Parachute Regiment Chapter No 9315

Parachute
Regiment
Lodge
9315

WHAT IS FREEMASONRY?

One of the oldest secular social and charitable organisations in the world, modern Freemasonry’s roots lie in the traditions of the medieval stonemasons who built our castles and cathedrals…

The lodge has held several social events such as witnessing the Tower of London Keys ceremony a lady’s festival at a hotel usually outside of London that provides opportunity for our families to enjoy the company that these types of events provide. Importantly we maintain links with the regiment and serving soldiers.

EVENTS

Delve into the rich traditions of Freemasonry as we gather to celebrate our shared values and principles

WHERE WE MEET

Our meetings are held on the 1st Saturday of March, June, September and December, at 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5AZ. they usually start at 11am thus providing members ample time to travel to London to join the meetings. The June meeting is the installation meeting.

ABOUT

The Parachute Regiment Lodge was consecrated on 5th June 1989. Though named for our Regiment the decision was taken not to restrict membership to serving or former members, though the majority do fit that criteria. Our membership is drawn from a wide range of military, security and civilian backgrounds who all adopt our ethos, to be the best in all that we do…

ARENA

Engage in enlightening discussions, partake in meaningful rituals, and forge lasting connections with fellow brethren

On Saturday 22nd June 2019, at Freemasons Hall, the very first Convocation of the Parachute Regiment Chapter No.9315 was held.

Two years earlier, St James’s Union Chapter No. 180 was in a position where the members had agreed to hand in their Warrant. A group of Parachute Regiment Lodge No. 9315 members, and supported by members of other Chapters, approached the Scribe E of St James’s Union Chapter, E Comp. James Dow, PDGSoj (Natal) and started a dialog with the aim of saving the Chapter. After a series of steering committee meetings, the Chapter made a successful application to Supreme Grand Chapter for No.180 to be attached to the Parachute Regiment Lodge, and therefore take its name and number.

The Principals Installed during the first Convocation were E Comp. Don Tidiman, SLGCR as MEZ: E Comp. Keith Purcell, SLGCR as Haggai and E Comp. Neil Douglas as Joshua.

It was agreed between the members of both Chapters that at the Head of the Summons, it would have “Parachute Regiment Chapter No.9315” and at the foot, “Formally the St James’s Union Chapter No.180 consecrated 22nd November 1859”.

After the Convocation the members had a very enjoyable meal at the Hercules Pillars on Great Queen Street.