On Thursday 26 February 2026 Freemasons from across Yorkshire’s North & East Ridings, West Riding, and Mark Masonry recently came together for a very inspiring visit to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) base at Nostell Priory.

Hosted by Steve Waudby, Director of Flight Operations and proud member of Semper Paratus Lodge, the Emergency Services Lodge and his colleagues from YAA, the audience were given an engaging and hands-on insight into the charity’s latest life-saving initiative.

The focus of the visit was the campaign to equip all three YAA helicopter crews with cutting-edge Night Vision Goggles. Through live demonstrations and expert explanations from the pilots themselves, it became clear how this technology will significantly enhance safety and operational effectiveness over the existing equipment, enabling crews to respond faster and more safely when communities need them most.

This was a powerful reminder of the extraordinary work carried out by Yorkshire Air Ambulance, and how Freemasons continue to support organisations that make a real and lasting difference.