Month: August 2021


Somerset/England - Freemasons donation to Guide Dogs in Taunton
31 Aug 2021

Somerset/England – Freemasons donation to Guide Dogs in Taunton

(by Phil Hill, County Gazette, 31th August 2021)   Taunton (Somerset) Freemasons from Vivary Lodge No 8654 have been raising […]

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New Zealand - Freemasons boost land restoration work near fire-hit Lake Ōhau village
30 Aug 2021

New Zealand – Freemasons boost land restoration work near fire-hit Lake Ōhau village

(by Matthew Littlewood, STUFF, Aug 30 2021)   A $33,000 donation from New Zealand freemasons will go towards restoring the […]

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East Lancashire/England - Freemason’s £5k boost to support vital work for Bolton Hospice
29 Aug 2021

East Lancashire/England – Freemason’s £5k boost to support vital work for Bolton Hospice

(by Robert Kelly, The Bolton News, 28th August 2021)   Bolton Hospice was delighted to receive a cheque for £5,000 […]

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Lancashire/England - Tributes to ‘devoted family man’ and popular freemason Keith Procter
28 Aug 2021

Lancashire/England – Tributes to ‘devoted family man’ and popular freemason Keith Procter

(by Robert Kelly, Lancashire Telegraph, 27th August 2021)   Keith Procter died on August 14 peacefully at his home following […]

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U.K. - Freemasons help 1.4 million people suffering with mental health issues
27 Aug 2021

U.K. – Freemasons help 1.4 million people suffering with mental health issues

(by Max Channon&Josh Luckhurst, Echo, 27 August 2021)   Freemasons are donating over £550,000 to help more than 1.4 million […]

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Cleveland, Ohio/U.S. - Freemason to receive honorary 33rd degree
26 Aug 2021

Cleveland, Ohio/U.S. – Freemason to receive honorary 33rd degree

(by Corray Murray, Hillsdale Daily News, illustration: 33rd degree cap – BricksMasons Shop, August 27, 2021) Hillsdale native Andrew Martin has […]

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Texas/U.S. - San Diego High School 2021 graduate receives scholarship from S.B. Mosser Masonic Lodge #912
25 Aug 2021

Texas/U.S. – San Diego High School 2021 graduates receive scholarship from S.B. Mosser Masonic Lodge #912

(by Melissa Cantu Trevino, Alice Echo News Journal, August 24, 2021)   San Diego High School 2021 graduate Carolina Guerrero […]

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Cheshire/England - Freemasons thank NHS and hand out teddy bears
24 Aug 2021

Cheshire/England – Freemasons thank NHS and hand out teddy bears

(by Stephen Blank, David Norbury Community News, 23rd August 2021)   Cheshire Freemasons have been supporting the NHS throughout the […]

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Montana/U.S. - Choteau Masonic Lodge Donates To Three Fairfield Organizations
23 Aug 2021

Montana/U.S. – Choteau Masonic Lodge Donates To Three Fairfield Organizations

(by Darryl L. Flowers, The Fairfield Sun Times, August 22, 2021)   Last week, three Fairfield organizations were the recipients […]

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Hyderabad/India - Gift-a-Livelihood: TS Freemasons help 30 women, street vendors restart business lost during pandemic
22 Aug 2021

Hyderabad/India – Gift-a-Livelihood: TS Freemasons help 30 women, street vendors restart business lost during pandemic

(by editorial board, Newsmeter Network , 22 August 2021 )   A teacher from Warangal, Srisailam, who lost his job […]

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Texas/U.S. - Mt. Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 595 recognizes members for 25, 40 and 50 years of service in masonry
21 Aug 2021

Texas/U.S. – Mt. Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 595 recognizes members for 25, 40 and 50 years of service in masonry

(by Brittany Fholer, Leader Press, August 13, 2021)   Mount Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 595 of Copperas Cove recognized several […]

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Sussex/England - The Freemasons are the headline sponsor of the Sussex Apprenticeship Awards 2021
20 Aug 2021

Sussex/England – The Freemasons are the headline sponsor of the Sussex Apprenticeship Awards 2021

(by Kelly Brown, Chichester Observer, 18th August 2021)   With close to a million active Apprenticeships across England alone, apprenticeship […]

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North Carolina - Fallston Masonic Lodge donates to elementary school
19 Aug 2021

North Carolina/U.S. – Fallston Masonic Lodge donates to elementary school

(by Latrice Williams, The Star, August 19, 2020)   Every year, the Fallston Masonic Lodge puts their heads together to […]

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New Zealand - Masonic Lodge fire: Kohukohu firefighters, neighbours honoured for bravery
18 Aug 2021

New Zealand – Masonic Lodge fire: Kohukohu firefighters, neighbours honoured for bravery

(by Peter de Graaf, photo: Sean Butler, The Northern Advocate, 13 August, 2021)   Kohukohu’s historic Masonic Lodge was destroyed […]

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17 Aug 2021

California/U.S. – Police veteran receives Masonic award

(by editorial board, The Times Standard, August 10, 2021 )   Kenneth Christiansen will receive his 50 Year Golden Veterans […]

