156 Miles, 10 Centres, 2 Days: Tim Stiddard Cycles All 10 Oxfordshire Masonic Centres
This weekend, Oxfordshire Freemason Tim Stiddard successfully completed an extraordinary challenge, cycling 156 miles in just two days while visiting all 10 Masonic centres across the Province of Oxfordshire. The ambitious ride was far more than a personal endurance test. Tim undertook the challenge to raise vital funds for essential repair and restoration work at […]
Cycling the Province: Tim Stiddard’s 156 Mile Challenge for Witney Masonic Hall
This summer, Oxfordshire Freemason Tim Stiddard is taking on an extraordinary challenge by cycling 156 miles in just two days while visiting all 10 Masonic centres across the Province of Oxfordshire. The ambitious ride is more than just a personal endurance test. Tim is cycling to raise vital funds for essential repair and restoration work […]
Oxfordshire Freemasons Support Homeless Adults in Oxford with £10,000 Grant
Adults experiencing homelessness in Oxford will receive additional support thanks to a £10,000 grant from Oxfordshire Freemasons to local charity the Gatehouse. The funding will help the Gatehouse continue providing essential services at its Woodstock Road community centre for people who are rough sleeping, vulnerably housed, or at risk of homelessness. Support includes hot meals, […]
Regattas Lodge and Paralympian Raise Over £12K to Boost Accessible Rowing
We’re delighted to share that Oxfordshire Freemasons have raised an incredible £12,470 in support of Love Rowing. This funding has enabled the use of a new adaptive hoist at the City of Oxford Rowing Club, Donnington Bridge, helping make rowing more accessible to all. We were also honoured to welcome Paralympic gold medallist Ben Pritchard, also and […]
The Evenlode & Norton Lodge, Chipping Norton support Blood Bike Service.
Picture: Matthew Blacker, WM, is with Kamran Irani Chairmen of the Blood Bike group, and other members of the Lodge. The Evenlode & Norton Lodge, Chipping Norton were pleased to hand over a cheque as part of an ongoing commitment to the Blood Bike Service. The Lodge is pleased to have Kamran Irani (Chairman of the […]
Donations to the local community from Oxnaford Lodge
Oxnaford Lodge has made a string of donations to worthy causes in the local community. The donations included: £300.00 to the 22nd Oxford Sea Scout Group for travelling expenses to Manchester totake part in a 300 celebration (pictured above). £300.00 to 2nd Peachcroft Brownies for essential new equipment (pictured below). £300.00 to ARK-T Centre, “Creativity […]
Calthorpe Lodge charity evening
Calthorpe Lodge L5172 held its annual Charity Giving evening on 22nd May at the Freemasons’ Hall, Banbury. Five charities were invited, Katharine House Hospice, Style Acre, Banbury Food Bank, Banbury Sea Cadets, and the 1st Grimsbury Scouts, to receive donations totalling £3,750 as well as enjoy a sumptuous buffet. The Worshipful Master, W Bro Stephen […]
Chipping Norton Mason’s Therapy Dog Honoured at Crufts 2025
A Chipping Norton Freemason’s therapy dog and his owner were recognised on a national stage at this year’s Crufts, as they represented Therapy Dogs Nationwide and were honoured for their exceptional work in schools and the community. Richard Tew, a resident of Chipping Norton and member of Evenlode Norton Lodge, attended Crufts 2025 with his […]