At the recent Installation Meeting of the Union of Rugby Lodge on Friday 8th May, members and guests came together in a remarkable show of generosity to support the vital work of Leicestershire & Rutland Blood Bikes. Thanks to the exceptional kindness and gracious permission of the newly installed Master, Joseph Maxim, a collection was held during the evening in aid of this life‑saving voluntary service. With the valued support of Daniel Quelch, Colin Brink, and Glen Reader,

More than 11,000 children across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland will be better protected from online harm thanks to a £50,000 grant from the Freemasons, awarded to Warning Zone Children’s Safety Charity. The funding will support the development and delivery of Warning Zone’s online safety programme, helping Year 6 pupils prepare for the risks they face as they transition to secondary school. Children today are navigating an increasingly complex digital world. Risks

Leicestershire and Rutland Freemasons have provided £1,000 in funding to support Henry Hughes, an elite deaf swimmer who has been selected to represent Great Britain at the European Deaf Swimming Championships in October 2026. Due to a lack of funding, Henry had faced the prospect of withdrawing from the competition. The contribution, made in partnership with Joe Humphries Memorial Trust and its Inspire Project, has enabled him to secure his place at the event. Henry Hughes

The Leicestershire and Rutland Freemasons’ Charity (LRFC) has reinforced its commitment to community engagement and youth development through its sponsorship of the Philharmonia Orchestra and its flagship education initiative, Orchestra Unwrapped, in Leicester. The project, which introduces live orchestral music to primary school children across the city, gave more than 1,200 Key Stage 2 pupils and teachers - including SEND students - the opportunity to experience professiona

St Mary’s Lodge No. 7164 demonstrated the enduring strength of Freemasonry on 27 April 2026, when members gathered to welcome a new brother into the Craft. The meeting, always a highlight in any lodge’s calendar, was made even more memorable by the attendance of the Head of Leicestershire & Rutland Freemasonry, Peter Kinder, accompanied by a distinguished team of Provincial Officers. With the lodge room filled to capacity, the officers of St Mary’s delivered an exemplary cere

Pepper’s – a Safe Place – has received a £1,000 donation from St Mary’s Freemasons Lodge No. 7164 to support its new centre in Melton Mowbray, where the number of people using the service has doubled since the move. Located on Nottingham Street, the new centre is helping Pepper’s reach more adults in need of support with their mental health, emotional wellbeing and loneliness. Its welcoming and accessible setting has made it easier for people to drop in, connect with others a

This year’s Sportsman’s Dinner took place on Thursday, 19th March 2026, at the Leicester Tigers’ Welford Road Stadium. Now firmly established as a highlight in the calendar, the event once again delivered an evening of exceptional entertainment, camaraderie, and charitable generosity. Guests were treated to not one but two international sporting megastars as headline speakers. Presiding over the evening’s proceedings and returning by popular demand was Roger Dakin . A former

Raj Solanki, who has led Knighton Lodge No. 4711 over the past year, proudly selected Heartwize as the Lodge’s charity for his term. The organisation works to increase public awareness of out‑of‑hospital cardiac arrest, ensure basic resuscitation skills are taught in schools, and expand access to Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) across local communities. For Raj, this mission carries deep personal meaning following his wife’s heart attack two years ago. To support the

Ratae Meridian Lodge No.9673, the only daylight Lodge in the Province, brought members, families, friends, and prospective members together on 28th January 2026 for a memorable charity event in support of PASIC , a local organisation providing end‑of‑life care and vital support to children with cancer and their families across Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, and Leicestershire. The event was hosted at Amrut Indian Restaurant in the heart of Leicester, where guests enjoyed

Members of the Jason Lodge No.7716, Leicester’s Freemasons lodge dedicated to cycling, were proud to attend Wednesday's fantastic inclusive cycling session at Abbey Park — and even prouder to present a donation of £2,731 to Leicester Wheels For All in support of their Great Central Rides project. The event was especially memorable as it was attended by Chris Boardman CBE — Olympic champion, Active Travel England Commissioner, and now the new patron of the Wheels for All char

Teddies for Loving Care (TLC) celebrated its 25th anniversary on Saturday 7th March 2026 with a special event at Freemasons’ Hall in Leicester. The milestone brought together civic leaders, healthcare partners, and Freemasons to honour a quarter‑century of providing comfort to children in hospital. Founded in Essex 25 years ago, TLC began as a simple idea: to give a teddy bear to children attending Accident & Emergency units or hospital wards, helping to ease fear and anxiety

A highly successful prostate cancer screening clinic was held on Saturday 7th February 2026 at Desford Community Primary School, offering an important health service to men from across the local area. The medical team was led by Miss Jyoti Shah MBE , consultant urologist with the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust, supported by specialist nurses Lauren and Vanessa , along with Jyoti’s husband Paresh . All four generously volunteered their time to make the clinic possible

Families with young children across Leicestershire and Rutland will receive vital support thanks to a grant from Leicestershire & Rutland Freemasons to the Home-Start Horizons charity. The £15,000 grant will support Home-Start Horizons’ family groups and wider work with families and children. The funding will enable the charity to continue providing early help, practical support and emotional guidance to parents facing a range of challenges. Home-Start Horizons works alongsid

Freemasonry’s commitment to supporting local communities was recently demonstrated by St Mary’s Freemasons’ Lodge No. 7164, which has made a £500 donation to Melton Mowbray Swimming Club, helping the club move closer to an important equipment goal. The swimming club, based at the town’s Waterfield Leisure Centre, is raising £2,500 to purchase five specialist backstroke start ledges—equipment that plays a vital role in modern competitive swimming. The cheque was presented by D

On behalf of Commercial Lodge 1391, Paul Bodell recently made a presentation to Heart Link Children's Charity, based at Glenfield Hospital and closely connected with its specialist child heart care unit. The presentation was made to the charity’s Vice Chair, Graeme Williams, alongside specialist care nurses who support children and families attending cardiac services. A donation of £300 was handed over to assist the charity’s ongoing work supporting families and raising funds

“Helping young people learn” is the vital work of the Leicestershire Dyslexic Association. St Mary’s Freemasons Lodge in Melton Mowbray has provided £500 for computer equipment for the Saturday workshops for dyslexic children held at Stoneygate Church Hall. There is no current specialist provision in Melton Mowbray and even at Stoneygate there is a desperate need for new teachers. Dyslexia is a huge and growing problem in education and, as it is not related to intelligence, h

George Grant and Tim Carter , the former and current Charity Stewards of the Vale of Catmos Lodge, recently had the honour of presenting a cheque for £1,000 to John Whittington, Project Coordinator of Men & Women in Sheds in Oakham, Rutland. The Vale of Catmos Lodge initially donated £500 towards this cause, which was generously matched by the Leicester & Rutland Masonic Charity (LRMC) , effectively doubling the total contribution to £1,000 . These funds will play a vital

The Lodge of the Flaming Torch No.4874 held the first of its now annual Skittles night for members, family and friends at the Wheatsheaf...

As his time as Worshipful Master drew to a close, Bro. David Hall and his wife Michelle were determined to mark the occasion in a way...

St Mary’s Freemasons Lodge has donated £1,000 to Rainbows Hospice who “ brighten short lives, and support families”, rounding off an...