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How a £60,000 Grant Is Changing Young Lives Across Durham
Around 100 young people across County Durham who are facing homelessness or housing instability will receive vital support thanks…
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65 years for Joseph William Forster
Provincial Grand Master for Durham, John Watts, marked his return from a week of engagements in London at the United Grand Lodge …
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70th Anniversary for Thomas Henry Havis
Tom has been a member of Eslington Lodge No. 4623 since being Initiated on 9th May 1956. He was Passed on 10th October and Raised…
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Freemason Family at the Heart of Durham’s Market Revival
A Ferryhill Freemasons family has been featured in a recent BBC News report celebrating the importance of Durham City Market, hig…
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Families to benefit from £36,000 hospice support funding
Patients and families in Hartlepool and East Durham struggling with the hidden financial pressures that come with end-of-life car…
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50 years for John Barnett
Fifty years is a remarkable milestone in any journey—but in Freemasonry, it represents something deeper than time alone. It speak…
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Hebburn Lodge Celebrates Double Initiation and Banner Dedication
A memorable evening of celebration and symbolism was enjoyed at Hebburn Lodge No. 7201, in Jarrow Masonic Hall, on Friday 20th Ma…
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50 Years of Service for Jeff Rowland
Jeff Rowland receives his 50-year certificate from Michael Shaw [Picture: Keith Blundy]
From his early days as a paperboy in the…
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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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Ian Kirkbride, PPJGW - 50 Years’ Service to Freemasonry
Ian Kirkbride receives his 50 Year Certificate from Eric Heaviside. [Picture: Supplied]
Thursday 12th March 2026 marked a very s…
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Willington Freemason Celebrates 60 Years of Service and Community Charity
John Watts, wearing the Lambton Jewels of office presents Charles Marshall with his 60 year certificate. [Picture: Keith Blundy]
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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”
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
Durham Freemasons have extended their TLC (Tender Loving Care) Comfort Bears initiative into local care homes, providing practica…
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Proud Dad at Agricola
Agricola Lodge once again enjoyed one of the most anticipated evenings in its calendar - the annual Lamb Night - a wonderful occa…
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