What is Yorkshire Day? Did you know that the 1st August is Yorkshire day? If you did it is also likely that you know that the White rose is the symbol of Yorkshire and the Red rose the symbol for Lancashire? All good so far. Now it is said that Yorkshire Day goes back to […]
BEAUCHAMP LODGE 1422 - The West Kent Military Lodge
Why Swords in Freemasonry? Swords in Freemasonry - Swords were still being used as weapons in conflicts well into the 20th century; but there is also a long and ongoing history of their symbolic use, not just to represent war and battle but also justice, honour, and power. The New Testament Book of Ephesians 6:17 […]
Somerset Military Lodge - About the Lodge The Somerset Military Lodge was consecrated on the 21st May 2022 at RNAS Yeovilton A Somerset Lodge formed in 2022 exclusively for Serving members and Veterans of Her Majesty's Armed Forces. The image at the top is members of Officers of the Lodge No 10021 at RNAS Yeovilton […]
What does Veterans UK do? Veterans UK provides free support for veterans and their families, including a helpline, Veterans Welfare Service, Defence Transition Services and injury/bereavement compensation scheme payments. Veterans UK is part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD). They help ex-service personnel get appropriate support from government, local authorities, independent bodies and the charity […]
31st July 1970 - Black Tot Day Black Tot Day - marks the exact date, July 31, 1970, when the Royal Navy's daily rum ration stopped and the final tot was served onboard Royal Navy ships. To show their disappointment, some Royal Navy sailors wore black armbands. The demise of the long-standing tradition was mainly due to safety […]
Why the maroon beret? ON THIS DAY - 29 July 1942, the 'maroon beret' was adopted by the British Airborne Forces. The red beret became the iconic headscarf of air landing forces around the world . It was first worn by the Parachute Regiment in November 1942 during action in North Africa. It is reported […]
The Menin Gate Today marks the 95th anniversary of the Menin Gate The Last Post Ceremony Following the Gate Memorial opening in 1927, the citizens of Ypres wanted to express their gratitude towards those who had given their lives for Belgium's freedom. Hence every evening at 20:00, buglers from the Last Post Association close the road which […]
Slide show Slide show - In today’s world of digital technology, it is not unusual for lectures to be delivered in Lodge Rooms using computer driven PowerPoint slides. Prior to this electric slide projectors were sometimes used, many of us will remember the heckling when a slide was put in upside down but there is […]
About Lodge Jamrud The Lodge was formed 100 years ago on 14 December 1921 and met in the compound of Fort Jamrud, located in a Mohammedan village near the Khyber Pass in what is now Pakistan. They are proud to celebrate their 100 Year Centenary in 2022. After the Partition of India in 1947 that […]
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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
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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