Squarely Speaking

Episode 2, Paul Winship: Festival 2031 Special Edition £2.5 million over five years. Paul Winship, Provincial Grand Charity Steward, joins Squarely Speaking for this Festival 2031 Special Edition to set out what Festival 2031 is, why it matters, and how every Lodge and Chapter can play a part. Covers the £2.5m target, regular giving, Festival Steward jewels, and the major fundraising activities already in motion: Guy’s Temple Run, Terry’s Roman Wall Walk, the Dragon Boat Race, the Travelling Gavel and the Travelling Sceptre. Squarely Speaking is the official podcast of the Province of Northumberland. This is the first in a series of Festival 2031 Special Editions running through to 2031. Hosted by Graeme Butterfield and Carl Birkenshaw. Produced by Stephen Frost. All episodes: https://northumberlandmasons.org.uk/squarely-speaking/

In the first episode of Squarely Speaking, the official podcast from Northumberland Freemasons, we are joined by Tony Harvey for an open and thoughtful conversation on the future of Freemasonry.Together, we explore what helps Lodges thrive, why retention matters as much as recruitment, the importance of supporting newer members, and how Freemasonry can remain relevant and meaningful in modern society.Squarely Speaking is an interview-led podcast exploring Freemasonry, leadership, community, and personal development through honest conversations with Brethren and guests from diverse backgrounds.Hosted by Graeme Butterfield, Communications Officer, and Carl Birkenshaw, Deputy Communications Officer for Northumberland Freemasons.Podcast editing and production support by Stephen Frost.Watch the full video episode and discover more from Northumberland Freemasons:https://northumberlandmasons.org.uk/squarely-speaking/