Women Masons in Royal Albert Hall Spectacular

The Order of Women Freemasons – The Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Masonry – which began life with both male and female members, celebrated its centenary at the Royal Albert Hall in June.
     There were men and women guests as more than 4,000 members of the Order and their guests attended the event, which began with a procession of Grand Officers, with the entry of the Grand Master heralded by a fanfare of trumpets.
     There was a parade of each lodge banner, and a procession of officers of other Orders. There then followed a cavalcade, in words and music, celebrating the history of women’s Freemasonry.
     Emphasising its charitable side, the Order gave donations of £250,000 each to representatives of Cancer Research UK and MacMillan Nurses.

Royal Masonic Variety Show for November

Every two years on Remembrance Sunday, 9th November, a spectacular and popular Variety Show is held at the Prince of Wales theatre, Coventry Street, Leicester Square, London. This is the sixth such show and promises to be another great success.
     A wide variety of artistes are appearing, including many currently appearing in West End musicals. Subject to availability, we can look forward to seeing such as students of Italia Conti, Billy Pearce, Emma Bunton, Dave Lee, Claire Sweeney, Lionel Blair, Will Young, Allan Stewart, Joe Longthorne and Bradley Walsh.
     Further artistes appearing will be confirmed on the website: www.royalmasonicvarietyshow.org.uk This event draws Freemasons from all over England and Wales, and many form a coach party for the travel and the discounts available on tickets offered for group bookings. Tickets begin at £125, including pre-show drinks and the aftershow party, £100 which includes the after-show party, and £60 for the best remaining seats.
     A show such as this not only provides a great night out for Freemasons and their families but, due to the large number of non-masons also attending, raises the profile of Freemasonry in the community in a direct and positive manner.
     The Royal Masonic Variety Show is in aid of charity and to date over £100,000 has been raised for masonic and non-masonic charities by the previous shows. Half of the proceeds will be paid to the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution.
     For group bookings contact Greg Lunnon on 01932 231 590 or mail@GregLunnon.co.uk. Ticket Hotline: 0844 482 5113. Online bookings: www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk/tickets