The Coronavirus outbreak is providing society with its most testing time since World War 2. Freemasons have always been guided by their four core values of Friendship, Integrity, Charity and Respect. During this crisis period it is more important than ever that we stand firmly by these principles, and that we’re seen to stand by them. We must work together to help each other and the wider community.In response to the pandemic, the United Grand Lodge of England (UGLE) and the Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF), the Freemasons’ charity, are combining to provide support to vulnerable members and their families, as well as their local communities - as we always have done, but now we must redouble our efforts.Today, we have agreed that during this crisis, the MCF will supply additional financial assistance above and beyond its regular charitable funding, working alongside UGLE who will be coordinating a number of projects through the mobilisation of our vast membership.Please be assured that the safety of our members and those we aim to assist remains our top priority, and any arrangements that are made will strictly conform to the best medical advice from the authorities.

In recognition of past services to London Freemasonry in particular Metropolitian Grand Lodge, W Bro Adrian Fox was delighted to be offered the active office of Metropolitan Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies.

W Bro Mark Russell has been recognised and promoted to SLGR for all his hard work and efforts, supporting London Freemasonry and the Adams Lodge in particular. A great and very well deserved achievement for our extremly hard working secretary.

We are delighted to report that W. Bro Julian Smith will be invsted with the rank of Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies at the Annual Investiture Meeting of UGLE on 24th April 2019.

A very well deserved promotion, and one of our long standing dedicated members. 

W Bro Lloyd Morgan has been promoted to SLGR for all his hard work and efforts, supporting London Freemasonry and the Adams Lodge in particular. A great and very well deserved achievement. 

Sir Michael Snyder added: “On behalf of every London Freemason, I am delighted to announce the launch of our latest charity appeal in support of the London Community. These extended height aerial vehicles will be the highest in Europe and will help better equip the busiest fire and rescue service in the country. The appeal is the latest step in the London Masons objective to support the London community and help make London a safer place to live and work, it follows successive appeals to purchase a state of the art Cyberknife for Bart’s Hospital, five rapid responder cars for the London ambulance service, and the recent two million pounds donation to help fund London’s badly needed second Air Ambulance”.

At a special lunch to thank London Masons for their generous £2 million donation to help fund the Capital’s second and badly needed air ambulance, Sir Michael Snyder, The Metropolitan Grand Master, presented Mark Vickers, Chair of the Air Ambulance Charity, with a further donation of £100.000.

Charles Newitt, Interim CEO of London’s Air Ambulance said: 

“The support of London Freemasons has been instrumental in allowing us to acquire a second helicopter and keep it in the air for the next five years. This additional donation comes as a complete surprise, we are extremely touched that our campaign has inspired London Freemasons’ members to go above the original pledge. We rely on donations to keep our service running and this money will help us reach more patients and save more lives”

Hot off the press, Julian promoted to PPJGW within the Province of Essex. Very well deserved. 

A lucky Adams member gets selected to attend the Lord Mayors show, despite the wind and rain Adrian had a lovely day and received a very warm welcome from the public during the parade in full Masonic regalia. Dining afterwards in the St Bartholomew's great hall.  

Website gains approval from both Metrpolitan Grand Lodge of London and the United Grand Lodge of England.

£2 MILLION FROM LONDON FREEMASONS FOR SECOND EMERGENCY HELICOPTER

   

At the quarterly communication on Wednesday 10 June the MW Pro Grand Master announced that RW Bro Sir Michael Snyder, PJGW will be installed as RW Metropolitan Grand Master on Wednesday 21 October.

The installation will take place in the afternoon and will be preceded by Sir Michael's installation of ME Metropolitan Grand Superintendent in the morning, and luncheon in the Grand Connaught Rooms.

The installations will be conducted by the Pro Grand Master / Pro First Grand Principal and he will be assisted by a number of senior Grand Officers, including the Second and Third Grand Principals from the Royal Arch and the Deputy and Assistant Grand Masters for the Craft.

All London RA Masons are entitled to attend the whole day and Craft Masons who are Master Masons or above can attend the lunch and afternoon proceedings.

Sir Michael is a former Metropolitan Senior Grand Warden (2009) and will be the third Metropolitan Grand Master.

London Freemasons, comedian Joe Pasquale and keyboard legend, Rick Wakeman, have become Patrons of Lifelites, the Masonic charity that gives Kids with limited life unlimited possibilities through the magic of technology. Lifelites provides children in Hospices with a package of specialist equipment to enable them to learn, play, be creative and communicate.

On his visit to Lifelites Rick said: “Working with Lifelites is going to be very special to me. To be able to help provide children facing life threatening challenges with the opportunity to experience the magic of technology in the way that many of us take for granted is indeed a wonderful thing– to me that's simply Magic! I’m honoured to be invited to be a patron”

Joe Pasquale put his jokes aside and said: “I am delighted to support such a very worthwhile charity. As a show business personality you do get asked to support so many charities but unfortunately you simply cannot support them all, but Lifelites is marvellous, quietly beavering away providing kids with limited life expectancy unique experiences in learning and fun technology, something that would be normally denied to them. – Lifelites certainly has my support.”

11th July, members and guests have a lovely meal at The Archduke restuant, followed by drinks at the Union Jack Club.

Adams Lodge will be organising a tour of Grand Lodge (Saturday morning event) with perhaps some lunch and an afternoon activity. (being planned - date to be announced)

Open to everyone - family, friends guests or interested parties.

So if you would like to attend the extra special Grand Lodge tour - get in touch or use the website "contact us" option.  

Bro Jeff has successfully completed his doctoral studies. Jeff has been awarded a doctorate in criminal justice studies from Portsmouth university. His particular area of interest was "The particular affects of the animal rights movement on corporate resilience"

A huge well done from all the Brethren at the Adams Lodge - An immense amount of hard work from Jeff to achieve his phd.

Dear Adrian and the Brethren of Adams Lodge, 

Thank you so much for inviting me to your dinner last night. It was a terrifically fun evening for many reasons: the welcoming and happy atmosphere, the engaging and hugely entertaining company as well as the lovely food. 

I am utterly humbled by the kindness and generosity of the Brethren, not only during the year but during the evening itself. 

On behalf of the Lee Spark Foundation, thank you for everything you're doing to support the charity. Without the continued support from people like you our charity cannot continue its good work standing up to a disease that is little known or reported on and yet has such an overwhelmingly devastating impact.

Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. 

Regards,

Julie Robins 

I am sure you will all join with me in congratulating Peter S on his great news.

Last week he was told that he has been promoted to the rank of Past Grand Standard Bearer 

The conferring of Grand Rank is a great honour, not only for Peter and also for Adams Lodge. This is the first time in the 109 years of Adams’ existence that an initiate of the Lodge has been promoted to Grand Office through the Lodge.

Peter has been a member of Adams Lodge for longer than he probably cares to remember, serving as Master for the first time in 1977. He has worked tirelessly as a Visiting Officer and has been a tremendous help to all in Adams Lodge and Grand Lodge for many years. This promotion is a great reward for his labours and a recognition of his devotion and commitment to Freemasonry.

I hope that you will all be able to attend our next meeting, on April 22nd, when we will be able to congratulate Peter in person.

The Adams Lodge receives an award for outstanding achievement in the Cyberknief charity appeal, two Lodge members were presented to the RW Metropolitan Grand Master during the Senior London Grand Rank investiture and annual meeting on Thursday 6th March 2014. The Adams Lodge was one of seventeen Lodges to have received the award.

Success in the Cyberknife appeal

Many thanks to everyone who contributed to the Cyberknife appeal which was the focus of charitable donations in the past year. In August we were notified that the Lodge had achieved Grand Patron status – quite an event for a relatively small Lodge.

Here is part of the letter from Stratton Richey (Metropolitan Grand Charity Steward) sending his congratulations....

“Many thanks to you and your members for the support they have shown for the CyberKnife Appeal. Together we have made such a difference to the fight against cancer. We should all be proud of this appeal and let people know what Freemasons are doing for others.“

Stratton also informed us that the CyberKnife appeal is now completed and that all Freemasons should be very proud at what we have done. There is a plan for another piece of life saving equipment to be the focus of the next MetGL appeal (details still being worked on) and I will keep you informed.

We will have to decide where we should focus our efforts for charity during the coming year.

Thanks again to everyone – and don’t forget that you can give (relatively) painlessly by setting up a regular payment via a tax-advantaged covenant – please ask me for details.

Peter (Charity Steward 2013)

Independent report on 'The Future of Freemasonry' 

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