Essex Freemasons

The first Masonic Secret Santa Meeting was held by Loxford Lodge No. 5621 on 14th December 2021. All the presents were known but the children who received them were a secret

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Life has been tough for little two-year-old Rosie Harris from Canvey Island, diagnosed at three months old with a rare genetic mutation

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In 1951 Malcolm Robinson, now BEM PPJGW, was initiated into St Margaret’s Lodge No. 5168 which met in Leigh

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Colin Felton, was congratulated by the Worshipful Master and the Brethren of East Saxon Lodge No. 7053, on his forthcoming promotion to Assistant Provincial Grand Master

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Christmas is near, a time of traditions, storytelling, and reflection

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Paul Tarrant, the Provincial Grand Master (PGM) made an Official Visit to the Lodge of Beneficence No. 7978 on 18th November 2021 as it marked his 50 years in the Craft for Michael Spencer

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In the run-up to its Platinum (70th) Anniversary in February 2022 the Brethren of Colcestria Lodge No. 7123 have been active in giving to good causes and attracting new members to Freemasonry

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At Loughton Masonic Hall on Wednesday 8th December 2021, Warren Wood Lodge No. 8284 met for their Christmas meeting

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The Provincial Membership Team held an important event at Braintree Masonic Centre on 27th November 2021

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Chelmsford based charity, Kids Inspire, set to train dozens of new mentors, to provide one to one help for children with mental health issues, thanks to a £3,000 grant from Essex Freemasons

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Thundersley Lodge celebrated three events: Daniel Ward was Raised to the Third Degree, Ray Fretten reached 60 years in Freemasonry and the Lodge achieved Grand Patron status

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On the 17th of November 2021, precisely one year after the original planned date at United Lodge No. 697 in Colchester, Andrew Colsell, the Lodge Secretary, initiated his 19-year-old son

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On 22nd November 2021 everybody involved made the Installation Ceremony for the new Worshipful Master Peter Anderson very enjoyable at Grey Friars Lodge 5169

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Guardians of Traditions - William of Colchester Lodge No. 5255

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One of the most heartfelt personal tributes about the late Rodney Bass was made to the Brethren at the Installation Meeting on 22nd November 2021 of Grey Friars Lodge No. 5169

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On 15th November 2021 Mark Eve was proclaimed as the Worshipful Master of Comrades Lodge No.2976 which meets at St Giles, the Colchester Masonic Centre

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Children’s mental health charity Place2Be has launched additional support for both children and parents at six schools in Harlow, thanks to a £25,000 grant from Essex Freemasons

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A new mini bus, fully equipped to help transport vulnerable people across south Essex to allow them to access vital day care services, has been delivered to a Benfleet based charity

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More than 15,000 people evacuated from Afghanistan are receiving basic necessities from the British Red Cross, which has been boosted by a grant from Essex Freemasons and other Provinces

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During the English Civil War, Royalist Generals Sir Charles Lucas and Sir George Lisle fought bravely whilst enduring hardship and famine in the three-month siege of Colchester

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The United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) is committed to reducing the environmental impact of its operations and plans to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by the year 2030

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On Wednesday 27th October 2021 at Essex County Cricket Ground in Chelmsford close to 300 individual PSA tests were undertaken, 200 combined tests for heart, skin cancer and overall health

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The Lord Mayor's Show is on Saturday 13th November 2021

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Distinguished horticulturalist, Robin Crouchman, was presented with his 50-year Certificate on 4th October 2021

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Six-year-old Chloe Chandler from Little Dunmow has courage stamped through every inch of her young body

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On 9th October 2021, members of the Essex Cornerstone Club welcomed fellow Freemasons, their families and friends with reception drinks and canapes followed by a delicious three-course meal

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Wivenhoe, mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086, on the banks of the River Colne has a rich maritime and Masonic heritage

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The Essex 500 Inspire Challenge winner for July 2021 for the best story using the Provincial Online Story Creation Wizard was Ilford Castle Lodge No. 7144

