BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:Europe/London X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London BEGIN:VEVENT UID:76@eastkentfreemasons.org DTSTART:20260307T090000Z DTEND:20260418T120000Z DTSTAMP:20260220T201909Z URL:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/events/membership-breakfast-meetings-ma rch-and-april/ SUMMARY:Membership Morning Workshops March and April DESCRIPTION:Meetings will be held at the following locations on the followi ng dates.\nSaturday 7th March  Membership Meeting Sittingbourne (Groups 3 &\; 4)\nSaturday 14th March  Membership Meeting Sandwich (Groups 7 &a mp\; 8)\n(if you are an almoner &\; membership officer\, alternative da tes are available for this event). \nSaturday 11th April Membership Meeti ng Rochester (Groups 1 &\; 2)\nSaturday 18th April Membership Meeting A shford Masonic Centre (Groups 5&\;6)\n\nDuring the Workshops we will be breaking down the Building Together Hubs of SHAPE and ATTRACT. and we wi ll be addressing the ELEMENTS within those hubs and then looking at each i ndividual THREAD.\n\nWe will also be suggesting (or challenging) that ever y Lodge represented carries out a SWOT &\; RAG within their own unit an d to use the resulting findings to begin to build their message. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/02/Building-Together-Next-Steps-Membership-2.jpg CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:80@eastkentfreemasons.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260314 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315 DTSTAMP:20260310T113537Z URL:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/events/almoners-breakfast/ SUMMARY:Almoners' Breakfast DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section fb_built="1" admin_label="section" _builder_vers ion="4.16" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_row admin_label="row" _builder_v ersion="4.16" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" bac kground_repeat="repeat" global_colors_info="{}"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _ builder_version="4.16" custom_padding="|||" global_colors_info="{}" custom _padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text" _builder_version="4.2 7.6" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_r epeat="repeat" hover_enabled="0" global_colors_info="{}" sticky_enabled="0 "]‘We are all Almoners’\nAlmoners’ Breakfast\nInvitation to the Brea kfast Meeting - Saturday 14th March 2026 at the Tovil Masonic Centre\,\nCo urtenay Road\, Maidstone ME15 6QS.\nI am delighted to advise that the Annu al Almoners’ Meeting will again be held this year on Saturday 14th March 2026 at the Tovil Masonic Centre\, Courtenay Road\, Maidstone. This meeti ng is open to all brethren and companions across the Province and do hope they will join the Lodge and Chapter Almoners and their assistants to take the opportunity to meet up with their fellow colleagues.\nThis year we ar e delighted once again to welcome the Provincial Grand Master\, RWBro Neil Hamilton Johnstone together with other members of the Executive. We are a lso pleased to have as our Guest Speakers\, Nina Stephens and Fiona Hodges from the Prince George Duke of Kent RMBI Care Home in Chislehurst. They w ill provide some helpful advice and guidance explaining all aspects relati ng to admission and the activities provided.Jo Down is a Cancer Care Navig ator supporting 5 GP Surgeries in the West Malling area and will be giving a walk through of her day to day activities.. There will also be an updat e from WBro Graham Chisnell on Building Together specifically on those are as where the Almoner can play a crucial role within the Unit Management Te ams.\nOnce again this will be a Breakfast event following on from the succ essful meeting last year. The Provincial Grand Almoner will provide an upd ate of events in the past year including some Good News stories from aroun d the Province that were so well received last year. This will be followed by an open Question and Answer session with members of the panel.\nAll br ethren are most welcome to attend the breakfast and should plan to arrive by 9.30am with breakfast being served at 10am. The event should end no lat er than 12.30pm and I do hope that you will make every effort to attend.\n A full English breakfast with fruit juice\, toast and unlimited tea and co ffee will be available for ticket holders only at a cost of £15.50. Booki ng requests should be made to me no later than Monday 9th March 2026. Send an email to Nigel and he will email you the bank details direct.\nI know there are some Almoners and brethren who do not have an email address can I therefore ask Secretaries/Scribes to please mention this event in your 2 nd Rising and pass these details onto them.\nI very much look forward to m eeting you on the day.\nWith very kind regards.Yours sincerely and fratern ally\,\nNigel P. Fitz\nNigel FitzProvincial Grand Almoner – Craft and Ro yal Arch\n \nThe Provincial Communications Team will be in attendance fro m 9am to assist with issues in installing the UGLE Portal and the Provinci al App\, obtaining access to YP2 and advice on Lodge or Chapter Websites\, Social Media\, promotion of events\, news and photography. [/et_pb_text] [/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section] ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/wp-content/upload s/2023/04/Breakfast-Meeting1.jpg CATEGORIES:Event LOCATION:Maidstone Masonic Centre (Tovil)\, Courtney Road\, Maidstone\, Ken t\, ME15 6LF\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Courtney Road\, Maidstone\, Kent\, ME15 6LF\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Maidstone Mas onic Centre (Tovil):geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:82@eastkentfreemasons.