Editorial Bro Seb Giroux

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

Dear Arena readers,

Yes! We are back. We are back meeting with friends, we are back running full ceremonies, we are back dining together, and Arena is back in print (as well as digital). Printed copies are available in the usual locations such as Masonic centres, Mark Mason Hall and Great Queen Street. We are looking to expand the distribution further.

And it feels good to be back. This September, like many of you I am sure, I had the joy to join my first non-emergency meeting in well over a year. A very well-attended event that saw me installed as Second Principal in my Chapter (please forgive my vanity if you spot a photo of me later on). After all those months, we duly celebrated being together again. The sheer pleasure of renewing our favourite hobby was as palpable as the (many) glasses of wine we raised at the Festive Board. The emotion of the evening was heightened by the memory of our friend Barry, who sadly passed away in early 2019. For many of us, including myself, our last Chapter convocation was the last time we saw him.

This edition opens with a heartfelt personal message from the Metropolitan Grand Master, Sir Michael Snyder. Then, alongside the usual features, you will find out what various Lodges and Chapters have been doing this summer, and you will read some amazing tales of dedication to charity and social as well as family care. To inspire you on your Masonic journey, we are giving you special access to the Royal Arch, the Metropolitan Grand Stewards’ Lodge, the Museum of Freemasonry, and the Special Interest Lodges.

Finally, we are launching a reader survey with this edition. If you have any thoughts on Arena, this is your opportunity to let us know what you think. We will review every idea and submission. Arena is the magazine for London Freemasons, and we are keen it reflects the content they desire.

The survey takes about 5 minutes and is entirely anonymous. https://tinyurl.com/6us4tkrh

This article is part of the Arena Magazine, Issue 46 October 2021 edition.
Arena Magazine is the official magazine of the London Freemasons – Metropolitan Grand Lodge and Metropolitan Grand Chapter of London.

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