Yesterday we finally managed to initiate Bro Steve and Bro Craig. The lodge interviewed them back in November 2019 so they have had a long wait. As it was, we had to arrange an extra meeting under dispensation to get them in, we didn't want to make them wait any longer. It's great to finally have them in as members and …

Since HM Govt announced the timeline for the easing of restrictions back in April (or whenever it was) we've been planning our much delayed installation meeting (where we install our new Worshipful Master). Due to UGLE's obscure rules we had to apply for a dispensation to move the date and time of the meeting and we …

Unlike UGLE, The Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons have allowed lodges to meet virtually to carry out lodge business. Last September we had a strange installation meeting under the 'rule of 6' with 6 present, our November meeting was held virtually due to covid restrictions, and our February meeting is also to be held …

Today should have been our regular meeting and traditional Burns Supper festive board. Due to covid-19 it is now a full 12 months since the lodge has met. We've had bi-weekly zoom meetings since early March 2020 and these have been really successful in enabling the members to maintain some form of contact with each …

Since lockdown we’ve been meeting virtually as a lodge every 2 weeks. We’ve had presentations and discussions on a variety of masonic topics such as the work of the Secretary, the DC, the Treasurer, the various aprons, collars and jewels, Provincial Ranks, and some of the other masonic orders. A younger member …

Under the rule of 6 guidance we took the opportunity to hold the delayed installation meeting of Aldershot Military Lodge of Mark Masters No.54. We did this to not hold up those brethren in the progressive offices longer than necessary. I was duly installed as Worshipful Master in a very strange and much reduced …

Blimey! The Grand Master has suspended all masonic activities due to the covid-19 situation. The last time masonic activities were suspended was at the outbreak of WWII. Freemasonry is predominantly composed of older brethren so it makes perfect sense, but we were due to initiate two new members tomorrow. I wonder how …