Durham Freemasons' Podcast

This month we explore another important aspect of Every Brother Matters – what happens when someone joins Freemasonry and things just don’t seem to gel. We are joined by Durham Lead on Membership John Henry and new Master Mason Peter Irvine, who shares his own experience of finding that his first lodge wasn’t the right fit and how finding a different lodge transformed his Masonic journey. The discussion explores belonging, lodge culture, membership retention, and why Every Brother Matters is ...

Episode two of the new Durham Freemasons Multicast. In this episode, we discuss what makes anyone want to join Freemasonry and Why Every Brother Matters. A light-hearted yet deeply meaningful exploration of being a Freemason in Durham in 20206. In this episode, the team are joined by Head of Durham Freemasons John Watts. Discover the welcome that awaits every new and every existing brother.

At the end of Episode 1, we’ve included a set of supplementary questions designed to spark further thought and conversation. These short prompts invite listeners to reflect on initiative, belonging and lodge culture, while offering a preview of themes we’ll explore in future episodes of the Durham Freemasons podcast.

Episode 1 introduces the new Durham Freemasons podcast and asks a simple question: where do we go from here? The hosts reflect on recent activity across the Province, including charitable projects, lodge initiatives and the growing momentum behind the message “Don’t Wait To Be Asked.” The discussion explores how small acts of initiative and awareness can strengthen lodge culture and encourage greater participation. It also looks ahead to the coming months, outlining the themes the podcast wil...

In this episode Gavin and John are joined by the Provincial Secretary, Richard Scott. They recap some of the highlights of 2024 and discuss some of the upcoming events for 2025. Richard also gives some insight into his role as Provincial Secretary / Scribe E.