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Shipshape and Bristol Fashion: How the Port of Bristol Shanty Crew is Singing for Charity and Community

Bristol Freemasons’ Shanty Crew raise £60k for Teenage Cancer Trust through sea shanties, music, and community events across the South West.

Expected read time: 7 minutes

Community Engagement
Bristol

Posted: 3 July 2026

New Masonic Walking Tour Launched Around Covent Garden and the Strand

New 75-minute Masonic Walking Tour launches from Freemasons’ Hall, exploring Covent Garden, the Strand and London’s Masonic history.

Expected read time: 3 minutes

News

Posted: 29 June 2026

St Catherine’s welcomes distinguished Masonic visitors for historic Lodge meeting

Freemasonry and hospice care unite as St Catherine’s hosts a historic Lodge meeting celebrating service, compassion and community.

Expected read time: 3 minutes

Yorkshire North and East Ridings

Hertfordshire Freemasons supported a Felix Fresh food distribution event in Watford, helping residents access free surplus produce

Posted: 26 June 2026

Hertfordshire Freemasons Support Local Community Through Felix Fresh Food Distribution

Hertfordshire Freemasons supported a Felix Fresh food distribution event in Watford, helping residents access free surplus produce.

Expected read time: 2 minutes

Community Engagement
Hertfordshire

Posted: 12 June 2026

One Step at a Time: Guy Spencer Smith’s 400-Mile Run with Purpose

400-mile Temple Run: Guy Spencer Smith ran Newcastle to London for MCF, honouring his mother and raising funds for Alzheimer’s.

Expected read time: 5 minutes

Community Engagement
Northumberland

Posted: 5 May 2026

Freemason Faces Arctic Fury

Freemason Rob Wilkinson completes a 500km Arctic Ultra to support Kent Search & Rescue and a special needs school charity.

Expected read time: 3 minutes

Members' stories
East Kent

Posted: 5 May 2026

From Soldier to Survivor: Facing the Unthinkable

Shane Cooley’s inspiring recovery from a life-changing accident leads him to Freemasonry, service, and renewed purpose.

Expected read time: 7 minutes

Members' stories
East Kent

Posted: 10 March 2026

A New Generation of Freemasons: Vishnu Shanker’s Story

Vishnu Shanker discovered Freemasonry through family and curiosity—beginning a journey of learning, fellowship, and global connection.

Expected read time: 4 minutes

Members' stories
Districts

Posted: 16 February 2026

Celebrating 50 Years of the Masonic Housing Association

With the MHA marking its 50th Anniversary, this landmark year shines a renewed spotlight on our enduring contributions to community welfare.

Expected read time: 3 minutes

Community Engagement
News

Posted: 19 January 2026

From Personal Loss to Shared Hope: Royal Arch Companions in Support

From personal loss to shared hope: Essex Royal Arch Companions support a bereavement colouring book helping families across the county.

Expected read time: 3 minutes

Essex

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Shipshape and Bristol Fashion: How the Port of Bristol Shanty Crew is Singing for Charity and Community

New Masonic Walking Tour Launched Around Covent Garden and the Strand

St Catherine’s welcomes distinguished Masonic visitors for historic Lodge meeting

Hertfordshire Freemasons Support Local Community Through Felix Fresh Food Distribution

One Step at a Time: Guy Spencer Smith’s 400-Mile Run with Purpose

Freemason Faces Arctic Fury

From Soldier to Survivor: Facing the Unthinkable

A New Generation of Freemasons: Vishnu Shanker’s Story

Celebrating 50 Years of the Masonic Housing Association

From Personal Loss to Shared Hope: Royal Arch Companions in Support

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Shipshape and Bristol Fashion: How the Port of Bristol Shanty Crew is Singing for Charity and Community

New Masonic Walking Tour Launched Around Covent Garden and the Strand

St Catherine’s welcomes distinguished Masonic visitors for historic Lodge meeting

Hertfordshire Freemasons Support Local Community Through Felix Fresh Food Distribution

One Step at a Time: Guy Spencer Smith’s 400-Mile Run with Purpose

Freemason Faces Arctic Fury

From Soldier to Survivor: Facing the Unthinkable

A New Generation of Freemasons: Vishnu Shanker’s Story

Celebrating 50 Years of the Masonic Housing Association

From Personal Loss to Shared Hope: Royal Arch Companions in Support

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