Month: November 2023


Ireland - PSNI investigating ‘criminal damage’ at Freemason’s Hall in Belfast
30 Nov 2023

Northern Ireland – PSNI investigating ‘criminal damage’ at Freemason’s Hall in Belfast

(by Niamh Campbell, Belfast Telegraph, 29 November 2023)   Police are investigating the report of criminal damage to a Freemason’s […]

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Ireland - Connaught Freemasons 
donate £1,350 to charities
29 Nov 2023

Ireland – Connaught Freemasons 
donate £1,350 to charities

(by editorial board, Journal, 29th November 2023)   In appreciation of the care given to two Connaught Freemasons, the charities […]

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Devonshire/England - Bovey Tracey Pool to receive funding from Freemasons
28 Nov 2023

Devonshire/England – Bovey Tracey Pool to receive funding from Freemasons

(by editorial board, Mid-Devon Advertiser Series, 28th November 2023)   Bovey Tracey Swimming Pool is to be one of 19 […]

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Australia - Following in his father's footsteps: Lyall notches 70 years with Freemasons
27 Nov 2023

Australia – Following in his father’s footsteps: Lyall notches 70 years with Freemasons

(by Lillian Altman, The Standard, November 21 2023)   Warrnambool’s Lyall Gill celebrated his 90th birthday on Monday, November 20, […]

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India - Freemasons Grand Festival Begins in Hyderabad
26 Nov 2023

India – Freemasons Grand Festival Begins in Hyderabad

(by DC Correspondent, Deccan Chronicle, November 25, 2023)   Hyderabad: Freemasons Grand Festival begins here in the city at Imperial […]

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Herefordshire/England - Freemasons give over £110K to charity
25 Nov 2023

Herefordshire/England – Freemasons give over £110K to charity

(by Matthew Holmes, Ledbury Reporter, 25th November 2023)   The inaugural Herefordshire Provincial Charity Presentation was held on Saturday November […]

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Maine/US - 'It feels good to give': Auburn toy drive and Santa look to help those in need this holiday season
24 Nov 2023

Maine/US – ‘It feels good to give’: Auburn toy drive and Santa look to help those in need this holiday season

(by Susan Cover, Spectrum News, November 24, 2023)   Laurie Babineau took a selfie with Santa Friday at the Auburn […]

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‘People have been guessing what foot I kick with all my life' – Belfast Freemason reacts to Vatican ban on Freemasonry
23 Nov 2023

‘People have been guessing what foot I kick with all my life’ – Belfast Freemason reacts to Vatican ban on Freemasonry

(by Allan Preston, The Irish News, 16 November, 2023)   As the Vatican has issued a ban this week on […]

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Connaught Freemasons donate £1,000 to SARAID Search and Rescue Charity
22 Nov 2023

Connaught Freemasons donate £1,000 to SARAID Search and Rescue Charity

(by editorial board, Journal, 22nd November 2023)   Rob Davis, Crisis, Disaster and Risk Specialist and SARAID Team Leader gave […]

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California/US - Mysteries of the Masonic Castle
21 Nov 2023

California/US – Mysteries of the Masonic Castle

(by Ross Eric Gibson, Santa Cruz Sentinel, November 19, 2023)   In 1887 a mysterious castle-like building was constructed on […]

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North Yorkshire/England - Guisborough Freemasons provide donations for 13 charities
20 Nov 2023

North Yorkshire/England – Guisborough Freemasons provide donations for 13 charities

(by Hannah Chapman, Darlington & Stockton Times, 20th November 2023)   Guisborough Freemasons came together at the Freemason’s Hall in […]

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19 Nov 2023

Northampton/England – Local Freemasons help out with Poppy appeal

(by Craig Bunday, Northamponshire Telegraph, 15th November 2023)   Local Freemasons from Northampton have been giving their time in service […]

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Hyderabad/India - Freemasons launch 9th leg of ‘Gift-a-Livelihood’ program
18 Nov 2023

Hyderabad/India – Freemasons launch 9th leg of ‘Gift-a-Livelihood’ program

(by editorial board, Telengana Today, November 15th 2023)   Poor petty traders, street vendors, and self-employed who cannot afford to […]

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Berkshire/England - Freemasons donate £60,000 to help domestic abuse charity’s work with children
17 Nov 2023

Berkshire/England – Freemasons donate £60,000 to help domestic abuse charity’s work with children

(by Phil Creighton, Workingham Today, November 15, 2023)   A charity that supports people who are victims of domestic abuse […]

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Lincolnshire/England - Grantham Freemasons donate £500 to help St John's Church provide warm space
16 Nov 2023

Lincolnshire/England – Grantham Freemasons donate £500 to help St John’s Church provide warm space

(by Matthew Taylor, Grantham Journal, 13 November 2023)   A £500 donation has been made to provide a warm space […]

