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Meet Geoffrey Dearing: President of the Board

Geoffrey Dearing was initiated into Freemasonry in February 1974 into a Lodge in East Kent and was appointed Past Assistant Grand Registrar in 1994. In 2011, Geoffrey was appointed Provincial Grand Master and Grand Superintendent for East Kent. Appointed to the Board of General Purposes by the Grand Master, he became President of the Board on 1 January 2018.
We talk to him about the inner workings of the Board of General Purposes - it's structure and committees and how it guides the Craft. In particular we'll focus on membership retention and how delivering of the Seven Year Strategy will create a bright future for UGLE.
Recorded 21st March 2023.
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1723 Constitutions: Inventing the Future

2023 marks the Tercentenary of the publication in London of the "1723 Constitutions". Dr Ric Berman discusses the importance of this document from the Enlightenment to the present day.
Recorded 21st February 2023.
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What’s the future of Freemasonry?

Following the launch of the 7-year strategic roadmap for the Craft and Royal Arch, the new Pro Grand Master, Jonathan Spence, outlines his mission to ensure that UGLE remains a thriving organisation.
Recorded 10th January 2023.
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Meet the new Masons

Four newly minted Freemasons with diverse backgrounds and careers, discuss why they became Freemasons and how it enhances their lives.
Recorded 22nd November 2022.
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Black Freemasonry in the USA

James R. Morgan III, Grand Historian and Archivist of the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia, traces the history of Black Freemasonry in the USA from the 18th century to the present day.
Recorded 18th October 2022.
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Masonic ”howlers” and how to avoid them

Deputy Grand Secretary of the United Grand Lodge of England, VW Bro Graham Redman, is the foremost authority on Masonic protocol. Listen to hear his thoughts on the importance of Masonic convention and how to avoid common faux pas.
Recorded 27th September 2022
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Freemasonry in Africa

Another illuminating discussion on the long history of Freemasonry in Ghana, West Africa and across the continent as we meet RW Brother Isaac Hood, District Grand Master of Ghana.
Recorded 2nd August 2022.
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Meet the Metropolitan Grand Master

Sir Michael Snyder had an illustrious career in finance and the City of London before becoming the leader of London Freemasons. Listen to hear his thoughts on Freemasonry in London and further afield.
Recorded 12th July 2022.
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Freemasonry and the Royal Family

In the month of the Platinum Jubilee (June 2022), Brody talks to Prestonian Lecturer, Dr John Hawkins about the instrinsic links between Freemasonry and the Royal Family throughout history.
Recorded 14th June 2022.
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UGLE Worldwide: A view from the Districts

District Grand Master of Cyprus, RW Bro Michael Hadjiconstantas, shares his thoughts on the UGLE Districts and tells us about the customes and traditions of Freemasonry in Cyprus.
Recorded 17th May 2022.
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