Northants & Hunts Masons - Integrity, Friendship, Respect, Charity

A chance to put something back ……..
…….. and Freemasonry is a great vehicle for doing this. Masons give their time, skills and money to help organisations such as hospices and air ambulances.
Principles of honesty, fairness, kindness at it’s heart ……..
…….. these are at the core of Freemasonry and lead many to become members. Why would you not want to be part of an organisation that is built around these values?
What is it about Freemasonry ……..
…….. that makes more than 250,000 men in England & Wales and more than 6,000,000 worldwide want to be part of this organisation that is nearly 300 years old?
It’s friendly, fun and sociable to be a Freemason ……..
…….. we have fun and make life-long friendships with people from all walks of life.
We’re all inclusive ……..
…….. and a tolerant, diverse fraternity that does not discriminate against members and prospective members because of their religion, race or nationality.
Learn something new ……..
…….. as many have found they have learned new skills as Freemasons - from organising events, managing finances to fundraising and developing confidence as public speakers.
Tradition, Heritage & Culture ……..
…….. Freemasonry is 300 years old in 2017. It’s principles have stood the test of time. Its heritage and culture is part of the social history of our country.

Proud as Punch and Rightly So!

As far as Bro Gerry McCrory from Old Northamptonian Lodge No 5694 is concerned, having tested positive for COVID-19 at Christmas, becoming very ill and spending time in hospital where he received excellent treatment and support from the NHS staff and his GP, there was no question that he should put himself forward for the NHS COVID-19 vaccination team.

Freemasons to Become Strategic Partner of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

More than 30,000 young people with disabilities and special educational needs will be able to take part in The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, thanks to a grant of £300,000 from the Freemasons.

The Freemasons have become a strategic partner of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE), funding a new national programme to upskill its team and volunteers. The programme will also help enrol more schools and clubs, to ensure all young people have access to DofE.

Passing of WBro Christopher Martin Smith PAGDC

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of WBro Christopher Martin Smith PAGDC to the Grand Lodge Above on Saturday the 22nd of May 2021. WBro Chris had been receiving treatment for bowel cancer at Bedford Hospital. His family moved him to St John’s Hospice, Moggerhanger for his last night.

Something to Smile About

The Provincial Grand Charity continues to benefit from Amazon Smile donations. To date, £654.79 has been raised - a sum that, without your support, would not have been available for charitable causes.

Provincial Grand Master’s Patent Of Appointment Extended

As many will be aware, the ten year patent of our Provincial Grand Master, RWBro Max Bayes comes to an end on 30 June 2021. Ordinarily, on this date he would retire from office. However, in view of the current situation that prevails, the Grand Master has asked our Provincial Grand Master if he would continue in office for the time being. Naturally, he has been pleased to accede to this request and will, therefore, continue to act as Provincial Grand Master for the Province of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire.

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The Provincial Grand Master, RWBro Max Bayes, commented:

Clearly, I am quite delighted to have my patent extended and look forward to continuing as Provincial Grand Master. It was a very pleasant surprise to receive this request”