(by Matt Weigold, BBC, 20th October 2025)
An ex-police officer and former mayor has spoken proudly of being a Freemason, describing them as good people committed to raising money and helping others.
Andy Barratt recently shaved his hair, beard and brows at his Masonic Lodge in Congleton and invited the community in for support.
He dismissed the negative perception of the organisation as being secretive and exclusive, citing that people could apply to join online.
“It is becoming more open,” he said. “If you want to know more about Freemasonry, just get in touch with me.
“I will give you a guided tour of our hall, we will show your our temple upstairs, we’ll show your our…
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He dismissed the negative perception of the organisation as being secretive and exclusive, citing that people could apply to join online.
“It is becoming more open,” he said. “If you want to know more about Freemasonry, just get in touch with me.
“I will give you a guided tour of our hall, we will show your our temple upstairs, we’ll show your our…
read more:
“I will give you a guided tour of our hall, we will show your our temple upstairs, we’ll show your our…
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