<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Provincial Grand Lodge of Worcestershire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Worcestershire Freemasonry website for Information, Enquiries and News]]></description><link>https://www.worcestershirefreemasons.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:28:00 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.worcestershirefreemasons.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Permanent Way Lodge Banner Dedication]]></title><description><![CDATA[A banner dedication is a rare event in Freemasonry and, perhaps like a late train, the dedication of Permanent Way Lodge No. 9951‘s banner takes place in September - only eight years after the Lodge was consecrated! The meeting takes place at Kings Heath at 17.30 on the 25th September, to be followed by a ’white table‘ Festive Board at which wives and partners will be welcomed. While the meeting takes place, there will be an expert demonstration of flower arranging for them to enjoy. Book...]]></description><link>https://www.worcestershirefreemasons.com/post/permanent-way-lodge-banner-dedication</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a92e365ca5c20d7201efc04</guid><category><![CDATA[Stop the Press]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:50:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/648f94_b29632027ea24303ac62ea986faf1586~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_876,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark Gibbs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worcestershire Freemasons Volunteers Featured on Solomon Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[The tremendous work carried out by WFV at Acorns in Worcester is featured in this edition of Solomon Live If you want to be part of this, follow the link or QR code below https://worcestershirefreemasons.org/wfv-sign-up-form/]]></description><link>https://www.worcestershirefreemasons.com/post/worcestershire-freemasons-volunteers-featured-on-solomon-live</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a733beb101ab9175ce7d56a</guid><category><![CDATA[Stop the Press]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:39:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HpsbjPZNWU" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Mark Gibbs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Permanent Way Lodge Silver Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Permanent Way Lodge has received a Silver Award certificate from Lifelites, the Masonic charity founded by musician W.Bro. Rick Wakeman, for its donation of £4,000 to Lifelites. The charity provides technology to help children and young people with life-limiting conditions. This followed the remarkable meeting of the Lodge at the Grecian Templenin the former Great Eastern Hotel (now the Andaz), at London’s Liverpool Street station, last December. £4,000 was also donated to each of Great...]]></description><link>https://www.worcestershirefreemasons.com/post/permanent-way-lodge-silver-award</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a719af62155f73d88063b4c</guid><category><![CDATA[Stop the Press]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 07:56:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/648f94_b6e0e1e69b1a42b6ab8831d1be5c5307~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark Gibbs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunshine, Soakings and a Splash of Magic: The Cubit Club Summer Event]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second year running, the Cubit Club was blessed with glorious sunshine as members, families and friends gathered for our Summer Event, a proper family fun day that had something for everyone, from the youngest visitors to the young at heart. This year we added a couple of new attractions to the line-up. The star of the show was twiddle racing, a wonderfully daft afternoon of wooden horse racing in which hand-cranked steeds and their painted jockeys inch their way down the course to...]]></description><link>https://www.worcestershirefreemasons.com/post/sunshine-soakings-and-a-splash-of-magic-the-cubit-club-summer-event</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a70ac382155f73d8803f4e4</guid><category><![CDATA[Stop the Press]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:45:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/648f94_9fbb1f8a85444dc0bc7f9557a9243a69~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_786,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark Gibbs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Worcester Freemasons Volunteers featured on Solomon Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/1517829888096/WN_I3PDUp1ES028kS1xpz9fyg Use the link to register for tonights broadcast]]></description><link>https://www.worcestershirefreemasons.com/post/worcester-freemasons-volunteers-featured-on-solomon-live</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6b2b99d0e831b9accfdd6b</guid><category><![CDATA[Stop the Press]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:48:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/648f94_c20da597d32a4bd99ca119f9b7bccf00~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark Gibbs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cubit Club Summer Fun Party]]></title><description><![CDATA[On behalf of the Cubit Club, you and your families are invited to our Summer Fun Party, taking place on Saturday 1st August, from 1.00pm to 5.00pm. We have planned a relaxed and enjoyable afternoon with something for everyone. Highlights of the day include: A delicious BBQ A Bouncy Castle for the children Traditional stocks with wet sponge throwing (always a favourite!) A talented Face Painter Fun and interactive Twiddle Horse Racing, with the opportunity for small bets A Magician to...]]