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260314 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260315 DTSTAMP:20260220T201744Z URL:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/events/temple-lodge-ladies-festival/ SUMMARY:Temple Lodge Ladies Festival DESCRIPTION:This is a Lodge event\, please do not book via the Province.\n\ nAll Enquiries should be directed to the Lodge.\n\nContact Anthony Hill\, details on the poster.\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/02/Ladies-Festival-scaled-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:83@eastkentfreemasons.org DTSTART:20260319T183000Z DTEND:20260319T203000Z DTSTAMP:20260226T093802Z URL:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/events/preparing-for-the-masters-chair/ SUMMARY:Preparing for the Masters Chair DESCRIPTION:The Provincial Learning and Development programme continues wit h the next Preparing For the Master’s Chair seminar on Thursday 19th Mar ch at The Masonic Centre\, Gravesend commencing at 6.30 pm  This seminar covers a wide range of subjects related to your year in the Chair with th e sole intent of making your year in the Chair both memorable and enjoyabl e for you and of advantage to your Lodge.\n\nThe Seminar is aimed at warde ns and those approaching the Chair.  It considers the year from becoming Senior Warden to installing your successor.  Each lodge will have differe nt expectations and we hope to explore the most common elements with pract ical solutions to prepare you.  There will be plenty of time to ask your questions\, so that you feel fully briefed for your year ahead. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/02/2026-2-480x679-1.png CATEGORIES:Event LOCATION:Gravesend Masonic Centre\, 25 Wrotham Rd\,\, Gravesend\, Kent\, DA 11 0PA\, United Kingdom GEO:51.438991;0.367562 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=25 Wrotham Rd\,\, Gravesend \, Kent\, DA11 0PA\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Gravesend M asonic Centre:geo:51.438991,0.367562 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:98@eastkentfreemasons.org DTSTART:20260321T110000Z DTEND:20260321T213000Z DTSTAMP:20260303T150239Z URL:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/events/light-blues-brothers-lodge-insta llation/ SUMMARY:Old Roffensians Lodge Installation Home of East Kent Light Blues DESCRIPTION:Good day gentlemen\,\nThe Installation Meeting of the Old Roff ensians lodge will be held on Saturday 21st March at Rochester Masonic Centre\, Gundulph Square\, ME1 1QD\, where we're being honoured by the pr esence of our RWBro Neil Hamilton Johnstone (Provincial PGM) &\; act ive escorting officers of the Province.\n\nDoor open at 11:00am &\; t he meeting will commence promptly at 12:00pm. It will be fantastic to se e as many of you attending as possible.\n\nThis email contains important information\, including key dates for your diary.\n\nNot A Member? No Wor ries! Come Along As A Visitor!\n\nFor those who've only recently started t heir Masonic journey &\; may not be aware\, you're welcome to attend  Lodges you don't belong to as either a guest or visitor. Don't forget\,  Dark Blues are always welcome at the Light Blue Lodge meetings.\n\nFrom W Bro. Andrew Berry (Lodge Secretary)\n\nThe following details are from Andr ew Berry. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL.\n\nPlease reply to Andrew:  Berry.AndrewJ@gmail.com\nAgenda\nFor a copy of the full summons\, pleas e email Andrew Berry: Berry.AndrewJ@gmail.com\n\n To open the Lodge prom ptly at 12:00 noon.\n To receive the Right Worshipful Provincial Grand M aster\, Neil Hamilton Johnstone.\n To display the Warrant of the Lodge an d report dispensation for Bro Peter Stewart to be Master.\n To approve th e Minutes of the 238th Regular Meeting of the Lodge held on Saturday 16th November 2025 at the Masonic Hall\, Gravesend.\n To ballot for joining me mber Brother Steven Ronald Dawson\, of Chestfield Lodge 9058. Residing at 6 Thornden Wood Road\, Herne Bay\, CT6 7RY.\n To install Bro Peter Stewar t as Worshipful Master for the ensuing year.\n To appoint and invest the officers for the ensuing year.\n Addresses\n To appoint a Brother as the Museum and Library Ambassador.\n To Present a 50 Year Certificate to W.B ro David Alan Littlejohn.\n To receive propositions and transact any othe r business that may be brought regularly before the Lodge.\n The Risings. \n To collect Alms.\n To close the Lodge\n\nFestive Board Details\nDinne r will only be provided for Brethren &\; their guests who have returned their dining slips or notified the Treasurer of their intentions &\; a ny special dietary requirements. Payment of £27.00 (wine not included)  to the Lodge Treasurer must be made no later than Friday 13th March 2026\, preferably by online payment to the Lodge Bank Account:\n\nOld Roffensian Lodge 8006\n\nSort Code: 20-54-11\n\nAccount Number: 30699217\n\nCheque  to W.Bro.Andrew Berry\, 55 Downs Avenue\, Whitstable\, CT5 1RR is also p ossible.