Beauchamp Lodge June 2026 Meeting – A Raising, Waterloo and Operation Welly Boots The June 2026 meeting of Beauchamp Lodge No. 1422, the West Kent Military Lodge, brought the Lodge together once again at Wilmington for an evening combining serious Masonic ceremony with military tradition, friendship, humour and the particular brand of controlled chaos that […]

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 […]

On Parade 17th - The West Kent Military Lodge So we will shortly be 'On Parade 17th' (date changed due to Good Friday) and we hope you are all looking forward to being in our company once again. The DC will be inspecting so we trust that you have all polished your medals and boots […]

Beauchamp Chapter 1422 Oakley House, Bromley – Wednesday 4th March Beauchamp Chapter 1422 held a most enjoyable and well-attended convocation on Wednesday 4th March at Oakley House, Bromley, when the new Principals were installed into their respective Chairs. The Chapter was pleased to install: The ceremony was conducted in an excellent manner and enjoyed by […]

VIP visitor Peter Whapshott, Mayor of Dartford (VIP visitor), was warmly welcomed to West Kent Military Lodge (Beauchamp Lodge No. 1422) at Wilmington, where he attended a recent meeting of the Lodge to receive a cheque in support of the Dartford Veterans Breakfast Club. The VIP visit marked an important moment of shared purpose between […]

January 26 Meeting West Kent Military Lodge No. 1422 – January 26 Meeting Report Adapt and Overcome: Another Outstanding Evening at Beauchamp Lodge Another wonderful meeting was enjoyed by all who attended the West Kent Military Lodge (Beauchamp Lodge No. 1422), and our sincere thanks go to the Brethren for their continued and steadfast support. Traffic […]

A Brother brought home The Gillingham Lodge of Benevolence No.184 was warranted by the Antients Grand Lodge in December 1787 to meet at the Crown & Thistle Tavern in Chatham; and it would unite in 1824 with two other nearby Antients warranted lodges. The Lodge drew many of its members from the personnel employed or […]

October 25 Meeting - A thoroughly enjoyable time was had by all who attended the West Kent Military Lodge meeting and our thanks go to all the Brethren for their continued support. The October 25 meeting Salient Points: The October 25 meeting was ‘Tyled’ shortly after 1730hrs with approx. 50 brethren in attendance (with 56 […]

Standing on the shoulders of Giants 2 Standing on the shoulders of Giants 2 - so just to remind you Previously we informed you of Harold Williams a Lieutenant General, a Companion of the Order of the Bath and a Commander of the Order of the British Empire. Bro. Harold Williams joined Beauchamp Lodge in India […]