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Durham Freemasons Golf Day Raises £1,500 for Masonic Fishing Charity
3 July 2026 Charity & Community
Durham Freemasons Golf Day Raises £1,500 for Masonic Fishing Charity
Freemasons from across County Durham came together once again for the annual Durham Freemasons Golf Day, held at Roseberry Grange…
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Durham Freemasons Deliver £12K Boost for Special Needs School
24 March 2026 Charity & Community
Durham Freemasons Deliver £12K Boost for Special Needs School
Children with complex needs at Durham Trinity School and Sports College are enjoying new opportunities for play, independence, an…
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Strength, Comfort and Support for Masonic Families
12 March 2026 Charity & Community
Strength, Comfort and Support for Masonic Families
Durham Freemasons are proud to be working with Alice House Hospice, which supports the communities of Hartlepool, Tees Valley and…
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“How Durham Dragons are Investing £100K in Young Futures”
3 March 2026 Charity & Community
“How Durham Dragons are Investing £100K in Young Futures”
Dragons Angela Foster, Alyson Davey, Andrew Foster, and Gillian Hutchinson lend a hand to Keaton and Bethany. [Picture Keith Blun…
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More Than a Bear Hug
26 February 2026 Charity & Community
More Than a Bear Hug
Durham Freemasons have extended their TLC (Tender Loving Care) Comfort Bears initiative into local care homes, providing practica…
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This Is How Christmas Support Is Really Happening Across Durham
19 December 2025 Charity & Community
This Is How Christmas Support Is Really Happening Across Durham
Durham Freemasons are providing vital Christmas support across County Durham, Sunderland, Teesside and South Tyneside, helping vu…
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The Parkrun Pit-Stop with a Big Charity Payoff
1 December 2025 Charity & Community
The Parkrun Pit-Stop with a Big Charity Payoff
A closed café led Durham Freemasons Parkrunners to Chester-Le-Street Amateur Rowing Club for a post-Parkrun coffee, sparking a co…
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Turning Charity into Service, One Box at a Time!
25 November 2025 Charity & Community
Turning Charity into Service, One Box at a Time!
Durham Freemasons have boosted Feeding Families with a £35,000 grant and a record-breaking volunteer shift, packing over 270 food…
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Powering New Adventures for Youth Project
20 November 2025 Charity & Community
Powering New Adventures for Youth Project
Durham Freemasons have reaffirmed their commitment to supporting local young people by awarding a further £12,000 and donating si…
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Strengthening Community with New Elemore Park Parkrun
15 November 2025 Charity & Community
Strengthening Community with New Elemore Park Parkrun
Durham Freemasons have supported the launch of the new weekly Elemore Park Parkrun, following its inaugural event on 15 November.…
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The North Coast Ride: Turning Pedals into Smiles
30 October 2025 Charity & Community
The North Coast Ride: Turning Pedals into Smiles
“There’s no hill you can’t push your bike up.” That became the rueful motto of Durham Masonic Cycling during their September 202…
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Freemasonry in Focus: John Watts Talks Community, Charity and Tradition
18 October 2025 Charity & Community
Freemasonry in Focus: John Watts Talks Community, Charity and Tradition
John Watts speaks with Gilly Hope on BBC Radio Newcastle and Tees, sharing how Freemasonry supports local communities, charity an…
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Hartlepool Freemason Takes on 72-Hour Cycling Challenge for TLC Teddies
18 September 2025 Charity & Community
Hartlepool Freemason Takes on 72-Hour Cycling Challenge for TLC Teddies
Paul Fryer from Hartlepool is set to take on a marathon cycling challenge after being unable to complete the recent Durham Freema…
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Durham Freemasons Charity Backs Junior Cricket with £1,000 Donation
8 September 2025 Charity & Community
Durham Freemasons Charity Backs Junior Cricket with £1,000 Donation
The Durham Freemasons Charity has stepped up to the crease with a generous £1,000 donation to support Chester-Le-Street's thrivin…
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From London to Stockton: Charity Ride Delivers 4 Millionth Teddy Bringing Comfort to Children
7 September 2025 Charity & Community
From London to Stockton: Charity Ride Delivers 4 Millionth Teddy Bringing Comfort to Children
The annual Charity Bike Ride by Durham Freemasons reached a remarkable milestone this year, with a very Special Delivery of the 4…
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