Anniversaries and Achievements for Ingleby Chapter

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

E Comp Matt Gibbs, PGStdB writes…

On Wednesday 12th February, Ingleby Chapter No 5067 met in Freemasons Hall where the Companions joined together to honour the founders of the Chapter by celebrating its 75^th anniversary. The Companions were joined by many senior Masons to mark a triple celebration.

Firstly, the Chapter marked being 75 years old in December 2024 and wanted to celebrate the dedication and commitment of the founders as well as the members who had gone before. Second, one of the members, E Comp Michael Singleton PGSoj, celebrated 50 years as a Royal Arch Mason and a member of Ingleby Chapter as well. The Past 2nd Grand Principal, ME Comp Russell Race, presented Michael with his 50 Year Long Service Certificate. Not to be outdone, the Second Grand Principal, ME Comp Sir David Wootton, also then gave a presentation marking the 75th anniversary of the Chapter.

If that wasn't enough (and thirdly), during the meeting, there was a double Exaltation ceremony in which Michael proved his continued dedication by acting as Principal Sojourner for the candidates. One of the Candidates was Michael’s son – also called Michael. The second candidate was a neighbour of Michael Jnr, who was recently attracted back to Masonry after a break in attendance, largely by the two Michaels. Even more impressive, Michael Snr underwent a knee replacement operation just weeks before this meeting.

Ingleby Chapter is currently undergoing a resurgence having exalted two Companions in June 2024, two more in the recent February meeting, and with two more planned for the meeting in June 2025 (where Michael Snr has already volunteered to be PS!) as well as a joining Member.

After the meeting, the Companions joined together for an excellent drinks reception and dinner in the Vestibules of Grand Lodge. These are happy times for C5067, honouring the faith of the founders and looking ahead to the future.

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.