This touching episode sees our hosts share their experiences as younger Freemasons. Together, they recall moments of unexpected levels of support and satisfaction they felt as members and touch on the impact that deep bonds of friendship can have on a young person.

Listen in as they explain Freemasonry's unique dignity and brotherhood and its ability to transcend the usual divisions in society.

Across the United Grand Lodge of England are dozens of Provinces and Districts. Each of these is led by a Provincial or District Grand Master. In this episode James, Stephen and Shaun sit down with RW Bro Ian Chandler, the Provincial Grand Master for Surrey. We explore his journey in Freemasonry and ask “how do you become a PGM?”. 

Ian talks to us about the responsibility of leading a Province and gives us a behind the scenes look at some of the inner workings involved as the head of Freemasonry in Surrey. We also take the time to unpack his vision for the future of Freemasonry.

In this episode - Stephen, James and Shaun discuss some of the different terminology used by Freemasons. What is a Lodge? Who is the Worshipful Master? Is a Festive Board something related to Christmas? We explore some of Freemasonry's most commonly used words and phrases to unpack the meaning behind the language we use.

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Welcome back to Craftcast: The Freemasons Podcast. In this episode Shaun, James and Stephen sit down with Bro Shay Aziz, UGLE’s Social Media Executive. We explore the ways that social media has changed the public perception of Freemasonry and how it helps bring together people from across the world: Freemasons or otherwise. The team learn about the best guidelines for interacting online with all things Freemasonry and the work that goes in to keeping UGLE front and centre in the ever-changing world of social media.

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Welcome back to Craftcast: The Freemasons Podcast.

In this extra special episode, James, Shaun and Stephen sit down with the new Pro Grand Master Jonathan Spence to delve into his Masonic journey and explore his vision for the future of Freemasonry. 

How did he become a Freemason?

How do you even become a ruler?

How does Freemasonry need to evolve and where does his seven year plan come in?

Plus we ask him about his favourite drinks and more.

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Welcome to the official podcast of the United Grand Lodge of England. In this introductory episode we’re sifting through the mountain of amazing name suggestions sent in by Freemasons across UGLE.

What name will we choose? Did your suggestion get an honourable mention?

Hosts Shaun, Stephen and James sit down to reflect on the good, the bad and the UGLE suggestions sent in from members and finally land on the name for our new show.

We also take some time to ask the question - who are we?

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