Freemasons hand over toys to children's ward

http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk/Freemasons-hand-toys-children-s-ward/story-15932530-detail/story.html

Air ambulances get Freemason funds

http://www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/news/air-ambulances-get-freemason-funds-1-3784698

Freemasons in Karachi: A lodge called hope clings to history as saviour

http://tribune.com.pk/story/371082/freemasons-in-karachi-a-lodge-called-hope-clings-to-history-as-saviour/

France: Where Freemasons Are Still Feared

If you think Freemasonry is an homogeneous organisation, I suggest you read this article by Joshua Levine:

http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-04-19/france-where-freemasons-are-still-feared#disqus_thread

It discusses how Freemasonry in France has evolved into three different organisations that differs markedly from the Anglo-Saxon model. An interesting and witty article that basically evolves around French voyeurism and speculation into the nature of these three organisations. Or, in the words of as a fantastic quote from The  Simpsons.... "What is your fascination with my secret closet of mystery?" (Chief Wiggum in "This Little Wiggy", 1998). Needless to say, the discussion bears little resemblance to the Freemasonry under United Grand Lodge of England.

Visit to Constancy Lodge No. 6359

Last night I was delighted to attend Constancy Lodge No. 6359 where this ceremony was a raising. It was a delight to see 40+ brethren there for such an important ceremony.

David Icke does Freemasonry a favour

Whilst doing a Google search I came across this posting:

http://forum.davidicke.com/archive/index.php/t-156336.html

It reads:

After reading a lot about the Freemasons on this and other forums, i've decided to join the fraternity, my initiation is tomorrow!

thanks for all your posts.

Clearly the anti-masonic fantasy is faltering. With the explosion of information that is the internet people are less likely to believe the craftaphobic message these sophists portray of Freemasonry. So keep up the good work David and continue to score own goals. (Sorry.... really bad joke). As to "enlighten me", I hope you enjoy your Freemasonry.

The Future of Freemasonry

The Future of Freemasonry, a research report commissioned by the United Grand Lodge of England is now available at: http://issuu.com/freemasonrytoday/docs/the_future_of_freemasonry/1#print. The research was undertaken by the Social Issues Research Centre, a not-for-profit organisation.

The report is an in-depth study about the context of Freemasonry in modern society and covers four main areas;
1. Bonding
2. Giving
3. Ritual
4. The future of Freemasonry.

Passing Ceremony - Mirfield Lodge 1102

On Friday I was delighted at attend Mirfield Lodge No. 1102 where the ceremony was a passing.