Our blog is chock full of the latest news of what we’ve been up to.
A visit to Freemasons’ Hall is always a memorable occasion. WBro David Stockdale gives an account of his recent visit to attend the Annual Investiture and why it should be on every Freemasons bucket list.
One of our two Universities Scheme Lodges, Duke of Connaught 3892, carried out a double-initiation ceremony at their May meeting attended by a very special visitor.
Those Freemasons of Northumberland who attended the Annual Meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge last November will have heard the Provincial Grand Master, in his Address, make reference to his intention to consecrate a new Lodge, to be the “Provincial Grand Stewards Lodge of Northumberland”.
On this day in 1924 John Edward Thompson “Jackie” Milburn was born. Wor Jackie was not only an International Footballer and local hero but also a Freemason!
The Province of Northumberland has chosen to support Circus Starr to give disadvantaged and disabled children a chance to enjoy the Big Top circus.
Venture Lodge No. 8198 was honoured to host a Festival Meeting of the Kindred Lodges Association earlier this month.
There was cause for a double celebration at St. John’s Lodge 1712 which meet at the Masonic hall in Maple Terrace, Newcastle.
The Annual Convocation of Provincial Chapter took place this week at Gosforth Race Course. The Convocation was well attended by Northumberland Companions and also welcomed 25 visiting dignitaries from other Provinces.
W.Bro Greg Smith was appointed as Assistant Provincial Grand Master earlier this year. In the first of our ‘Get to know the Provincial Executive’ series, we sat down with Greg shortly after his investiture to find out a bit more about our newest member of the Provincial Executive team.
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