\n\nMobile: 07592 790968. Email Berry.AndrewJ@gmail.com\nMenu\n Please let Andrew Berry know if you have any special dietary requirements. Vegetarian &\; Vegan options available if requested.\n\nStarter: Melo n Cocktail\n\nMain: Roast Beef &\; Yorkshire Pudding\n\nDesert: Apple Pie &\; Custard\n\nDrinks: Tea &\; Coffee\nDress Code\nDark suit\; White gloves\; Plain Black\, Provincial\, Grand Lodge or Old Roffensians Society tie. All Grand Lodge\, Provincial Grand Lodge &\; Metropolitan Grand Rank Officers are required to wear full dress regalia.\n​Timings\n Doors will be open from 11:00am &\; the Installation commences at 12 :00pm sharp.\n​Parking &\; Transport\nGundulph Square is a very shor t walking distance from the Rochester Cathedral Car Park (4 minutes)\,  Gas House Road Car Park (4 minutes)\, Rochester Multi-Storey Car Park ( 5 minutes) &\; Rochester Train station (5 minutes).\n​Dates For Yo ur Diary\n2026\nSaturday 16th May - Margate\n\nSaturday 19th September -  Hythe (Provisional)\n\nSaturday 21st November - TBC\n\nLadies Night Sa turday 30th January 2027 - Broadstairs Pavilion\n2027\n20th March 2027 ( Installation) - Rochester\n​Become A Member Of The Lodge\nAs you may kn ow\, the EKLBB Club was created to bring Freemasons from across the Provin ce together. Its purpose is to broaden members' experiences\, encourage ne w friendships\, &\; enhance the overall value &\; enjoyment of bein g a Freemason.\n\nAs those bonds strengthened\, we recognised a potential challenge: once members received Provincial Honours &\; became 'Dark Bl ues'\, opportunities to mix with Light Blues could naturally diminish. To address this &\; ensure that spirit of unity continued\, we created the 'Light Blue Lodge'\, a roaming Lodge designed to build on the Club's exc ellent work.\n\nBy meeting at different Masonic Centres throughout the Pro vince\, the Lodge offers members the chance to experience more Masonic Cen tres\, form fresh connections\, &\; deepen their appreciation of Freema sonry. The Lodge maintains a relaxed\, welcoming atmosphere. It is not int ended to replace your Mother Lodge\, but to complement &\; enrich your Masonic journey\, providing greater connection &\; enjoyment.\n\nTo da te\, the Lodge has not conducted any ceremonies\, in keeping with our prin ciple of complementing rather than replacing Mother Lodges. Instead\, we h ave held enjoyable &\; informative meetings. On many occasions\, after meetings\, we have left the Masonic Centre to enjoy our Festive Boards in unique venues\, including the Shepherd Neame headquarters where we enjoye d a tour of the site before sitting down to 'try' several drinks with an e njoyable meal.\n\nPlease reply to this email if you would be interested in finding out more about becoming a member of the Light Blue Lodge\, a very unique Lodge within your Province\, especially if you're about to receiv e your first Provincial Honour. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/wp-content/upload s/2022/11/light-blues-transparent.png CATEGORIES:Event LOCATION:Rochester Masonic Hall\, Rochester Masonic Centre\, Gundulph Squ are\, \, Rochester\, Kent\, ME11QD\, kent\, United Kingdom GEO:51.391373;0.502393 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Rochester Masonic Centre\, Gundulph Square\, \, Rochester\, Kent\, ME11QD\, kent\, United Kingdom;X -APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Rochester Masonic Hall:geo:51.391373,0.502393 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:96@eastkentfreemasons.org DTSTART:20260327T190000Z DTEND:20260327T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260224T111111Z URL:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/events/charity-event-for-one-big-family / SUMMARY:Charity Event for One Big Family DESCRIPTION:The event itself is rather simple – to enjoy a night out with friends and family with an excellent rock covers band called Rerun (I’v e seen them twice before and can attest they really are very good).\n\nHow ever\, the real purpose of the evening is to make the brethren aware of a very worthy charity doing great work\, right here on our doorstep.  One B ig Family are based at Meeting House Lane in Chatham.  They operate a sou p kitchen in the High Street and supply more than 100 hot meals to the nee dy every Sunday evening.  They also deliver food parcels and home starter packs to struggling families three times a week\, as well as offering sup ported accommodation for people making the transition from rough sleeping back into society.\n\nThis event will be a great opportunity for freemason s to meet the organisers and volunteers from OBF in a social setting and l earn more about what they do\, and perhaps\, how your lodge may be able to help or support them.  Some individuals may even want to volunteer.  I ’ve included a link to their website for your interest.\n\nEstablishing a link between freemasons and a charity doing such important and visible w ork in our community is exactly what the third pillar project is all about .\n\nLink for tickets here - Rerun Tickets\, Fri\, 27 Mar 2026 at 19:00 | Eventbrite\,\n\nI very much hope to see you on the night.