West Kent Provincial Press Releases
Freemasons to become strategic partner of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
More than 30,000 young people with disabilities and special educational needs will be able to take part in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, thanks to a grant of £300,000 from the Freemasons. The Freemasons have become a strategic partner of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award...
Pastoral Care Team Bulletin
Welcome to the second edition of the PCT Bulletin. As we await the next stage in the reduction of Covid re-strictions we are now all looking forward being able to meet again in our Lodges. How much we will be curtailed by ongoing advice? will we have to wear masks?...
The Universities Scheme 2021 Challenge in 2021
A replica of the DKW Cup (David Kenneth Williamson, founder of our Universities Scheme), is visiting the home of every Scheme Lodge in England and Wales. A route has been planned 2021 miles long, reaching all Lodges that are part of the scheme, and will be walked (as...
SERV KENT granted queen’s award for voluntary service.
The Kent SERV Blood Runners have been highly honoured by Her Majesty the Queen with the ‘Queen’s Award for Volunteer Service’ which is equivalent to a MBE. Member of the West Kent Province, David Brown who passed away last January was, prior to his illness, CEO and...
Provincial Grand Almoner announcement
I am writing to advise you of an immediate change in our Craft Provincial team. Due to ever increasing work commitments during this extremely challenging lockdown period, W. Bro Neil Moakes has asked to stand down from his position as Provincial Grand Almoner, to...
NHS, Social Care and Frontline Workers Day – Monday 5 July 2021
I’m delighted to advise you that the Province of West Kent has subscribed as a key supporter of the above and we plan to take part in the following activities to mark this important national event. I am appealing to all members to join me in this important day at the...
Kent’s Scouts recreate Sir Ernest Shackleton’s expedition to Antarctica on the 100th anniversary
Exactly 100 years after Sir Ernest Shackleton’s last expedition to Antarctica, Kent Scouts are returning, with help from the Freemasons in Kent. Kent Scouts is one of the largest Scout counties in the UK, preparing 17,000 young people with Skills for Life supported by...
2021 Raft Race
This year’s Raft Race will be held on Saturday 4th September at the Pier Hotel, Greenhithe. The race will start at 13.00 hrs depending on the high tide on the day. Ten teams may take part in the race under normal conditions, hopefully the same number will be able to...
West Kent Receives thanks you letter from Hypo Hounds
A few years ago we donated some needed funds to the Charity Hypo Hounds, a diabetic Alert Assistance Dog Charity. Hypo Hounds train dogs to detect and alert to the dangerous changes their Type 1 Diabetic owner’s blood sugars. By alerting their owners or their families...