></description><link>https://www.worcestershirefreemasons.com/post/cubit-club-summer-fun-party</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f4cd23357dd2c74359a43</guid><category><![CDATA[Stop the Press]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:43:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/648f94_ab9329c819f04cfaaad82b136f142677~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark Gibbs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[WFC trustees from moneys raised by Worcestershire Companions have…]]></title><description><![CDATA[From moneys raised by Worcestershire Royal Arch Companions, Provincial Grand Chapter Charity Steward Stuart Rothero announced that the trustees of the Worcestershire Freemasons Charity have made the magnificent donation of £500 to the Kings Heath Foodbank. Sharon Power of the Kings Heath Foodbank expressed her and her team’s kind thanks for this donation. Sharon explained that ‘…it will help so many families during these challenging economic times…’.]]></description><link>https://www.worcestershirefreemasons.com/post/wfc-trustees-from-moneys-raised-by-worcestershire-companions-have</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5f45a63357dd2c74358705</guid><category><![CDATA[Stop the Press]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:12:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/648f94_54177f5cb4914460bc58a7f6025f65d9~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark Gibbs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prostrate Cancer Testing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prostrate Cancer Testing at Kings Heath, a date for your diary.]]></description><link>https://www.worcestershirefreemasons.com/post/prostrate-cancer-testing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5a2b9c35cec815db93d031</guid><category><![CDATA[Stop the Press]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:19:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/648f94_e5d3495f1cef46169e7172aac92835fa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark Gibbs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Widows Sons Vertis Lodge (Dormer No.7294) have an invite for you.....]]></title><link>https://www.worcestershirefreemasons.com/post/widows-sons-vertis-lodge-dormer-no-7294-have-an-invite-for-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a574f4c437e66e2012e1027</guid><category><![CDATA[Stop the Press]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:20:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/648f94_826d65fd106f402daefd1bfcb5233f62~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_494,h_442,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark Gibbs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masons’ On Tour – 79th Hanbury Countryside Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Worcestershire Masons and Cubit Club Members pictured having action-packed fun at July’s Hanbury Show, showcasing everything that’s great about Freemasonry and the Province. It’s a wonderful day out and loved by families from across the region. With more than 700 exhibitors, 200 trade stands, fast-moving and enthralling arena programmes. Worcestershire Masons played their part proving there really is something to entice and occupy all ages!]]></description><link>https://www.worcestershirefreemasons.com/post/masons-on-tour-79th-hanbury-countryside-show</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4e6327be1f2584f04921bf</guid><category><![CDATA[Stop the Press]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:49:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/648f94_ef95d4bebef54a1ba8d0accf2b56c1fd~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark Gibbs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chadsgrove SchoolPresentation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chadsgrove School held a special presentation in their Chadsgrove Cafe - staffed by children and helpers , where people and organisations who have helped the school were honoured with delicious cakes , cups of tea and songs from the choir Worcestershire Freemasons Charity contributed £500 Pictured below is The Secretary of the Worcestershire Freemason Charity at and after the charity presentation at Chadsgrove School]]></description><link>https://www.worcestershirefreemasons.com/post/chadsgrove-schoolpresentation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4cf1cbc173d4ebce0c60d7</guid><category><![CDATA[Stop the Press]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:33:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/648f94_a935df3516324dbdb9fc53b1bc316dae~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark Gibbs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Twiddle Racing at the Cubit ClubSummer Party]]></title><description><![CDATA[Come and have a go at Twiddle Racing at this year’s Cubit Club Summer Party :-)]]></description><link>https://www.worcestershirefreemasons.com/post/twiddle-racing-at-the-cubit-clubsummer-party</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4bcc3b4b45b0060e255a01</guid><category><![CDATA[Stop the Press]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:40:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/648f94_6f441a39c38446219209ab6bd07760f6~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark Gibbs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inter Provincial Regatta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Add the date to your diary]]></description><link>https://www.worcestershirefreemasons.com/post/inter-provincial-regatta</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a468f351552bc17797f931c</guid><category><![CDATA[Stop the Press]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:18:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/648f94_d4078560cd3c43c184a5f6d3d92d3181~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark Gibbs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Fitting Farewell for Two Outstanding Provincial Wardens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday 24th June marked the final official outing as Provincial Wardens for W. Bro. Mark A. Gunton and W. Bro. Neil P. Nicholls, as they attended the final Installation meeting of the season at St John's Lodge No. 6414. Having served the Province with distinction over several years, Mark and Neil have become two of the most recognisable and respected faces on the Provincial team. Their professionalism, dedication and warm friendship have earned them the admiration of Brethren throughout...]]