\n\nYours sincere ly and fraternally\,\n\nMark Lawson\, PPGSuptWks\n\nPLEAE NOTE<\; BOOKIN GS ARE MADE VIA AN EXTERNAL SITE\, THE PROVINCE OF EAST KENT HAS NO RESPON SIBILITY FOIR BOOKINGS OF ATTENDANCE AT THIS EVENT. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/02/Rerun-poster.jpg CATEGORIES:Event LOCATION:Masonic Hall\, Manor Road\, Chatham\, 5 Manor Rd\, \, Chatham\, M E4 6AU\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=5 Manor Rd\, \, Chatham\, ME4 6AU\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Masonic Hall\, Manor R oad\, Chatham:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:99@eastkentfreemasons.org DTSTART:20260329T100000Z DTEND:20260329T120000Z DTSTAMP:20260302T112426Z URL:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/events/widows-sons-easter-egg-hunt/ SUMMARY:Widows Sons Easter Egg Hunt DESCRIPTION:Can you support the Widows Sons with this amazing event?\n\nPle ase get in touch directly with  Tony Wyles <\;amwyles@hotmail.com>\; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/03/Hengist-Chapter-Easter-Egg-Run-2026.png CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:102@eastkentfreemasons.org DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260330T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260330T203000 DTSTAMP:20260312T183416Z URL:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/events/social-media-workshop-clinic-mar ch/ SUMMARY:Social Media Workshop & Clinic (March) DESCRIPTION:The Province of East Kent Communications Team is pleased to off er a practical hands-on workshop designed to help Lodges and Chapters conf idently use social media to share their story and communicate with the pu blic .\nSocial media has become an important way for Freemasons to highli ght their charity work\, community involvement and the vibrant life of our Lodges. This workshop will introduce the basics of how to use social medi a effectively while following the guidance and policies of the Province an d United Grand Lodge of England.\nDuring the session we will cover:\n\n W hich social media platforms work best for Lodges and Chapters\n What type of content works well and engages the public\n The do’s and don’ts o f talking about Freemasonry online\n Provincial and  UGLE guidelines   for social media\n Tips for photography\, design and writing posts\n How to grow your account.\n\nThe workshop is designed to be practical and acc essible for everyone\, regardless of experience.\nHANDS-ON CLINIC\nAt the end of the session we will run a practical hands-on clinic designed to hel p attendees set up a Lodge or Chapter social media account from scratch.\n To take part in the clinic\, please bring a mobile phone or tablet with t he Facebook and Instagram apps already installed.\n\nDuring the clinic we will help you:\n• Set up a social media page for your Lodge or Chapter\n • Add the essential information and branding\n• Create and publish you r first social media post\n\nBy the end of the session\, many attendees wi ll have their Lodge or Chapter social media page live and ready to use.\nD URATION\nThe workshop will last approximately 90 minuets and a further 1 h our for those wanting to stay and attend the practical clinic.\nLOCATION\n The workshop will take place at the Provincial Office\, Whitstable.\n11 Es tuary View Business Park\nBoorman Way\, Whitstable\nKent CT5 3SE\n\nPlace s are limited to ensure the session remains interactive and that everyone can receive support during the clinic. 15 places only per workshop.\n\nThi s workshop is ideal for:\nMembership Officers\, Secretaries\, Scribe E’s \, Communications Officers\, and any member who would like to help their L odge or Chapter communicate more effectively with the public. No prior so cial media experience is required.\n\nMonday 30th March 2026 -  6.00pm St art\nTuesday 21st April 2026 - 10.00am Start ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/03/SOCIAL-MEDIA-WORKSHOP-AND-CLINIC-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Event,Masonic Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:84@eastkentfreemasons.org DTSTART:20260410T093000Z DTEND:20260410T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260304T132602Z URL:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/events/east-kent-masonic-golf-v-west-ke nt/ SUMMARY:East Kent Masonic Golf V West Kent DESCRIPTION:West Kent V East Kent for the Kent Silver Salver\nFriday 10th April 2026\n\n 9:30 EKMGA AGM\n 10:00 Coffee &\; Bacon Roll\n 11:00 First Tee\n One Course Lunch\n \n Prize giving\n Guests and all playin g levels welcome\n\n\n\nBacon Roll\, Golf &\; Lunch £75 Please pay int o the East Kent Masonic golf association account.  \n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/02/1.jpg CATEGORIES:Event LOCATION:Cherry Hill Golf Club\, Jail Lane\, \, Westerham. \, Kent\, TN16 3AX\, United Kingdom GEO:51.314938;0.052956 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Jail Lane\, \, Westerham. \ , Kent\, TN16 3AX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Cherry Hill Golf Club:geo:51.314938,0.052956 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:85@eastkentfreemasons.org DTSTART:20260417T100000Z DTEND:20260417T183000Z DTSTAMP:20260228T095201Z URL:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/events/provincial-craft-and-royal-arch- meetings/ SUMMARY:Provincial Craft and Royal Arch Meetings DESCRIPTION:Join the Provincial Grand Master and the Most Excellent Grand S uperintendent\, Neil Hamilton Johnstone for the Annual Craft and Royal Arc h Meeting.