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
31 July 2023
Spectacular Lodge events
Up and coming Beauchamp Lodge Events There’s a variety of Lodge events coming up over the next few months so diaries at the ready - if you would like to know more or to reserve your place contact Mark Eyles-Thomas: Lodge EventsTuesday 1st August 2023 @ 8pmBeauchamp Lodge Committee MeetingWilmington Masonic Hall, Hawley Road,Dartford, DA1 […]
29 July 2023
Remarkable - Brothers in adversity part 1
Brothers in Adversity, the Falklands War Brothers in Adversity is the story of a Falkland veteran’s quest to reach out to the family of an Argentinian soldier; someone that duty had called upon him to confront in war, but who had also shared in its hardships and sorrows. All wars are to be deeply regretted; […]
26 July 2023
Magnificent HAC visit
HAC visit - Monday 25th September 2023 HAC visit - the West Kent Military Lodge will visit to the Honourable Artillery Company, Armoury House, City Road, London. EC1Y 2BQ. To include: a guided tour of Armoury House, a visit to the Armoury (Pikemen & Musketeers attire), HAC Museum, followed by attending the FitzRoy Lodge No. […]
16 July 2023
Impressive - Standing on the shoulders of Giants
Standing on the shoulders of Giants Standing on the shoulders of Giants Part 1 - so where does the saying come from? So our giant is from entry No.458 in the Beauchamp Lodge Register. His name is Harold Williams and he is a Lieutenant General, a Companion of the Order of the Bath and a […]
6 July 2023
Ian Gallehawk - Incredible Member Profile
Here’s a Beauchamp Lodge Member Profile fromIan Gallehawk. Our team has asked him a set of routine questions that will provide you with a brief insight into his military or civilian service. We hope you find it of interest. If you are interested in joining our Military/Civilian Services Lodge simply message us using the form […]
4 July 2023
13 Bridges Challenge
On 24th June, Armed Forces Day, our Senior Warden, Dan Unthank, took part in the 13 Bridges Challenge along with other Masons from the Circuit of Service Lodges. The 13 Bridges challenge was to walk, march or run the 10 mile route and raise funds for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity. The 13 Bridges Challenge route Unfortunately, those […]
4 July 2023
The Ineffable and Dynamic Holy Royal Arch
In 1910 the Beauchamp Lodge decided to petition to form a Holy Royal Arch Chapter, there would be 24 petitioners. The Chapter Solani No.1422 would open in November 1912; it first met in the same hall in Roorkee as Beauchamp Lodge and was named after the Solani river that runs through Roorkee. In 1947 the […]
2 July 2023
Fred Umney - Incredible Member Profile
Here’s a Beauchamp Lodge Member Profile from Fred Umney. Our team has asked him a set of routine questions that will provide you with a brief insight into his military or civilian service. We hope you find it of interest. If you are interested in joining our Military/Civilian Services Lodge simply message us using the […]
1 July 2023
The incredible Care for Veterans
About Care for Veterans Care for Veterans (formerly The Queen Alexandra Hospital Home) was established in 1919 to care for those soldiers returning from World War I with life-changing disabilities. For over 100 years, we have provided long term nursing care, rehabilitation, respite and award-winning end-of-life care to disabled ex-armed forces personnel from the RAF, Army, […]
28 June 2023
Norwell Roberts QPM - Incredible Member Profile
Here’s a Beauchamp Lodge Member Profile fromNorwell Roberts QPM. Our team has asked him a set of routine questions that will provide you with a brief insight into his military or civilian service. We hope you find it of interest. If you are interested in joining our Military/Civilian Services Lodge simply message us using the […]
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