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Uni Initiate Chris' rich Masonic life The first student to be Initiated through the Universities Scheme in Dorset has received his Grand Lodge Certificate. Bro Chris Hare, who was Initiated into Freemasonry by the then Provincial Grand Master, RWBro Richard Merritt, has enjoyed an active Masonic journey during his first sixteen months as a member of London Haven Lodge, no.7300. more...
Freemasons give $150,000 for victims of Australian bush fires People who have lost everything in the catastrophic Australian bushfires will be among those to benefit from a grant of AUS$150,000 (£79,000) from Dorset Freemasons to the Disaster Relief Funds set up by Freemasons in Australia.
The grant from the English and Welsh Freemasons' charity will see AUS$50,000 given to the Australian Freemasons' Disaster Relief Funds in each of the three states most affected by the blaze: New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. more...
Dorset Freemasons through the MCF bring Christmas cheer to older people Far too many older people spend Christmas entirely on their own, never receiving a single card or present. This past year, however, saw around 2,000 isolated and lonely older people who have contacted The Silver Line Helpline receive a gift and a card, thanks to a grant of £7,500 from Dorset Freemasons through the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF), the freemasons charity.
The Silver Line offers emotional support and friendship to vulnerable and isolated older people. more...
Dorset Freemasons Support DorSAR Dorset Search and Rescue (DorSAR) - www.dorsar.org.uk - is a team of highly trained volunteers who work with the Police, Coastguard and other emergency services in search and recovery of missing persons, swift water and flood water rescue, search and recovery of significant objects and support at major incidents. Brethren of London Haven Lodge, no.7300, presented the local charity with a cheque for £1000 during the Christmas meeting. more...
Dorset Sportsmen's Lodge dedicates it's banner! It was a bumper attendance at the Province's newest lodge for the dedication of their banner by the Provincial Grand Master.
Following several years of exploring the possibility of a 'themed' lodge to attract fresh membership, Dorset Sportsmen's Lodge was consecrated in April 2017 with the 'Founders' being a mixture of all ages, some of whom are working men and others that have retired. more...
History and symbolism of the apron of the Provincial Grand Master The apron worn by the Provincial Grand Master is full of history and symbolism. So announced Harry Barnes, Past PGM for Dorset, during his fascinating talk to Brethren of The Kenneth Cross Lodge of Dorset Provincial Grand Stewards, during their November meeting held at Kinson Masonic Hall. more...
Sherborne Freemasons donate £2400 to the Rendezvous Team & Green Shed Workshop. Cheques for £1200 each were presented to the two local charities by Dennis Porter, the outgoing Worshipful Master of the Lodge of Benevolence on the 26th Nov. 2019. All monies for charity come entirely from members contributions, raised at their monthly meetings throughout the year.
Rendezvous Team
The Team have been helping young people (13-25) improve their lives for over 20 years. more...
A 'grand' start to the Lodge of Amity Festival 25 contributions The Lodge of Amity, at their first meeting following the official announcement of the Province's Festival 25, kick-started their contributions by presenting a cheque for £1,000 to the Provincial Grand Charity Steward.
The occasion was the Lodge's annual 'Founders Night' meeting, where the founding of the Lodge in 1765 is celebrated in unique style. The meeting this year included a fascinating talk on the Founding of the Lodge given by Martin Adlem. more...
Charity presentation to 'Amelia's Rainbow'. W.Bro Bo Rouse, Lodge of Meridian Master 2018 - 2019; presenting a cheque for £1000.00 to Ms Farah batchelor of the charit Amelia's Rainbow. Amelia's Rainbow is a Dorset based charity and it supports childeren suffering from Neuroblastoma, a rare and life-threatening cancer that affects children.
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Charity presentation to Hengistbury Head National Coastwatch Hengistbury Head National Coastwatch were very pleased to welcome W.Bro Peter Meade and Bro Rob Bury to the Lookout on Thursday. Peter and Rob are members of the Lodge of Meridian and and presented a cheque for £250.
HHNCI being one of their 2019 charitable causes. Thank us for our donation, they really appreciate our support.
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Class of '98' The four Provincial Grand Stewards of Dorset appointed in 1997 hold an annual reunion each year, and this year it was the turn of All Souls Lodge, no.170, to act as host during their Act of Remembrance meeting.
The 'Class of '98', as they are affectionately known, comprises Kevin Abbiss, All Souls Lodge, no.170, Terry Roddick, De Moulham Lodge, no.1146, Clive Deakin, London Haven Lodge, no.7300 and Chris Hubbard Quintus Lodge, no.8118. more...
