Month: December 2021


The year 2021 has passed... Happy 2022!
31 Dec 2021

The year 2021 has passed… Happy 2022!

FREEMASONRY.network, December 31, 2021 Dear Reader, Thanks to the support of our Patrons, we were able to publish more than […]

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Virginia/U.S. - Conservators find books, coins and bullets in Virginia time capsule
30 Dec 2021

Virginia/U.S. – Conservators find books, coins and bullets in Virginia time capsule

(by James Doubek, npr, December 28, 2021)   Historic conservation experts in Virginia have pulled numerous pamphlets, newspapers, coins, bullets […]

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Worcestershire/England - Freemasons donate grants totaling £6,000 for hospices across the county
29 Dec 2021

Worcestershire/England – Freemasons donate grants totaling £6,000 for hospices across the county

(by Tristan Harris, Droitwich Standard, 28th December 2021)   Several hospices across the county have received grants totaling £6,000 from […]

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South Dakota/U.S. - ‘Nobody should be alone on Christmas:’ Masonic Lodge serves over 1,100 free meals
28 Dec 2021

South Dakota/U.S. – ‘Nobody should be alone on Christmas:’ Masonic Lodge serves over 1,100 free meals

(by Hunter Dunteman, Mitchell Republic, December 26, 2021)   Over 1,100 free meals were served out of Mitchell’s Masonic Lodge […]

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Greater Manchester / England - Freemasons spread festive goodwill at Springhill Hospice
27 Dec 2021

Greater Manchester / England – Freemasons spread festive goodwill at Springhill Hospice

(by editorial board, Rochdale Online, 19 December 2021)   The Rochdale District Freemasons recently made their annual visit to Springhill […]

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Devonshire/England - Freemasons invite Cubs to discover Lodge of Good Intention
26 Dec 2021

Devonshire/England – Freemasons invite Cubs to discover Lodge of Good Intention

(by Lewis Clarke, DevonLive, 21 December 2021)   Cubs have been discovering what is involved in Freemasonry. Members of the […]

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Massachusetts/U.S. - Freemasons serve holiday dinner
25 Dec 2021

Massachusetts/U.S. – Freemasons serve holiday dinner

(by editorial board, The Martha’s Vineyard Times, December 21, 2021)   Indulge in a traditional Christmas feast at the M.V. […]

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Great Manchester/England - Salford Freemasons supporting local foodbanks
24 Dec 2021

Great Manchester/England – Salford Freemasons supporting local foodbanks

(by Ben Davies, Community News, 24 December 2021)   Salford Freemasons have made a series of donations to local foodbanks, […]

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Bedfordshire/England - Five Foodbanks receive festive 1K boost from Freemasons
23 Dec 2021

Bedfordshire/England – Five Foodbanks receive festive 1K boost from Freemasons

(by Fay Barrett, Bedford Independent, 20th December 2021)   Christmas came early to five Bedfordshire food banks when they received […]

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West Lancachire/England - Lancaster and District Freemasons make donation to Morecambe Bay Foodbank
22 Dec 2021

West Lancachire/England – Lancaster and District Freemasons make donation to Morecambe Bay Foodbank

(by Gayle Rouncivell, Lancaster Guardian, 21st December 2021)   Provincial Grand Master Tony Harrison, accompanied by group chairman Neil McGill, […]

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California/U.S. - Two Chico-Leland Stanford Lodge Freemasons Receive 50-Year Awards
21 Dec 2021

California/U.S. – Two Chico-Leland Stanford Lodge Freemasons Receive 50-Year Awards

(by editorial board, Chico Enterprise-Record, December 20, 2021 )   Two members of the Chico-Leland Stanford Lodge of Free & […]

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South Yorkshire/England - Doncaster Eagles' junior programme boosted by Freemasons donation
20 Dec 2021

South Yorkshire/England – Doncaster Eagles’ junior programme boosted by Freemasons donation

(by Paul Goodwin, Doncaster Free Press, 10th December 2021)   Doncaster Eagles say a generous donation by the Doncaster Freemasons […]

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Northern Ireland - Lodge Crawfurdsburn Freemasons donate to local foodbank
19 Dec 2021

Northern Ireland – Lodge Crawfurdsburn Freemasons donate to local foodbank

(by Amy Shearer, Greenock Telegraph, 18th December 2021)   Kind-Hearted local Freemasons have helped ensure no families go hungry this […]

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Texas/U.S. - Plano City Council renames city buildings to honor service by employees, Masonic Lodge history
18 Dec 2021

Texas/U.S. – Plano City Council renames city buildings to honor service by employees, Masonic Lodge history

(by editorial board, The Dallas Morning News, December 18, 2021)   The Plano City Council unanimously approved of renaming several […]

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Devonshire/England - South Molton Town Band in fine tune thanks to Freemasons donation
17 Dec 2021

Devonshire/England – South Molton Town Band in fine tune thanks to Freemasons donation

(by Lewis Clarke, DevonLive, 10th December 2021)   South Molton’s Town Band will be playing some new tunes next summer […]

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Hampshire/England - Freemasons donate valuable piece of equipment to Winchester's new hospice
16 Dec 2021

