
Bedfordshire/England – Young autistic people get help and support thanks to Freemasons
(by Alyssa Till, Biggleswade Today, 21st February 2024) The charity runs the Bedford based Transitions Group for young autistic […]
Bedfordshire/England – Biggleswade nurse with a passion to care for others receives Freemasons award
(by Laura Hutchinson, Biggleswade Today, 18th January 2022) A Biggleswade nurse has received an award for her hard work […]
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 […]
Bedfordshire/England – Magpas Air Ambulance take teddies to the skies
(by John Guinn , Cranfield & Marston Vale Chronicle, 3 October, 2021) The Teddies for Loving Care (TLC) scheme, […]
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 […]
Bedfordshire/England – Over 29,000 Teddies for Loving Care donated to Bedford and L&D hospitals
(by John Guinn, Cranfield and Marston Vale Chronicle, 26 April, 2021) It all started when a Southend freemason’s wife […]
Bedfordshire/England – Freemasons rise to COVID-19 challenge
(by editorial board, Cranfield and Marstonvale Chronicle, 30 March 2021) Faced with the greatest global pandemic in living memory, […]
England and Wales – Freemasons provide 120,000 people with 300,000 meals and 38 tonnes of food
(by editorial board, Charity Today, June 08, 2020) WITH many families struggling to put food on the table Freemasons […]
Bedfordshire/England – Freemasons help challenge school bullies
(by Biggleswade Today, 24 May 2019) A charity started by a Potton mum has won a grant to help […]
Bedfordshire/England – Community service boosted by donation from Freemasons
(by Suzanne Dilley, Biggleswade Today, 20 November 2018) A generous donation from the county’s Freemasons will help a community bus […]
News – Bedfordshire Freemasons
- No Question About It – St John’s Host a Great Quiz Night February 2, 2025St John’s Lodge held their annual quiz night at the Keep on Saturday evening, which once again was a huge success. As well as great fun, the night raised £650 for charity. The proceeds will be split 50% between St John’s Moggerhanger Hospice and Prince Michael of Kent Court, with the remainder going to the […]Dean OConnell
- Bedfordshire visits España! January 31, 2025Some “seven” Bedfordshire Freemasons recently embarked on a fraternal visit to Fuengirola Lodge No. 96, in the Province or Malaga, Spain. The Province was represented by Mike Freeley and Martin Hannam of Someries Lodge no. 5202 accompanied by members of Airports Lodge no. 9552, Garry Warren, Nigel Burton, Fil Fernandes, Glyn Emerton and Will […]Mark Harwood
- A Memorable Meeting for Stuart Lodge no. 540 January 31, 2025A Double Celebration marked the recent meeting of Stuart Lodge. Not only a 50th year Certificate presentation but also the welcoming of a new initiate, so a busy evening for all. It was some 50 years to the day that John Stringer began his masonic journey, and despite John trying to keep a “low profile” […]Mark Harwood
- Communication is Key for Chilterns New Master January 28, 2025Thursday 16th January saw a bumper turn out for the Chiltern Lodge No 1470 Installation meeting when Mark Harwood, our Provincial Communications Officer, was honoured to take Office as Master of the Lodge, having been most ably Installed by Philip Vernon, the outgoing Master. The many members in attendance were pleased to enjoy the company […]Paul Smith
- The 2025 Annual Martin Foss Award January 25, 2025On Friday 24th January, the Second Provincial Grand Principal, Martin Wilson, accompanied by the Provincial Grand Charity Steward, Steve Joyce attended the Graduation Ceremony for the School of Healthcare Practise at Bedfordshire University to present the Bedfordshire Freemasons’ Martin Foss Award. This is awarded to the year’s outstanding Midwifery graduate, selected by the University, […]Mark Harwood
- Update…The Walk to Jerusalem January 24, 2025Click here to see the progress so far The three sojourners started the walk after the Bedfordshire First Principals Chapter meeting on Friday 6th December 2024. On Monday 13 January, four weeks into their journey they have travelled 963,000 steps, 428 miles. The route has taken them from Bedford through Dover to Calais, […]Mark Harwood
- The Warden Lodge Ladies Festival “Helps to Make a Difference” January 24, 2025On November 9th, 2024, Warden Lodge hosted their Ladies Festival dedicated to celebrating their Master, Brian Bates, and his partner, Becky Whitlock. The Festival was held at the both splendid and picturesque Putteridge Bury, an evening that will live long in the memory for all those who attending Besides the festivities, the event’s “heart […]Mark Harwood
- A “Perfect” Evening at Biggleswade Rose Croix January 21, 2025There was a great gathering at Biggleswade Rose Croix to admit and welcome their newest member, Snowy Dyson, a member of Robert Bloomfield Lodge 8328. Snowy, enjoyed the company of some Illustrious Masons who were there to support him on this memorable evening, notably Simon Cooper the Inspector General for Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire together […]Mark Harwood
- A double Exaltation at Biscot Chapter no.8801 January 16, 2025A double celebration at Biscot Chapter The Most Excellent Grand Superintendent attended Biscot Chapter, where he witnessed both a double exaltation and fund raiser for the Bedfordshire 2026 Festival. The Chapter using the Archway and Provincial recommendations from the members area of the website, exalted Bro’s. Hennessey and Swan. Starting at 6pm, the work […]Mark Harwood
- Worshipful Brother Peter John Bates January 14, 2025Dear Brethren, It is with sadness that I inform you of the passing to the Grand Lodge above of Worshipful Brother and E. Comp. Peter John Bates PPrJGW on 5th of January 2025, aged 89. Peter was Initiated on the 24th of May 1982 in the St Johns Lodge L8817, he was Master from […]Mark Harwood