Leicestershire & Rutland Freemasons

Freemasonry Matters

• Acceptance Speech as the 107th Grand Master June 7, 2026
  Right Worshipful Deputy Grand Master, Most Worshipful Past Grand Masters, my colleagues of the Grand Lodge, Brethren, Ladies, and Honored Guests: I stand before you today deeply honored and profoundly…
• Nottinghamshire Mark Weekend Away 2026- Book Your Place Now!! June 4, 2026
  Due to the popular demand and the further success of last year’s Mark Weekend away at The Lincoln Hotel, it is the R W Provincial Grand Masters wish to hold…
• The 5 Benefits of Brotherhood June 2, 2026
  Something shifts when a man finds his people. Not acquaintances, not coworkers — men who share his values, hold him to a higher standard, and show up when it counts.…
• An Evening of Royal Arch Learning and Companionship June 1, 2026
  The Principals and Officers of Clifton Chapter No. 4753 warmly invite all Royal Arch Companions across Nottinghamshire to attend our next Regular Convocation. Freemasons' Hall, Goldsmith Street Friday 26th June…
• Summer Music Festival 2026 May 27, 2026
  COMMUNITY • MUSIC • SUMMER CELEBRATIONS Get ready for an unforgettable day of live music, family fun, and summer spirit at the Nottinghamshire Freemasons Summer Music Festival 2026. Join us…
• Freemason Presidents: How the Lodge Shaped American Leadership May 14, 2026
  As America celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026, the influence of Freemasonry on the nation’s history is worth remembering. Some of the men who signed the Declaration of Independence, led…
• Well Done Josh May 10, 2026
  Nottinghamshire Freemasons are proud to see W. Bro. Josh Lee-Taylor, Provincial Grand Steward and member of Walesby Forest Lodge No. 9674, recognised for his outstanding commitment to Scouting and the…
• A Blooming Success at the Garden of Reflection May 10, 2026
  On Sunday 10th May, members of the Nottinghamshire Freemasons and their families once again came together for the annual spring planting at the beautiful Garden of Reflection at Portland College.…
• My Bag Charity & TLC: A Partnership Bringing Dignity to Children during difficult times. May 6, 2026
  Across Nottinghamshire, two compassionate initiatives are quietly reshaping how vulnerable children experience moments of crisis. At the heart of this impact is My Bag Charity, working in powerful partnership with…
• Community Engagement Across Norfolk Freemasonry May 4, 2026
  “Across Norfolk, Freemasons are quietly making a real difference every day. What we’re now starting to see is the true scale of that impact, and it’s something we should be…
• Norfolk Freemasons Support Local and National Charities with Recent Donations May 4, 2026
  Norfolk Freemasons continue to demonstrate their commitment to supporting communities both locally and nationally, with recent charitable contributions making a meaningful impact.A donation of £1,500 was recently presented to Norfolk…
• Nottinghamshire Freemasons Champion Life-Saving Action at Landmark Stop the Bleed Conference May 2, 2026
  Nottinghamshire Freemasons have once again demonstrated their deep commitment to community wellbeing, playing a prominent and inspiring role at the UK’s first ever #InThisTogether Stop the Bleed conference, held in…
• A Chamber of Reflection Takes Shape at Reynoldsburg Lodge #340 April 30, 2026
  In connection with the 2026 theme, “Committed to the Craft,” introduced by the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Ohio, Shawn Johnson, we invited Ohio-based Masons to share the…
• Nottinghamshire Provincial Grand Mark Lodge Annual Summer Ball 2026 April 27, 2026
  The Nottinghamshire Provincial Grand Mark Lodge is delighted to invite members, their families, friends, and guests to its much-anticipated Annual Summer Ball, taking place on Saturday 30th May 2026 at…
• Masonic Symbols in America: A 250th Anniversary Reflection April 23, 2026
  As America marks 250 years of independence, it’s worth noting the presence and impact of Freemasonry during the nation’s founding. Some of the men who signed the Declaration of Independence,…
• Ceres Lodge Supporting Young Carers and Community Connections April 23, 2026
  WBro Peter De Gol representing Ceres Lodge recently presented a £1,000 donation to Laura Price of Caring Together Charity, recognising the vital and often unseen work the organisation carries out…
• Supporting Craft, Community and Wellbeing in South Walsham April 20, 2026
  Norfolk Freemasons were pleased to support the Wherry Wood Turners at a recent charity demonstration evening in South Walsham, with a £500 donation from the brethren of Thorpe St Andrew…
• Scotland’s Grand Lodge Axed Social Media April 16, 2026
  A fraternity built on discretion opened a Facebook page. It went about as well as you’d expect. The Grand Lodge of Scotland — the governing body for Craft Freemasonry north of the border
  Stuart Harker
• The Widow’s Son: A Poem for the Third Degree April 15, 2026
  The Hiramic legend sits at the heart of the Master Mason's degree. Without revealing what belongs to the lodge room alone, this poem reflects on the themes that every brother carries away from that
• Songs Lodge Forgot: Five Masonic Ballads Worth Reviving April 15, 2026
  Every lodge has that moment during the festive board when someone suggests a song and the room goes quiet. We've lost the habit. A hundred years ago, no Masonic evening was complete without at least