BEAUCHAMP LODGE 1422 - The West Kent Military Lodge
Moving Forward
The Beauchamp Lodge has during its 150 year history seen some difficult times; but in true military fashion it has always looked to its strengths, and been ready to move forward again. Now is such a time, as building upon its unique history and military ethos the lodge aims to become the West Kent meeting place for Brethren with military connections or an interest in military history.
Like their forebears the present lodge members are very proud of Freemasonry’s military heritage; they will look to actively preserve many old military Masonic customs, and maybe even create a few new ones! They intend to both work hard and play hard; and in so doing create their own ‘Jhadughor’, or ‘magic room’, right here in Wilmington.
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
News & Information
28 April 2023
Sensational Army Boxing ChampionshipsArmy Boxing 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment have been crowned Army boxing champions for 2023 after a dramatic night of action in Aldershot. The final saw 2 PARA take on 1 Royal Anglian Regiment, who are based in Cyprus, in front of a passionate audience at the Army Combat Centre. The first half of the […]
27 April 2023
Amazing visit to HACHAC On Monday 24th April the West Kent Military Lodge (Beauchamp Lodge #1422), and its guests, visited the HAC (Honourable Artillery Company). The afternoon started with a guided tour of the HAC Armoury, where we were shown the body armour worn and the weaponry carried by the Pikemen and Musketeers. Our host, Chris Huxtable was […]
19 April 2023
Incredible Register of MembersRegister of Members The Register of Members Beauchamp Lodge No.1422 details each and every member of the Beauchamp Lodge since it’s very first meeting on the 2nd April 1872, in Roorkee, India. It is a living-breathing register that records the very latest member (January 2023 - Wilmington, England) to the very first member (April 1872 […]
16 April 2023
HMS Victory - Too low, now standing tallOn 12 January 1922, HMS Victory's condition was so poor that she would no longer stay afloat, she had to be moved into No. 2 dock at Portsmouth, the oldest dry dock in the world still in use. A naval survey revealed that between a third and a half of her internal fittings required replacement. Visiting HMS Victory […]
15 April 2023
Extraordinary - Sir Phillip Colville Smith, Grand SecretarySir Phillip Colville Smith - Pocket Knife The gold pocket knife of Sir Phillip Colville Smith was advertised for sale through an auction house. Described as in superb condition the price was listed as £2,950 excluding delivery charges. Sir Phillip Colville Smith, CVO, Grand Secretary (1917–1937) was the Grand Secretary, or Chief Executive, of the […]
15 April 2023
Success Joining Member1Joining member1 We are very happy to report that we have received an application for a Joining Member1 an ex-Grenadier Guardsman. The Grenadier Guards is one of the oldest and most iconic regiments in the British Army. Whether they are fighting on the front line or guarding a Royal Palace, members of the Regiment are […]
15 April 2023
Lodge by-laws - Comprehensive reviewBeauchamp Lodge by-laws have: The new By-Laws state: The Lodge shall meet at the Masonic Hall, Wilmington, Kent and shall hold regular meetings on the 4th (fourth) Friday in January and October and the 1st (first) Friday in April (subject to bank holiday) and June at such hour as the Master shall direct. Please ensure […]
12 April 2023
Powerful April meeting feedbackApril meeting feedback summary April meeting feedback - Well now that the dust has settled since our meeting on the 6th April, let's share some of the feedback we have received and the communications we have been party to: "Good morning, and a big thank you for the meeting, last night." "Really looking forward to […]
8 April 2023
Incredible Military Lodge April meetingApril meeting summary Well what a fantastic night we all had at the April meeting and our thanks go all to all the Brethren for their continued support of the West Kent Military Lodge. The Lodge was celebrating the very first meeting of the Lodge, held over one hundred and fifty one (151) years ago, […]
2 April 2023
Incredible Cap Badges herald new era for British ArmyCap Badges of Forty-six of the British Army’s Corps and Regimental showing His Majesty The King's cypher have been unveiled. Worn for the first time by military personnel taking part in the Coronation, they will become the official new symbol for the Regiments and Corps. The design of the badges reflect the cypher and the […]
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Friendship
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Respect
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Charity
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SERVICE
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