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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

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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

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,