></description><link>https://www.worcestershirefreemasons.com/post/a-fitting-farewell-for-two-outstanding-provincial-wardens</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3d0f2072c7d18238cc63ee</guid><category><![CDATA[Stop the Press]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:24:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0bb884_58845f0bcae041da887a8f07be8fabdb~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Provincial Grand Lodge 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Worcestershire Freemasons Celebrate a Successful Annual Meeting More than 225 Brethren gathered on Saturday 20th June 2026 for the Annual Meeting of Provincial Grand Lodge of Worcestershire, in what proved to be a memorable and uplifting occasion celebrating achievement, service and the continued strength of Freemasonry across the Province. The meeting attracted tremendous support not only from Worcestershire Freemasons but also from across the wider Masonic family. Representatives from...]]></description><link>https://www.worcestershirefreemasons.com/post/provincial-grand-lodge-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a380205bfacb36e35453510</guid><category><![CDATA[Stop the Press]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:36:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0bb884_6c89b278a9044563bc189d3de43e153d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Support for Matt]]></title><description><![CDATA[W.Bro Matt Smallman (PPrGReg), a member of the Lodge of St John in Bedwardine No. 7458 and one of the founders of the newly consecrated Lodge of Direction No.10088, has secured a coveted ballot place in this years London Royal Parks Half Marathon in October and has set himself the ambitious challenge of completing the 13.1-mile course in under 1 hour and 45 minutes (a challenging time given he hasn't run this distance before!), and if this wasn't enough of a challenge Matt has also set...]]></description><link>https://www.worcestershirefreemasons.com/post/support-for-matt</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a315c666e3aac0bcf9b2812</guid><category><![CDATA[Stop the Press]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 14:25:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/648f94_317457c4a8954eb29162bf2ecc6162fc~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_432,h_906,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Mark Gibbs</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Birth of a New Lodge – A Historic Day for Worcestershire Freemasonry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thursday 4th June 2026 marked a truly historic occasion in Worcestershire Freemasonry with the Consecration of The Lodge of Direction No. 10088 at Freemasons' Hall, Kings Heath, Birmingham.   The formation of a new Lodge is a rare event in any Province, and this was only the sixth new Lodge to be consecrated in Worcestershire in the last twelve years. Such occasions are steeped in tradition, symbolism and significance, and the atmosphere throughout the day reflected the importance of the...]]></description><link>https://www.worcestershirefreemasons.com/post/the-birth-of-a-new-lodge-a-historic-day-for-worcestershire-freemasonry</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2952202a057aa1c77b14fb</guid><category><![CDATA[Stop the Press]]></category><category><![CDATA[Events]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:29:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0bb884_6069f4ec773b4a939df5fca14e84dcf5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freemasons making a 'positive difference' at hospice makes BBC News..]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out the news story using this link: Freemasons to make 'positive difference' at Worcester hospice - BBC News]]></description><link>https://www.worcestershirefreemasons.com/post/freemasons-making-a-positive-difference-at-hospice-makes-bbc-news</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2942e3a83c9aa62bd30013</guid><category><![CDATA[Stop the Press]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:57:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0bb884_acc9649b6c0541da8b55a3bbd51befb3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_802,h_453,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Masons boost to community transport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pic cap: (from left) David Muggeridge, David Bedford and Peter Simner Letter of thanks received from Wyre Forest Community Transport, well done to all at Vernon Lodge involved for raising such a fantastic amount.]]></description><link>https://www.worcestershirefreemasons.com/post/masons-boost-to-community-transport</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a294019b34d9652f5538410</guid><category><![CDATA[Stop the Press]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:50:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/0bb884_355fd86c2dd64c9ca4832893c7f7b025~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Scott Jones</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ted Meredith Conclave 427 of the Order of the Secret Monitor ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ted Meredith Conclave 427 of the Order of the Secret Monitor will meet on Wednesday the 1st of July, 2026, at King’s Heath Masonic Hall at 6:30pm. The meeting itself is open to all members of the OSM, and will be called off at around 7:10pm so non-members of the order can be admitted for a talk from Bro. Alastair L. Kennedy-Rose who was recently Inducted into Charles Hinitt Conclave No 238. Wives, partners and Craft friends are welcome to join us for the talk and dinner. As a bit of...]]></description><link>https://www.worcestershirefreemasons.com/post/the-ted-meredith-conclave-427-of-the-order-of-the-secret-monitor</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2675b3a7cc9d295b3faea4</guid><category><![CDATA[Stop the Press]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 07:56:44 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Mark Gibbs</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>