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Lodge 281's 2026 Events Calendar: A Year of Fellowship, Charity, and Community

Lodge 281’s 2026 Events Calendar: A Year of Fellowship, Charity, and Community

As we settle into 2026, I’m pleased to share what’s shaping up to be a wonderfully varied calendar of events for Lodge 281. Whether you’re a member planning your year ahead, a family member wondering what we get up to, or someone curious about what Masonic lodges actually do beyond our regular meetings, here’s what […]

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A Night at Harmony Lodge No. 63: Installation, Fellowship, and Irish Masonic Brotherhood

A Night at Harmony Lodge No. 63: Installation, Fellowship, and Irish Masonic Brotherhood

An Invitation Across Lodges Last evening, I found myself driving to Harmony Lodge No. 63 for one of the most significant events in any Masonic lodge’s calendar: the installation of a new Worshipful Master. The invitation had arrived some weeks earlier from our very own Very Wors. Bro. Sam Waterworth, Secretary of Lodge 281, and

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Is Freemasonry Right for You? An Honest Guide for Anyone Considering Joining Lodge 281

Is Freemasonry Right for You? An Honest Guide for Anyone Considering Joining Lodge 281

If you’re reading this, you’ve probably been quietly curious about Freemasonry for a while now. Perhaps you’ve passed the lodge building and wondered what happens inside. Maybe you know someone who’s a member and they seem to get something valuable from it. Or possibly you’ve done some research online and found yourself more intrigued than

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Installation Supper & Communication – A Night of Fellowship and Tradition

Friday 23rd January 2026 A Gathering of Brethren Lodge 281 St Johnston witnessed a truly remarkable evening of Masonic tradition and brotherhood as over 80 Brethren gathered for the Installation Supper and Communication honouring Worshipful Brother Nigel Buchanan W.M. The exceptional turnout demonstrated not only the strength of our Lodge but also the deep bonds

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Friday’s Child: Rich Brown

The Brother who called his boss the wrong name for five years and owns a piece of football history Meet Rich Brown, a self-described curious soul from the Maiden City with a sense of humour sharp enough to defuse any tense situation. From sitting next to Alex Higgins at his first football match to owning

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Freemasonry’s Digital Revolution: Ancient Wisdom Confronts the Algorithm

The Collision of Worlds Let me tell you what most people think when they hear “Freemasonry and technology” in the same sentence: they picture elderly gentlemen in aprons reluctantly learning to use email, perhaps grudgingly maintaining a website that looks like it was designed in 1997, all whilst clinging desperately to dusty traditions nobody understands

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The Role of Freemasonry in Modern Society: Why Ancient Wisdom Still Matters

The Question of Relevance “What’s the point of Freemasonry in 2025?” It’s a fair question. In an age where you can order dinner, find a date, and learn quantum physics all from your phone, what possible use is a three-hundred-year-old organisation with rituals, regalia, and rather a lot of ceremony? Isn’t it just an outdated

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Festive Spirit Returns to St. Johnston: Annual Community Carol Service

As the winter nights draw in and the festive season approaches, there is no better way to embrace the Christmas spirit than by gathering with friends and neighbours for an evening of traditional music and community fellowship. The St. Johnston Masonic Hall Management Committee is delighted to announce that their Annual Community Carol Service is

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A Historic Evening: Provincial Grand Lodge Installation 2025

6th November 2025 – The White Horse Hotel, Campsie, Londonderry There’s something profoundly moving about witnessing the peaceful transfer of authority within an ancient institution. On Thursday, 6th November 2025, the Provincial Grand Lodge of Londonderry and Donegal gathered at the White Horse Hotel in Campsie for a stated communication that would mark both continuity

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How Irish Freemasons Built Europe’s Most Influential Brotherhood

From Dublin Docks to Continental Courts: How Irish Freemasons Built Europe’s Most Influential Brotherhood Picture this: a cold evening in a French garrison town, 1745. An Irish officer enters an unfamiliar tavern, far from home, surrounded by strangers. He makes a peculiar gesture, offers an unusual handshake, and suddenly doors open. Within hours, he has

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The Festive Board: Order, Meaning, and Brotherhood in Irish Freemasonry

The Festive Board: Order, Meaning, and Brotherhood

The Crisis of Atomisation and the Ancient Solution   Let me tell you something about modern Ireland that you already know but perhaps haven’t articulated clearly: we are more “connected” than ever before, yet we are desperately, catastrophically alone. We’ve got our smartphones, our social media feeds, our ability to communicate instantly with anyone anywhere.

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