\n\nThe Craft Meeting Starts at 11:00 am SHARP\n\nThe Royal Arch Meeting Starts at 16:00 SHARP\n\nBooking forms have been sent out via ema il\, as have calling notices.\nDining is £50 per person.\n\nTo book for l unch\, please click this link. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd iulIRIHHi4GvFz9EaHRDf8SQFUZI2IIvoQGFh0Z_3VPuLeA/viewform\n\nCombined Calli ng Notices can be viewed here. https://eastkentfreemasons.org/wp-content/u ploads/2026/02/Combined-Calling-Notices-and-Booking-Form-2026-2.pdf\n\nALL ENQUIRIES SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE PROVINCIAL OFFICE.  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/wp-content/upload s/2024/04/Detling-Provincial-Craft-Meeting-02-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Masonic Event LOCATION:Kent Event Centre Detling.\, Kent Showground\, \, Detling\, Maidst one \, Kent\, ME14 3JF\, United Kingdom GEO:51.302385;0.582297 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kent Showground\, \, Detlin g\, Maidstone \, Kent\, ME14 3JF\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TIT LE=Kent Event Centre Detling.:geo:51.302385,0.582297 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:103@eastkentfreemasons.org DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260421T123000 DTSTAMP:20260312T183629Z URL:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/events/social-media-workshop-clinic-apr il/ SUMMARY:Social Media Workshop & Clinic (April) DESCRIPTION:The Province of East Kent Communications Team is pleased to off er a practical hands-on workshop designed to help Lodges and Chapters conf idently use social media to share their story and communicate with the pu blic .\nSocial media has become an important way for Freemasons to highli ght their charity work\, community involvement and the vibrant life of our Lodges. This workshop will introduce the basics of how to use social medi a effectively while following the guidance and policies of the Province an d United Grand Lodge of England.\nDuring the session we will cover:\n\n W hich social media platforms work best for Lodges and Chapters\n What type of content works well and engages the public\n The do’s and don’ts o f talking about Freemasonry online\n Provincial and  UGLE guidelines   for social media\n Tips for photography\, design and writing posts\n How to grow your account.\n\nThe workshop is designed to be practical and acc essible for everyone\, regardless of experience.\nHANDS-ON CLINIC\nAt the end of the session we will run a practical hands-on clinic designed to hel p attendees set up a Lodge or Chapter social media account from scratch.\n To take part in the clinic\, please bring a mobile phone or tablet with t he Facebook and Instagram apps already installed.\n\nDuring the clinic we will help you:\n• Set up a social media page for your Lodge or Chapter\n • Add the essential information and branding\n• Create and publish you r first social media post\n\nBy the end of the session\, many attendees wi ll have their Lodge or Chapter social media page live and ready to use.\nD URATION\nThe workshop will last approximately 90 minuets and a further 1 h our for those wanting to stay and attend the practical clinic.\nLOCATION\n The workshop will take place at the Provincial Office\, Whitstable.\n11 Es tuary View Business Park\nBoorman Way\, Whitstable\nKent CT5 3SE\n\nPlace s are limited to ensure the session remains interactive and that everyone can receive support during the clinic. 15 places only per workshop.\n\nThi s workshop is ideal for:\nMembership Officers\, Secretaries\, Scribe E’s \, Communications Officers\, and any member who would like to help their L odge or Chapter communicate more effectively with the public. No prior so cial media experience is required.\n\nMonday 30th March 2026 -  6.00pm St art\nTuesday 21st April 2026 - 10.00am Start ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/03/SOCIAL-MEDIA-WORKSHOP-AND-CLINIC-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Event,Masonic Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:97@eastkentfreemasons.org DTSTART:20260428T190000Z DTEND:20260428T210000Z DTSTAMP:20260225T090440Z URL:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/events/presentation-of-the-royal-arch/ SUMMARY:Presentation of the Royal Arch DESCRIPTION: ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/02/Presentation-of-the-Royal-Arch-A4-Poster.jpg CATEGORIES:Event,Masonic Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:79@eastkentfreemasons.org DTSTART:20260502T090000Z DTEND:20260502T160000Z DTSTAMP:20260220T204023Z URL:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/events/psa-testing-2026/ SUMMARY:PSA Testing 2026 DESCRIPTION:We are pleased and proud to announce\, that the Cornwallis East Kent Freemasons Charity (CEKFC) is once again underwriting the Province o f East Kent’s PSA Testing Day on Saturday 2nd May 2026 at the Sittingbou rne Masonic Centre\, Albany Road\, Sittingbourne\, Kent ME10 1EB\, commenc ing at 09:00 to 16:00\, with 12 appointment slots every 15 minutes.