was enjoyed within the Library at the 'Rag' Club, following an immaculate rendition of the Mystical, Symbolical […]
A homecoming as Yorick Lodge travels North…
We ‘southerners’ were received very graciously in a true spirit of warm, welcoming, and fraternal fellowship and were also privileged to meet delegations in attendance from the Province of Edinburgh and the Grand Lodge of Scotland including the Deputy Grand Master who came to our own Metropolitan Grand Master’s investiture. Our wonderful and immensely enjoyable […]
United Engineers receives and remembers
On 1st February 2025, the members and guests of United Engineers Chapter No 3862 were joined by E Comp Tony Shepherd, Metropolitan Grand Inspector, at Freemasons’ Hall, to witness an excellent Exaltation ceremony for Bro James Cox and to unite in a sincere eulogy for the late and much respected E Comp Don Tidiman, a […]
Pythagorean Chapter – A Special Interest Chapter for Kent Club Members
It is one of only three Chapters under the English Constitution to work a truly unique and symbolic opening ceremony, featuring a Thurifer. The Thurifer (it’s a person, not a thing) carries a censer – or thurible; a metal incense burner traditionally suspended from chains, creating a deeply immersive experience. It’s a distinctive ritual built […]
Inside LAAC for London First Principals
London First Principals Chapter No 2712 gathered in Temple 10 at Freemasons' Hall on 31st January 2025, to receive a fascinating and inspiring presentation on the London Air Ambulance from E Comp Richard Shuttleworth, a former LAA and military pilot. A wonderful dinner was then enjoyed within the Gallery Suite. This article is part of […]
Expanding Horizons: The Kent Club for London Freemasons
W Bro Bogdan Zaha MetGStwd, Communications’ Officer, writes: With an enhanced digital presence, an exciting events calendar, and a commitment to accessibility, the club remains dedicated to offering outstanding experiences for its Members and their loved ones. A key highlight for 2025 is the upcoming President’s Dinner, which will take place on 14th […]
60-year celebrations for E Comp Willie Shackell
At Freemasons’ Hall on 15th February 2025, the Second Metropolitan Grand Principal, E Comp Rob Chaproniere, visited Johann Gutenberg Chapter No 5593 to present a 60-year Long Service Certificate to E Comp Willie Shackell, Past Grand Scribe E. All attendees were treated to an excellent double Exaltation ceremony for Bros Oliver Hariani and Marcus Hodges. […]
The Scrip Purse: Discover the Metropolitan Almoner’s Fund – Jason’s story
I met my late wife, Nicola, thanks to my passion for riding motorcycles and the socialising that comes with it. What started out as friendship turned into love in 2016. I was on a on my way to Cornwall as part of a “12 Provinces in 24 hours” sponsored motorcycle ride to raise funds for […]
Lively arrivals at Cranbourn
Metropolitan Grand Inspector E Comp David Ellis was delighted to have been present at the Exaltation of newly-made Companions Mehmet Gazioglu and Lucien Tayor on 17th February 2025 at Cranbourn Chapter No 5188, which meets at Bakers Hall; and to have presented them with the Exaltee's Guide. The Chapter is living a strategy for growth with […]
Chapter Demonstration for Benevolentia
On 4th March 2025 at Freemasons Hall, E Comp Nick Critchlow, Metropolitan Grand Inspector, visited Benevolentia Chapter No 2549 and presided over the Metropolitan Grand Stewards Chapter Demonstration Team, who presented a fascinating 'Explanation of the Royal Arch Tracing Boards'. The Demo Team was comprised of E Comps Ian Morrison, Richard Hime, Doug Syrett and […]
Royal Arch Digest Contents
Here are the Royal Arch Digest contents for the latest issue of Arena: Royal Arch Masonry Returns to Penge Macaulay Chapter: The London Home for Royal Arch Expertise Anniversaries and Achievements for Ingleby Chapter Double Exaltation for Chapter at Jerusalem Warmest Tributes at Enoch Chapter Strong Man Receives Visit Rejuvenated Baltic Chapter – The Almoners […]