Division IX Organizations

Freemasonry: What is it really all about?

There are many rumours that surround the Freemasons. Are they a cult? What are their "secrets"? What does the hand shake mean? Bay TV got exclusive interviews from members David Heathcote and Lee Davis of the Cheshire Masons. We asked for them ...

Worde is out about print's secret society

And this – with the event a likely ruse for all manner of rolled-up-trouser, masonic high-jinx – must be it. Or perhaps not. I can certainly dismiss the first pleasant elderly lady who welcomes me into the ornate and historic Art Workers' Guild ...

Find out about the Freemasons during Redditch event

THE White Ensign Freemasons Lodge has just shipped into Redditch and berthed at its permanent mooring at the Freemasons Hall in Easemore Road. Formed over 25 years ago by a group of former and serving Royal Navy and Royal Marines, the White ...

Freemasons open up about charity work

The 12,000 Freemasons in the county, including members of about 50 lodges – groups of 20 to 30 –based at the Loughton Masonic Centre in High Beech Road, donated almost £700,000 to more than 370 charities in 2012, according to the group's latest ...

Out & About in Bedford: Things to do this weekend

Bedford's Frank W. Thompson Masonic Lodge will be open to the public on Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of a statewide celebration of Freemasonry. This open house will be held in the First Church of Christ, Congregational, at 25 The ...