More than 100 disabled children and young people with complex needs will be able to access care in emergency situations thanks to a grant from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Freemasons to Southampton’s Rose Road charity. The £60,000 grant will fund the charity’s emergency respite care service across Hampshire. This helps families in need of...Read More

Some of the most vulnerable parents and babies in Southampton will be given intensive support from trained volunteers thanks to a grant from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Freemasons to No Limits. The £59,000 grant will provide funding for the Bright Beginnings project, which trains volunteer befrienders to support young parents, aged 17-24, through pregnancy...Read More

The Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, Cllr Tom Coles, says: “I’m glad to be taking part in the event and using my position to promote prostate health.” Local Freemasons are hosting the prostate cancer testing event in conjunction with the charity Prostate Cancer Support Organisation (PCaSO) at Cosham Masonic Hall on Saturday September 7th. The tests...Read More

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance was presented with a cheque for £45,000 by local Royal Arch Freemasons. It was one of the largest donations the life-saving service has received and will help fund the helicopter, its other vehicles and staff training. The charity spends around £8m a year and the helicopter can...Read More

Isle of Wight Freemasons handed over cheques to representatives of local charities at an event attended by local dignitaries. The presentation evening held at the Cowes Masonic Hall also allowed the charities to speak about the work they do. The Lord Lieutenant, High Sheriff and the Vice Chair of the Isle of Wight Council were...Read More

At his first meeting following his installation as Master of Clarence Lodge Nicholas Rolf initiated his 18-year-old son Charlie. The ceremony in Gosport, in the Province of Hampshire and Isle of Wight, saw a packed house witness the ceremony. Visitors from around the Province and further afield attended along with senior brethren who wanted to...Read More

(l-r) Provincial Grand Master John Whitaker, Mike ‘Sammy’ Roberts, Natalie Russell (HIOWAA), Martin ‘Fudgie’ Mellish, Martin ‘Ginge’ Kinley, Mike ‘Diesel’ Field, President The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance received an uplifting donation from the Southern Chapter of the Widows Sons Masonic Bikers Association – meaning the bikers have donated more £32,000 in total....Read More

Far left John Pearson, Provincial Grand Charity Steward, Senior Warden John Donoghue in the centre and Master Nasser Drees in the hat The Lodge of Brevity in the Province of Hampshire and Isle of Wight put on a white table event before Christmas and were entertained by the Portsmouth Military Wives Choir. A full house...Read More

Solent Lodge members Alwyn Parsons (left) and Roger Macriner with nurse Jo Foley and patients Wyatt, nine months, and Rose, six months. St Mary’s Hospital in Portsmouth has had boxes of toys delivered as well as a hug of teddy bears, thanks to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Freemasons. The toys were replacements for those...Read More

Chris Lockwood, left, an APGM from the Province of Hampshire and Isle of Wight, and Graham Glazier, Provincial Grand Master of the Province of Dorset   Local Freemasons came together to fund a much-needed support hub in Bournemouth for Hope Housing’s training and support programme. The charity provides accommodation for homeless and vulnerable adults and...Read More