West Kent Provincial News
West Kent Freemasons help to donate more than 20,000 Easter eggs to children across the UK
Freemasons are donating 20,000 Easter eggs to thousands of children, care homes, hospitals and food banks across England, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. West Kent Freemasons have been rolling up their sleeves and helping to distribute Easter eggs...
Passing of one of our Assistant Provincial Grand Masters
It is with enormous sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved member and Assistant Provincial Grand Master, Daniel John Spencer, last night. Our thoughts are with all his family and friends.
West Kent Freemasons contribute to £500,000 for Ukrainian refugees
Thousands of Ukrainian refugees as well as displaced people still inside Ukraine will be given help and support, thanks to half a million pounds raised by West Kent Freemasons and other Provinces across England and Wales The money is being directed to charities...
Commonwealth Day Flag Raising Ceremony Sevenoaks – Monday 14th March
The Mayor of Sevenoaks Cllr Marilyn Canet introduced the commonwealth day event, 2022 theme is “Delivering A Common Future: Connecting,Innovating,Transforming” Revd Cannon Angus MacLeay lead the Prayers for the Commonwealth and Her Majesty the Queen and a mention for...
Pilgrim’s Lodge Ukrainian Appeal
We are all incredibly aware of the situation currently unfolding in the Ukraine, with many thousands of people having to flee their homes and country and make their way to safety with few resources at their side. Two members of Pilgrim’s Lodge, which meets at Wrotham...
HRH The Earl of Wessex and HRH The Duke of Kent to celebrate The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award donation at Freemasons’ Hall
The United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) has celebrated the donation of £300k by the Masonic Charitable Foundation to The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) during an event at Freemasons' Hall in Covent Garden on 8 March. HRH The Earl of Wessex and HRH The Duke of Kent...
Woolwich Polytechnic Memorial Gates
Introduction The Woolwich Polytechnic was founded in 1890 when it provided evening classes, a social meeting centre for young people, and a thriving athletic club. In fact, the athletic club was the first component of the Polytechnic to be instigated, (Interestingly,...
Freemasons give £50,000 to British Red Cross to provide aid to Ukrainian refugees
Thousands of Ukrainian refugees will be given help and support from Freemasons in England and Wales, following a £50,000 grant to the British Red Cross. The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF, the Freemasons’ Charity) and the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) have...
Freemasons’ festive support for foodbanks
For years, Freemasons have been strong supporters of local foodbanks. With the growing need for foodbank services in communities across England and Wales, Freemasons have now stepped up their support with the help of the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF). The UK’s...