1 November 2023
Awesome Lancaster BomberA full scale replica of a Lancaster Bomber is to be built. On Freedom’s Wings is an ambitious project to build a full-scale replica sculpture of the iconic Lancaster bomber, between Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. Lancaster Bomber Lancaster Bomber's are very large, they are 26m long and have a 31m wingspan. This will make the installation […]
31 October 2023
Brilliant October meeting feedbackOctober Meeting Feedback - Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down? Friday 27th October - Wilmington Masonic HallLodge Room, Falklands War presentationFestive Board, Festival of Remembrance October meeting feedback Summary So let’s share some of the October meeting feedback & communications we have received: More October meeting feedback More October meeting feedback More October meeting feedback And […]
29 October 2023
Remarkable October meetingThe Remarkable October meeting The remarkable October meeting of the West Kent Military Lodge was a night of presentations with the main item on the agenda being a presentation from VW Bro Mark Eyles-Thomas on his experiences of the Falklands War. The Remarkable October meeting continued Peter Rhodes PAGDC also made a presentation to the […]
22 October 2023
Amazing - On Parade (27th October)On Parade - The West Kent Military Lodge So we will shortly be 'On Parade' (this friday) and we hope you are all looking forward to being in our company once again. The DC will be inspecting so we trust that you have all polished your medals and boots and that your headdress has been […]
10 October 2023
Approved & Official Provincial Remembrance ParadesProvincial Remembrance Parades Provincial Remembrance Parades - As with other years members of the Province of West Kent will be attending various Remembrance Sunday parades throughout the Province. Due to demand and number (of parades) the Province will not be able to "officially" attend all of them but will be supporting our local Mayors. To […]
7 October 2023
Incredible Support for Support Our Paras CharitySupport Our Paras Charity Support Our Paras Charity - West Kent Lodges are showing fantastic support for the Support Our Paras Charity. The Borough of Woolwich Lodge No. 6610 has led the way with an incredible donation of £1,000 following a presentation from V W Bro Mark Eyles-Thomas titled, "The Falklands War, my experiences". Mark […]
7 October 2023
Amazing Roll of HonourRoll of honour page We have now completed our Roll of Honour page in memory of the 9 brethren of the Lodge who lost their lives during the First World War. Unfortunately we do not have photographs for 3 of the brethren. If you can help us with obtaining photographs of these brethren please contact […]
1 October 2023
Courageous Brethren - Thomas Mugford #422Thomas Mugford’s Family: Thomas Mugford was born in Chiswich, son of the late John H. Searle Mugford and of Helena Phoebe Mugford of 16 Oliver Avenue, and of 44 Stanger Road, South Norwood London. Education & Career: Educated at Birchanger Road, School, South Norwood. Service Life: Campaigns: Unit / Ship / Est.: 35 Sikhs Action : Post […]
29 September 2023
Courageous Brethren - Alfred East #385Alfred East’s Family: Alfred East christened Alfred Tomlin East was the only son of the late Sir Alfred East, R.A., and Lady East of 67 Belsize Square Hampstead London. His father was President of the Royal Society of British Artists. Education & Career: Alfred East was in Ashburnham House of the Westminster School from September […]
27 September 2023
Amazing HAC visit feedbackHAC visit feedback HAC visit feedback - The West Kent Military Lodge recently visited the HAC and here's the feedback we have already received regarding the trip: More HAC visit feedback: This HAC visit feedback post has been created by the West Kent Military lodge for information. If you would like to now more about […]