BEAUCHAMP LODGE 1422 - The West Kent Military Lodge

Foreword

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Mark Eyles-Thomas PGSwdB,
PDepProvGM of West Kent
Beauchamp Lodge No.1422

Every lodge has a story to tell; about how it came in to being, the men who were its founders, and of course its Masonic journey through the succeeding years. Many lodges have followed broadly similar paths; but there are a few that have unique and extraordinary tales to tell, the Beauchamp Lodge is undoubtedly one such lodge. Our Lodge History will take you back through the lodge’s colourful past to a time when tigers roamed the jungle, and Maharajas ruled in India. When British officers were celebrated for their chivalry and valour; and proudly served both their countries and Freemasonry. I invite you to sit back and lose yourself in the events of the lodge’s long history, to revel in the accomplishments of its members, and marvel at their valour.

The present day core values of our military are known by the acronym C-DRILS;

  • Courage
  • Discipline
  • Respect for others
  • Integrity
  • Loyalty
  • Selfless commitment

Values that are also embodied in Freemasonry’s tenets; indeed both organisations have an ‘esprit de corps’ that it is hard to find elsewhere in the modern world.

If you find yourself stirred by the deeds of the lodge’s past members, why not peruse this lodge website further and also visit our other social media platforms; Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube to find out even more; or perhaps grasp the opportunity to become a member of this unique West Kent Military Lodge yourself, and not just celebrate its past but help to create its future.

When the Beauchamp Lodge next issues its traditional challenge of “Who calls the Tiger?”, will you have the courage to step forward?

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If you’d like to know more about us or how to join our Military Lodge simply click the contact us link and message us your details. We will be very happy to answer any enquiries you may have.

History of Beauchamp Lodge
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9 April 2022
Magnificent SS Canberra
SS Canberra sails 9th April 1982 at 2015hrs, SS Canberra slips her moorings as the band on the quayside strike up Rod Stewart’s, ‘ We Are Sailing’. SS Canberra was an ocean liner, which later operated on cruises, in the P&O fleet from 1961 to 1997. She was built at the Harland and Wolff shipyard in Belfast, Northern Ireland […]
8 April 2022
Incredible Phyllis Latour MBE - 101st Birthday
Happy 101st Birthday to Phyllis Latour Phyllis Latour "Pippa" was born in South Africa on the 8th April 1921. She moved from South Africa to England and joined the Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) in November 1941 (Service Number 718483) as a flight mechanic for airframes. Because of her fluent French, however, she was immediately asked by […]
7 April 2022
Incredible Harry Billinge’s favourite poem
D-Day veteran Harry Billinge has died aged 96 following a short illness, his family has confirmed. Mr Horace "Harry" Billinge, from St Austell, Cornwall, was 18 when he was a sapper attached to the 44 Royal Engineer Commandos ahead of the Normandy landings. He was one of only four of his unit to survive the […]
6 April 2022
Fascinating On this day 07-12-1917
07-12-1917 The United States of America enter World War I On this day 07-12-1917 On April 2, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson went before a joint session of Congress to request a declaration of war against Germany. Wilson cited Germany’s violation of its pledge to suspend unrestricted submarine warfare in the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean, as well […]
28 March 2022
Mark Eyles-Thomas - Incredible Member Profile
Here’s a Beauchamp Lodge Member Profile from Mark Eyles-Thomas.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 Lodge simply message us using the form provided […]
21 March 2022
The incredible Chinook
Chinook - is this the Country's most famous helicopter? Well a 'celebrity' Chinook has gone on display at the RAF Museum in Cosford after 40 years of service. Regarded as the country's most famous helicopter, Bravo November was one of the first 30 Chinooks to enter service when they were introduced into the Royal Air Force in […]
15 March 2022
Powerful Julius Caesar - On this day
Julius Caesar - Murder On this day in history 44BC - Julius Caesar is stabbed to death.By the time of his assassination on 15 March (the Ides of March), Julius Caesar was at the height of his power, having recently been declared dictator perpetuo (‘dictator in perpetuity’) by the Roman Senate. This kind of power made many […]
13 March 2022
Brilliant Woodiwiss - A very special soldier
Major Roger Woodiwiss Major Roger Woodiwiss was the Operations Officer for 22nd Special Air Service Regiment (22nd SAS) from 1973 to 1976. Major Roger Woodiwiss sadly passed away on Saturday 12th March 2022 at the age of 92.  He was conscripted on 1st January 1948 and decided to go ‘regular’ being commissioned into the Dorsetshire […]
11 March 2022
Brilliant Army v Navy Rugby 2022
Rugby 2022 - Army v Navy Army v Navy - On the 30th April 2022 the biggest event in the Military sports calendar @armyrugbyunion v @rnrugby arrives and you can listen to it on exclusively on BFBS. Click here for all the ways to watch and listen to the matches live and catch up. To buy […]
7 March 2022
Amazing Ranger Regiment
Formation of the Ranger Regiment Ranger Regiment - Big changes afoot in Aldershot as Leo Docherty MP explains in his letter to residents: As your local member of Parliament, I thought it important to let local residents know that, as part of the Ministry of Defence’s Integrated Review last year, the British Army has outlined […]
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Integrity
Freemasons are focused on building themselves as people of integrity. Membership provides the structure to help achieve that goal.
Friendship
Freemasonry provides the common foundation for friendships between members, many of which will last for life.
Respect
Freemasonry brings people together irrespective of their race, religion or any other perceived differences that can divide us as a society.
Charity
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Kindness and charitable giving are deeply engrained in our principles and gives our members the opportunity to make a positive contribution to their communities and various causes.
SERVICE
Putting others before self. Supporting our local communities. Supporting and celebrating those who are in or have served in the military services.
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