Masonic Charitable Foundation / Festival 25. The real life impact. Please read this guest article by Wayne Ingram on the work of the Masonic Charitable Foundation and the importance of our support for Festival 25.
As a Freemason, I am often approached by the charity steward asking if I would like to give anything to the MCF? This is usually as I am consuming one of several roast potatoes which I have readily placed on my plate during the festive board. more...
Freemasons at Remembrance Parade Wimborne Freemasons from the four Lodges who meet at the Wimborne Masonic Hall in the Corn Market gathered to pay their respects at the Royal British Legion Remembrance Parade and Service at the Minster.
The Brethren took their places and marched from the Royal British Legion in the town to the Minster for the Remembrance Service.
On completion wreaths were laid by WBro Dan Martin, Master of the Lodge of St Cuthberga and WBro Terry Fuller, A/DC of Amphibious Lodge. more...
Wimborne Freemasons remember their fallen The November meeting of the Lodge of St Cuthberga was well attended. We particularly remembered the fallen Freemasons throughout the Province of Dorset who died on active service during the Great War, in whose memory the United Grand Lodge in Great Queen Street, was subsequently erected and appropriately dedicated.
In the temple the Union Flag adorned four empty chairs in memory of the Brethren, who set off from 622 those many years ago, and laid down their lives for our freedom. more...
Vespasian Lodge passes Universities Scheme candidate. Chris Wilmoth, a Universities Scheme candidate and member of London Haven Lodge, was Passed to the Second Degree in an impressive ceremony at the Vespasian Lodge.
Chris, together with members of London Haven, was welcomed to Vespasian Lodge by the Master, Robert Fletcher. The Passing ceremony was ably carried out by Steve Spender, the Immediate Past Master. more...
Beyond The Craft - Knights Templar Provincial Priors Bodyguard in Malta A guest article by Les Miskimmin on the Knights Templar, Province of Dorset and Wiltshire, Provincial Priors Bodyguard Visit to Valletta Malta in October 2019.
'Firstly, we are grateful to the Provincial Prior John Cave for giving his approval for his bodyguard members, past and present, to visit the Priory of the Order of Malta and the Knights Templar Preceptory in Valletta, Malta. more...
ST ALDHELMS DONATES £9389 TO YOUTH CANCER TRUST Over the last four years, successive masters of St Aldhelm's Lodge have nominated the Youth Cancer Trust in Westbourne as their chosen charity for their year. To date, the lodge has already given £4822 towards a new van for transporting the children to various activities and, this week, a further £4567 was presented by Stuart Reeve (on the right) and Dennis Spencer (on the left) totalling a magnificent £9389. more...
Wimborne Freemasons travel to Southgate Masonic Centre Brethren from the lodge of St Cuthberga No.622 travelled to Southgate Masonic Centre in London to support WBro Peter Sheehan on his installation into the chair of United Companions Lodge No.7184.
Dan Martin the WM of St Cuthberga arranged for eight members to surprise Peter as he entered the lodge ready for his instalment. Thankfully Peter was pleasantly astonished to see us. We were subsequently treated to an excellent ceremony and hospitable company from the members of the lodge. more...
A Man, a Mason and a Soldier Robert G.Cave was born in 1857 and Initiated into the Lodge of St. Cuthberga in 1885 and became Master in 1895. The Provincial Lodge of Dorset honoured him with the Rank of Grand Steward in 1894, Grand Director of Ceremonies in 1896, and Senior Grand Warden in 1901. more...
Freshers Fair - Bournemouth University For the third consecutive year, Dorset Freemasons exhibited at the annual Bournemouth University Freshers' Fair
A huge exhibition for 18,000 students, offering displays from businesses, organisations and charities, as well as a range of live entertainment, music and food and drink.
Brethren (mostly students) from London Haven, the Dorset Universities Scheme Lodge, manned a busy stand throughout the event. more...
Field Promotions at Ashley Lodge. Almost unprecedentedly for Dorset Freemasonry the Provincial Grand Master opened Provincial Lodge at the regular meeting of a Dorset Lodge and 'field promoted' all his Visiting Officers below that level to 'Past Provincial Warden'.
In a beautiful ceremony the PGM, supported by his team, thanked his VOs for their service to the Province and invested each of them in turn during the meeting of The Ashley Lodge 6525. more...
Dorset Freemason completes the Coast to Coast Rat Race Wimborne Freemason Adam Carrier completed the Coast to Coast Rat Race, which is a 105 mile multi discipline event (run/bike/kayak) stretching from Nairn on the East coast of Scotland to the Isle of Glencoe in the West coast of Scotland. In the process Adam raised sponsorship for his Masonic Lodge's chosen local charity, the Isabel Baker Foundation.