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Vatican calls for ‘coordinated strategy’ to oppose Freemasonry
15 Nov 2023

Vatican calls for ‘coordinated strategy’ to oppose Freemasonry

(by editorial board, The Pillar, November 15, 2023)   The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has called for […]

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15 Nov 2023

Virginia/US – Mount Vernon Masonic Lodge: Holiday flea market & Arts and crafts fair

(by L Suzanne Landers, Neighbor, PATCH, Nov 18, 2023)   Great Community Event with something for everyone. Vendors and crafters […]

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Dorset/England - Freemasons support Ducks and Drakes Cancer Trust
14 Nov 2023

Dorset/England – Freemasons support Ducks and Drakes Cancer Trust

(by Andy Jones, Dorset Echo, 14th November 2023)   More than £3,000 has been raised to support young bowel cancer […]

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Jamaica - Freemasons address blood shortage
13 Nov 2023

Jamaica – Freemasons address blood shortage

(by Jerome Williams, Jamaica Observer, November 12, 2023)   Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton has praised freemasons in […]

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Staffordshire/England - Stoke-on-Trent Bonfire Night criminal damage spree probed
12 Nov 2023

Staffordshire/England – Stoke-on-Trent Bonfire Night criminal damage spree probed

(by Sophie Madden, BBC News, West Midlands, 7th November 2023)   An investigation has been launched into a spate of […]

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Yorkshire/England - Freemasons raise £500 for Lollipop Charity
11 Nov 2023

Yorkshire/England – Freemasons raise £500 for Lollipop Charity

(by Dylan Connell, The Press, 9th November 2023)   York Freemasons have raised £500 for a good cause. Members of […]

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Bermuda - Freemasons Fund Donate To Charities
10 Nov 2023

Bermuda – Freemasons Fund Donate To Charities

(by editorial board, Bernews, November 10, 2023)   The Freemasons Fund For Bermuda [FFFB] has donated $3,000 each to four […]

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London/England - Noa charity supports girls sport with £40k Freemasons grant
09 Nov 2023

London/England – Noa charity supports girls sport with £40k Freemasons grant

(by Mike Brooke, Times Series, 6th November 2023)   Young girls struggling with mental health problems are getting help with […]

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Illinois/US - Story Of Masonic Lodge 149 The Topic Of Effingham County Museum Lecture Thursday
08 Nov 2023

Illinois/US – Story Of Masonic Lodge 149 The Topic Of Effingham County Museum Lecture Thursday

(by editorial board, Effingham Radio, November 8, 2023)   From Ewington to Effingham: The Story of Masonic Lodge 149 will […]

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Sussex/England - Masonic Gift to the Eastbourne RNLI
07 Nov 2023

Sussex/England – Masonic Gift to the Eastbourne RNLI

(by Daniel Baldock, SussexWorld, 7th Nov 2023)   Worshipful Master Robin Verrall of Verity Lodge presented Carl Pocock (Lifeboat Operations […]

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Missouri/US - Local Masonic order raises money each year for Springfield Public School students
06 Nov 2023

Missouri/US – Local Masonic order raises money each year for Springfield Public School students

(by Michele Skalicky, KSMU, November 6, 2023)   The proceeds from an annual fundraiser are used to help kids get […]

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Washington State/US - City Council agrees to let Harbor History Museum study future of old Masonic Lodge
05 Nov 2023

Washington State/US – City Council agrees to let Harbor History Museum study future of old Masonic Lodge

(by Charlee Glock-Jackson, Gig Harbor NOW, October 25th, 2023)   The Gig Harbor City Council unanimously approved an agreement with […]

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Scotland - Annual installation at Masonic lodge at heart of Fife villages since 1909
04 Nov 2023

Scotland – Annual installation at Masonic lodge at heart of Fife villages since 1909

(by Allan Crow, Fife Today, 31st October 2023)   The annual Installation meeting of Lodge St Fothad’s No 1059 was […]

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Greater London/England - Chingford Freemasons donate £4,000 to hospice
03 Nov 2023

Greater London/England – Chingford Freemasons donate £4,000 to hospice

(by editorial board, Waltham Forest Echo, 31 October, 2023)   A freemasons lodge in Chingford has fundraised and donated £4,000 […]

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Devon/England - Freemasons donate new kit for U11 Argyle team
02 Nov 2023

Devon/England – Freemasons donate new kit for U11 Argyle team

(by editorial board, Okehampton Today, 2nd November 2023)   Okehampton Freemasons recently presented the Under-11 Okehampton Argyle team with brand […]

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Cumbria/England - Freemasons purchase defibrillator for Solway Aviation Museum
01 Nov 2023

Cumbria/England – Freemasons purchase defibrillator for Solway Aviation Museum

(by Brandon Mawson, News & Star, 1st November 2023)   Head of Cumbria Freemasons, Bill Bewley teamed up with Barry […]

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