A Double Passing for Nile Valley Lodge
A double passing ceremony took place in the Grand Temple of Mark Masons' Hall on Saturday 22nd February, for Bros. Franklin Ukpedor and Adela Imiekhaudu of Nile Valley Lodge No 6306. The ceremony was exceptionally well-conducted, an evening marking a significant step in our Brothers’ Masonic journeys. The ritual was delivered with precision and sincerity, making […]
TikToker joins Royal Leopold
The Royal Leopold Lodge is the Met Comms Team Lodge; and not only does it feature many of the Met Comms Team, it also hosts several other communications professionals as Members. On 27th February, the Lodge welcomed Brother Mark Amor Carling, a new Initiate who had arrived as an unsponsored Candidate through the Discover Freemasonry […]
Beneficentia reaches out
Carrying on their tradition of taking Masonry into the London Community, members of Beneficentia Lodge and Chapter No 5308, ably assisted by wives and partners, followed up their September Quiz night for locals in London Borough of Enfield by taking over the duties of chief cooks, servers and bottle washers. They were tasked for a […]
50 Year Congratulations to W Bro Jeffrey Daniels
On 27th February 2025, W Bro Sydney Hyams PGStB presented W Bro Jeffrey Daniels, LGR, of Lodge of Hope No7152 with a 50-year Long Service Certificate at Freemasons' Hall. W Bro Sydney had been present at W Bro Jeffrey’s Installation as Worshipful Master, way back in 1996; and himself was presented with a 60 Year Certificate in 2023. […]
A Family Triangle of Triumphs in One Week
Sebastian Stowell’s journey into the Craft, however, did not conform with the long-established tradition of the Lewis: it was in fact his father-in-law, W. Bro Bob Baker, rather than his own father who had introduced him into The London Rifle Brigade Lodge No1962 in March 2016. It was then Sebastian's turn to introduce his own father, Bro […]
SLGR investiture and Annual Meeting of Metropolitan Grand Lodge
The daffodils were out and a bright sunny day echoed the signs of growth which the Metropolitan Grand Master would refer to in his address to those gathered in the Grand Temple of Freemasons’ Hall, as members and their families arrived in Great Queen Street for the Senior London Grand Rank investiture and Annual Meeting […]
Platinum Status for London Lodge No 108
The London Lodge No 108 were delighted to support the recent Air Ambulance Appeal by raising a donation of £10,000. Worshipful Master David Nicholls was delighted to present the cheque to Metropolitan Grand Inspector W Bro John Shulman at the handover ceremony and added – “It is an honour for London Lodge No 108 to […]
SAM Fund Gala Event
On Saturday 1st March 2025, The SAM Fund hosted their annual Gala Event at the Mercure Brands Hatch Hotel. The Chairman of the Charity, W Bro Stephen Nottage BEM (Spirit of Friendship Lodge No 8061 and Chapter of Perseverance 1743 Scribe E) and his wife Theresa organise this annual event and it is set up […]
Two ends of the Masonic career at Childs Hill Lodge
Members and visitors gathered at Freemasons Hall on 13th March 2025 to witness the Passing of three Candidates at Childs Hill Lodge no 4275. They, in turn, were lucky enough to witness the presentation of a 50th Year Long Service Craft Certificate for a Brother much further in his Masonic career. The certificate was presented to […]
An exceptional address at the North East Corner
February 10th saw the installation meeting of North East Corner Lodge No 6461, part of the 86 Craft Lodge Association of Craft Lodges, at Mark Masons’ Hall. In the glorious surroundings of the Grand Temple, 80 Brethren gathered to install W Bro Paddy Cooper into his first Masonic chair, and put its best foot forward […]
EDITORIAL – Welcome to Arena Online
Dear Brethren, Thank you for taking the time to keep Arena in your busy lives! Three months ago, I explained that Arena would be going digital, but I promised that, not only would Arena not be disappearing, but that we would be putting a lot of effort into improving it. I am a small part […]
Bro Wesley Pierce Installed as 80th Master of Weir Hall Lodge
On 10th September 2024, Bro Wesley Pierce was installed as the 80th Worshipful Master of Weir Hall Lodge No 6088 by W Bro Ian Smith, his proposer into the Lodge twelve years ago. The event was attended by many esteemed guests, including W Bro Mark Pertow ProvGDC and W Bro Jez Wilson PAGDC, Brethren from Hertfordshire, Kent, […]