Aarheus Chapter
Aarheus Chapter No 6854 welcomed seven Joining members on 2nd November 2024 at Freemasons’ Hall, in the presence of E Comp Tony Shepherd, Metropolitan Grand Inspector. E Comp Tony was escorted by Metropolitan Grand Steward, E Comp Mark Leung. Great fun was had at the Festive Board, held at The Bloomsbury Thistle. This article is […]
Devonian Chapter
Metropolitan Grand Inspector E Comp Wayne Hirst attended Devonian Chapter No 2834 on 24th October at Freemasons’ Hall and presented a 50 Year Long Service Certificate to E Comp Paul Nash. E Comp Fred Ferriman was installed as First Principal following the presentation. This article is part of the Arena Magazine, Issue 56 Winter 2024 […]
Royal Arch Digest Contents
Here are the Royal Arch Digest contents for the latest issue of Arena: Cockfosters Chapter St Alfege Chapter Londesborough Chapter Chapter of Asaph La Belle Sauvage Chapter Tredegar Chapter St Olave’s Chapter Aquarius Chapter Minchenden Oak Chapter Britannic Chapter Old Concord Chapter Hygeia Chapter Anglo Colonial Chapter Empire Chapter Wood Green Chapter Faith and […]
Ex Libris Lodge Celebrates A Second Double Initiation with European Grandeur
In what might be described as a truly international gathering with a Masonic flourish, Ex Libris Lodge No 3765 held its second Double Initiation meeting this October, drawing guests from across Europe and beyond. In an impressive show of Masonic unity, the Lodge was honoured with the presence of MW Bro Laurențiu Cosmin Balcu, former […]
A Rejuvenated London Rifle Brigade Chapter No 1962
Peter Hern SLGCR Scribe E writes: Fourteen years ago, London Rifle Brigade Chapter No1962 was required to abandon a meeting through lack of numbers and was considering surrendering their Charter. This was a catalyst of what was to come. A couple of senior members had a meeting with the Chapter SVO and decided that perhaps […]
The Connaught Club Update
W. Bro. Jake T. A. Mossom LGR, Secretary Summertime usually sees a lull in Masonic activity for Metropolitan members, but the Connaught Club’s schedule of events kept engagement up throughout the warmer and lighter months! With 38 events in the calendar for 2024, members have had a varied and regular programme to enjoy. While […]
Small touches make a big difference: re-energising Lewisham Lodge
Trevor Raymond, Secretary of Lewisham Lodge No 2579 writes: Two years ago, Lewisham Lodge was down to 18 members. At that time, I was proud to announce to the Lodge that my son, Simon Raymond, and a young man called Alistair De Marco wanted to join the Lodge. I have known Alistair for 12 years […]
SCRIP PURSE: Michael’s Prostate Cancer Journey
We’ve covered prostate testing in Arena and the Scrip Purse before, but it remains a crucial part of Almony in Freemasonry and is always worth a mention. Here is Michael’s story. I’d always had a chequered time getting a prostate check. My then doctor told me how unreliable the blood test was, and basically to […]
Metropolitan Grand Lodge & Chapter Golf Society
Our Reporter on the fairway and in the rough – Bro. Morris Bentley ( London Grand Bandit ) writes… Captain’s Day On a sunny and breezy day in September, Old Fold Manor Golf Club in Barnet, Hertfordshire was the venue of the Metropolitan Grand Lodge & Chapter Golf Society final outing of […]
The Visitor
My name is Edward Compton and I like to visit Lodges. In fact, I visit a lot of Lodges. Think everything happens at Freemasons Hal? Well, think again. Turns out there are Masonic Centres all over the place across our great City, and I’m visiting all of them: Masonic Centres, the old public houses where […]
Two weeks to go!
The helicopters are here, but we're not quite there with our £3M contribution! And we want to complete it before 6th November… SO let's get those notices of motion and votes done and update Paul King that the money is coming! See the video from Warren Duke
Cocktails rather than a pint
On 9 October, MetGInsp Robert Lakić made his first official visit to Old Concord Chapter No. 172. However, instead of winding down with the usual pint at the end of a successful evening of Royal Arch, cocktails were enjoyed by all at a fancy local hotel.