Hampshire & Isle of Wight Freemason. A Wandering Masonic Organist. Promoting all Orders of Freemasonry in the Province. All comments are entirely my own.
Hampshire, UK
Joined March 2023
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The Province of Dorset consists of 49 Lodges meeting in 17 different locations. Last night was the Installation Meeting of Blackmore Vale Lodge No. 3625, and a large crowd were present to see Bro. Peter Murray installed into the Chair.
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The very first Masonic WOOLSTON FESTIVAL was held last night in Southampton. Around 80 brethren and visitors, including a contingent from the Netherlands, filled the Temple.
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Forest Villages Lodge No. 9405 were back in action last night under the leadership of the WM. W. Bro. Mark Robinson, the task was to initiate Mr. Mathew Slipper, which they accomplished admirably.
Read about it on arf-masonic.info including the link to Albert Steptoe!
Yesterday William Rufus Lodge 6979 met at the Totton Masonic Centre. The cast were understandably a little nervous. It was their first full meeting since the Installation.
The full story is on arf-masonic.info along with 2 new interviews with very distinguished brethren!
A large crowd assembled yesterday at the Botley Masonic Centre for the Consecration of Ytene Court No. 209, the latest Court to join the Masonic Order of Athelstan. At last, the opportunity to take possession of yet another tie.
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Test Valley Chapter No. 6181 held its October Convocation last night at Totton Masonic Hall. With no Candidate to keep everyone awake, other Companions had to step up and make it intersting!
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Last evening, a crowd of brethren and visitors descended on the village of Hursley—not, for once, to admire its famous chimney pots, but to witness Merdon Lodge No. 5135 conduct a Third-Degree Ceremony.
You can read about it at arf-masonic.info
Lyndhurst Lodge held its 469th meeting last night at the Brockenhurst Masonic Centre, proving once again that a successful Lodge is not one in which everything goes to plan, but one in which nobody admits that there ever was a plan.
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Yesterday, the Vale of Avon Lodge Mark held its Installation Ceremony at the BMC. There were a few missing, but it was an excellent meeting to watch the rare sight of Brother David Hewitt becoming Worshipful Master without anyone demanding a recount.
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The Knights Templar No. Preceptory No.32 met yesterday evening at Albion Place, Southampton, where around two score Knights gathered in cloaks to see the installation of two new Knights.
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Southampton & District Masters Lodge met last night at Kings Court. The new WM, W. Bro. Dave Bowen was in Charge, and with the assistance of a new hip and the benefit of the crutch, he managed to welcome the APGM W. Bro. Jonathan Bell.
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Wilfrid Attenborough Chapter No. 7672 met last night at Totton Masonic Centre. It is colourful, fascinating Order and provides an excellent excuse to acquire yet more impressive regalia and another tie.
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What is a ‘Knight of the Pelican and Eagle?’ Is it the name of a dusty pub in the back streets of a large city with a suspicious landlord, and at least one bearded local who has occupied the same stool since decimalisation?
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Time once again for the Knights of Holy Rood Red Cross of Constantine No. 319 to brave the lower end of Portsmouth and pay a visit to Naval and Military Conclave No. 35, once one has located a nearby parking space.
There's lots to read about on arf-masonic.info
Last evening was Brockenhurst Lodge No. 7040, where the brethren assembled to Raise Bro. Tim Logan. The crowd was not enormous, but what they lacked in numbers they made up for in enthusiasm, volume and a waft of fresh deodorant.
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By command of the Provincial Prior, the Knights Templar AGM is to be held at the Novotel Hotel, on 05/09/26. And, let’s be honest, when the Right Eminent Provincial Prior issues a command, “Sorry, I’m washing my cloak” is unlikely to be accepted.
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Last night the Vale of Avon Lodge No. 867 of Mark Master Masons returned to the BMC and, although numbers were a little disappointing, those present compensated admirably by producing enough exuberance for twice the attendance.
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Brethren, check your diaries because the Masonic ‘Summer Break’ is nearly over, and our meetings begin again next week.
In the meantime, here is a reminder of an important event taking place in Lyndhurst on Sunday 8th November.
Full details are on arf-masonic.info
Ah, the smell of old clothes, grease and the sounds of old men wheezing in the heat. Another Lodge meeting? No! The annual Classic Car Show held today at the Brockenhurst Masonic Centre.
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Brethren's Breakfast Club at Lymington this morning. Read the full write up on:
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