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From Soldier to Survivor: Facing the Unthinkable
In life, there are moments that irrevocably split time in two: the events before and those that follow. For Shane Cooley, this division arrived on 5th September 2005 in the form of a devastating motorcycle accident on the streets of Sydney. What might seem to many...
A Founder’s Legacy Transforms Lives: Minnis Bay Lodge Distributes £37,500 to Local Charities
On Saturday 14th March Thirty-one Brethren gathered at Minnis Bay Lodge no 8496, for an ordinary meeting but with no ceremonial work. Then the afternoon changed into something extraordinary. The Lodge was called off and seven local charity representatives were...
Season Launch – East Kent Triumphs at Cherry Lodge Golf Club
Season Launch - East Kent Triumphs at Cherry Lodge Golf Club The annual interprovincial golf match between the East Kent Masonic Golf Association and the West Kent Masonic Golf Association for the prestigious Kent Silver Salver took place at Cherry Lodge Golf Club,...
Invicta Lodge of Ashford No.709 Welcomes Army Cadets.
On Friday 10th April, 10 Cadets from the Ashford Tobruk Cadet Detachment visited the Ashford Masonic Centre as guests of Invicta Lodge of Ashford. Invicta Lodge are seeking to support the Ashford Army Cadets as part of the Armed Forces Covenant which was signed by...
East Kent Freemason completes extreme 500km Arctic endurance challenge in support of Kent charities
A Freemason from Broadstairs in Kent, has recently completed one of the most extreme endurance challenges in the world, using it as a platform to support local charities and demonstrate the values at the heart of Freemasonry. Rob Wilkinson, a member of Porta...
Provincial Officers Mess 19th March 2026: An Observer’s Report
I don’t know how they do it, but nearly every Provincial Officers’ Mess Meeting seems to be held in glorious weather. Maybe we should hold them as barbecues outdoors. “More onions on your sausage, Sir?” The Provincial Officers’ Mess is for all Freemasons in East Kent...