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Message to members from the Pro Grand Master (February 2021)

Pro Grand Master Peter Lowndes has written a message to all members of the United Grand Lodge of England.

Expected read time: 5 minutes

Members' communications

The Triple Tau - symbolism in the Royal Arch

Posted: 12 January 2021

Laurence Dermott - Enigma and Trailblazer by Rob Soames

The Met Grand Chapter's Rob Soames looks to Laurance Dermott - Enigma and Trailblazer for clarity on Freemasonry's charitable origins.

Expected read time: 4 minutes

Inside Freemasonry

Posted: 12 January 2021

Stuck with the Sussex fudge? A piece by Jim Daniel

Jim Daniel explores the implications of a compromise made more than 200 years ago that affects the Royal Arch today.

Expected read time: 6 minutes

Inside Freemasonry

Grand Secretary and Grand Scribe E Dr David Staples of the United Grand Lodge of England

Posted: 9 December 2020

Winter 2020 column - Grand Secretary and Grand Scribe E Dr David Staples

Read the Winter 2020 column from the Grand Secretary and Grand Scribe E Dr David Staples.

Expected read time: 4 minutes

Members' communications

Posted: 30 October 2020

Women’s refuges becomes priority issue for Freemasons

After this tragic incident local Freemasons provided an annual financial contribution to The Sussex Refuge in memory of Amelia.

Expected read time: 7 minutes

Charity
News

Dr David Staples, Chief Executive of UGLE and Elizabeth Gay, Director of Human Resources

Posted: 29 September 2020

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

UGLE is delighted to announce it has been shortlisted for two categories at the Investors in People Awards 2022.

Expected read time: 3 minutes

News

Pro Grand Master Peter Lowndes of the United Grand Lodge of England

Posted: 9 September 2020

Pro Grand Master's address (September 2020)

UGLE holds four business meetings a year, known as Quarterly Communication.

Expected read time: 4 minutes

Members' communications

Posted: 4 September 2020

Autumn 2020 column - Grand Secretary and Grand Scribe E Dr David Staples

Read the Autumn 2020 column from the Grand Secretary and Grand Scribe E Dr David Staples.

Expected read time: 4 minutes

Members' communications

Queen Elizabeth Court: Erica Hughes and Gwyneth Jones

Posted: 29 June 2020

Freemasons support young carers with cookery, dance and drama workshops

Freemasons are lending a helping hand to young carers who are under increasing pressure as they support family members during lockdown.

Expected read time: 4 minutes

Charity

Graham & Jan Watkins - Horsham Freemasons with a hot food delivery

Posted: 1 June 2020

Freemasons provide 120,000 people with donations of 300,000 meals and 38 tonnes of food during the Covid-19 pandemic

With many families struggling to put food on the table Freemasons across England and Wales are currently working on hundreds of initiatives.

Expected read time: 5 minutes

Charity

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Message to members from the Pro Grand Master (February 2021)

Laurence Dermott - Enigma and Trailblazer by Rob Soames

Stuck with the Sussex fudge? A piece by Jim Daniel

Winter 2020 column - Grand Secretary and Grand Scribe E Dr David Staples

Women’s refuges becomes priority issue for Freemasons

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

Pro Grand Master's address (September 2020)

Autumn 2020 column - Grand Secretary and Grand Scribe E Dr David Staples

Freemasons support young carers with cookery, dance and drama workshops

Freemasons provide 120,000 people with donations of 300,000 meals and 38 tonnes of food during the Covid-19 pandemic

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