Aug 14, 2026 · 34 min · 11 segments
Freemasonry cannot rely on being quietly present. It has to be understood, useful and capable of welcoming and supporting the next generation. In Episode 3 of Squarely Speaking, Kevin Stannard…
Kevin Peter StannardGuest
Graham ButterfieldHost
Carl BurtenshawHostAnd, uh, uh, this is what we're trying to do as well as part of this podcast, is get rid of s- of this misconception about what Freemasonry is and what's behind it.
I think, uh, you know, we're all aware that as you get older, the time's going by faster and faster.
So how, how do you feel you're fitting into the role, and what experiences could you offer, uh, to a new Provincial Grand Master?
I don't have to think about what I have to tell the new Provincial Grand Master-
I mean, I, uh, um, have thoroughly enjoyed being the Provincial Grand Master, I have to say.
Uh, and it is partly serendipitous and maybe on the back of a bit of hard work as well that I'm where I am.
And, uh, uh, this is what we're trying to do as well as part of this podcast, is get rid of s- of this misconception about what Freemasonry is and what's behind it.
I think, uh, you know, we're all aware that as you get older, the time's going by faster and faster.
So how, how do you feel you're fitting into the role, and what experiences could you offer, uh, to a new Provincial Grand Master?
I don't have to think about what I have to tell the new Provincial Grand Master-
I mean, I, uh, um, have thoroughly enjoyed being the Provincial Grand Master, I have to say.
Uh, and it is partly serendipitous and maybe on the back of a bit of hard work as well that I'm where I am.
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