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At his September investiture, our new Provincial Grand Master RW.Bro Paul Tarrant
spoke about the need to reboot and restart Freemasonry following the pandemic
which shut down masonry across England. The Essex Cornerstone Club saw this as
the perfect opportunity to re-energise members for the return to their Lodges after
such a long absence.
The Club has held several events - BBQs, Go-karting, Pub Socials and a Brick Lane
Curry night all with a view to get young Essex Freemasons reconnected over the
last few months.

Essex Cornerstone Foundation

t the end of an impressive tree lined drive in the Essex countryside is the stunning Braxted House with its
secret walled garden, enchanting pavilion, and exquisite orangery. There, on 9th October 2021, members of
Athe Essex Cornerstone Club welcomed fellow Freemasons, their families and friends with reception drinks and
canapes followed by a delicious three-course meal. After dinner the guests were treated to an evening of live music
and danced the night away in the marquee.
This Autumn Ball black-tie event celebrated the launch of the Essex Cornerstone Foundation, a new charity set up to
support local Essex good causes, particularly those with young people in mind. The Foundation unites the charitable
efforts of the Essex Cornerstone Club and the Essex Cornerstone Lodge, the world’s first Lodge for Young Freemasons.
The charity raffle raised a wonderful £1800.
Our guest of honour, VW.Bro Nick Franklin, the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Essex Freemasons, said ‘’The Essex
Cornerstone Club has become an integral part of Essex Freemasonry over the last five years since it was established and
has been a driving force amongst New and Young Masons Clubs across the English Constitution”

Join the Club!

If you’re not a member of the Club we’d
love for you to join us, head over to
www.essexcornerstone.com/join to find
out how you can be part of one of the
best New and Young Masons Clubs in
the Country for just £10. Joining the
Club also entitles you to join the Lodge
and the new Chapter.

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