Sanitarian Lodge supports The Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice

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

Mark Wooldridge, Secretary of Sanitarian Lodge No 3458 writes

Two Brethren of Sanitarian Lodge No 3458, W Bro Ken Gamble LGR and W Bro Brian Topliffe SLGR, are very much involved in their local community in the Abbey Wood area of London. They have just presented a £500 cheque to the Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice as part of the Sanitarian Lodge’s fundraising and charity contributions for W Bro Ken's Master's list.

The longtime friends and fellow Brethren of the Sanitarian Lodge took time out to present the cheque on behalf of the Lodge to the staff of the Hospice.

The Greenwich & Bexley Hospice is an important part of the local community whose mission statement is 'to provide everyone in our wonderfully diverse community to be able to approach death in the way that suits their values, beliefs, and lifestyle'.

In addition, W Bro Brian has been involved with the Hospice on a voluntary basis since 2017, aiding in their estates department dealing with all things maintenance.

Many thanks to both them and the Brethren of Sanitarian Lodge.

This article is part of the Arena Magazine, Issue 57 Spring 2025 edition.
Arena Magazine is the official magazine of the London Freemasons – Metropolitan Grand Lodge and Metropolitan Grand Chapter of London.

Read more articles in the Arena Issue 57 here.