BEAUCHAMP LODGE 1422 - The West Kent Military Lodge

What's on at Beauchamp Lodge/Chapter #1422?

The Beauchamp Lodge meets on the 4th Friday in January (Installation), 1st Friday in April, unless a Bank Holiday (Anniversary of 1st meeting - April 1872), 4th Friday in June and the 4th Friday in October. Start time 1730hrs with a second entrance at 1800hrs.

The Beauchamp Chapter meets on the 1st Wednesdays in March (Installation), June (Repurpose Anniversary) and November. Start time 1730hrs with a second entrance at 1800hrs.

To attend any of our Lodge/Chapter meetings you must already be a Freemason/Companion (unless you are the candidate).

Should you be attending our Lodge/Chapter for the very first time please identify yourself to our Junior Warden/Scribe E and present your Grand Lodge/Chapter certificate to him. That said many of our lodge/chapter events are open to friends and families and these will be detailed as such within the description of the event.

  • 4 November 2026
    • The West Kent Military Chapter (1st Wednesday in November)5:30 pm - 9:30 pmIMG 7646Beauchamp Chapter No. 1422 is the West Kent Military Chapter. Start time: 5.30pm – Chapter Agenda as for summons Second Entrance: 6pm Festive Board Celebration
      To be confirmed.       Dress: Dark Lounge suit or Morning suit, white collar, Provincial/Military/Service/Chapter or Black tie, NO gloves, Military head-dress and Military medals. Members & their guests are invited to wear their head-dress relating to their Regt., Corps or Service unit (and Medals).       Oakley House, Bromley Common, Bromley Kent BR2 8HA MapMore details »
  • 22 January 2027
    • Installation Meeting (4th Friday in January)5:30 pm - 10:00 pmcropped IMG 1427Start time: 5.30pm – Installation Meeting (accounts) Installation of Master Elect and an Initiation ceremony Second Entrance: 6pm Festive Board celebration
      To be confirmed       Dress: Dark Lounge suit or Morning suit, white collar, Provincial/Military/Service/Craft or Black tie, white gloves, Military head-dress and Military medals. Members & their guests are invited to wear their head-dress relating to their Regt., Corps or Service unit (and Medals)       Wilmington Masonic Centre Map

If you are running late to any of the meetings, due to work commitments, traffic congestion, etc., please do not worry. We look forward to greeting you upon your safe arrival. Similarly, should you need to leave the Mess Hall/Dinner at an earlier time, again please do not worry. We thank you for your company and wish you a safe onward journey.

News & Information
6 June 2026
Wonderful June 2026 Meeting – Operation Welly Boots
Beauchamp Lodge June 2026 Meeting – A Raising, Waterloo and Operation Welly Boots The June 2026 meeting of Beauchamp Lodge No. 1422, the West Kent Military Lodge, brought the Lodge together once again at Wilmington for an evening combining serious Masonic ceremony with military tradition, friendship, humour and the particular brand of controlled chaos that […]
18 April 2026
Beauchamp Lodge April 2026 Meeting – Double Passing and RAF Mess Night
Beauchamp Lodge April 2026 Meeting Highlights The Beauchamp Lodge April 2026 meeting proved to be another memorable evening for Beauchamp Lodge No. 1422, the West Kent Military Lodge, combining an excellent double ceremony with the particular mixture of military tradition, humour, friendship and fellowship for which the Lodge has become so well known. The meeting […]
22 March 2026
Amazing - On Parade 17th April
On Parade 17th - The West Kent Military Lodge So we will shortly be 'On Parade 17th' (date changed due to Good 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 […]
5 March 2026
Incredible meeting - Beauchamp Chapter 1422
Beauchamp Chapter 1422 Oakley House, Bromley – Wednesday 4th March Beauchamp Chapter 1422 held a most enjoyable and well-attended convocation on Wednesday 4th March at Oakley House, Bromley, when the new Principals were installed into their respective Chairs. The Chapter was pleased to install: The ceremony was conducted in an excellent manner and enjoyed by […]
27 January 2026
Incredible VIP visitor
VIP visitor Peter Whapshott, Mayor of Dartford (VIP visitor), was warmly welcomed to West Kent Military Lodge (Beauchamp Lodge No. 1422) at Wilmington, where he attended a recent meeting of the Lodge to receive a cheque in support of the Dartford Veterans Breakfast Club. The VIP visit marked an important moment of shared purpose between […]
25 January 2026
Incredible January 26 meeting
January 26 Meeting West Kent Military Lodge No. 1422 – January 26 Meeting Report Adapt and Overcome: Another Outstanding Evening at Beauchamp Lodge Another wonderful meeting was enjoyed by all who attended the West Kent Military Lodge (Beauchamp Lodge No. 1422), and our sincere thanks go to the Brethren for their continued and steadfast support. Traffic […]
16 January 2026
Incredible - A Brother brought home
A Brother brought home The Gillingham Lodge of Benevolence No.184 was warranted by the Antients Grand Lodge in December 1787 to meet at the Crown & Thistle Tavern in Chatham; and it would unite in 1824 with two other nearby Antients warranted lodges. The Lodge drew many of its members from the personnel employed or […]
27 October 2025
Incredible October 25 meeting
October 25 Meeting - A thoroughly enjoyable time was had by all who attended the West Kent Military Lodge meeting and our thanks go to all the Brethren for their continued support. The October 25 meeting Salient Points: The October 25 meeting was ‘Tyled’ shortly after 1730hrs with approx. 50 brethren in attendance (with 56 […]
31 August 2025
Impressive - Standing on the shoulders of Giants 2
Standing on the shoulders of Giants 2 Standing on the shoulders of Giants 2 - so just to remind you Previously we informed you of Harold Williams a Lieutenant General, a Companion of the Order of the Bath and a Commander of the Order of the British Empire. Bro. Harold Williams joined Beauchamp Lodge in India […]
1 July 2025
Success Joining Members9
Joining members9 - update At the June 2025 meeting a ballot was held for a candidate for Initiation, the ballot proved successful. The candidate will therefore be initiated at our very next meeting (24th October 2025). At the June meeting the Membership Officer also announced that he was in contact with another potential candidate for […]
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