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.
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10 April 2022
Brilliant Simon Armitage - Poet LaureatePoem Tribute by Simon Armitage The elegy, written by the Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, is accompanied by a poignant video showing images from Duke of Edinburgh’s life. Royal family share poem tribute to Prince Philip on anniversary of his death. The Queen and royal family have shared a moving poetic tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh […]
10 April 2022
Incredible Maiden Voyage - On this dayTitanic - Maiden Voyage Maiden Voyage - The Titanic sailed out of Southampton, England, on its maiden and only voyage on April 10th, 1912. Construction of the ship began two years earlier in Belfast, Ireland and was completed March 31st, 1912. Days after setting sail, on April 15th, 1912, the Titanic sank after colliding with an […]
9 April 2022
Magnificent SS CanberraSS 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 BirthdayHappy 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 poemD-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 07-12-191707-12-1917 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 ProfileHere’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 ChinookChinook - 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 dayJulius 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 soldierMajor 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 […]
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Integrity
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Friendship
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Respect
Freemasonry brings people together irrespective of their race, religion or any other perceived differences that can divide us as a society.
Charity
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
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