FOREWORD: RW Bro. Warren Duke, Metropolitan Grand Master

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

Brethren and Companions,

Freemasonry is a force that evolves with the times, and so too must the ways we connect and share our stories. With this in mind, I am writing to share an important development: Arena, our much-loved magazine, will no longer be printed.

This decision was not made lightly. The costs of printing and distribution have risen significantly, and we must consider the environmental impact of producing tens of thousands of paper copies. However, I believe this change offers us an opportunity to improve how Arena serves you, our Brethren and Companions.

Arena will live on – digitally. This transition will enable us to bring you the same high-quality articles, stories, and updates with added speed and accessibility. Every edition will be emailed directly to you, with links to all the articles. These articles will also be shared across our social media platforms, ensuring you can stay connected no matter where you are.

We’re also introducing a touch of tradition to this modern approach. Posters featuring a QR code linking to the latest edition of Arena will be displayed extensively around Freemasons’ Hall and other London Masonic centres. This is a nod to our roots while embracing the technology that keeps us connected.

I am particularly excited to announce that, in early 2025, we will launch the Arena app. This app will make accessing Arena easier than ever before. You’ll be able to read new articles as soon as they are published, ensuring Arena becomes a more responsive and interactive resource for London Freemasonry.

To make this vision a success, we need your participation. Our members are at the heart of Freemasonry, and your stories deserve to be shared. Send news and pictures of your Lodges and Chapters to news@metgl.com. For longer articles on broader Masonic issues in London, please contribute to arena@metgl.com.

While we bid farewell to the printed magazine, this evolution marks an exciting new chapter for Arena. It will become more dynamic, accessible, and relevant to your needs as members of our fraternity.

Together, let us embrace this change, sharing the stories that connect us and celebrating the spirit of Freemasonry in London.

This article is part of the Arena Magazine, Issue 56 Winter 2024 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 56 here.