At Nottinghamshire Freemasonry, service to others is at the heart of what we do — and sometimes the greatest difference we can make is simply helping people get where they need to be. That’s why we’re proud to support Ravenshead Community Transport, a valued local service helping children, young people, older people and those living with disabilities or additional needs. With 49 volunteers and accessible minibuses, the organisation supports around 70 community groups, helping

Get ready for a spooktacular night of Halloween fun as the Mansfield Charity Stewards invite the local community to join them at the Oakham Suite for a frightfully good evening! 🧙‍♀️ 🕷️ Saturday 31 October 🕕 Doors open 6pm – until late Expect a night packed with: 🎶 DJ & Disco 🍬 Trick or Treating 🎲 Games 🏆 Prizes for the best child and grown-up costumes 🍽️ Frighteningly good grub 💀 Adults £12 🧒 Children – donation So, dust off your broomstick, grab your favourite gho

Saturday 26th September saw members of Nottinghamshire Freemasons heading out into the community for a brilliant day at the Southwell Ploughing Match. Our volunteers had the opportunity to meet local people, enjoy some great conversations and answer questions about Freemasonry — helping visitors discover more about who we are, what we do and how they can find out more about becoming a member. The team were warmly welcomed throughout the day, with plenty of interest, curiosity

Members of St Peter’s Lodge recently stepped out into the community to present a £500 donation to 384 (Mansfield) Air Cadets. The donation will help towards upgrading the Cadets’ flight simulator, supporting an organisation that has been an important part of the Mansfield community for many years. The Lodge’s Secretary, W. Bro. Gary Hallam and Assistant Secretary, Bro. Jay Key also had the opportunity to meet Cadets and the many dedicated volunteers who give their time to su

From practice paddle to semi-final glory! 🌊🏆 What a fantastic day for the Nottinghamshire Freemasons Dragon Boat Team at today’s Newark Dragon Boat Festival! After using the early round to find their sea legs and get some valuable practice under their belts, our crew really found their rhythm — powering their way through to the semi-finals! 💪🚣‍♂️ At the helm throughout the day was our very own Provincial Naval Commander, W.Bro. Roger Cheetham, DPGM, who guided the crew wi

🏁 Start Your Engines, Nottinghamshire Freemasons! 🏍️ Are you a petrolhead with a passion for classic cars, motorcycles—or both? Then Le Willows Lodge would love you to join us for a wheel-y good morning! Bring your pride and joy to Freemasons’ Hall, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, on Saturday 19th September 2026 from 9:00am, and show it off to fellow Masons. Or simply come along, admire the machines, and enjoy some good old-fashioned motoring chat. Then, at 11:00am, put the b

Nottinghamshire Freemasons, family and friends — you’re warmly invited to join us for a very special White Table Event as we celebrate 80 years since the consecration of The Dukeries Lodge No. 6289. 📅 Thursday 3 September 2026 ⏰ 6.15pm 📍 Masonic Hall, 33 Potter Street, Worksop Enjoy an inspiring special talk from W. Bro. Jeff McClure PPrSGW, followed by a wonderful festive board. 🍽️ Menu: Prawn & Crabstick Cocktail, Roast Chicken Dinner, plus your choice of Fruit Crumble &

Nottinghamshire Freemasons, come and join us at the magnificent Welbeck Hall for The Bluecoat Singers performing All Good Friends and Jolly Good Company — a wonderful celebration of familiar music, good company and community spirit. 📅 Saturday 10 October 🕢 7.30pm | Bar open from 5.30pm 📍 Welbeck Hall, West Bridgford 🎟️ Tickets £10 📧 Reserve: book@rwhslodge.org The evening is in aid of the Notts 2029 Masonic Festival and local charity, with a charity raffle too. Bring you

“📣 Byron Club AGM 2026 Join us on Sunday 4th October at 11:00am at Mansfield Masonic Hall for this year’s Byron Club AGM. It’s a great opportunity to catch up with fellow Light Blues, meet Brethren from across Nottinghamshire Freemasonry, hear what’s happening in the Club and help shape what comes next. Everyone is welcome — come along, get involved and be part of the future of the Byron Club. 📍 Mansfield Masonic Hall 📅 Sunday 4th October 2026 🕚 11:00am More details to fo

Nottinghamshire Freemasons are calling all retired members to join our very own “Dad’s Army” of volunteers! Our historic Freemasons’ Hall on Goldsmith Street needs a few good men (and plenty of tea!) to help keep it shipshape. 🔨🎨☕ Whether you’re handy with a hammer, a dab hand with a paintbrush, or simply an expert biscuit inspector, your talents are needed! No parade ground. No fixed hours. No pressure. Just good fellowship, a few laughs and the satisfaction of keeping our

