Walthamstow Lodge No 2472 celebrates their (nearly!) 100year-old brother

Parachute
Regiment
Lodge
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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

On 5th October 2019 at Freemasons Hall, in the presence of 29 members and guests, W Bro. William (Bill) Allen, LGR attended his Mother Lodge, Walthamstow No. 2472 just shy of his 100th Birthday. W Bro. Bill was celebrated by the lodge for his commitment and enthusiasm over the course of his masonic career and was presented with a custom certificate – signed by all the members of the lodge – memorialising all his masonic achievements. Born in 1919, he could be considered a late starter into Masonry, having been initiated into the lodge in 1978, but he more than made up for it by serving as Almoner for 12 years, and being promoted to LGR in 1997. In 2013 the Lodge members elected him as an Honorary Member.

W Bro. Bill had a fantastic day, and it is hoped that he will be able to attend the lodge on Dec 7th…. his actual 100th birthday!