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North Carolina/U.S. - Academy of Moore students receive Masonic Merit Awards
16 Aug 2021

North Carolina/U.S. – Academy of Moore students receive Masonic Merit Awards

(by editorial board, Sandhills Sentinel, August 16, 2021)   In 2018, The Academy of Moore County and “Roman Eagle” Masonic […]

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North Carolina/U.S. - Then and now, Masons to oversee RRHS cornerstone ceremony
15 Aug 2021

North Carolina/U.S. – Then and now, Masons to oversee RRHS cornerstone ceremony

(by Lance Martin, rrspin.com, 13 August 2021)   In 1920, the Grand Lodge of North Carolina oversaw the laying of […]

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Alabama/U.S. - The Historical Importance of Birmingham’s Famed Masonic Temple
14 Aug 2021

Alabama/U.S. – The Historical Importance of Birmingham’s Famed Masonic Temple

(by Michael Sznajderman, Birmingham Times, August 12, 2021)   Walking through the grand auditorium and other spaces inside the long-closed […]

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Texas/U.S. - Mount Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 595 AF&AM: Masonic members honored for their service
13 Aug 2021

Texas/U.S. – Mount Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 595 AF&AM: Masonic members honored for their service

(by Thaddeus Imerman, Cove Herald, August 13, 2021)   Six members of Mount Hiram Masonic Lodge No. 595 AF&AM in […]

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Texas/U.S. - Masonic dedication connects Justice Center to history
12 Aug 2021

Texas/U.S. – Masonic dedication connects Justice Center to history

(by Connie Clements, The Examiner, August 12, 2021)   Freemasons from the Grand Lodge of Texas conducted the cornerstone laying […]

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New York State/U.S. - Masons present Rome Police chief, department with awards
11 Aug 2021

New York State/U.S. – Masons present Rome Police chief, department with awards

(by editorial board, Rome Sentinel, August 11, 2021 )   The Roman-Hatheway Masonic Lodge #223 has awarded its New York […]

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10 Aug 2021

Virginia/U.S – Masonic Lodge cookout back to benefit kids

(by David C.L. Bauer, my JOURNALCOURIER, August 9, 2021)   Virginia’s popular summer cookouts sponsored by Virginia Masonic Lodge No. […]

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09 Aug 2021

New Zealand – Freemasons gift $2000 for Timaru children’s art classes

(by Esther Ashby-Coventry, stuff, August 08 2021)   Artist and tutor Wayne Patrick has a passion for making art accessible […]

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England - East Lancashire NHS heroes to get support with much-needed charity walk
08 Aug 2021

England – East Lancashire NHS heroes to get support with much-needed charity walk

(by Stuart Pike, LancsLive, 6th August 2021)   ELHT&Me, the official charity of East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, is urging […]

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England / Freemasons give £15k cash boost to carers charity in Bedfordshire
07 Aug 2021

Bedfordshire/England – Freemasons give £15k cash boost to carers charity

(by Clare Turner, Bedford Today, 6th August 2021)   Bedfordshire Freemasons has given £15,000 to Carers in Bedfordshire to create […]

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Idaho/U.S. - Freemasons assure Children's Village kids good rest
06 Aug 2021

Idaho/U.S. – Freemasons assure Children’s Village kids good rest

(by Elli Goldman Hilbert, Coeur d’Alene/Post Falls Post, August 6, 2021)   Nine members of the Freemasons from Rathdrum Masonic […]

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England - Hospice at Home West Cumbria receives share of £1m Freemasons grant
05 Aug 2021

Cumbria/England – Hospice at Home West Cumbria receives share of £1m Freemasons grant

(by Ted Peskett, News & Star with the Cumberalnd News, 4th August 2021)   A west Cumbrian hospice has received […]

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Square & Compass Celebrates Masonic Buildings
04 Aug 2021

Canada – Square & Compass Celebrates Masonic Buildings

(by Square & Compass Promotions, Canadian Architect, August 03, 2021)   Masonic Buildings add to the architectural and historical character […]

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Scotland/Loanhead freemasons in 24 hour charity walk challenge
03 Aug 2021

Scotland – Loanhead Freemasons in 24 hour charity walk challenge

(by Kevin Quinn, Midlothian Advertiser, 3rd August 2021,)   A group of Midlothian Freemasons completed a 70 mile sponsored relay […]

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Gloucestershire/England - Freemasons honour Brother Percy
02 Aug 2021

Gloucestershire/England – Freemasons honour Brother Percy

(by editorial board, The Midsomer Norton, Radstock & District, 29 July 2021)   Infantryman Lance Corporal Percy Blinman of the […]

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West Sussex/England - Horsham Freemasons donate to charity to help district’s most vulnerable
01 Aug 2021

West Sussex/England – Horsham Freemasons donate to charity to help district’s most vulnerable

(by Jasmin Martin, West Sussex County Times, 28th July 2021)   The Normandy Centre based Freemasons together with the owners […]

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