Smile Train are a global charity created to assist underprivileged children who are born with a cleft palate. A cleft occurs when certain body parts and structures do not fuse together during foetal development. Clefts can involve the lip and/or the roof of the mouth, which is made up of both hard and soft palate. …
Wednesday the 17th April saw the Provincial Stewards Chapter hold an evening at the Ramsgate Masonic centre to guide Members of the Craft lodges into the next step in their Masonic Journey. E.Comp Dennis Fordham and his team arrived early to setup the excellent RA playlet presentation to an audience of 25 Master Masons. The …
The annual Chairman’s Challenge was held at Margate Masonic Centre on April 6th. Hosted by WBro Jim Mason, this is a chance for all the lodges in Area 8 to pit their wits against other local lodges for this prestigious trophy. Being the third time it has been contested for, bath Union Lodge and Porta …
Completely oblivious to another (insignificant by comparison) golf competition in Hoylake, the Northcliffe par 3 course at North Foreland Golf Club was once more the setting for Royal Navy’s Annual Outhwaite Golf Day. By way of a brief slice of history, Jason & Peter Outhwaite were both Past Masters of Royal Navy 429 and have …
Royal Navy Lodge now enjoys a wealth of Golfing enthusiasts and three of their members decided to undertake a marathon challenge in aid of Masonic Charitable foundation via the 2025 festival. The scene was set at the Shirley Park golf club near Croydon, Bro’s Paul Mcguirk,. Nigel Mann & Phil Hughes set of at 430 …
Have you ever wanted to know more?Have wondered what’s behind the door?Have you thought, it’s not for me,That so called secret Society?So find the truth, and see what’s real,Come and join us, that’s the dealAre doors are open, for all to see,The joy that is Freemasonry. First of all, there are no secrets, it’s a …
Thursday 6th July saw the first playing of the Mark Bassant Festival Trophy between the golfers of Group 5 (Maidstone, Cranbrook, Paddock Wood & West Malling) and those within Group 8 (Margate, Ramsgate, Birchington & Broadstairs) This year, each Area Chairman has been tasked with hosting an additional event to raise funds for the Province …
The charity (little steps) Major Movements was established in 2019 and provides support to young children who have lost a parent either to suicide or sudden death. Leanne Eastwell is the driving force behind the charity and explained that there is no local authority or government funded support for very young children suffering such a …
Royal Navy make a donation to (little steps) Major Movements. Read More »
Saturday 3rd March saw the latest instalment in the annual quiz between Royal Navy Lodge and v Old Ruymian lodge. Becoming something of a grudge match and with Old Ruymian lodge not having ever lifted the current trophy, they appeared in huge numbers with the finest brains among them. Despite being outnumbered, the Royal Navy …
Nigel’s Story The Masonic Charitable Foundation go about their business quietly and without fanfare. Helping the vulnerable and needy right here in our own communities as well as providing swift financial response to international disasters. Having seen the diverse and amazing work that the MCF do in assisting the distressed, enriching the life experiences of …