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Loxford Lodge No 5621 brethren at Upminster to hold an in-specie ‘Secret Santa’ Alms Collection at their meeting on TUESDAY 14TH DECEMBER 2021

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In the New Year’s Honours List for 2021 in recognition of his work as the Chair of the S.A.M. Fund, Steve Nottage was awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM)

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He lived respected and died regretted

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Deputy Provincial Grand Master (DepProvGM) Nick Franklin was delighted to present Jeff Cripps with a Certificate to commemorate his 50 years as a Freemason

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A total of fifty golfers from lodges in Essex and some non-masonic guests making up teams of four teed-off in a golf classic that sadly, due to Covid, had to be cancelled last year

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The wife of the late RW Bro Rodney Bass, Mrs Margaret Bass, and daughter Lydia were invited to the recent meeting of Tollesbury Lodge

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New state of the art CCTV cameras will ensure that eyes will always be on the sea looking out for people in distress around the Canvey coastline, thanks to grants from Essex Freemasons

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Essex Freemasons jumped into action and assisted the British Red Cross (BRC) Afghan Crisis Appeal by providing basic essentials such as warm clothing, baby items and toothbrushes

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Essex Provincial Grand Stewards in Charity Clay Shoot raised over £1,450 towards Essex 2022 Festival Target

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Maldon Masonic Lodges join in and support Maldon Saints YFC appeal for funding to purchase Defibrillators

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An eagle-eyed Essex Masonic Clay Shooting Team has won the National Masonic Clay Championships

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Graham Larke, a leading Essex Freemason, has reported that on NHS Day on 5th July 2021 the Essex Freemasons who meet at Orsett Masonic Hall raised a grand total of £1,500

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The London Search and Rescue support the British Red Cross in the Afghanistan Resettlement Scheme and the Essex Freemasons’ TLC scheme formed part of the welcome package

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On Friday 10th September, the Chairman of Braintree District Council, Cllr. Sue Wilson, received guests to a Reception in the Town Hall, prior to a preview of The Lodge of Saint Mary’s exhibition

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What could go wrong when Steve Barker proposed to his Scottish brethren they deliver a North of Scotland-style Third Degree ceremony at a forthcoming Maritima meeting!?

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On Thursday 9th September 2021, Freemasons from all over Essex travelled to see Paul William Tarrant installed as the 20th Provincial Grand Master (PGM) of Essex

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Stisted Hall gets a residents buggy refurb thanks to a donation from The Joshua Nunn Lodge 2154

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How many hundreds of times have we uttered those words. Yet on 1st September 2021, the first meeting back of Essex United Service Lodge No 3804; ‘happy meet again’ was for real

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Under the leadership of Peter Low and the hard work of his Team, on 21st August 2021 Essex was the first Province to meet approval of UGLE by implementing 100% of its important ‘Marketing Actions’

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To help more than 1.4 million people experiencing mental health issues, Freemasons in Essex and across England are donating more than £550,000 to help citizens across the UK

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Braintree Museum is excited to be working with Essex Freemasons to present a new exhibition named “Engaging with the Community” to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Lodge of Saint Mary

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The eagerly awaited Provincial Grand Stewards Golf Day finally took place at the South Essex Golf Club on Friday 31st July 2021

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Freemasons from Chelmsford based Lodge of Integrity have pledged their support for a local charity, City of Chelmsford Mencap, with a £1,000 donation

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The Essex Provincial Charity Stewards Conference on Saturday 14th August 2021 was attended by 157 Brethren who made the journey to Saxon Hall in Southend and a further 112 by Zoom

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Charity representatives of the 300 plus lodges in Essex attended the Provincial Charity Stewards Conference held at the Southend Masonic Centre and online on Saturday 14th August 2021

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Farleigh Hospice in Chelmsford has launched a major new programme, funded by Essex Freemasons, to support residents at care homes across mid-Essex with critical end of life and palliative care.

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One of the most experienced Freemasons in Essex is about to begin an exciting new chapter. Taking over as the club historian for West Ham United

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Ilford Castle Lodge 7144 is calling all frontline heroes to A Frontline Heroes Lodge - There’s an Idea!

