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Episode 6: The Provincial Grand Master

In this, our final episode of Season 1 and our Christmas special, we are joined by the head of Freemasonry in Warwickshire - the Provincial Grand Master RW Bro Philip L Hall.

Sit down with us as we discuss RW Bro Philip's Masonic journey, the relationship between the Craft and the Holy Royal Arch and get a behind the scenes look at the role of PGM. Our big question is, "What happens behind the scenes as a Provincial Grand Master?"

The PGM also takes the opportunity to deliver a Christmas message to all Warwickshire Freemasons.

Episode 5: The Universities Scheme

In this episode Sean, James and Richard sit down with W Bro Peter Hughes - Regional Coordinator of the West Midlands for the Universities Scheme. We ask "What is the Universities Scheme?", "How is it different to the traditional way of joining Freemasonry?" and "What do I need to do if I want to set up a Universities Scheme Lodge?".

Join us for a behind the scenes look into this special way of discovering and joining Freemasonry.

Episode 4: Ritual

In this episode, we look at one of Freemasonry's most central aspects - ritual. Where does our Masonic ritual come from? Why are there so many variations? When does a mistake become a Lodge tradition? How can we best learn the ritual?

We sat down with W Bro John Emms - Past Assistant Provincial Grand Master of Warwickshire and Past Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies to ask all these questions and more.

Episode 3: Rugby

In this episode, we're exploring one of Freemasonry's many social aspects - sport. Did you know that Warwickshire has its very own Rugby Football Club? WMRFC brings together Freemasons and potential candidates from across the Province to share their love of Rugby and Freemasonry.

We sat down with WMRFC Secretary, Bro Rab Cooper and former Treasurer, W Bro Stuart Jenkins to discuss the idea behind forming the club, what it means to them and how you can get involved - no matter what your ability.

Episode 2: Women Freemasons

In this episode we're asking "Can women be Freemasons?" - well yes they can, but why do they join? How did they discover Freemasonry and what do they say to those who believe Freemasonry is exclusively for men?

We are joined by Brother Katrina Marshall, a recently initiated Entered Apprentice in one of the two female Grand Lodges meeting in England.

Episode 1: Joining

Why do people become Freemasons? This episode we are exploring how the process of becoming a Freemason has evolved in the digital age. W Bro Howard Smith, APGM joins us to discuss UGLE’s Digital Marketing Campaign, the Pathways programme and the challenges of retention for new and experienced Masons.