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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

Posted: 16 January 2026

A Living Journey of Brotherhood: Aditya Menon on Growth and Camaraderie

From childhood curiosity to a journey of growth, Aditya shares how Freemasonry shaped his life, values, and brotherhood.

Expected read time: 2 minutes

Members' stories

Posted: 11 June 2025

Graham Redman Awarded Grand Master's Order of Service to Masonry

A brief history of the Grand Master's Order of Service to Masonry, with reference to the distinguished service given by Graham Redman.

Expected read time: 3 minutes

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Members' stories

Rob Lang wins Excellence in Care Award for decades of mental health support to Royal Marines, NHS staff and a substance use disorder

Posted: 6 June 2025

Honorary Royal Marine recognised for decades of care work

Rob wins Excellence in Care Award for decades of support to Royal Marines, NHS staff, and people with substance use disorders.

Expected read time: 2 minutes

Community Engagement
Lincolnshire

Posted: 2 May 2025

VE Day Stories

Freemasons share VE Day stories

Expected read time: 5 minutes

Members' stories
Provinces & Districts
Leicestershire and Rutland

Posted: 8 April 2025

Freemasonry Through the Eyes of Gen Z: Eduardo’s Journey of Brotherhood and Growth

Discover how Freemasonry helped Eduardo, a 24-year-old from Portugal, build friendships, find purpose, and thrive in a new country.

Expected read time: 5 minutes

Members' stories

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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

A Living Journey of Brotherhood: Aditya Menon on Growth and Camaraderie

Graham Redman Awarded Grand Master's Order of Service to Masonry

Honorary Royal Marine recognised for decades of care work

VE Day Stories

Freemasonry Through the Eyes of Gen Z: Eduardo’s Journey of Brotherhood and Growth

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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

A Living Journey of Brotherhood: Aditya Menon on Growth and Camaraderie

Graham Redman Awarded Grand Master's Order of Service to Masonry

Honorary Royal Marine recognised for decades of care work

VE Day Stories

Freemasonry Through the Eyes of Gen Z: Eduardo’s Journey of Brotherhood and Growth

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