The Red Socks Lodge
W Bro Brian Francois PAGDC reports The Lodge of Remembrance No 4895 is regarded as modern and progressive despite having in the past been very traditional. The change has come about by successfully adopting the recommendations set out in initiatives such as Project Streamline and Members Pathway. Encouragement of good fellowship, mutual respect […]
Honour for W Bro Freddie Berdach
W Bro Ian Schlazer talks to Arena Bro Freddie was initiated into the Lodge of Guiding Light No 7539 in 1960 and has served the Lodge and Freemasonry faithfully and assiduously throughout the intervening years. As well as his Freemasonry, Bro Freddie has served the Holocaust Education Trust, a national charity that educates young […]
Assembly Lodge Centenary Meeting
W Bro Alan Williams LGR talks to Arena As Covid restrictions started lifting earlier this year, many Lodges could finally resume not only their regular activities, but also their special celebrations. This was the case for Assembly Lodge No 4357, which wanted to mark its centenary. There was a certain amount of luck as […]
Hackney Borough Volunteer Metropolitan Police Cadets receive a welcome boost
W Bro Brian Francois PAGDC reports Some years ago, members of the Lodge of Remembrance No 4895 decided that the main amount of their charitable donations would be directed to disadvantaged London youth. Initially, the Lodge supported the Army Cadet Force in southeast London, but this came to a stop when the relationship with […]
London Royal Arch Digest – Winter 2022
As we head into Spring, here are just a few of the London Royal Arch Chapters that have met over the winter months, within dedicated Masonic Halls and Centres from Chingford to Harrow, Ealing to Croydon, and Southgate to Penge… not just throughout central London. London's Royal Arch Chapters and Companions have been revelling in […]
There’s nowhere quite like home
E Comp Richie Miller SLGCR reports This is a story of what can be achieved when there is a will to succeed. Chaucer Chapter No 1540 had not had an Exaltee for 11 years and, with a significantly ageing and dwindling membership, the future of the 144-year-old Chapter looked bleak with the handing in of […]
David Clark Grimmer 50 Years in the Royal Arch
E Comp John Peters PGSoj MetGInsp reports One of the highlights, if not the highlight, of a Metropolitan Grand Inspector’s tenure, is to present a long service certificate to a Brother or Companion who has made an outstanding contribution to freemasonry over so many years. E Comp John Peters PGSoj, Metropolitan Grand Inspector was honoured […]
Time to get a Prostate Test?
Arena reports Since its inception on Thursday, June 25th 2020, MetGL’s Prostate Cancer Screening initiative has conducted nine screening sessions and tested 624 men. Of those, 90.7% were rated green, which means they didn’t need any urgent follow-up. A further 3.7% received the recommendation for an additional test at their convenience. Sadly, however, 5.6% of […]
A Younger Mason Speaks
Bro Anton Uzunoff on his experiences in Freemasonry For me, Freemasonry has been both a whirlwind of ceremonies and the slog of lockdown delays. Coming from outside the United Kingdom for my university studies, I was open to experiencing as many new things as possible from the very beginning. I have always been a fervent […]
Ladies Festivals
Matt Devine from Square Events reports What is the second most requested location for a Ladies Weekend? Bournemouth What is the first most requested location? Anywhere but Bournemouth! As more and more Lodges look for an alternative to Bournemouth for their Ladies Weekend, our job here at Square Events is increasingly to educate venues nationwide […]
Leading Lights
The launch of New Leading Lights is now well underway, and our initial focus is to support the ‘roll out’ of The Members’ Pathway by providing the ‘Inspiration’ and the ‘Masonpower’ to drive the four quadrants of The Members’ Pathway cycle of Lodge development. PLAN, ATTRACT, ENGAGE, RETRIEVE In close association with The Members’ […]
Special Interest Lodges
By W Bro John Parry, PSGD, Metropolitan Grand Inspector Twin Passions The idea of Special Interest Lodges is not new. They have always been about the pursuit and pleasure of twin passions. Most people reading this will already have been turned on by the excitement of freemasonry and know what it means to them as […]