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Mrs Jennifer Tolhurst, the Lord Lieutenant of Essex, and Sir David Amess MP were among the many dignitaries celebrating NHS, Social Care and Frontline Worker’s Day at local masonic centres across Essex

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The best story submitted by a Lodge and Chapter during the month of July will each win £500 for their chosen charity

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A three-year-old boy with cancer is able to get life-saving treatment in Germany, thanks to a £30,000 donation by Essex freemasons

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Essex Freemasons have donated £31,000 to St Helena Hospice to help it to better reach and provide end of life support for patients and families

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Essex Freemasons celebrate the work and dedication of the NHS, social care and frontline workers and remember the ultimate sacrifice that many had made during the pandemic

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Hundreds of families on the brink of famine in South Sudan will be receiving emergency support thanks to a grant of £35,000 from the Freemasons to Plan International UK

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Essex Freemasons have donated £30,000 to independent sight loss charity Southend in Sight to help it continue and develop its “Talk and Support service”

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The inaugural celebration of NHS, Social Care and Frontline Workers’ Day is set to take place on 5 July 2021, with Freemasons leading the event

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Continued community support & engagement from Saxon Hall

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On a very hot day in June several Members of the Wheel of Fellowship Lodge No. 9016 (Essex) donated boxes of Toys, both cuddly and educational

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The Howard Hall Masonic Centre in Braintree served as a barber’s shop, when Bro Robin Bayes, of Lodge of Justice 147, "braved a shave" in support of brother Alan Chapman

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Essex Freemasons are working to bring smiles to the faces of children at Romford, Southend and Basildon Hospitals who are facing life changing treatment for brain tumours

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More than 30,000 young people with disabilities and special educational needs will be able to take part in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, thanks to a grant of £300,000 from the Freemasons

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Raili entered the new apprenticeship degree nurse training scheme at the Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAHT) in Harlow and Anglia Ruskin University (ARU)

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November 16th will mark a special celebration for St Philip Lodge 4221 as it marks its centenary and the target for the big day is the attendance of 100 brethren

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The United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) has launched its first annual report, in its 300 year history

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It started with a Facebook appeal from Clacton District Hospital then went viral - and it worked after the message reached local Freemasons - members of Clactonian Lodge

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The RMBI care home at Stisted (Stisted Hall) has progressed so much since its opening in 1999

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The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) has replaced what was once considered a difficult process for assistance into a smooth one for individuals and their families

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The Halstead Day Centre has thanked Joshua Nunn in supporting its effort to provide independent living for people over 60 who are isolated

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The perception of Freemasonry is rapidly moving towards a greater awareness of charitable giving and community service

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Among the 9,000 or so Essex Freemasons there are over 4,200 who also enjoy being Royal Arch (RA) Masons

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Provincial Grand Lodge of Essex has joined the United Grand Lodge of England campaign and is inviting its 200,000 members to raise funds for charities the Prince dedicated his life to

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Set in their ways for 300 years, the Freemasons are opening a lodge aimed at young people to combat a slump in membership

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UGLE has launched its first annual report, in its 300 year history, marking another major step forward in its commitment to modernisation, transparency and normalization

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W.Bro Mark Jones and Bro. Graham Cornell made a delivery of bottled water, snacks, soft drinks, treats, toiletries and items of clothing to the C.H.E.S.S centre in Chelmsford

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Essex 500 Challenges generate a ‘prize’ of £500 to a registered charity or local good cause chosen by the Lodge of the winning team, or individual, for each Challenge

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“The world will be a poorer place for his passing and we will be writing to Her Majesty on behalf of the Province to express our sadness at his passing and our support for her and her family”

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The Freemasons are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Prince Philip this morning and we extend our sincere condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family

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To both women and men Freemasons, a brother refers not only to the members of their respective Orders but to the ‘Whole of Society’

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On the evening of 29th March 2021, ten brethren held a Zoom meeting, which on this occasion was for a notable Anniversary

