A New Direction for an Old Lodge
W Bro Andrew Kemp-Perchard LGR, SLGCR A special meeting for the Banner re-dedication of the Knightsbridge Reserve Forces Lodge No 2978 (and a Second Degree Passing) was held at Freemasons’ Hall, just over a year ago on Monday 27th November 2023. The guest of Honour was VW Bro Julian Soper PGSwdB, Assistant Metropolitan Grand Master. […]
Public School Lodges’ Council Makes a Donation Governorship to Christ’s Hospital
Christ’s Hospital (“CH”) is a unique Public School, founded by King Edward VI in 1552 to care for and educate orphans in the City of London. It is now located in West Sussex. It caters to the needs of some 900 boys and girls, nearly all of whom are boarders. Its mission is to “challenge […]
A resurgent Warrant Officers’ Chapter
The Warrant Officers’ Chapter No 2346 is undergoing something of a renaissance as a Service (military, veteran, blue light) Chapter. It is the first Chapter in the Circuit of Service Lodges (part of the Circuit’s ‘Project Violet’ campaign), with both the Chairman and Deputy Chairman of the Circuit as members. From being a Chapter about […]
Freemasons out in force for the Lord Mayor’s Show
On 9th November, London Freemasons were proud to take part in the Lord Mayor’s Show & Parade, 2024. The Lord Mayor’s Show is the oldest civic procession in the world. It dates back to the time of King John when, seeking support, the monarch granted the City of London the right to appoint its own […]
The Met Mess Dinner: All is not Swell
On 19 September, the Met Mess met at the Leonardo Royal Hotel London for an entertaining evening among friends. The pre-event invitation hinted at a tale of personal endeavor, endurance and, ultimately, survival in the face of overwhelming odds, under the cryptic heading ‘All is Not Swell.’ The invitation read ‘Could you handle living on […]
Kitty Bo-Peep – The Eccentric Sheppard
Kindra ‘Kitty’ Faulks, a newly minted Freeman of the City, celebrated her first year by participating in the Worshipful Company of Woolmen's annual sheep drive for charity. But this was no ordinary stroll across the Thames. Drawing inspiration from the archives of Lewis Masonic, the publishing house she runs alongside her husband, she donned 18th-century […]
City Harvest – Providing Food to Londoners in Need
At the end of last year, London Freemasons’ Charity awarded a grant of £10,000 to City Harvest to deliver tens of thousands of meals to people facing hunger across London. The support has been invaluable in helping to feed people in need, often living in some of the most deprived areas of the capital, whilst […]
Saracens Foundation – Supporting children at risk of exclusion in Brent and Watford
Children in Brent and Watford who are at risk of exclusion are receiving much needed support through a tried and tested system of mentoring and sport, thanks to a £30,000 grant from London Freemasons to the Saracens Foundation charity. The grant supports the Saracens Foundation’s Go Forward programme to prevent permanent exclusion and tackle the […]
Wandle Lodge supports Great Ormond Street
On 18th November, members of Wandle Lodge No 2699 gathered at Great Ormond Street Hospital to present a cheque for £6,189.50, this having been raised by the Lodge during W Bro Stefan Edouardov’s year as Worshipful Master. The cheque was presented to the GOSH Children’s Charity by W Bro Stefan in recognition of the excellent […]
Re-Energizing London Lodges
Photographs by Omaid Hiwaizi The Lodge Membership Officer (LMO) has a vital role to play in every Craft Lodge, in gathering the energy of the Lodge, forming a membership team and driving an honest review of the strengths and weaknesses of the Lodge to grow and attract new members. The Met […]
Farewell to the Cyberknife
As we celebrate our charity successes supporting London’s Air Ambulance, it’s easy to forget that we have been major supporters of charities across the City for decades. Back in 2010, we – Met and many thousands of Masons under its banner – were immensely proud to support the Cyberknife at Barts Hospital, which, since its […]
Eastern Star Hosts the Welcome Project
On Tuesday 15th October, Eastern Star Lodge No 95 not only initiated their newest member, Isaac Acheampong, but did so in the presence of a host of Entered Apprentices from other Lodges as part of the Welcome Project. Also in attendance was Eastern Star’s Metropolitan Grand Inspector, W Bro Huw Pritchard, PSGD. The Welcome Project initiative […]