Centenary Celebrations for St Margaret Westminster Lodge No 4518
Over 40 members and guests of St Margaret Westminster Lodge No 4518 packed into the Brazil Temple at Mark Masons Hall on Tuesday 8th October 2024. They were honoured to receive VW Bro Michael Todd PGSwdB, Asst Metropolitan Grand Master, accompanied by other distinguished Brethren to hear the presentation of the Lodge Centenary Warrant to […]
Two for the Price of One at Mercurius
20+ Cambridgeshire Masons visited Mercurius Lodge No 7507, meeting at Freemason’s Hall, to witness an Installation Meeting, followed immediately by an Initiation. Several Cambridgeshire Masons belong to Mercurius Lodge, and these travellers first enjoyed an Installation meeting in which W Bro Rob Taylor put W Bro David Watson in the Chair. Then, after a 10-minute […]
Masonic Co-operation from Falcon Lodge
W Bro Steven D Langerman writes: On 9th September 2024, Falcon Lodge No 8062 held its usual regular September Meeting at Freemasons’ Hall. However, it was not a usual meeting. Falcon Lodge normally has a very busy programme, but on this occasion had surprisingly no Candidate for any Ceremony. Their Metropolitan Visiting Officer, W Bro Andrew […]
A Generous Summer Soiree for Old Owen’s Lodge
On Saturday 13th July 2024, the Master of Old Owen’s Lodge No 4440, supported by other members, friends and family, held a Summer Soiree. It was held to support two charities, namely The MetGL Air Ambulance “Up Against Time” Appeal and the Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA). The weather was kind at the event, […]
Westminsterian Lodge: A Beacon of Revival
W. Bro. Michael Duque writes: Westminsterian Lodge No 3344 is celebrating a remarkable turnaround after facing the brink of closure just a few months ago. Through sheer determination, teamwork, and guidance from senior members, the Lodge has not only stayed afloat but is flourishing once again. Thanks to invaluable support from the Grand Lodge, which […]
Military Music for RMBI Members – and a New Lodge for Cadet Force Instructors
Residents of the Tithe Barn RMBI home in Merseyside were invited to the final parade and concert given by the National Army Cadet Force Band & Drums at Altcar Camp, near Southport on Thu 31 Oct. The residents were treated to a wonderful display of military music, both on the parade ground and later in […]
A Triple Passing for Canonbury
On 7th November, Canonbury Lodge No 657 held a triple Passing that was honoured with the attendance of W Bro Derek Morley MetGInsp. After the meeting, the Lodge adjourned to a local rooftop bar for cocktails and cigars instead of a festive board. This article is part of the Arena Magazine, Issue 56 Winter 2024 […]
Orion Raises Money for London Air Ambulance Appeal
Orion Lodge No 4652 raised a healthy £5,000 for the London Air Ambulance appeal and donated it at their centenary meeting. But WM Harry Benham says that their Guest of Honour, VW Bro Michael Todd was not letting the cheque go without a fight – in fact an arm wrestle. Here is VW Bro Michael, […]
Visit of a Lewis to Certified Accountants Lodge 7582
W Bro Ketan Jashapara writes: It is always pleasing when family members trace their familial roots in Freemasonry. In this instance, whilst living in Northern England, David Bulmer researched his father’s (James Alfred Bulmer) Mother Lodge to a London Lodge through a personal connection, as well as the Lodge’s website (CAL7582.freemasons.london). He was welcomed at […]
A 50 Year Certificate for W Bro Steve Brown of Paternoster Lodge
On 4th October 2024, VW Bro Ian Clark, Assistant Metropolitan Grand Master, visited Paternoster Lodge No 4783 at Freemasons’ Hall, to present a 50 Year Long Service Certificate to W Bro Steve Brown. The presentation was made in the presence of W Bro Steve’s two sons, W Bros Ryder and Max and newly appointed Metropolitan […]
Connecting Craft and Royal Arch at Ubique
On 28th September 2024 at Mark Masons’ Hall, Ubique in the East Lodge No 3338 witnessed a presentation of “Talking Heads – The Next Step: Into the Royal Arch”; a playlet given by three approved presenters – in this case W Bros Peter Locke, Keith Johnson and Bro Paddy Cooper – with an opportunity afterwards […]
Coborn Triple Initiation Supports Chingford’s Widows
At Chingford Masonic Hall on 2nd November 2024, Coborn Lodge No.1804 received a visit from Metropolitan Grand Inspector W Bro Michael Aminzade, escorted by W Bro Anthony Codd. W Bro Michael witnessed a wonderful triple Initiation ceremony, as part of the Welcome Project, which was attended by seven newly Initiated Brethren. Over 80 hungry members […]