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In Praise of the Frontline - Freemasons come together to honour frontline health workers

UGLE is one of the core supporters of the NHS, Social Care and Frontline Workers’ Day.

Expected read time: 3 minutes

Features magazine

Sir Paul Williams Chairman of the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF)

Posted: 1 September 2021

Sir Paul Williams - Introducing the new Chairman of the Masonic Charitable Foundation

Sir Paul Williams welcomes visitors to the office of the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF, the Freemasons' Charity).

Expected read time: 6 minutes

Features magazine

Coffee at the Café and bar at Freemasons' Hall in London

Posted: 1 September 2021

Cheers to that! Unveiling the new café bar and meeting spot in Freemasons' Hall

The new café and bar is the latest innovation in UGLE’s bid to make Freemasons’ Hall a more welcoming space.

Expected read time: 4 minutes

Features magazine

The Universities Scheme lodges walk covered 2021 miles, including a Cheshire leg

Posted: 1 September 2021

Step it up - A group of Universities Scheme lodges walked 2021 miles for charity in 2021

A Freemason in Staffordshire had the idea to organise a challange to walk 2021 miles in 2021.

Expected read time: 4 minutes

Features magazine

Charles Hopkinson-Woolley reflects on what it is he enjoys so much about Freemasonry

Posted: 1 September 2021

Warmest of welcomes - Charles Hopkinson-Woolley on creating harmony in a lodge

Hear about Charles Hopkinson-Woolley's experience in Freemasonry.

Expected read time: 9 minutes

Features magazine

Posted: 6 June 2021

Forces for Good - An interview with Mark Ormrod, MBE

His interest in Freemasonry started before he was deployed to Afghanistan. He was awarded the MBE.

Expected read time: 4 minutes

Features magazine

Posted: 6 June 2021

Forces for Good - An interview with Harry Billinge

Harry has been an active Freemason for decades, having followed his father into the Craft. He was awarded the MBE.

Expected read time: 4 minutes

Features magazine

Mosaic at the Grand Temple in Freemasons' Hall in London

Posted: 20 May 2021

Learning Online - Onboarding with Solomon

The Learning and Development team's W Bro Brown describes Solomon fellowcraft onboarding.

Expected read time: 3 minutes

Features magazine
Inside Freemasonry

Posted: 20 May 2021

Light Blues Brigade

The New and Young Masons Club on offering engagement and learning both in the UK and internationally.

Expected read time: 3 minutes

Features magazine

Posted: 20 May 2021

Dr David Staples: The Grand Secretary on modernising Freemasonry while preserving traditions

The sliding doors moment for Dr David Staples came as he was changing into his robes for his very first meeting as a Freemason.

Expected read time: 6 minutes

Features magazine

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In Praise of the Frontline - Freemasons come together to honour frontline health workers

Sir Paul Williams - Introducing the new Chairman of the Masonic Charitable Foundation

Cheers to that! Unveiling the new café bar and meeting spot in Freemasons' Hall

Step it up - A group of Universities Scheme lodges walked 2021 miles for charity in 2021

Warmest of welcomes - Charles Hopkinson-Woolley on creating harmony in a lodge

Forces for Good - An interview with Mark Ormrod, MBE

Forces for Good - An interview with Harry Billinge

Learning Online - Onboarding with Solomon

Light Blues Brigade

Dr David Staples: The Grand Secretary on modernising Freemasonry while preserving traditions

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