What are you reading on #WorldBookDay# ? If your interests are #history# and #freemasonry#, this is a must have on your shelf! (No, we are not commission! 😂)
Lots happening in Dorset Freemasonry at the moment, loads of community engagement, loads of members pathway stuff, loads of branding and reading materials getting produced, oh and a bit of social media output!
At the recent meeting of the @LodgeUnity No 386, 36 members and visitors witnessed another candidate joining the brothers of Unity making Five Entered Apprentices with two more on the horizon.
Seven make a lodge perfect!
Dorset Freemasons at Sandhurst!
Members of Dorset Freemasonry were delighted to attend @SomersetML10021 recently, at their Dinner Night, held in the Indian Army Memorial Room, at @RMASandhurst
A wonderful event, in beautiful surroundings
Who says it’s too late to start something new? At @ZetlandCourt in Bournemouth, residents are knitting baby hats & blankets for the local NHS maternity ward! With staff support & new tools, even beginners are joining in. Making a difference, one stitch at a time! 🧶 #kindness#
Congrats to WBro Kevin who was recently installed as the new Master for Friendship and Sincerity No. 472, which meets in Shaftesbury. A huge turnout of Provincial Grand Lodge officers and members from far and wide attended to see Kevin installed as Master.
The @Amity137 (which has been meeting in Poole since 1765!) recently presented local charity, @therainbowfund which supports children in Dorset with serious and complex chronic conditions, life-limiting conditions and children receiving palliative care, with a cheque for £600.
Dorset Freemasonry is very lucky to have our own charity. Since the 1800's Dorset Masonic Care (DMC) has been run by some incredible volunteers to provide care to our members, their dependants and the wider community. In 2024 DMC helped with the attached
Following a donation form the Lodge of Benevolence No 1168 of £1000 to the Gryphon Foundation the Central Masonic Charity, The Masonic Charitable Foundation, have matched the donation with a further £1000 making a total of £2000.00 given in the name of Dorset Freemasons
At their Christmas lunch, @Blackmore3625 raised £287 for William Barnes Primary to support their swimming pool upkeep. The pool is a cherished community facility where many have learned to swim. Pictured: Charity Steward Lawrence, pupils, and Headteacher Fiona Locke. #Community#
The PGM presented @Canford9727 with an @Masonic_Charity Vice Patron certificate, celebrating their rare achievement of donating £10,000+ in a single transaction. Special tribute was paid to the late W Bro Dave Packer. The milestone was marked at the lodge's Christmas meeting.
We are pleased to announce the 3rd drawn charity that we are proud to support in conjunction with @Masonic_Charity.£500 will be going to @naomiandjack. These hospices provide essential care and support to life-limiting and life-threatened children, young adults and their families
Three grants totalling £2462.00 have been given by local Freemasons charities: @dorsetmasonicc1 , @DorsetCompanion and Benevolence Chapter No. 11668 to the @dsairambulance . This has been boosted by another £2642.00 @Masonic_Charity, £5284.00 donated in total, Well done all!