Local Freemasons support Community charity organisations in Lisburn

At the January meeting of Lisburn & District Masonic Charity Fund Representatives from Local Charity Organisations visited Lisburn Masonic Hall.  LDMCF Chairman W.Bro Eddie Carson, handed over cheques from our fund to the visiting charities, showing our support as Freemasons, for the fantastic and valuable work they do within the Local community.  Each of the charities gave a short presentation …

Bushmills 414 Entered Apprentice Degree 22-01-2025 for Philip Hartin

Bushmills 414 welcomed Bro Philip Hartin who underwent his Entered apprentice degree on the 22/01/2025. The degree was conducted by W. Bro James Ramage & W. Bro Ivan Campbell. The two conductors did a Sterling job which was conducted to a very high standard. Bro Philip Hartin said that he was “ deeply moved by the degree” Our outgoing Worshipful …

Installation of Olderfleet Lodge no 501

I am very grateful to my old friend Very Wor Bro Grahame Todd, Past Senior Grand Warden of The Provincial Grand Lodge of Antrim and the new  Almoner of  Olderfleet Lodge No 501 for his kinvitation to attend the Installation ceremony of Olderfleet Lodge. Our Guest of honour last night was Right Wor Bro George M. Graham, one of the …

Installation Meeting St John’s Lodge No 330 Ballymoney

Just home from a late evening in Ballymoney at the Installation of Wor Bro Alan Callaghan, as the new Worshipful Master in The Lodge of St John No 330 Ballymoney.  Our guest of honour for the evening was Right Wor Bro George Graham, who was supported by a good number of distinguished guests including a number of past and present …

Moyarget Masonic Lodge No 280 Installation

My starting point for a busy Masonic year in 2025, began with the Installation of my mother Lodge No 280 Moyarget yesterday afternoon. Our Guest of Honour was Rt Wor Bro George Graham who was delighted to see the Halll filled to capacity. Our meeting began promptly at 3.30pm under Wor Bro Stanley Stewart, our outgoing Master. He had a …

Alfreds Lodge 59 Christmas Toy handover to Womens Aid

This morning the Worshipful Master of Alfred’s Lodge 59, W. Brother Colin Beckinsale accompanied by W. Brother Hugh Blair and the Lodge Secretary W. Brother Michael Snodden handed over the lodges annual gifts to the Woman’s Aid toy appeal, in discussions with the Charity, the lodge for 2025 will take a different direction, rather than toys, vouchers will be purchased …

Northern Ireland Masonic Ulster Fry Association, Straid Masonic Breakfast Club along with the Belfast Masonic Charities donated over 100 plus toys to Mission Christmas

NIMUFA (Northern Ireland Masonic Ulster Fry Association), Straid Masonic Breakfast Club along with the Belfast Masonic Charities donated over 100 plus toys to Mission Christmas, this was the second year by the group to get involved with Mission Christmas 🎄 we would like to thank all Masons who donated to this very worthy cause. Kind regards W. Brother Paul Williamson 

Annual Christmas Fund – Raiser for Children at The Straid Breakfast Club

This morning we had our last Straid breakfast for 2024 and celebrated it by wearing our Christmas Jumpers, it was also our last chance to donate to the Cash for Kids Christmas Appeal. What a great result with over a 100 toys being donated by Masons who attend the Breakfast at Straid Hall from around the province. The toys will …

Six Mile Valley Masonic Carol Servive in St Bride’s Church, Doagh

  Brethren, we are now in those final few days before the arrival of Christmas, and preparations are well underway for the Big Day. Tonight the Six Mile Valley District Masonic Charity Committee held their Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols in Saint Bride’s Church in the Parish of Kilbride. This beautiful old church with its Christmas Tree lit up …

Return of Warrant 711 Richview in Whiteabbey, last night.

Another cold and frosty evening, as I made my way up to the Whiteabbey Masonic Centre to join with the Brethren of Richview Masonic Lodge No 711 and their guests for their final meeting and the  return of their Warrant after some 77 years’ service to the Masonic Order in Ireland. There were many present from The Masonic Old Boys …