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
2 April 2024
Incredible 2nd April 82
Did you know? 2nd April 82 On Friday 2nd April 82, 42 years ago today, members of the 3rd Battalion the Parachute Regiment were greeted by this chalked message on a blackboard at Waterloo station The 3rd Battalion, Parachute Regiment (3 PARA), is a battalion sized formation of the British Army's Parachute Regiment and is a subordinate unit within 16 Air Assault Brigade. […]
1 April 2024
Incredible Beauchamp Register of Members
Beauchamp Register of Members The Beauchamp Register of Members will be on display at the Beauchamp Lodge April meeting (Friday 5th) and will take pride of place among other Lodge memorabilia. It records each and every member of the Beauchamp Lodge since it’s very first meeting on the 2nd April 1872, in Roorkee, India. The […]
31 March 2024
Brilliant Army v Navy 24 Rugby
Army v Navy 24 The Army v Navy 24 annual rugby match will be held on Saturday 4th May 2024 and is the biggest event in the Military sports calendar armyrugbyunion v rnrugby The Army v Navy Match is arguably the premier Service sporting event of the year. With a history dating back to 1878 and […]
16 March 2024
Derek Ashburn - Incredible Member Profile
Here’s a Beauchamp Lodge Member Profile from Derek Ashburn. Our team has asked him a set of routine questions that will provide you with a brief insight into his career and journey into Freemasonry. We hope you find it of interest. If you are interested in joining our Military/Civilian Services Lodge simply message us using […]
2 March 2024
Amazing - On Parade 5th April
On Parade 5th - The West Kent Military Lodge We will shortly be on Parade 5th (the 1st Friday in April) at the Wilmington Masonic Hall, Hawley Road, Dartford, Kent DA1 1PA – what3words = small.market.putty (1730hrs). Please book as soon as you can as we have had to ‘close the book’ early for our […]
22 February 2024
Success Joining Members4
Joining members4 - update Joining members4 - The West Kent Military Lodge is extremely pleased to announce that at the January 2024 Lodge meeting 6 (six) new joining members joined its ranks. Of the 6 new members 3 are unattached Freemasons or Freemasons from outside of the Province. All of the new members are either […]
16 February 2024
Amazing 5 day trip to the Normandy Battlefields
The Beauchamp Lodge is arranging a 5 day trip to the Normandy Battlefields. This event is open to friends and family, if you would like to be included please contact Mark Eyles-Thomas Dates: RESCHEDULED - LATE 2024 Mark Smith (of Antiques Roadshow fame) will be our guide, accompanied by Peter Whapshott - Barbed Wire Tours So […]
15 February 2024
Incredible - Beauchamp Lodge 2024 events
Beauchamp Lodge 2024 events - What’s on, where and when? Beauchamp Lodge 2024 events - When was the last time you visited the Lodge website ‘Diary’ page? The Beauchamp Lodge website Diary page lists all the up-and-coming events and really should be your first port of call when considering what the Lodge is doing, where […]
5 February 2024
Incredible No 9393 Pegasus Forces Lodge
Pegasus Forces - The Airborne Forces Lodge No 9393 The West Kent Military Lodge brethren will visit the Pegasus Forces Lodge No 9393 on Friday the 23rd February 2024 for their Installation meeting, where none other than our very own W Bro Michael Bateman ‘Mushrooms’ will be installed as their new Master. If you would […]
31 January 2024
Incredible January meeting
January Meeting - A thoroughly enjoyable time was had by all who attended the West Kent Military Lodge January meeting and our thanks go to all the Brethren for their continued support. The January meeting Salient Points: Due to the ceremonies being conducted (Induction & Double Raising) attendance numbers had to be restricted, as the […]
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