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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 […]

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

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

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

Community Lifesavers is a CIC which was created to help turn bystanders into lifesavers.   The aim is to help educate as many people as possible in how to react to a cardiac arrest and use one of the many defibrillators now located around the areas. They have an aim of educating year 8 & 9

Our very own Mark Bennett has decided to take on the personal challenge of climbing Snowden for Macmillan. Here’s Marks Story A couple of years back my best mate John and I decided to climb/ hike up Snowdon or Yr Wyddfa (“Er with-va) for fun. Well actually we decided on three ascents in 2 days,

At Royal Navy, we’re always looking for local good causes to help and support. Towards the end of 2022, it was bought to our attention by both our Almoner and Master that we should make a donation to the Cheerful Sparrows Charity. In the past, there were Cheerful Sparrows Charities up and down the country

Ramsgate Masonic Centre hosted their Open Day follow-up event on Friday 3rd February. This was an evening for those visitors who had expressed an interest to know a little more about Freemasonry and who also had an inclination to explore potential membership. Following the success of the Open Day in January, we had immediately communicated

Saturday 7th January 2023 saw the Ramsgate Lodges open the doors and invite the public to have a glimpse into Freemasonry. The event was born from the success of the Margate centre open day in the summer and headed up by Royal Navy lodges very own Nigel Mann.   The day would try and dispel some