Who are we?
We have some 40 members which is healthy for a Freemason’s Lodge. We have a wide range of ages in the Lodge – between 21 and 85+ – this coalesces into a harmonious blend of energy and experience.
We have several members of the Armed Forces in our Lodge including a serving Major but lots of other ranks too – having said that we are not a military Lodge – there is room for all.
Lodge Ritual is taken seriously by all and we aim to be as good as possible. The Festive Board afterwards is not so serious.
We aim to improve ourselves whilst having fun.
What we do
Lodge Ritual is taken seriously by all and we aim to be as good as possible. The Festive Board afterwards is not so serious.
We aim to improve ourselves whilst having fun.
Why join us?
Many find that our Friday night meeting is a good time – we can relax without bothering too much about having to get out of bed for work the next day.
If you like the convivial company of like-minded men – come join us.
When we meet
We have some 40 members which is healthy for a Freemason’s Lodge. We have a wide range of ages in the Lodge – between 21 and 85+ – this coalesces into a harmonious blend of energy and experience.
We have several members of the Armed Forces in our Lodge including a serving Major but lots of other ranks too – having said that we are not a military Lodge – there is room for all.
Fees
Joining fee: £30.00
Lodge subscriptions: £165.00 a year charged on a pro-rata basis to Candidates.
Typical dining fee: £12.00
Contact
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.
