16 Joining Members and an Exaltation for Chaucer

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…

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On Saturday 14th March 2026, Chaucer Chapter, No 1540 welcomed 16 Bulgarian Companions as Joining Members. They also found time to exalt Bro Shonn Gregory of Blackfriars Lodge, No 3722.

Congratulations go to all the members of Chaucer Chapter for their hard work and success in its regeneration. E Comp Robert Chaproniere, the Metropolitan Grand Inspector, who, in 2020, identified Chaucer Chapter for rejuvenation, returned this time as 2nd Metropolitan Grand Principal, to witness its renaissance. E Comp John Buckingham, who joined Chaucer Chapter in 2022, together with the other members of the Chapter, strove to make this happen.

The new members have a busy few weeks in front of them. On 15th April 2026, the Supreme Grand Chapter of Bulgaria will be consecrated and many of the new Companions are already planning various gatherings in Bulgaria; where they will welcome the many international visitors who will be attending this very special occasion.

This article is part of Arena Magazine Issue 60 – Spring 2026.
Arena Magazine is the official online magazine of the London Freemasons – Metropolitan Grand Lodge and Metropolitan Grand Chapter of London.

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