West Ealing Lodge Leads the Way at Welcome Project Meeting

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…

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West Ealing Lodge No 6274 set a high bar at its Welcome Project meeting on Monday, 10th November 2025. Nearly sixty Brethren, along with twenty Entered Apprentices and Fellowcrafts, gathered at the West London Masonic Centre, and the atmosphere was electric: quiet and expectant, with the rare mix of pride and purpose that heralds something meaningful.

The Initiation itself was a model of precision and calm. Officers moved in a shared rhythm, the work crisp and assured, allowing the words and ritual to resonate.

Visiting Entered Apprentices noted nuances they’d missed on their own first time, a reminder that witnessing the ceremony can be as illuminating as participating in it. The newest Brother approached his first steps with composure, embraced warmly by the Lodge, demonstrating the Welcome Project in action.

The presence of W Bro Andrew Imber, Metropolitan Grand Inspector, added weight, not formal or imposing, but a recognition that the evening mattered. He commended both the quality of the work and the atmosphere, a sentiment that lingered throughout the night.

The Festive Board was lively yet relaxed, filled with laughter and easy conversation. First-time visitors felt immediately at home, drawn in by the Lodge’s warmth and the natural cohesion of the West London Masonic Centre.

What stood out most was the Lodge’s unmistakable pulse: strong attendance, confident ritual, and a spirit of genuine welcome. West Ealing isn’t just participating in the Welcome Project, it’s leading by example. Visitors left wanting more, prospective members drawn in, and anyone taking their first steps into Freemasonry could see a Lodge capable of guiding with care, competence, and fellowship.

If Monday night was any indication, West Ealing Lodge’s future is bright.

This article is part of Arena Magazine Issue 59 – Christmas 2025.
Arena Magazine is the official online magazine of the London Freemasons – Metropolitan Grand Lodge and Metropolitan Grand Chapter of London.

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