Essex Chapter No. 276 – Celebrates being 175 years old

Celebrating their 175 year anniversary and also holding a special place in Essex Royal Arch Freemasonry

Meeting of Combined Chapters of Central Essex

The enjoyment of Combined Chapter meetings and their importance in bringing Companions together

Essex First Principals Chapter witness a unique demonstration of Olde

Discover more with the Essex First Principals Chapter No. 3256 and the Royal Arch in 1750

Chingford Masonic Centre hold a Combined Cluster Convocation

Over 50 attend a Combined Cluster Convocation held at Chingford Masonic Hall.

St Chad Chapter No. 3115 Marks two Milestones

St Chad Chapter celebrated with a beloved Companion as well as a return of some property.

Prittlewell Chapter ‘Old’ but still going ‘Strong’

A settlement was first recorded 10,000 years ago at Prittle Brook. This hamlet slowly grew and developed through the Roman occupation...

Southend Royal Arch Masons Celebrate 75 Years and raise £2,400 for Charity

Over 100 Essex Freemasons met at a special meeting in January to celebrate St Philip Chapter 75th Anniversary 

Freemasons Supporting ‘Scotty’s Little Soldiers’ with £4,000

Colchester Royal Arch Companions of Abbeygate Chapter No. 4219, raised £2,000 for ‘Scotty’s Little Soldiers,’

Essex Freemasons make up the difference for new charity Minibus

Essex Freemasons have given £24,000 to help Essex based charity Headway Essex raise enough money to buy a vital new minibus. 

Royal Arch Masons Awarded Top Marks by 20 out of 20 Primary Schools

The Provincial Grand Master of Essex Freemasons, Paul Tarrant, is also the Grand Superintendent of the Royal Arch Masons in Essex

Two Clacton Freemasons Fire Walk for Saint Helena Hospice Twice!

Alan Penney (left) and Alex Willis, both of Colvin Lodge 5374 which meets at Clacton on Sea, recently walked on ‘Hot Coals' to raise over £600

Stewards of Pure Ancient Masonry A Daily Advancement

For many of us who are members of the Royal Arch, we can sometimes question why we become companions of this Order. 

Successful Red Table Meeting at Frederick Leistikow Chapter No. 9143

John Crudgington, the Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals (APGP) for Frederick Leistikow Chapter No. 9143 which meets at Maldon Masonic Hall 

United Grand Lodge of England - Press Statement

Following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the United Grand Lodge of England have issued a Press Statement 

Surprise Presentation for Companion in the USA

Michael J Ramos a Brother and Companion, from across the pond and a great anglophile is well known to many around the Province

Easterford marks contribution to the 2022 Festival

The Provincial Grand Master, Paul Tarrant (PGM) in a private capacity visited Easterford Lodge 2342 received a ceremonial cheque for £53,500.

Saffron Walden Masonic Hall ‘House of Jewels’

In the afternoon of Saturday the 10th July 1999 the Masonic Hall in Saffron Walden was destroyed by a horrendous fire 

A Centenary and a Banner dedication at United chapter

After 2 cancelled meetings in 2022 the Companions of United Chapter were able to celebrate their Centenary and dedicate their banner.

Déjà vue for John Jones 50 years a Royal Arch Mason

John Jones attended his Thames Mouth Chapter 6994, in what he thought was to be a normal meeting but, this was to be far from the truth 

How a simple bird box helped a Ukranian family

Brian Cattermole, as a hobby, makes bird boxes which he donates or raffles for charity.