On the 9th September W Bro Kevin Head, Provincial Grand Charity Steward and his wife Jo, along with Barry Hills, South West Area Charity Steward, visited the Royal Bournemouth Hospital Open Day. They spent some time at the Teddy Bear clinic where bears provided under the Masonic Teddies for Loving Care scheme were handed out […]
Continue readingChristmas Greeting from the PGM and Kay
Our Tercentenary Year draws to a close during which Kay and I have enjoyed so many Events and Celebrations and we thank all those involved in the organisation and management and of course, those who have attended to make the Events so special. We wish all brethren and their families a very Happy Christmas and […]
Continue readingPGM Interview in Winchester Magazine
Our PGM Michael Wilks features in this months edition of Winchester Magazine. A small article on Freemasonry and Winchester Masonic Centre. The article which is on page 33 of the online edition can be read by clicking the below link : https://www.joomag.com/…/my-first-maga…/M0941996001486031403
Continue readingPGM visits Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance
On Monday 9th May the Provincial Grand Master, Mike Wilks and six other brethren visited Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance at Thruxton Airfield to present a £4,000 donation from the Masonic Charitable Foundation. The new state of the art facilities include a fully equipped exercise and weights suite, which was provided using money […]
Continue readingMotorcyclist’s Lodge No. 9939 is consecrated
Friday 12th May 2017 saw the consecration of the Motorcyclist’s Lodge. The event was held at the Novotel, Southampton and over 200 freemasons, some arriving on motorbikes, attended. The Motorcyclist’s Lodge, which will meet in Farnborough will combine freemasonry with the love of motorcycling, by holding a lodge meeting followed by a ride-out to various […]
Continue readingGrand Lodge Investiture Luncheon
Wednesday 26th April 2017 saw the Annual Investiture of new Grand Officers and those who received promotions in Grand Lodge. The event took place at Freemasons Hall in London. The Investiture was preceded by a superb meal at the Kingsway Hotel, which was attended by those receiving honours and their guests. It was hosted by […]
Continue readingPGM at the Emulation Lodge of Improvement
Emulation Lodge of Improvement will hold its Annual festival at Freemasons’ Hall, Great Queens Street, London on Friday 24th February 2017 at 17:00hrs. There will be a demonstration of four sections of the Lectures under the watchful eye of VW Bro. Graham Redman, PGSwdB, DepGSec. The sections to be demonstrated are as follows: Section 3 […]
Continue readingHighest ever amount raised for a Masonic Festival – over £7.7million!
The 2016 Festival in aid of the Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys came to a spectacular conclusion on Saturday 22nd October at the Bournemouth International Centre. Over 700 brethren, wives, family and friends attended the sumptuous Gala Dinner, during which they were entertained by a variety of acts, including the Royal Marines […]
Continue readingA significant day for the Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys
Over 170 members, Trustees and staff travelled from across England and Wales to Southampton to attend the Annual General Meeting and General Court of the Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys. Those present heard a series of informative and enjoyable presentations from the Trust’s President, Mike Woodcock, and Chief Executive, Les Hutchinson, as well […]
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