\n\nApp ointments can be booked online\, via the QR Code which is included on the attached leaflet\, which takes you directly to the website where you can e ither register for an account if this is your first time\, or login to you r existing account if you have booked before\, appointments are available for Freemasons\, their Families and Friends and for the very first time\, are now open to the Veteran community through our Armed Forces Covenant re lationship.\n\nThe event code or password you require for any type of book ing\, online or by telephone call is GILLINGHAM\, it is not case sensitive and can be entered into the system in sentence\, lower or upper case.\n\n Although the tests are being provided by the CEKFC\, donations for the tes t that you have may be made using the Gift Aid Envelopes or buckets which are provided in the Centre and will be very gratefully received.\n\nIt is also important to note that on previous test days\, brethren have booked a ppointments and have not shown up to keep that appointment\, without any i nformation as to why\, meaning that someone may have not been able to book an appointment who required one. To that end any person failing to attend their booked appointment will be asked for the full cost of that test whi ch is between £75 and £110\, if you can’t attend your appointment plea se cancel it prior to the day\, or call the Sittingbourne centre and let u s know you are unable to keep your appointment on the day itself.\n\nIf yo u have issues with technology\, user guides are available to help if requi red\, please contact  psatestingcekfc@septem7788.co.uk and if you are sti ll unable to book an appointment for yourself\, please contact in the firs t instance the Graham Fulford Charitable Trust (GFCT) on 01926 419959 and one of the Graham Fulford team will make a booking on your behalf. This me ssage is displayed throughout the different system screens if you have any difficulty.\n\nAs in previous years\, the event is being hosted by the Mi llennium Lodge of Charity in East Kent No:9730 whose regular meeting is be ing held on the same day\, commencing with a breakfast served from 08:30 a t a cost of £15. The meeting is scheduled to start at 10:00. To book in f or breakfast and meeting\, please contact W.Bro Steve Davies on steve.davi es.4330@gmail.com or on 07976 707876.\n\nFor any other issues or challenge s\, you can contact in the first instance psatestingcekfc@septem7788.co.uk or Kevin Kemp on 07721 579718\, please understand that I am unable to boo k tests for you\, you must either book an appointment yourself or call the number detailed above.\n\nKind regards\n\nW.Bro Kevin Kemp PPrJGW\nPSA Ev ent Organiser\n\nGUIDES FOR THE FOLLOWING:\n\nDesktop User  https://eastk entfreemasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Desktop-User-Guide-for-PSA-Te sting-2026.pdf\n\nQR Code User Guide Existing Registration for PSA Testing 2026  https://eastkentfreemasons.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/QR-Code- User-Guide-Existing-Registration-for-PSA-Testing-2026.pdf\n\nQR Code User Guide New Registration for PSA Testing 2026 https://eastkentfreemasons.org /wp-content/uploads/2026/02/QR-Code-User-Guide-New-Registration-for-PSA-Te sting-2026.pdf ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/02/PSA-2026-1080x1528-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Event LOCATION:Sittingbourne Masonic Centre\, 3 Albany Rd\,\, Sittingbourne\, ME 10 1EB\, United Kingdom GEO:51.339117;0.732144 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=3 Albany Rd\,\, Sittingbour ne\, ME10 1EB\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Sittingbourne M asonic Centre:geo:51.339117,0.732144 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:87@eastkentfreemasons.org DTSTART:20260514T104500Z DTEND:20260514T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260306T140225Z URL:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/events/met-gl-v-east-kent-masonic-golf- russell-race-trophy/ SUMMARY:Met GL V East Kent Masonic Golf - Russell Race Trophy DESCRIPTION:Warley Park Golf Club\, Magpie Lane\, Brentwood.  CM13 3DX\n\ n 10:45 Coffee &\; Bacon Roll\n 12:00 First Tee\n Rolling Lunch\n P rize giving\n Guests and all playing levels welcome\n\nBacon Roll\, Golf &\; Lunch\n£65 pay into the East Kent Masonic golf association account .  ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/02/2.jpg CATEGORIES:Event LOCATION:Warley Park Golf Club\, Magpie Ln\, Little Warley\, \, Warley\, Br entwood \, CM13 3DX\, United Kingdom GEO:51.590883;0.309621 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Magpie Ln\, Little Warley\, \, Warley\, Brentwood \, CM13 3DX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-T ITLE=Warley Park Golf Club:geo:51.590883,0.309621 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:86@eastkentfreemasons.org DTSTART:20260529T103000Z DTEND:20260529T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260220T222534Z URL:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/events/east-kent-golfers-tenterden-for- the-captains-welcome-day/ SUMMARY:East Kent Golfers - Tenterden for the Captains Welcome Day DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nTenterden Golf Club\, Woodchurch Road\, Tenterden TN30 7DR\n\n\n\n Guests &\; Visitors Welcome\n 10:30 Coffee &\; Bacon R oll\n 11:24 First Tee\n Rolling Lunch\n Prize giving\n Open to all