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A series of Masonic podcasts from Leicestershire and Rutland Freemasons, with information relating to Freemasonry.

Leicestershire & Rutland Freemasons


    • May 25, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 23m AVG DURATION
    • 21 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from Square Talk

    Episode 21. Why join Freemasonry?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 49:42


    In episode 21 we look back at an interview i conducted last week in front of an audience of people who are thinking about joining the Freemasons.

    Episode 20. Development of Freemasonry in Leicestershire & Rutland in the 18th & 19th Centuries

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 17:09


    In this episode we look through a paper written in 1968 by W.H.Russell for the Lodge of Research No.2429 in Leicester. www.research2429.org.uk

    Episode 19. Freemasonry during Lockdown 2 in England

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2020 31:49


    In this episode, we talk to Peter Kinder and Paul Wallace to check on the plans for Freemasonry in the current lockdown in England, and their plans for Christmas and the New Year.

    Episode 18. Inside the Masonic Kitchen!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 24:51


    How do masonic halls operate? and in particular, how do the kitchens work to feed the many members day in day out. In this episode we discuss the operation in Leicester's busy Freemasons' Hall with Nicola Holyoake and chef Greg Prangnell.

    Episode 17. Roger Dakin, MC Extraordinaire

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 39:18


    I am joined by Peter Kinder and Dale Page as we listen to the stories and achievements of Roger Dakin, the renowned MC and After Dinner Speaker.

    Episode 16. Membership & Mentoring

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 23:54


    In this episode, we look at the role of Membership Officer, at both Lodge and provincial level, and to see the work being undertaken to promote the work Freemasonry plays within the community. We also examine the role of Lodge Mentor's play in ensuring that our new members are looked after.

    Episode 15. Marching Masons

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 18:21


    A team of fundraisers from Leicestershire & Rutland Freemasons have begun to organise a sponsored walk all around the county to raise money for local charities and good causes.Visit the website for more details: https://www.pglleics.org.uk/marching-masons

    Episode 14. The Mark Degree

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 32:34


    What is the relationship between the Craft, Royal Arch, and the Mark degree? In this episode, we speak to three of the Provinces leading figures in Mark Masonry.

    Episode 13. Cycling & Freemasonry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 26:52


    We talk to two of Freemasonry's keenest cyclist about setting up a cycling club within the Lodge.

    Episode 12. Freemasonry and the Military

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2020 19:18


    What are the similarities between the Military and Freemasonry? We explore the answers with two of the founding members of a Military Lodge, the Tudor Rose Lodge.

    Episode 11. The Royal Arch

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 20:46


    In this episode, we discuss the Royal Arch, where it fits into the story told in Craft Freemasonry, and how the order is adapting to suit the needs of the modern Freemason.

    Episode 10. Communications & Freemasonry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 28:41


    We look at the role of Communications Officer in Freemasonry, as the tables are turned on the usual presenter of Square Talk, to understand his thoughts and opinions of how we communicate.

    Episode 9. The Lodge Secretary

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 26:15


    In this episode, we have a "Masonic Short" all about Freemasons Hall in London, and we dive into the role of Lodge Secretary, as we talk with Paul Wallace, the Provincial Grand Secretary of Leicestershire & Rutland.

    Episode 8. Charity & Freemasonry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 19:28


    Freemasons are well known for their charitable giving, but how is this money raised, and how is it distributed to local and national charities?

    Episode 7. The Universities Scheme

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 15:29


    We talk with Andy Green, the Assistant Provincial Grand Master of Leicestershire & Rutland Freemasons about the Universities Scheme.

    Episode 6. The Provincial Grand Master

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 19:03


    In this episode, we put questions to the Provincial Grand Master of Leicestershire & Rutland Freemasons, Peter Kinder.

    Episode 5. Rugby & Freemasonry

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 20:32


    We talk with three of the founding members of the Union of Rugby Lodge in Leicestershire & Rutland.

    Episode 4. The Role of Orator in Freemasonry

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 26:21


    In this episode we talk with David Hughes, the Provincial Grand Orator for Leicestershire & Rutland, as we dive into the role, what it is for, and how it benefits Lodge members.

    Episode 3. The Light Blue Club for New & Young Masons

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 13:55


    Episode 3. We talk with Bob Reay and Dennis Crommentuijn of the Light Blue.

    Episode 2. The Lodge Almoner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 11:51


    We speak with the Provincial Grand Almoner, David Highton, about how Lodges are coping under the current restrictions.

    Episode 1. Provincial Grand Mentor's Perspective

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 12:37


    In this episode we talk with the Provincial Grand Mentor, Dale Page to get his views on Freemasonry during this period of lockdown due to Covid-19 and we can all do to help.

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