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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

For those why are interested in learning more about membership, we are running an follow up event where you can learn about the history and what it means to its members.  You’ll also get to enjoy a 3 course meal and get a chance to chat with us socially and perhaps ask a questions that

The December meeting for Royal Navy lodge has traditionally been used to celebrate our masters year in office and to welcome partners, guests, and visitors to enjoy a bit of early festive cheer. The meeting is usually the last full meeting for the current WM as he prepares to install his successor in January.  Its

In August this year (remember the warm weather??) Sarah Kirkaldy of 8th Ramsgate Brownies wrote a letter to the Ramsgate Masonic Centre requesting financial assistance for the new Brownie troop she was creating just around the corner from our hall. The letter was not addressed to any one lodge and so the craft lodges that