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Announcement about update to Suspension of meetings in UK

The current suspension of meetings is in effect until 6th April 2021, but now that the Government has announced  its roadmap for easing restrictions, the Executive have reviewed this suspension. As always the welfare of our members is paramount and … Read More

R Ill Kt Pt Kenneth B Rolfe, GHPA

We are sad to report the passing of R Ill Kt Pt Kenneth Bradley Rolfe on 28th January 2021 at the age of 95. Ken was Grand Superintendent for East Anglia, District No.7 from 1998 to 2008. He was awarded … Read More

Annual Assembly 2021

Following discussions with Jurys Inn Hinckley Island Hotel and taking into account the likely progress of the pandemic over the next six months, it seems extremely unlikely that large indoor gatherings will be permitted by the UK Government by June. … Read More

Continued Suspension of Meetings – UK

The following applies to all Tabernacles meeting in the UK (excluding The Isle of Man and Jersey). All other Tabernacles should continue to follow the guidance/rules of the jurisdiction in which they meet and the local Craft Grand Lodge where … Read More

R Em Kt Pt Tommy Thomson, Certificate of Merit

All at Grand College are deeply saddened to hear of the passing on 7th November of R Em Kt Pt Tommy, our Grand Sentinel. Tommy was well known throughout all the Masonic Orders both in the UK and around the … Read More

R Ill Kt Pt F Douglas Draker, GHPA

Very sadly, R. Ill. Kt. Pt. Dougie Draker passed away on the 2nd November 2020. He was a wonderful servant of our Orders, especially during his term of office as Grand Superintendent for Canada Central District No.20 from 2005 to … Read More

R. Em. Kt. Pt. Harry Owens, BEM, CM

The Most Illustrious Grand High Priest and all at Grand College heartily congratulate Harry on being awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in this years Queens Birthday Honours list. Harry was awarded the BEM for his services to beekeeping. The … Read More

Talk by the Grand High Priest to “Freemasons without Borders”

The talk give on 22nd September 2020 to the Facebook group “Freemasons without Borders” is now available to view on YouTube. Copy the following link to your web browser, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyDPAKdEpOk or search for Freemasons without Borders on the YouTube home … Read More

The Office remains closed

Whilst we had hoped to re-open the office next month, due to the surge in Covid-19 cases in the UK and mindful of the safety of all our staff, the office will remain closed until at least the end of … Read More

Milestone for the Pillar Fund

Thanks to the continuing generosity of members the Pillar Fund has recently passed the £400,000 mark. See the letter from R Ill Kt Pt Ian Smith, PAGHP, GHPA in the Pillar Fund section of the website.