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.

  • 23 October 2026
    • Lodge Meeting (4th Friday in October)5:30 pm - 9:30 pmcropped IMG 1427Start time: 5.30pm – Lodge Agenda as for summons (elections) - Initiation Second Entrance 6pm Presentation TBC Festive Board Celebration
      This is mark the occasion of Remembrance       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
  • 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
16 August 2023
Courageous Brethren - Oliver Ingham #306
Oliver Ingham’s Family: Oliver Ingham was born on the 13th April 1883 in Paddington, London. He was the 5th child of seven of Robert Wood Ingham (1846-1928) and Mary Elizabeth Ingham (nee Penrose 1851-1938) who were married on the 30th December 1876 in St. Luke’s Church, Summerhill, Cork, Ireland. Robert and Mary Ingham had seven […]
14 August 2023
Incredible - Kent Brethren and the Great War
Kent Brethren and the Great War Kent Brethren and the Great War is a publication by Peter Cartwright. It consists of forty-four A4 pages and contains both colour/mono photographs and includes the story of those Freemasons who were awarded the Victoria Cross in the war. It will be available separately from both Kent Provincial Offices […]
9 August 2023
Courageous Brethren - Robert Carson #299
Robert Carson’s Family: Robert Carson was born on the 6th April 1879 in Craigavad and he was a son of William Carson JP and Isabella Jane Carson (nee Major) who were married on the 15th January 1874 in First Holywood Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church.   William Carson from Holywood was a son of William Carson, a merchant. […]
8 August 2023
Remarkable - Part 2 Brothers in adversity
Part 2 - New beginnings Brothers in adversity part 2 - Some of you may have read in Brothers in Adversity Part 1 (an earlier article) about how Mark Eyles-Thomas, a Falklands War veteran and well-known West Kent Freemason, discovered the story behind an Argentinian soldier’s helmet that had been given to him. That soldier’s […]
6 August 2023
Courageous Brethren - Arthur Sanders #291
Arthur Sanders’ Family: Arthur Sanders was born on the 20th January 1877 and was baptised on the 11th February 1977 in Azamgurh, Bengal, India son of Richard Careless Sanders (late Indian Medical Service) and Margaret Cramer (Springett) Sanders later of Holmbush, Barcombe, Lewes, Sussex. Name: Arthur Richard Careless Sanders Conflicts: First World War Date of […]
6 August 2023
Remarkable Pegasus Forces Lodge #9393
Pegasus Forces - The Airborne Forces Lodge The West Kent Military Lodge brethren will visit the Pegasus Forces Lodge in November of this year (Friday 24th November). If you would like further details of the visit, which will include a visit to the Aldershot Military Cemetery (where two soldiers from the Battle of Rorke's Drift during the Zulu […]
5 August 2023
Courageous Brethren - Bertie Mainprise #283
Bertie Mainprise’s Family: Bertie Mainprise was the son of the late Wilmot Mainprise R.N. and Mrs. Mainprise husband of Nesta Mainprise of Faridkst, Earlsfield Road, Hythe, Kent Education & Career: Bertie Mainprise had been the subject of questions in the House of Commons in 1887 when he was rejected on medical grounds for a Naval […]
3 August 2023
Outstanding Soldier Magazine
Soldier Magazine August 2023 Soldier Magazine - In this issue: As the Army beefs up urban warfare training, we look at how off-the-shelf drones are changing the face of battle. Elsewhere, a recruitment bounty is announced – along with moves to get more troops socialising. Read the digital edition here About Us With international distribution […]
2 August 2023
Remarkable West Kent Military Lodge #1422
The West Kent Military Lodge website and what the Square Magazine says about it: A West Kent Military Lodge with a vibrant history, this remarkable Band of Brothers reveal their own stories – both military and Masonic – and sincerely ‘walk the talk’. Their charitable endeavours are impressive, offering relief and support for veterans, and […]
1 August 2023
Fascinating - The Square Magazine
The Square Digital The Square - A message from the Editor. Where does the time go? We’re already halfway through the year! Each month, those of us plugging away at producing The Square are blown away by the ever-increasing statistics showing that our readership is constantly growing and evolving. We can see which articles are […]
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