On 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 […]

Sir 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 […]

Joining 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 […]

Beauchamp 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 […]

April 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 […]

April 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, […]

Cap 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 […]

Breaking News 2 - Cap Badge Breaking News 2 - The new official cap badge of The Parachute Regiment will be worn for the first time by those taking part in the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.  The Parachute Regiment, colloquially known as the Paras, is an airborne infantry regiment of the British […]

On this day 02-04-82 did you know? On this day 02-04-82 - 41 years ago today, Friday 2nd April 1982, 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 […]