Hampshire/England – Freemasons donate valuable piece of equipment to Winchester’s new hospice

(by Andrew Napier, Hampshire Chronicle, 16th December 2021)   Freemasons have funded a valuable ‘cuddle bed’ for Winchester’s new hospice […]

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Dorset/England - Toys for Christmas from Bournemouth Freemasons
15 Dec 2021

Dorset/England – Toys for Christmas from Bournemouth Freemasons

(by editorial board, Dorset View, 15th December 2021)   It will be a happier Christmas for many underprivileged children in […]

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Cumbria/England - Freemasons sign Armed Forces Covenant at Carlisle Castle
14 Dec 2021

Cumbria/England – Freemasons sign Armed Forces Covenant at Carlisle Castle

(by editorial board, cumbriacrack, 13th December 2021)   The special relationship between the armed services and freemasonry continues. On Friday, […]

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Oklahoma/U.S. - Red Fork-Brookside Masonic Chapter Celebrates 100th Anniversary
13 Dec 2021

Oklahoma/U.S. – Red Fork-Brookside Masonic Chapter Celebrates 100th Anniversary

(by Chinh Doan, 6 Oklahoma’s own, December 11th 2021)   The Red Fork-Brookside Masonic Lodge celebrated the 100th anniversary of […]

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Essex/England - Freemasons gift further grants to hospices in the county
12 Dec 2021

Essex/England – Freemasons gift further grants to hospices in the county

(by George King, Daily Gazette/Essex County Standard, 9th December 2021)   A fraternal organisation has donated thousands of pounds to […]

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Lancashire/England - Freemasons 'extremely proud' to become Rivington Gardens sponsors
11 Dec 2021

Lancashire/England – Freemasons ‘extremely proud’ to become Rivington Gardens sponsors

(by Joe Harrigan, The Bolton News, December 10, 2021)   The campaign to fund the upkeep of the historic Rivington […]

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New York/U.S. - Pleasantville Masonic Lodge Goes Above and Beyond to Hold Holiday Tree Sale
10 Dec 2021

New York/U.S. – Pleasantville Masonic Lodge Goes Above and Beyond to Hold Holiday Tree Sale

(by Martin Wilbur , The Examiner News, December 9, 2021)   Two local organizations that have partnered on a local […]

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West Lancashire/England - Province of Freemasons donates to St Mary’s hospice in Ulverston
09 Dec 2021

West Lancashire/England – Province of Freemasons donates to St Mary’s hospice in Ulverston

(by Eleanor Ovens, The Westmorland Gazette, 8th December 2021)   A branch of the Freemasons has donated over £1,300 to […]

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Ohio/U.S. - 103-year-old John McCollum receives 80th-year Masonic Service Award
08 Dec 2021

Ohio/U.S. – 103-year-old John McCollum receives 80th-year Masonic Service Award

(by Brett Milam, The Clermont Sun, December 6, 2021)   Worshipful Brother, John McCollum celebrated his 103rd birthday on November […]

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Hertfordshire/England - Freemasons contribute grant towards national domestic abuse helpline
07 Dec 2021

Hertfordshire/England – Freemasons contribute grant towards national domestic abuse helpline

(by InYourArea, Community News, 1 December 2021)   Thousands of women experiencing domestic abuse will be able to access help […]

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Kansas/U.S. - Bob Dole passed away
06 Dec 2021

Kansas/U.S. – Bob Dole passed away

(by Wikipedia / William Balelo, Proud to be a Freemason, December 6, 2021)   Robert Joseph Dole (July 22, 1923 […]

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Surrey/England - Freemasons give £25k grant to Red Cross for Afghan refugees
05 Dec 2021

Surrey/England – Freemasons give £25k grant to Red Cross for Afghan refugees

(picture: UNHCR, text: InYourArea Community, Community News, 2 December 2021)   More than 15,000 people evacuated from Afghanistan are receiving […]

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New South Wales/Australia - Cowra Masonic Centre hosts Christmas luncheon
04 Dec 2021

New South Wales/Australia – Cowra Masonic Centre hosts Christmas luncheon

(by editorial board, Cowra Guardian, December 3 2021)   This event had a roll up of 50 invited guests, including […]

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Lancashire/England - Southport Masonic retirement collection leads to festive toy donation
03 Dec 2021

Lancashire/England – Southport Masonic retirement collection leads to festive toy donation

(by InYourArea Community, Community News, 2 December 2021)   Three retiring members of the Southport Masonic Group recently donated over […]

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Scotland - Kilmarnock Masonic Hall Christmas campaign 'inundated' with gifts as organisers appeal for food donations
02 Dec 2021

Scotland – Kilmarnock Masonic Hall Christmas campaign ‘inundated’ with gifts as organisers appeal for food donations

(by Clair Fullarton, Daily Record, 2 December 2021)   Christine Oliver, organiser of the Kilmarnock Masonic Hall appeal, has thanked […]

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Cheshire/England - Cheshire boy gets specialist trike from Freemasons fundraising
01 Dec 2021

Cheshire/England – Cheshire boy gets specialist trike from Freemasons fundraising

(by George Roberts, Community News, 24 November 2021)   A child has been the latest recipient of a wheelchair from […]

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