pla ying levels\n\n\n\n\n\n£57.50 to include lunch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/02/Captains-welcome-day-tenterden-as-a-jpg.jpg CATEGORIES:Event LOCATION:Tenterden Golf Club\, Tenterden Golf Woodchurch Road\, Tenterden\, TN30 7DR\, Kent \, United Kingdom GEO:51.073425;0.707778 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Tenterden Golf Woodchurch R oad\, Tenterden\, TN30 7DR\, Kent \, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-T ITLE=Tenterden Golf Club:geo:51.073425,0.707778 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:88@eastkentfreemasons.org DTSTART:20260620T173000Z DTEND:20260620T234500Z DTSTAMP:20260305T155149Z URL:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/events/provincial-grand-stewards-ball/ SUMMARY:Provincial Grand Stewards Ball DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Provincial Grand Stewards Ball\n\nTIMES ARE 17:30 for 18:00\n \;\n\n \; ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/02/JAMES-BOND-THEMED-1-724x1024-1.png CATEGORIES:Event LOCATION:Ashford International Hotel & Spa\, Simone Weil Ave\, Ashford \, K ent\, TN24 8UX\, United Kingdom GEO:51.157148;0.865476 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Simone Weil Ave\, Ashford \ , Kent\, TN24 8UX\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Ashford Inte rnational Hotel & Spa:geo:51.157148,0.865476 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:94@eastkentfreemasons.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627 DTSTAMP:20260302T133656Z URL:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/events/smas-v-east-kent-masonic-golf-fo r-the-surken-silver-salver/ SUMMARY:SMAS V East Kent Masonic Golf for the SURKEN Silver Salver DESCRIPTION:Croham Hurst Golf Club\, Croham Road\, South Croydon.  CR2 7HJ \n\n\n 10:45 Coffee &\; Bacon Roll\n 12:00 First Tee\n Rolling Lunch \n Prize giving\n Guests and all playing levels welcome\n\n\n\n\n\nBacon Roll\, Golf &\; Lunch £65\n\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/02/EKMGA-Calendar-Flyers-2026-1-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Event LOCATION:Croham Hurst Golf Club\, Croham Rd\, \, South Croydon \, CR2 7HJ\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Croham Rd\, \, South Croydo n \, CR2 7HJ\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Croham Hurst Golf Club:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:90@eastkentfreemasons.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725 DTSTAMP:20260306T134045Z URL:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/events/geoffrey-gordon-dearing-bowl-eas t-kent-golf/ SUMMARY:Geoffrey Gordon Dearing Bowl - East Kent Golf DESCRIPTION:\n\nGeoffrey Gordon Dearing Bowl - Individual Stableford Compet ition\n\nKings Hill Golf Club\, West Malling\, ME19 4GF\n\n 10 am Coffee &\; Bacon Roll\n 11 am First Tee\n Optional Lunch available \n Pri ze giving\n Guests and all playing levels welcome\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/02/5-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Event LOCATION:Kings Hill Golf Club\, Kings Hill Golf Club\, \, West Malling\, \ , ME19 4GF\, United Kingdom GEO:51.269121;0.404216 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kings Hill Golf Club\, \, West Malling\, \, ME19 4GF\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Kin gs Hill Golf Club:geo:51.269121,0.404216 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:89@eastkentfreemasons.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260726 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260727 DTSTAMP:20260220T223048Z URL:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/events/evensong/ SUMMARY:Evensong DESCRIPTION:Once we have details of the event\, they will be published here . ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/02/Evensong.png CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:91@eastkentfreemasons.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260828 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260829 DTSTAMP:20260302T133913Z URL:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/events/william-blay-trophy-inter-lodge- golf-event/ SUMMARY:William Blay Trophy - Inter Lodge Golf Event DESCRIPTION:Faversham Golf Club\, Church Road\, Faversham ME13 0HB\n\n\n T wo Players Per Lodge / Chapter\n Single Players required to make up teams \n 10:30 am Coffee &\; Bacon Roll\n 11:30am First Tee\n Rolling Lunc h\n Prize giving\n Guests and all playing levels welcome\n\nBacon Roll\, Golf &\; Lunch\npay £70 into the East Kent Masonic golf association a ccount.  20-02-62 Account 93368149\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/02/6.jpg CATEGORIES:Event LOCATION:Faversham Golf Club\, Faversham Golf Club Belmont Park \, Faversha m \, ME13 0HB\, Kent \, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Faversham Golf Club Belmont Park \, Faversham \, ME13 0HB\, Kent \, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100 ;X-TITLE=Faversham Golf Club:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:92@eastkentfreemasons.