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In February, the WM of Stedfast Unity Lodge identified an opportunity for the members to help support staff in the hospitals that were suffering

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On 12th March 2001 an extraordinary, and unique, scheme was launched by Essex Freemasons: it was a simple idea – to provide Essex A&E departments with Teddies

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Freemasons’ Hall has announced its first Organ Concert of 2021, which will take place on 30 March, at 7pm

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Having served in Her Majesty’s Armed Services many Freemasons have been prepared to put their lives on the line for the rest of us

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Councillor Steven Cole who said “He was also a Freemason as well and he raised thousands upon thousands of pounds. He loved his Freemasonry. He was someone that I looked up to”

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Villerica was Consecrated in the Grecian Temple at the Abercorn Rooms of the Great Eastern Hotel by the RW Provincial Grand Master of Essex Lord Lambourne on 19th February 1921

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Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust has thanked Essex Freemasons for their “incredible support and wonderful generosity"

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W Bro Ken Cownden explains, “We all understand that ‘Secrecy’ in Freemasonry comprises of a small number of signs, grips and words to distinguish each other ...”

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Hit song ‘Rivers of Babylon’ meaningful to Companions in the Holy Royal Arch, as it relates the beginning of a story which is central to the teachings of the fourth step in core Freemasonry

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An interview with Dr David Staples on BBC Radio Oxford. Listen from 09:40-18:45

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For a number of Freemasons, the desire to do good work for the Community and help others has grown stronger during the COVID-19 crisis.

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Singing ‘We’ll Meet Again’, Vera Lynn gave hope to many millions throughout WWII. Now the iconic first line of her song gives hope the brethren in the Province of Essex.

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Bringing together Freemasons who are, or have served as, Secretaries and Treasurers in order to share among themselves their vast experience and knowledge

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The Essex Cornerstone continues to lead the way, supporting local charities dedicated to helping young people and children in need

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112 Essex Freemasons stepped up to the plate for the Provincial ‘500 Step Challenge’ and in the eight days the Brethren recorded a total of 12,378,321 steps

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Following a presentation about the rebuilding of ‘The Square’ at Upminster, the late Rodney Lister Bass OBE, declared “O Wonderful Masons!”

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Southend’s freemasonry centre, Saxon Hall, opened its doors last week as a vaccination centre in the battle against Covid19

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Rosslyn Lodge No 1543 has raised £500, and bought 240 snack bars and 120 cans of energy drinks for front-line workers at Broomfield Hospital

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In his 84th year, Bro Voltaire proved it is never too late to become a Freemason by being Initiated and made an Entered Apprentice of the Lodge of the Nine Sisters in Paris.

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With over forty years’ experience in coaching Craftsmen and Companions, W Bro Ken Cownden recognised by the Province with one of only six annual promotions to the new honour of PPSGW.

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Mistley Lodge No 2339 and Dedham Vale No 8901 donate special Christmas Tree to Acorn Village, which has been providing residential care since 1975

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When three-year-old Albert fell badly and suffered a serious cut to his head last month, he had to go to A&E, where he was given one of Essex Freemasonry’s Teddy Bears.

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A leading Colchester charity, helping the homeless back into the community, has been given a £20,000 lifeline by Essex Freemasons

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Having donated £1m between April and July to help those impacted by the Covid-19 crisis, Freemasons are now focusing on protecting the homeless

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Dozens of young people across Essex with social and emotional health issues will enjoy a better Christmas thanks to initiative by a Billericay school and help from Essex Freemasons

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From donating much needed money to volunteering by phoning front-line organisations or packing and delivering PPE, every Freemason in Essex has contributed

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Cross Keys Masonic Centre have made generous donations towards the local Women’s Refuge for Christmas

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The Essex Cornerstone Lodge, supporting a youth programme focussed on local charities dedicated to helping young men and women in need

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Saturday July 3rd, 2021 – Essex Freemasons Ladies Day Festival

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HRH Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh 68 Years a Subscribing Freemason and The Temple That Never Was

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It was a leap of faith on behalf of the many who had worked hard when Sir David Wooton, the Assistant Grand Master, launched the new online platform ‘Solomon’ two years ago

