Minnie’s war: Caring on the home front Discover the fascinating life story of Minnie Evelyn Windemer, Matron of the Freemasons’ War Hospital from 1916 to 1919. Challenging family circumstances led her to forge her own path and enter nursing, one of the few respectable careers for women by the late 19th century. At the outbreak […]
Source: Wirral Globe, 12th July 2020 Freemasons from Cheshire (and their wives) stepped up last year to help support and complete the makeover of the Wirral Hospice ‘St John’s Garden’. Providing both financial donations and their time, the garden is now a place of peace and beauty, enjoyed by patients along with family and friends […]
Source: https://www.ancient-origins.net It is well document that the ancient site of Gobekli Tepe’s design shows a deep understanding of astrology. This thought-provoking article draws parallels to the use of astronomy in Freemasonry and poses an interesting question – is there a link between Gobekli Tepe and Freemasonry. Why not read the full article and decide […]
Source: Gazette & Herald, 11th July 2020 Freemasons in their Masonic collars, lined the High Street out of respect for departed merit for the passing to the Grand Lodge Above of Wiltshire Mason Steve Wragg. Both friends and brothers alike paid tribute to clearly a very popular man and mason. It was reported that the […]
At joinfreemasonry, we are always pleased to spotlight Lodges who’s proud history and longevity impress and inspire us. Meeting at the The Ivalda Masonic Centre in Victoria, Australia – First promoted in 1857, Combermere Lodge was formed under a Dispensation Warrant issued by the Provincial Grand Lodge of Victoria early in 1858 with the number […]
Source: PendleToday, 9th July 2020 As we all look at our post-Covid Masonic futures, it’s reassuring to see progress, hard work and commitment being made across our great country to support Freemasonry. The Barnoldwick Hall will be the home to three Masonic Lodges and builds on the proud history of Masonic activity within the local […]
Source: Provincial Grand Lodge of Worcestershire, 8th July 2020 Another magnificent example of Freemasons providing help ‘when it’s needed, where it’s needed!’ The generous donation of £5,000.00 will enable Dial a Ride to continue to provide the vital transport service for elderly residents of the Wyre Forest district. Dial a ride’s Glen Collins was reported […]
Source: Provincial Grand Lodge of Worcestershire, 8th July 2020 The Provincial Website reported today “It is with very great sadness that we have to tell you that VW Bro Michael H R Cole, Past Grand Sword Bearer, Past Deputy Provincial Grand Master, passed to the Grand Lodge above on July 2nd, at home in Redditch.” […]
Source: Provincial Grand Lodge of South Wales, 7th July 2020 Two new rooms at RMBI home enable residents to meet their families safely The Provincial website reported: The two rooms, which cost £16,000, were jointly funded equally by both the RMBI and the AFAEPWC; the latter receiving generous donations from the Masonic Provinces of South Wales, […]