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 […]
The pandemic fails to halt the Friends of Prince Michael of Kent Court
W Bro Andrew Farleigh SLGR – Trustee and Press Officer, Reports In spite of the pandemic, the Association of Friends of Prince Michael of Kent Court has continued to support and enhance the lives of residents over the past couple of years with a whole host of activities and developments. This award-winning RMBI Care Home […]
Museum Of Freemasonry
Louise Pichel – Archivist, Museum of Freemasonry MUSEUM TREASURES – A LAVISH BADGE OF JEWELS AND AN EARLY LONDON FREEMASON I’ve often heard the Museum’s collections described as ‘quirky’. As an archivist, I’m used to seeing a lot of paper records, most of which don’t really fit that description. There are however, a few notable […]
Welcome Companion…
In 2020 and 2021, Solomon launched a series of Modules, each designed specifically for Entered Apprentices, Fellow Crafts and Master Masons. Each module is filled with content specifically focused on your journey through these degrees, featuring the variety and quality of content Solomon is well known for, including quizzes and papers focused on the tracing […]
Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice
What we do! At Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice we help provide care for over 300 babies, children and young people every year who are seriously unwell, as well as support to their families, to help them make the most of every single day. And we support those who die young to do so in as […]