The ‘Stop the Bleed’ video, sponsored by Nottinghamshire Freemasons, has already been shown at Mansfield Town and Notts County matches and now gets its debut in the Premier League, when it is shown at half time at the City Ground, when Forest host Spurs.   Having discovered the charity, citizenAID, and the project #inthistogether2025, Nottinghamshire Freemasons believe we can make a positive impact in controlling life-threatening bleeding, certainly here in Notts and potentia

Teddies for Loving Care (TLC) is a charitable organization locally managed by Freemasons, dedicated to providing comfort and emotional support to children and individuals facing difficult circumstances, often through the gift of teddy bears and other comforting items. The charity’s mission centres around spreading kindness and warmth by giving teddy bears to people in hospitals, hospices, and other care settings.   A true reflection of the outstanding efforts that the TLC tea

After attending a Pyjama Party Fundraiser at King’s Mill Hospital to raise donations to buy the children on Ward 25 both underwear and pyjamas, Fearne, a 10 year old local girl, was inspired to organise her own Fundraiser for TLC to help children around Nottinghamshire get TLC bears when they need them most. So Fearne is challenging herself to complete 100 miles between 22nd November and 22nd December 2025 to raise money for TLC. She will be walking, running, biking, canoeing

Over 40 dementia sufferers and their carers will enjoy a Christmas party on Tuesday thanks to a donation from Newark Freemasons to cover the cost of food, drink and live entertainment.  Meeting every Tuesday at the Bridge Community Centre on Lincoln Road, the Memory Café is a relaxed place for people with dementia and their carers to meet and socialise. They enjoy a variety of quizzes, games and a good old singalong and there’s always a warm welcome, a cuppa and a cake. Newar

Since 2012 Prestonian Lecturer, Tony Harvey, has been raising money through his books and talks for The Scouts and Masonic charities. So far, the amount raised for The Scouts has been £44,700. He has raised a further £84,500 for Masonic charities. In recognition of his support, The Scout Association named the meeting room in the new Syd Kesseler Centre in Tony’s honour. He chose to call it, “The Square & Compasses Meeting Room.” W Bro Tony Harvey proudly standing next to the

Brethren,   The Provincial Grand Master, Rt W Bro Julian Townsend, is delighted to announce that the Province will be offering its support to the  #inthistogether2025  campaign which intends to upskill 2025 people (of all ages) in life saving skills across Nottinghamshire by the end of December 2025. At the heart of this initiative is "Stop the Bleed" training and we have encouraged our centres across the Province to open their doors to facilitate the training of as many memb

Members, guests, and friends gathered on Saturday 8th November 2025 for an evening that proved to be a warm, lively, and thoroughly enjoyable fundraiser hosted by Vernon Lodge No 1802. The event brought together excellent food, great company, and entertaining performances, all contributing to a memorable night in support of the 2029 Festival. An evening full of enjoyment for all attending the Vernon Lodge Dinner Dance at Worksop Masonic Hall. Thanks to the generosity and enth

It was a honour to be present to see our colleague Roger Garrett BEM receive his British Empire Medal for his services to the Community through his many years of hard work as a leading figure within Nottinghamshire Freemasons work for Charity The two files below describe the Citation as to the reasons behind his award in HM The King Charles 3rd Honours list Click on the files to read in full Roger was presented with his British Empire Medal by the Lord Lieutenant for Notting

Please see local press coverage of TLC Notts recent activities https://www.news-journal.co.uk/comfort-bears-given-to-college-learners/ https://www.chad.co.uk/community/attfe-college-partners-with-nottinghamshire-freemasons-to-support-learners-5360998

Following a recent donation from Notts Provincial Grand Lodge, the following article appeared this week in the Newark Advertiser "Adam Savage Gorillaman Fitness.  Last month, he was named winner of the Courage and Bravery Award at the Newark and Sherwood Community and Sports Awards 2025, organised by Newark and Sherwood District Council at The Renaissance at Kelham Hall . Through Gorilla Man Fitness, Adam runs inclusive fitness sessions for older people, stroke survivors, and

The Byron Club held their Annual General Meeting on Saturday 18th November at the Freemasons Hall, Newark, filled with discussion, presentations, celebrations and a wonderful buffet to feed those present. Bro Jeremy Prosser, the Chairman of the Byron Club, or the Light Blues Club as they are more affectionately known in the Province, provided the following testimony of the occasion. Bro Jeremy Prosser, Chairman of the Byron Club, welcomes those attending the AGM at Freemasons

Our Provincial Grand Master, Right Worshipful Brother Julian Patrick Townsend has requested that the following be brought to the attention of all the members of the Province, and hopes that you will support the #inthistogether2025 campaign. Be ready to make a difference when it matters most Free CitizenAID App Barnaby Webber, Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Ian Coates were fatally stabbed in the street in the early hours of Tuesday 13th June 2023. These tragic events, which took pla

The 13th Earl of Preceptory No 729 will be holding a special event at their next meeting on Monday 27th October 2025, 5:30 pm start, at...

It can be claimed that life is not always fun and games, but hopefully local youngsters will gain more enjoyment in their school day...

Teddies for Loving Care (TLC) is a charity supported by Freemasons (or as we prefer to call it, “Our Charity”) that distribute teddy...

The Worksop Masonic Club will be hosting a Remembrance Service and Lunch event at the Freemasons Hall, Worksop on Sunday 2nd November...

Saturday 20th September 2025 saw the Commemorative Order of St Thomas of Acon make its Pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral As arranged by...

You may enjoy watching this programme at the link below https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002hp81 Its well worth watching all the...

Nottinghamshire Freemasons participate in the annual Newark Dragon Boat Festival    On Sunday 14th September the Riverside Park in Newark...

On Sunday 7th September, W Bro Graham Riche took on the Trent Bridge Community Zipwire Challenge, flying through the air 25 metres off...