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTSTAMP:20260220T222739Z URL:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/events/beauchamp-trophy-interprovincial -golf-event/ SUMMARY:Beauchamp Trophy - Interprovincial Golf Event. DESCRIPTION:BEAUCHAMP TROPHY\nINTER PROVINCE STABLEFORD TEAM EVENT\nSURREY DOWNS GOLF CLUB\n THURSDAY 17 SEPT 2026\n      09:45   ROLLS + COFF EE/TEA\n        11:00    1st TEE TIME\n        18:00   2-COURS E MEAL + COFFEE/TEA\n        ENTRY FEE:   £65.00\n        BUGGY FEE:  £15.00\n  Metropolitan Grand Lodge\, Surrey\, Sussex\,\n  Middl esex\, East Kent\, West Kent\, Essex\,\n  Bedfordshire\,  Berkshire\, B uckinghamshire\n  Hertfordshire\,  Oxfordshire\, Wiltshire\n  Glouces tershire\, Hampshire &\; IOW ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/02/EKMGA-Calendar-Flyers-2026-1.jpg CATEGORIES:Event LOCATION:Surrey Downs Golf Club\, Outwood Ln\, \, Kingswood\, Tadworth \, K T20 6JS\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Outwood Ln\, \, Kingswood\, Tadworth \, KT20 6JS\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Surrey D owns Golf Club:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:93@eastkentfreemasons.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260926 DTSTAMP:20260304T132809Z URL:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/events/east-kent-masonic-golf-captains- day/ SUMMARY:East Kent Masonic Golf - Captains Day DESCRIPTION:Sheerness Golf Club\, Power Station Road\, Sheerness. ME12 3AD\ n\n Social Stableford &\; Social Team Game\n 09:00 Coffee &\; Baco n Roll\n 10:00 First Tee\n Rolling Lunch\n Prize giving\n Guests and a ll playing levels welcome\n\nBacon Roll\, Golf &\; Lunch\n\npay £65 in to the East Kent Masonic golf association account. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/02/EKMGA-Calendar-Flyers-2026.jpg CATEGORIES:Event LOCATION:Sheerness Golf Club\, Power Station Rd\, \, Minster on Sea\, Sheer ness \, ME12 3AD\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Power Station Rd\, \, Minst er on Sea\, Sheerness \, ME12 3AD\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TI TLE=Sheerness Golf Club:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:95@eastkentfreemasons.org DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261023 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTSTAMP:20260304T132752Z URL:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/events/east-kent-golf-dark-blues-v-ligh t-blues-david-graeme-cup/ SUMMARY:East Kent Golf Dark Blues V Light Blues - David Graeme Cup DESCRIPTION:Dark Blues V Light Blues for the David Graeme Cup\n\n\nEtchingh ill Golf Club\, Folkestone\, Kent. CT18 8FA\n\n All playing levels welcom e\n 9am Coffee &\; Bacon Roll\n 10am First Tee\n Rolling Lunch\n Pr ize giving\n\n\n\npay £60 into the East Kent Masonic golf association acc ount.\n\n\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/wp-content/upload s/2026/02/8.jpg CATEGORIES:Event LOCATION:Etchinghill Golf Club\, Canterbury Rd\, \, Etchinghill\, Folkeston e \, Kent. \, CT18 8FA\, United Kingdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Canterbury Rd\, \, Etchingh ill\, Folkestone \, Kent. \, CT18 8FA\, United Kingdom;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100; X-TITLE=Etchinghill Golf Club:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:101@eastkentfreemasons.org DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261107T120000 DTSTAMP:20260306T140151Z URL:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/events/pgm-awards-2026/ SUMMARY:PGM Awards 2026 DESCRIPTION:PGM Awards 2026\nDarwin Conference Suite\, University of Kent\, Canterbury CT2 7NY\nSaturday 7th November 2026\nArrival from 09:30 – te a and coffee on arrival\nEvent commences 10:00\nBuffet lunch provided at approximately 12:30\n\nAdmission: Free of charge\nLunch: Complimentary b uffet lunch provided\n\nThe Cornwallis East Kent Freemasons Charity Annua l PGM Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding work of members acro ss the Province of East Kent. This special event brings together charities that have received grants from the Cornwallis East Kent Freemasons Charit y from across the Province\, along with members of the Masonic community\, to acknowledge the dedication\, service\, and contributions made by indiv iduals and organisations making a real difference within Freemasonry and o ur local communities.\n\nGuests will be welcomed with tea and coffee on ar rival before the awards presentation begins at 10:00am. A complimentary bu ffet lunch will be served at approximately 12:30pm\, offering an opportuni ty to socialise and celebrate together.\n\nAttendance is free of charge\, but booking is required to assist with planning and catering. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://eastkentfreemasons.org/wp-content/upload s/2024/11/PGM-Awards-2024_13.jpg CATEGORIES:Masonic Event LOCATION:Darwin Conference Suite\, Canterbury University\, University of Ke nt\, Darwin Conference Suite\, \, Canterbury \, Kent\, CT2 7NY\, United Ki ngdom X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=University of Kent\, Darwin Conference Suite\, \, Canterbury \, Kent\, CT2 7NY\, United Kingdom;X-APP LE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=Darwin Conference Suite\, Canterbury University:geo: 0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London X-LIC-LOCATION:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20260329T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20261025T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR