The Provincial Grand Lodge of Somerset

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Welcome to Freemasonry in the Province of Somerset
I’m delighted to have the opportunity to welcome you to the Provincial Grand Lodge of Somerset website whether you are a Freemason from our own Province or from further afield, or a member of the general public interested to know more about Freemasonry. The Internet now enables everyone to visit Masonic sites all over the world where hopefully they find an organisation that is vibrant, enjoys playing its part in community life and supports many national and international charitable causes. Being happy and communicating happiness is one of the Grand Designs of Masonry, and I hope that message will come over loud and clear as you browse through this site.

Stuart Hadler

Provincial Grand Master

Photo © Paul Mallon

Provincial Grand Lodge of Somerset Annual General Meeting - 29th March 2012 - click here for details

Please click here to email the Provincial Office or click here for futher contact details
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Freemasonry Today reports on the remarkable success achieved by

St Alphege Lodge

Secretaries, to find out about Provincial Fraternal Visits - click here

See below for some recent stories and points of interest within the Province of Somerset (and beyond!)

The Provincial Team visit Tyntesfield Lodge to perform the Dedication of the Tracing Boards - click here
Find out about the Legacy Match-funding Scheme for your Lodge - click here
Freemasons continue their support for Weston Hospicecare - click here
View Provincial Information Officer John Cole's latest News Bulletin - click here
The Grand Charity provides emergency aid to Pilippines typhoon disaster - click here
The Provincial Team visit Vivary Lodge - click here
The Provincial Grand Almoner Peter Hodder, view his latest report - click here
Provincial Grand Appointments for 2012 - click here
The Travelling Trowel. For information - click here To find out when your Lodge receives the Trowel click here
Lodge of Unanimity & Sincerity Ladies Night raises funds for Taunton Red Cross - click here
Review the grants made by Somerset Masonic Charities since January 2009 - click here

The Masonic Caravan Club is hoping to get established in the SW. Any interested caravanners can call Philip Chedzey on 01278 785653 or email Phil using this link - click here	The story behind a classic Cortina from Phil Lewis and the Masonic Classic Vehicle Club - click here
Somerset Masonic Charities lend a helping hand in the Radstock Potting Shed - click here	Vivary Lodge receive the Travelling Trowel on a very special night - click here
Latest News from the Grand Charity explains how grant aid may have helped to find a treatment for MS - click here	Somerset Masons with support from the Grand Charity donate to MacMillan Cancer Support - click here

Vacancy: Following the retirement of Pat Morrisey, the Province is actively seeking an Editor for the bi-annual Compass Magazine. Anyone interested and qualified should contact DepProvGM Ray Guthrie

Somerset Mark Master Masons
Catch up on all the news and activities taking place in the Mark Degree by visiting the Mark Blog

Somerset Royal Arch Masons

Follow the latest news from the
Provincial Grand Chapter click here

The Provincial Grand Secretary has announced that with effect from the AGM to be held 29th March 2012, Assistant PGM David Medlock is to stand down after 6 years' sterling service to the Province. He is to be replaced by Justin Martin, currently Provincial Grand Registrar.

Are you interested in bowling? If so, click here to find out more about the Somerset Masonic Bowling Association (SMBA). See also the results of the recent season's matches.

The PGM's Golf Tournament went off very successfully last September at the Taunton & Pickeridge Golf Club. For a summary report of the day, click here.