Cambridgeshire Freemasons

Caldwell Lodge enjoys a great evening of food and friendship 🍛🍺

Eighteen members of Caldwell Lodge, together with a potential candidate, recently enjoyed a midweek curry at the Gurkha Spice Indian Restaurant in March.

There was plenty of good food, a few cold beers, and, most importantly, excellent company. Evenings like these are a great reminder that Freemasonry is about friendship as much as it is about meetings.

If you’d like to find out more about Freemasonry in Cambridgeshire, visit: www.pglcambs.org.uk

It’s great to see our Provincial Grand Master, R.W. Bro. Mark Shields, featured in the first image of this post from The Freemasons’ Charity.

A reminder of the incredible work being supported by Freemasonry across the country, and the difference that compassion and generosity can make in people’s lives.

As our Building Together team meet for their summer meeting in lovely Chatteris it’s great to see how committed their Secretary is…..

🔹 A Fantastic Evening for Cambridgeshire Light Blues at Logistica Lodge No. 9804 🔹

A memorable quadruple Initiation recently took place at Logistica Lodge No.9804 at Newmarket Masonic Hall, with an outstanding 86 Brethren in attendance from across Cambridgeshire and our neighbouring Provinces.

The evening showcased exactly what our Light Blues are all about – enthusiasm, teamwork and supporting the future of Freemasonry. All of the key offices for the ceremony were filled by Light Blues, demonstrating the confidence and ability of our newest members, with W.Bro. Tom French delivering the Ceremony with confidence and precision.

The occasion was made even more special by the attendance of Assistant Provincial Grand Master W.Bro. Ed Williams, together with a surprise visit from the Provincial Grand Master R.W.Bro. Mark Shields.

Congratulations to everyone involved in making the evening such a memorable success. It was a fantastic example of the friendship, commitment and enthusiasm of our newest members, and a reminder that the future of Freemasonry in Cambridgeshire is in very good hands.

The Light Blues are now looking forward to their next event...
📅 Cambridgeshire Light Blues Family Summer BBQ
📍 Moulton Village Hall
🗓️ 29th August
🕛 12pm – 7pm
🎵 Live music
🏰 Bouncy castle
🍔 BBQ food & refreshments

Whether you're a Light Blue, a seasoned Mason, or bringing the family along, everyone is welcome.

To book your tickets, scan the QR code on the poster below.

A memorable evening at Gray Lodge No.4334 as V.W.Bro. David Blair, Past Deputy Provincial Grand Master, made a special visit to the Lodge.

The occasion was made even more significant by the attendance of R.W. Bro. Mark Shields, Provincial Grand Master, who presented V.W. Bro. Blair with his Past Deputy Grand Master's collarette.

In his remarks, the Provincial Grand Master highlighted David's instrumental role in the formation of the Clarets and his dedication as Chairman of the Provincial Care and Relief Charity, where his enthusiasm, commitment and leadership helped drive many successful charitable initiatives.

V.W. Bro. Blair expressed his sincere thanks for the presentation and reflected with pride on his years of service to the Province, acknowledging the support and friendship he had received while contributing to Freemasonry across Cambridgeshire.

🚑 Saving lives through community engagement ❤️

Today, Tony Barrios, a volunteer CPR and defibrillator awareness trainer with the @ East Anglian Air Ambulance Charity, was officially signed off as a trainer by Joshua Lawrence, Community Training Programme Manager, following delivery of a one-hour CPR and defibrillator awareness session at The Meadows Day Centre Nursery and Pre-School, Chatteris.

In just three sessions, Tony has now trained over 70 people in these invaluable life-saving skills, giving more members of the community the confidence to act in the event of a cardiac arrest.

Tony's motivation for becoming a volunteer trainer is deeply personal. Last year, his 38-year-old son suffered a cardiac arrest whilst playing football. Thanks to the prompt actions of bystanders who immediately began CPR, his son survived and is now fit and well. Wanting to give something back, Tony now volunteers his time to help others learn these skills that really can save lives.

As a Cambridgeshire Freemason, Tony's work reflects the United Grand Lodge of England's commitment to supporting and engaging with our local communities.

Tony would like to thank the East Anglian Air Ambulance for the excellent training, guidance and ongoing support that has enabled him to become a volunteer trainer. If you would like to become a volunteer CPR trainer and help make a difference in your community, please visit https://www.eaaa.org.uk/volunteering

If you are a Cambridgeshire Freemason and would like Tony to deliver a CPR and defibrillator awareness session for your community group or workplace, please get in touch. https://pglcambs.org.uk

Finally, Tony would like to say a massive thank you to Cambridgeshire Freemasons. Through their generous support in providing the CPR training equipment, he has been able to deliver these community sessions and help more people gain the confidence and skills that could one day save a life. Their investment in community engagement is already making a real difference, and Tony is incredibly grateful for the Province's support in helping him give something back following his family's own experience.

Every person trained is another person who could one day help save a life.
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Lovely to see our two past Provincial Wardens, and Freemasonry in Cambridgeshire, recognised in the recent @ Arthur Rank Hospice Charity newsletter for supporting such a worthwhile cause.

A FINAL REMINDER – PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING NEXT THURSDAY

With the recent news that broadcaster Dermot Murnaghan has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, it's another timely reminder that this disease can affect any man, often with no symptoms in its early stages.

If you've been thinking about booking a PSA blood test, there's still time.
📅 Wednesday 22 July
🕑 2:00pm – 6:00pm
📍 Ely Masonic Hall

This screening event is being organised by Cambridgeshire Freemasons in partnership with CHAPS – The Men's Health Charity.
✅ A simple PSA blood test
✅ By appointment only
✅ Open to the general public and Cambridgeshire Freemasons

If you're aged 40–80 (particularly if you have a family history of prostate cancer or are in a higher-risk group), please consider booking a test.

📲 Book your appointment using the QR code on the poster or visit:
https://chaps.uk.com/book-event-main

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post. Early detection really can save lives.

🌃 An extraordinary achievement.

Huge congratulations to Ed Williams, Assistant Provincial Grand Master of Cambridgeshire, on successfully completing the Manhattan Island 20 Bridges Swim – one of the world's toughest marathon swims.

Swimming approximately 28.5 miles around the entire island of Manhattan, beneath 20 bridges and through the powerful tidal currents of the Hudson, Harlem and East Rivers, is an immense physical and mental challenge. Completed under traditional marathon swimming rules – no wetsuit, just trunks, hat and goggles – it demands months of preparation, determination and resilience.

Even more inspiring is that Ed undertook this incredible swim in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital, raising an outstanding £7,000 for a cause that means so much to him and his family.

Every mile swum and every pound raised will help support the life-changing work carried out by the dedicated doctors, nurses and specialists who care for some of the UK's most seriously ill children.

What an incredible achievement, Ed. A true test of endurance, courage and commitment to a wonderful cause.
Congratulations on an unforgettable swim and on raising such an amazing amount for Great Ormond Street Hospital. 👏🏊‍♂️💙