Rainham Lodge No. 3079 provide St. Luke’s Hospice, Basildon support

Members of Rainham Lodge No. 3079, which meets four times a year at Orsett Masonic Hall it has certainly been a busy start to 2023.

Clacton Freemasons Shore-up Support with £1,600 for Sea Cadets

Clacton Freemasons support for the Walton-On-The-Naze Sea Cadets with £,1600 towards much needed funds.

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.

Voices and Companionship in Perfect Harmony

On St George’s Day, on behalf of Essex Provincial Grand Chapter, the Deputy Grand Superintendent (DepGSupt) Elliott Chevin presented a 50th Certificate.

Harlow Meets Harlow and another First for Essex

As news-stories about ‘meeting for the first time since before lockdown’ have run their course, some fine accounts are emerging of Essex Companions 

Mistley RA Chapter...25 and counting anniversary

Mistley Chapter recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with a visit from our APGP, E Comp John Crudgington PGStB

75th Anniversary Meeting for Monkhams Chapter No 4161

Monkhams Chapter No 4161 celebrated its 75th Anniversary Meeting at the Harlow Masonic Centre, which had been delayed a year

Abbots Hall Move to the Next Chapter after Lockdown

The April Installation meeting of Abbots Hall Chapter No. 6205 saw the Companions put the Lockdown period of their history behind them

The Armed Forces Covenant - What does it mean?

The Armed Forces Covenant: What Is It and What Does It Mean to Essex Freemasons?

Meet The New Provincial Grand Charity Steward

From his beginnings in Dagenham, Chris Hicks left university as a scientist after studying biology with microbiology,

Charity work does not stop once a Festival ends

A Message from Essex’s New Provincial Grand Charity Steward, Chris Hicks after a very successful Festival 2022

Earl of Wessex & Duke of Kent to celebrate Duke of Edinburghs Award

More than 30,000 young people with disabilities and special educational needs (SEND) will be able to do their Duke of Edinburgh’s Award