So 2025 draws towards its close. Probably like you, I have been looking back on the year that has gone and shaping my hopes for the future. English Freemasonry continues to feel vibrant and optimistic. Leadership from the top is being matched by inspired appointments of new Provincial Grand Masters / Grand Superintendents. More andContinue reading “2025 and all that”
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What a year it has been!
A year ago, I said there was a new buzz in English Freemasonry. That has certainly continued throughout 2024. I am feeling very optimistic about our future, although there is still much work to be done. At the top we have seen a lot of energy put behind our current strategy, and I feel thisContinue reading “What a year it has been!”
What’s already new in 2024?
2024 is only a few weeks old but already I have some great news that will interest you. Please click on the links to see the items you wish to read. As always, thank you for your support. Chair of Trustees at Lifelites Back in August I shared with you my appointment as the InterimContinue reading “What’s already new in 2024?”
A glance in the rear view mirror
My review of 2023, and a look forward to 2024.
My news about Lifelites
I am very pleased to share the news that I have been appointed interim Chair of Trustees for Lifelites, a charity which brings joy to children and young people with life-limiting conditions. Lifelites has a special link with Freemasonry. It started as the millennium project of the Royal Masonic Trust for Girls & Boys (RMTGB)Continue reading “My news about Lifelites”
What are you reading this summer?
As most Lodges take a break over the summer, it is a time to rest, reflect and recharge. I find reading a good book a great way to do all three. So if you are looking for your next book to read, one that will help you face the future with optimism, confidence and determination,Continue reading “What are you reading this summer?”
The historic links between the Craft, Mark and Royal Arch
Sign up at https://bit.ly/WBTOMTjan2023 to attend an online delivery of this recently updated talk this Wednesday, 18th January, at 7.00 pm, GMT (UTC+0). Registrations will close at 15.30, after which those registered will be sent a Zoom meeting link. The talk is open only to members of Grand Lodges recognised by UGLE, OWF or HFAF.Continue reading “The historic links between the Craft, Mark and Royal Arch”
Exciting times
Way back in 2010, when I was Provincial Grand Mentor in Derbyshire, I wrote a Masonic talk called “Seven habits of highly successful Lodges.” Inspired by Stephen Covey’s “7 habits of highly effective people”, I did for Lodges what Covey had done for people. I observed the most successful – that is those which wereContinue reading “Exciting times”
The next talk in the series W Bro. Tony’s Online Masonic Talks
My next online talk will be “Is belief in a Supreme Being really essential?” – live and online over Zoom on 27th Oct at 7.00 pm BST. To attend this live talk, and participate in the Q&A that will follow, please register now via https://bit.ly/WBTOMToct2022. A Zoom meeting link will be sent to all whoContinue reading “The next talk in the series W Bro. Tony’s Online Masonic Talks”
My next Online Masonic Talk on 23rd September
The next talk in my new series, “W Bro. Tony’s Online Masonic Talks” will be “Seven habits of highly successful Lodges” this Friday, 23rd September, 19.00 BST. Please register to attend the talk by clicking the button below. You will receive the Zoom link shortly after 16.00 BST on Friday. After this my next talkContinue reading “My next Online Masonic Talk on 23rd September”