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Freemasons’ Hall Brings Some Early Christmas Cheer With Its First Virtual Organ Concert This December

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The new 'Shop at Freemasons’ Hall' is launching this week at the Covent Garden headquarters of the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE)

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At the Pride of Essex Awards 2020 Presentation Ceremony, the Judges gave the Essex Freemasons Community Fund (EFCF) a ‘First’ with the ultimate ‘Community Top Team Award’

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Essex Freemasons Community Fund, proudly won the Pride of Essex 'Team of Pride 2020' for our contribution to increase COVID tests and provision of PPE to vital services

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The Pride of Essex Awards will recognise the Nominations and Award winners of six Categories who have shown exceptional courage, inspiration and Community service in Essex.

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Monkhams Lodge No 4161 was Consecrated at Freemasons Hall on 30th November 1920. Named after Monkhams Hall, the family home of the Primus Master W Bro Sir Richard Beale Colvin

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Saxon Hall, home to Freemasons in south east Essex, might be in lockdown with the rest of the country, but it continues to do its bit for the health of the country - helping the NHS, the ambulance service and the Red Cross.

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Every year for nearly 5 years I have every November participated in MOVEMBER - growing a moustache over the November month and to raise money for a cancer charity

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The Solomon User Group (SUG) is a module on Solomon where new items are tried by ‘lead users’. The current item being reviewed is all about the Lodge Officers’ Jewels

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The United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) has lit up Freemasons' Hall in London to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of VE and VJ Day

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The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF) chose Nikki, a Team Leader, for the lead story ‘A day in the life’ in the Better Lives Autumn/Winter 2020 issue

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They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.

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Eight hospices across the county have been chosen to receive grants totaling nearly £14,000 from Essex Freemasons

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It has been a massive struggle for seven-year-old Harrysson Wright from the moment he was born - but help is on the way thanks to a group of Maldon Freemasons and the larger Essex Community

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On Saturday 30th October 1920 at Freemasons Hall W Bro J H Salter, the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Essex installed the Primus Master at the Consecration Ceremony of St George’s Lodge No 4117

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Here are some highlights as recorded at a recent Zoom meeting of the Essex Provincial Charity Stewards

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Essex Freemasons have donated £1,000 to Take Heart, a Southend based charity which, for over a quarter of a century, has been providing community support for those with heart health problems

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Not many masonic lodges in England can claim to have met in their own masonic hall for over 100 years but local Freemasons have been meeting in the Mistley Masonic Hall since they purchased the building for £350 in 1906.

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Braintree’s oldest Masonic Lodge is to celebrate more than 150 years of history and involvement with the community with a major exhibition about local Freemasonry planned for 2021

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Leigh-on-Sea charity The Gold Geese, set up in 2014 to help families with young children suffering with rare blood cancers, has received a cash boost from Southend Freemasons

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215 years ago, on 21st October 1805 Vice Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson destroyed all hopes of an invasion of Britain by Napoleon by defeating the combined French and Spanish Fleets at the Battle of Trafalgar

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Saffron Walden Community Football Club and Saffron Walden PSG girls football club have received a £1,000 donation from local Freemasons

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Assistant Provincial Grand Master W Bro The Rev Martin Howse PSGD was the Worshipful Master (Acting) for the first meeting of the Lodge of Daily Advancement No 9979

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The Association of Friends of Prince Edward Duke of Kent Court at Stisted has announced that, following the cancellation of the 2020 event, due to the Covid19 pandemic, the 2021 event must also be cancelled

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The Wickford and District Talking Newspaper, a charity which has worked in the area since 1977 to provide up to date news for the blind and partially sighted, has received a grant of £1,250 from Essex Freemasons.

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More than £165,000 has been donated by Freemasons to help protect women and children from domestic abuse in the last three months

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UGLE shortlisted for both “Health and Wellbeing” and “Leader of the Year” at Investors in People Awards 2020

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Freemasons Hall opens its doors to Open House London with brand new attractions for visitors this weekend

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