Month: July 2018

Nova Scotia/Canada – Freemasons lodge celebrates 100 years in Kedron
(by Renee McKeown, The Courier-Mail, July 30, 2018) A SECRET handshake usually gets people past the armed guards with […]
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Western Australia – Freemasons focus on mental health
Morawa Freemasons Peter Harrower and Brian Ross say mental health is a priority for their members. Picture: Geoff Vivian (by Geoff Vivian, Midwest […]
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Masonic Influencers
(by Midnight Freemasons Contributor Bill Hosler, PM) Recently on a Masonic discussion board I found myself tagged in a […]
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Service: Why Do We Help?
(by Universal Freemasonry, 26 July 2018) If you were to ask five different people of five different belief systems […]
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Sussex/England – Grant from Freemasons brings the ‘D.R.E.A.M’ one step closer
Courtyard overview of the new centre (by Sian Cripps, Sussex Express, 26 July 2018) A £3.1 million dream to replace […]
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Otago/New Zealand – Cementing the father-son relationship
On the encouragement of his sons Daniel (left) and Jonathan, Chris Laird has recently become a Freemason. Photo: Gerard O’Brien […]
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History of the Grand Lodge of Virginia
This week, the hosts of The Masonic Roundtable discuss the history of the Grand Lodge of Virginia. Click the picture […]
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South Australia – Freemasons SA struggle with $50M cash from retirement village sale
(by The Weekly Source, July 24, 2018. The picture: ABC) Following the sale of its eight Masonic homes’ retirement villages to […]
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The Imposters (a new Masonic Minute episode)
Those impersonating masons for financial gain, and those appealing to Masonic charities on their false pretenses have been around […]
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Devonshire/England – Pupils at Okehampton College are to receive support
(by Provincial Grand Lodge of Devonshire, 2018,07,21) Okehampton College in Okehampton Devon is to receive dedicated, specialist support to […]
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The Doorways of Solomon’s Temple
(by Freemasons for Dummies, July 15, 2018) A recent post on the Biblical Archeology website explores a curious detail about the […]
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Durham/England – 12,000th teddy handed out by Freemasons
(By David Allison, Sunderland Echo, 18 July 2018) A scheme which hands out teddy bears to poorly youngsters at […]
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Norfolk/England – Freemasons donate to children’s hospice appeal
(by Beccles & Bungay Journal, 18 July 2018. Picture: EACH Norfolk) Waveney’s freemasons have donated almost £1,000 to an […]
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U.S. – History of the Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia
This week, the hosts of The Masonic Roundtable begin a series on the history of their respective Grand Lodges with […]
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Origins of the Royal Arch degree
Join the Host of Whence came you? podcast this week for a piece exploring the origins of the Royal Arch […]
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Quebec/Canada – Freemasons mark 225 years in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
(by Annabelle Olivier, Global News, July 15, 2018) Freemasons from Dorchester Lodge #4 in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu are celebrating a major milestone […]
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Derbyshire/England – Blue plaque commemorates Derbyshire Freemason
(by Freemasonry Today, 15 July 2018) A BLUE PLAQUE, COMMEMORATING THE LIFE AND WORKS OF DERBYSHIRE FREEMASON DR JOHN HOLLIS PIGOT, […]
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Our interview with the Grand Master of the Grand Orient of France
The presented interview was given by the Grand Master of the Grand Orient of France to the editor-in- chief of […]
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England – A boat called ‘Northumberland Freemason’
Angela Carrington and Keith Newman pictured on the boat with Donald Auld, Ian Craigs, Kevin Stannard and Dr Greg Smith.’Photo: […]
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Essex/England – £5k for programme to help vulnerable pupils
(by Barking and Dagenham Post – 03 July 2018) A grant of £5,000 from Essex Masons to Dorothy Barley […]
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Freemasonry’s Biggest Problem
This week the host of Whence came you? podcast explores the true issues affecting the success of Freemasonry – “Addressing […]
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Legends of the Craft Symposium and Festive Board
(by Freemasons for Dummies, Monday, July 09, 2018) Speaking of festive boards (see yesterday’s post), Masons in, or near, […]
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Can the Secrets be Googled?
(by Universal Freemasonry, 7 July 2018) In a discussion with a few masonic friends recently, someone asked the question: […]
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Cambridgeshire/England – 900th anniversary of Peterborough Cathedral
(by Craig Bunday, Peterborough Freemasons, Peterborough Telegraph, Saturday 07 July 2018) As has been mentioned many times in this […]
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Herefordshire/England – Freemasons buy new radios for Search and Rescue team
(by Hereford Times, 5 July 2018) The Herefordshire Freemasons have donated £900 to West Mercia Search and Rescue for […]
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Buckinghamshire/England – 11th Young Carers Summer BBQ
(by Sammy Jones, MKCITIZEN, Friday 06 July 2018) Buckinghamshire Freemasons recently held its 11th Young Carers Summer BBQ – a […]
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Victoria/Australia – Freemasons give to Ballarat Christmas in July appeal
(3BA, 04 July 2018) The No. 23 Masonic Social committee have kindly handed over a cheque for $3000 to help […]
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Unsung Heroes of American Freemasonry
Happy Independence Day, everyone! This week, the hosts of The Masonic Roundtable forgo discussions of George Washington, Ben Franklin, and […]
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Virginia/U.S. – Quatuor Coronati North American Conference
(Freemasons for Dummies, July 02, 2018) Just a reminder that late this summer, England’s renowned Quatuor Coronati Lodge of […]
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Norfolk/England – Freemasons raising charity money at family fun day
Simon Wright (left), chief executive officer of Nelson’s Journey, receiving a donation of £5,650 from the Drayton-based Bishop Herbert Lodge […]
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South Wales – Explorer Scouts grateful for Freemasons donation
(by Tenby Observer, Monday, 25 June 2018) Preseli Pioneers Explorer Scout Unit is a flourishing Scout section for 14 […]
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