Join us for the Welbeck Hall Pub Quiz on Thursday 27 August. Entry is just £1 per person, with teams of up to 8, cash quiz prizes, a charity raffle supporting the 2029 Festival, and great-value food and drinks. The bar opens at 5pm, with the quiz starting at 7pm. This is a brilliant opportunity to enjoy fellowship, support Welbeck Hall, welcome the wider community, and showcase the best of Nottinghamshire Freemasonry. Every Lodge represented will contribute towards the 2029 F

Bro. Damien Robson of Excalibur Lodge No 8903 recently completed the 5k Tough Mudder challenge to raise money for “our charity”, TLC and has requested that we post his kind words below. "I’d like to say a massive thank you to everyone who donated and supported me throughout my 5K Tough Mudder challenge in aid of Teddies for Loving Care. ❤️ It was an absolutely brilliant event, and I had a great time taking on the challenge. Although I’m already questioning why I’m now looking

HELP THE MAJOR OAK LIVE ON. 🌳 From Tiny Acorns, A Lasting Legacy 🌳 As Freemasons, we believe in building for the future, preserving our heritage and leaving the world better than we found it. The Major Oak has stood as a symbol of strength, resilience and hope for centuries, inspiring generations across Nottinghamshire. Now, as this remarkable tree reaches the final chapter of its life, we have the opportunity to help secure its legacy. The Sherwood Forest Trust’s From Tiny

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening where heritage, community and inspiration come together. 🔥🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Join Nottinghamshire Freemasons and Worksop College for Burns Night 2027—a celebration of Scottish tradition, friendship and shared purpose. Enjoy a memorable evening featuring a delicious meal, the stirring sound of the pipes and lively Scottish dancing in the magnificent Great Hall at Worksop College. This is more than a celebration; it’s an opportunity

🚨 A proud milestone for Nottinghamshire Freemasons! 🚨 Every Nottinghamshire Masonic Hall is now equipped with a Stop the Bleed Kit, helping provide life-saving support in those crucial moments before emergency services arrive. This is more than an investment—it’s a reflection of our commitment to protecting our communities, promoting public safety, and being there when it matters most. Together, we’re helping build safer, stronger communities. 💙 Proud to serve. Proud to ca

📣 Can you help us spread the word? Are you involved with a local sports club, parish council, community group, charity or other organisation? If your group has an event coming up, we’d love to hear about it. Having a Nottinghamshire Freemasons stand at local events is a great way to meet people, answer questions, share the truth about Freemasonry, and highlight the incredible charity and community support our members provide across the county. Every event is an opportunity t

Thanks to funding from Nottinghamshire Freemasons, two new training yachts have been launched, creating life-changing opportunities for hundreds of young people from Scouts, schools and SEND settings. These boats will help children build confidence, learn new skills and enjoy unforgettable experiences on the water for years to come. As a lasting reminder of this partnership, each yacht will proudly carry the words: Supported by Freemasons of Nottinghamshire. This is what Free

🏃‍♂️ Run for a Place. Race for a Purpose. Leave a Legacy. 🏃‍♀️ Dreaming of taking on the iconic 2027 London Marathon? This is your chance to secure a Freemasons’ Charity-funded place while making every mile count. By joining Team Freemasons’ Charity, you’ll not only challenge yourself on one of the world’s greatest marathon stages, but also help raise vital funds towards the Nottinghamshire Freemasons 2029 Festival. Every step, every training run and every finish-line momen

🤠 Saddle up, partners! 🤠 The Mansfield Charity Stewards are bringing the Wild West to town on Saturday 4 July at 7pm for a rootin’-tootin’ Wild West Outlaw Night at Mansfield Masonic Hall! For just £15 including chow, you’ll enjoy music, line dancing and a bourbon bar, all while helping raise funds for local charities. 🐎⭐ Dust off your denim, polish those boots and round up your posse for a night that’s sure to be the talk of the frontier. Don’t be the outlaw who misses ou

Nottinghamshire Freemasons, why not gather your friends and family and join us for a quiz-tastic evening at Welbeck Hall on Thursday 30th July? With Bud Chatwin asking the questions, great company, prizes to be won, and selected drinks at buy one, get one half price, it’s sure to be a pint-sized challenge with a full measure of fun! 📍 Quiz starts at 7pm 💷 £1 per person entry Don’t be late… the competition will be brewing!