At its February 2015 Regular Meeting, Loddon Lodge is delighted to have the opportunity to host a visit by Diane Clements, Director of the United Grand Lodge of England’s Library and Museum of Freemasonry.

Once the usual lodge business has been conducted, the lodge will be called off to enable Diane to deliver a talk on the subject of English Freemasonry during the First World War.

We anticipate a very well attended meeting; any Brother wishing to visit us can be assured of a warm welcome at what is sure to be a fascinating meeting.

Thursday 12th February 2015, 6pm close tyled at the Masonic Centre, Victoria Street, Basingstoke.

…and the winner is: Loddon Lodge!

This was the first of what will hopefully become an annual event, being held at Weybrook Golf Club. The Loddon team consisted of Michael Port, David Blackmore, Jim Weldon and David Brown. Loddon, Elvetham and Basing lodges were all represented on the day, and we even had one team who travelled from North Wales to compete. This was a very proud win for Loddon!

Congratulations to Roger Robertson of Elvetham Lodge, who won the individual prize.

Above all, very well done to all who took part in support of the Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys.

The March meeting of the Basingstoke Light Blues Club, at which Bro Colin Williams gave a superb talk on the subject of Formula 1, was a great success. The raffle raised a magnificent £275 towards our speaker’s chosen charity, which in this case was the Hampshire & Isle of Wight 2016 Festival in support of the Royal Masonic Trust for Girls and Boys. Demand for this one was so high within the province that a re-run has already been pencilled in for later this year. Watch this space, F1 fans!

Once a year Loddon Lodge holds a Ladies Festival, where each of our members and their wives come together for a formal dinner. It is our way of saying “thank you” to the ladies for allowing us to take time away from our families whilst we raise money for charities and other good causes, as well as attend to our personal development.

At Loddon, we often extend these festivals to run from Friday to Sunday. These extended festivals allow time for events which can make the time more memorable – in recent years including a visit to the Morgan car factory and a tour of Cardiff Castle.

Tonight we meet to rehearse for our next Regular meeting, which is to be a double first degree. We’re looking forward to welcoming two new members into Loddon Lodge.

Basingstoke Freemasonry well represented at Hants Octoberfest 2013 by Light Blues Club members

Hampshire Octoberfest 2013 was well attended by members of the Light Blues Club (representing Masons from all five lodges in Basingstoke). A cheque for £40 was presented in the name of Loddon Lodge to the Hampshire & Isle of Wight 2016 Festival.

Pictured above is WBro Chris Vickers, WM of Oakley Lodge 694

Minutes have been circulated to all members. I’m delighted to report that the raffle held at our Festive Board raised £240, which is to be donated to Loddon School.

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