The Dorset Provincial Communications Team were able to track and publish Adam's progress throughout the challenge. more...
The oldest social network in the world goes viral. With a thriving social media presence of over 100,000 followers across its platforms, the United Grand Lodge of England's (UGLE) headquarters, Freemasons' Hall, aims to be the most photographed venue across Open House London this weekend.
UGLE will be taking part in the world's largest architecture festival Open House London on 21-22 September – offering visitors architectural tours, fun family activities and access to the Museum of Freemasonry. more...
Short Videos on Freemasonry We have posted some short videos on Freemasonry, introductions to four aspects of Masonic life. Please copy and paste the links below into your web browser.
Enjoy!
Origins of Freemasonry
https://youtu.be/bOHyZhuCi1s
Symbolism in Freemasonry
https://youtu.be/JUFE-UbLvLM
Life of a Freemason
https://youtu.be/npNa7m5XATI
What Is Freemasonry
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Max Events Bournemouth On Saturday 31 August the Brethren, family and friends of the Lodge of St Cuthberga enjoyed a fun packed day at Max Events Bournemouth.
The Boss, Bro Phil Coxall, organised an exhilarating programme of activities assisted by Bro Terry Westwell. Four evolutions included, axe and tomahawk throwing, crossbow, rage karts and clay pigeon shooting. The Master, Dan Martin, also managed to 'blow up' a few explosive rigged zombies with an MP5. Does it get any more fun than that! more...
Amphibious Lodge honours Royal Navy VC winner. As we come to the end of the Worshipful Masters year in Office we have been busy distributing the proceeds of the Brethren's fundraising efforts to the various good causes he has chosen. more...
Dorset Freemason opens Pawseidon in Poole Together with their dogs, Dorset Freemason Scott and his colleague Jimmy sustained life-changing injuries whilst on active service with a specialist unit in the military. Sadly dog Zero was called to the Great Meadow Above after receiving fatal wounds. Dog Max was euthanised having lost his long battle with an injury.
Losing their 'partners' often overshadowed the physical pain Scott and Jimmy learned to cope with on a daily basis. more...
Branksome Joint Lodges Summer Boat Trip Some 80 members of the 6 lodges meeting at Branksome and their families once again enjoyed a boat trip around the islands in Poole Harbour and out to Old Harry, picking up fish 'n chips at the Haven before heading back to the Quay for the firework display.
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Lodge of Benevolence supporting SANDS Peter Cairns and Worshipful Master Dennis Porter from The Lodge of Benevolence in Sherborne present a cheque for £200 to Leonie Parrott, a member of the Yeovil Snowdrop Group which is affiliated to SANDS (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society).
Yeovil SANDS is run by a committee of bereaved parents and midwives to support anyone affected by the loss of a baby. Their support meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month between 7.30pm and 9. more...
Ferndown Lodge supports the Prostate Cancer screening programme At Ferndown Lodge Installation meeting on 27th February, the Immediate Past Master of the Lodge Worshipful Brother Alan Connell was delighted to present a cheque for £1000 to Worshipful Brother Alan Higgin towards the Prostate Cancer PSA testing programme which he leads at regular drop in meetings throughout Dorset. These are available to all men over the age of 45 in Dorset. This is proving a very successful campaign which has already saved lives. more...
Wimborne Freemasons Family Garden Party The Brethren, family and friends of the Lodge of St Cuthberga enjoyed their annual garden party and hog roast at Keeper's Lodge at Kingston Lacy. The event has been hosted by David and Sally in the beautiful gardens of their exquisite 16th century thatched cottage for over 25 years.
Approximately 120 adults attended, many from other lodges and all supporting the Master's charity for his year in office, 'The Isabel Baker Foundation'. more...
Freemasons support the local community. The WM of Amphibious Lodge WBro George Forster and Lodge Charity Steward, Bro Stewart McKell paid a short visit to Greenwood Club. They met with 'Jill' and her small team in the woods at Wareham. The reason they made this visit was to present a cheque for £2000 to this very worthy local charity. The money was raised by the members of Amphibious Lodge and other local Masons. The Charity was just one local group chosen by the Lodge for their support this year. more...
Dorset Masonic Fishing Champions Masons from Broadstone Lodge 8641 supported the Dorset Province branch of the National Masonic Fishing Charity took 11 special needs students fishing for the day on Friday 12th July.
Paul Ilott, Karen Ilott, Charles Dean and Andy Davies were at Moor Farm fishing lakes near Weymouth along with other anglers and helpers from across the Province to give the students a great taste of fishing, often for the first time, and a super big BBQ afterwards. more...
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