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A Masonic tribute to Railway200

The history of railways is intrinsically linked to Freemasonry. Many of the pioneers in railway design were Freemasons, including George and Robert Stephenson, who created the world’s first commercially successful public railway: the Stockton & Darlington, 200 years ago. Their railway started the growth of railways to the national and international networks we know today. Permanent Way Lodge No. 9951 felt this was an unique opportunity to celebrate this historic relationship

Mark Gibbs

Nov 143 min read

Worcestershire Freemasons Volunteers First Event

The first official volunteering event is now live. On Sunday 30th November we will be supporting Worcestershire Mind with their the Mental Elf 2025 event at Bodenham Arboretum. This is a brilliant opportunity to start our programme with energy and enthusiasm in a beautiful setting, while supporting a great cause and meeting fellow volunteers. If you haven't signed up to be a WFV Member sign up HERE If you have and want to be part of this Event, volunteer HERE This will be a

Mark Gibbs

Nov 131 min read

Provincial Lecture Competition 2026

The Provincial Learning and Development team led by W.Bro. Kerry Parkes, ProvGL&DO are keen to activate the call for Lectures, in the 2026 Provincial Lecture Competition, providing you with as much time as possible to prepare your Lecture. This offers an exciting opportunity for individuals to prepare a Masonic Lecture and then share it with an audience of Freemasons, including the judges. Presentation to take no longer than 20 minutes and may be a subset of a longer Lecture.

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Nov 111 min read

Freemasons - National Service of Remembrance. 09/11/2025

Yesterday on Sunday 9th Nov 2025, saw hundereds of Worcestershire freemasons come together to remember those who have died in wars across the world. There were many local parades within Worcestershire that were very well supported by Worcestershire Freemasons along with members of the Armed Forces, local groups, friends and family On 1st Nov 2025 also saw Freemasons from across the country attend a national service of Remembrance, joined by members of the Armed Forces, frien

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Nov 101 min read

Avon Lodge Ladies Night

Avon Lodge are holding a Ladies night on 29 Nov this year. It’ll be a fantastic night again. Here’s the link to book up, they would love to see you there. https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/tNQdMQc2ss

Mark Gibbs

Oct 291 min read

A Rather Special Event

Now here is something rather special: Permanent Way Lodge no. 9951 is organising a meeting at the Great Eastern Hotel, Liverpool Street in London to mark Railway200, a nationwide celebration of the bicentenary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, which was created by Freemasons Robert and George Stephenson. It was the first railway to offer timetabled goods and passenger services, exclusively using steam engines and it led to the world-wide railway networks we know today. Th

Mark Gibbs

Oct 222 min read

Worcestershire Freemasons Volunteers is now LIVE!

MEMBERSHIP IS NOW LIVE – REGISTER TODAY Worcestershire Freemasons Volunteer What is the WFV? The Worcestershire Freemasons Volunteers (WFV) is a pioneering new service designed to aid the fraternity by enhancing our community engagement activities. The first of its kind throughout all 47 provinces in England & Wales, it has the endorsement of Sir David Wootton PDGM & 2nd Grand Principal, the Patronage of our Provincial Grand Master & Grand Superintendant Stephen Wyer and is

Mark Gibbs

Oct 141 min read

Cubit Club Bristol Exultation

The Cubit Club Royal Arch members are heading to Bristol! We're planning a trip on Saturday, 1st of November 2025 to witness an Exaltation Ceremony in the distinctive Bristol style, featuring the remarkable Ceremony of the Veils. We'd love to invite all Worcestershire Royal Arch members to come along and join us, for what promises to be truly memorable experience.

Mark Gibbs

Oct 131 min read