Beauchamp Lodge April 2026 Meeting Highlights The Beauchamp Lodge April 2026 meeting proved to be another memorable evening for Beauchamp Lodge No. 1422, the West Kent Military Lodge, combining an excellent double ceremony with the particular mixture of military tradition, humour, friendship and fellowship for which the Lodge has become so well known. The meeting […]

Here’s a Beauchamp Lodge Member Profile fromAndrew Mallard. 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 […]

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A thoroughly enjoyable time was had by all who attended the West Kent Military Lodge June meeting and our thanks go to all the Brethren for their continued support. The West Kent Military Lodge meeting Salient Points: The Military Lodge was ‘Tyled’ at 1730hrs with 86 Brethren in attendance (once again additional chairs were required […]

The Coronation in Pictures The West Kent Military Lodge is extremely proud to present the Coronation in Pictures. The coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, took place on Saturday, 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey. Charles acceded to the throne on 8 September 2022 upon the death of his mother, Elizabeth II. This Coronation post has been created by […]

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, […]

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His Majesty’s Services - A brief guide to British Armed Forces Ranks His Majesty’s Services - The military of any country is a vital part to keeping the people safe from external threats. In Britain before the 17th century, military forces were usually formed when there was a need to attack someone else or whenever […]

Armed Forces Day 22 - come and join us Armed Forces Day 22 - The Parish Church of St John the Evangelist, Sidcup Saturday 25th June 2022 at 3pm Vicar and Royal British Legion Chaplain: The Reverend Cathy Knight-Scott Organist: Mark Terry Trumpeter: Paul Hiscock St John’s Church is a friendly and inclusive congregation standing […]