Who are we?
The Lodge was consecrated on the 7th of April 1920 and it meets in Stockton Masonic Hall close to Stockton’s high street.
What we do
The lodge was formed by members of the legal profession and other professional men to celebrate the end of the first world war and the perceived freedom the world would enjoy. Its current membership is still made up of mainly professional men but it welcomes all and has become very inclusive.
We enjoy our meetings and encourage each other in public speaking. Charitable causes are well supported.
Why join us?
If you enjoy challenging yourself and getting involved in new ventures we will help and encourage you on this new journey.
Parking:
There is a large car park and on street parking plus use of a school car park adjacent to the building.
Approach:
From the car park there is a large entrance with a roller shutter door. This doubles as an entrance for people with disabilities. Carry on past this and turn left into Wellington Street, there is a front door with two steps up. A door bell is also placed here with intercom communication.
Entrance:
Blue Door on Wellington street (keep ringing the buzzer – someone will eventually let you in).
Emergency:
Emergency exits are well sign posted.
Accessibility:
Only obstacle is 3 small steps into the temple.
Toilets:
Just inside the roller shutter entrance is a large reception area. This includes Ladies, Gents and Disabled toilets. There is a further Gent’s toilet just off the main reception area near the staircase and lift.
Inside:
The temple is large well decorated and has a permanent chequered pavement. Some of the furniture dates back to the eighteenth century.
Recent repairs and improvement to the various roofs have made the building warm and welcoming. There are ladies, gents and disabled toilets in the Wellington Suite and a separate gent’s toilet off the main entrance hall.
The bar area and Cooper Room are well decorated and comfortable. The Cooper Room is used for smaller Festive Boards, events and meetings. The main dining hall is a grand room capable of seating over one hundred comfortably. Doors lead directly into the well equipped 5 star rated kitchen.
Stairs/Lifts:
There is a large grand staircase from the main reception area. A lift is situated just off the main reception area.
