Brother Colin Beckinsale of Alfreds Lodge 59. We were thrilled to receive a generous donation of £2,416.67 from our volunteer Colin Beckinsale on behalf of his late grandparents, Mr Billy and Mrs Eileen Carlisle. Pictured is Colin Beckinsale presenting the cheque to Barry Macaulay, Director of the Stroke Association in Northern Ireland at Carrickfergus Marina. Thank you! This fabulous donation …
PJ’s for Patients…One Man’s Mission to Help!
PJ’s for Patients… Andrew Brownlee, a Freemason from North Belfast has set up an initiative to ensure that anyone in hospital in need of essentials doesn’t go without. To date he has collected hundreds of pairs of pyjamas, slippers and a range of essential toiletries but his campaign needs more! Andrew explains; “My daughter is a Nurse …
PGLA Covid Facemasks Available now
Brethren, PGLA Covid Facemasks are now available to purchase from the PGL Office. The price is £3.00 per mask and theses can be ordered by contacting the Provincial Office on a Monday or Thursday between the hours of 10am-3pm. You can pay by cheque or bank transfer.
Victoria Jubilee Masonic Benevolent Fund – April 2021 Update
Victoria Jubilee Masonic Benevolent Fund – April 2021 Update This communication is to provide a timely update for everyone on the current position of the Victoria Jubilee Masonic Benevolent Fund. The VJ continues to operate during these unprecedented times and I am pleased to confirm that all awards will be paid, as normal, during early April. The Victoria Jubilee Masonic …
Abbey 180 come up with a novel way to raise funds for Masonic Charities during lockdown
With our early January Installation cancelled, it fell on one of Lodge Abbey 180’s fortnightly Zoom meetings to come up with a plan to raise well needed funds for Masonic Charities. As always, a whole range of ideas were presented before our decision was confirmed by our Worshipful Master WB Joe Corr. As a Lodge we contacted all members to …
Brother Darren Smyth of Alfreds Lodge 59 organises a raffle and raises £500 for Ezra a young man whom has suffered from Meningitis and Amputations
Today, Alfreds Lodge 59 Secretary, WB Michael Snodden and Brother Darren Smyth said they were very proud to be members of the lodge as the lodge was ever mindful of those who have been affected by illness and disabilities outside of Covid 19. That being the case Brother Darren was able to organise a raffle in aid of a 6 …
Brian Morrison elected as New Vice Chairman of the Masonic Boys Benefit Fund
The Provincial Grand Master, his Deputy, Assistants and the Officers of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Antrim would wish to congratulate W. Brother Brian Morrison, one of our Provincial Grand Lodge Steward of Charities, who at the last meeting of the Masonic Boys Benefit Fund was elected as Vice Chairman of that fund.
Magheramorne Masonic Lodge No.514 deliver a 3 COURSE CHRISTMAS DINNER to their Lodge Widows and Senior Members of the Lodge living on their own!
Magheramorne Masonic Lodge No.514 deliver a 3 COURSE CHRISTMAS DINNER to their Lodge Widows and Senior Members of the Lodge living on their own! Due to the awful COVID restrictions the lodge members decided to deliver some Christmas dinners to their widows and senior members. The annual OAPs and Widows Christmas function held at St Johns Masonic Club is …
Victoria Jubilee Masonic Benevolent Fund – December 2020 Update
Brethren, this communication is to update you on the current position of the Victoria Jubilee Masonic Benevolent Fund. The VJ continues to operate as normal and we are pleased to let you know that our December Annuity payment together with our regular Christmas payment were sent directly to Victoria Jubilee Masonic Benevolent Fund Annuitants. The Victoria Jubilee Masonic Benevolent Fund …
Introducing the New Partnership between PGLA and Age NI
Partnership of PGLA and Age NI Introducing the partnership between AGE NI (www.ageni.org) and the Provincial Grand Lodge of Antrim, “Freemasons Fortnight Challenge”. Considering the current age profile of our membership, and the difficult times we find ourselves in, the Provincial Grand Master considers this as an opportune time to become associated with this first-rate charity. The leaflet may be …