The new Commander sets sail

11.6.2016

The new Commander sets sail

On Thursday 9th June 2016, Bro. Maxine Sherman was memorably Installed into the Chair of Royal Ark Mariners Lodge moored to Keystone Mark Lodge No. 1. The outgoing Commander was none other than our Assistant Grand Master, Hedy-Joy Babani, MBE. The new Commander displayed her usual mastery of the ritual by faultlessly investing her Officers. An entertaining meeting was followed by a very happy Festive Board at our HQ, 402 Finchley Road, London NW2 2HR.

28.5.2016

Reta makes her Mark again

Monday 23rd May saw W. Bro. Reta Saxton-Howes commence a 2nd term of office as WM of Mystic Stone Mark Lodge No. 2. She was beautifully installed by W. Bro. Angela Kaye. Reta then proceeded to invest her Officers with her customary zeal and assiduity. The four Charges, customarily delivered at Mark Installations were received by the Brethren with due appreciation. The meeting was followed by an excellent Festive Board.

06.4.2016

Kathy overcomes health problems to become WM

On Monday 4th April, Stability Lodge No. 1 celebrated a very joyous occasion when Senior Warden, Bro Kathy McLean was Installed as Worshipful Master of the lodge. It was so moving to see Kathy attain this goal as she has endured many health problems in the past few years. For Wor. Bro. Cynthia Rothman, the Installing Master, it was particularly gratifying as she had occupied the Chair for two years, keeping it warm for Kathy! Stability Lodge as the number suggests is a very old lodge and was the first lodge of our Fraternity when it was founded in 1913.

: WM with members of Stability No. 1

29.2.2016

First Romanian WM for UK Lodge

Tuesday 22nd February saw the Installation meeting of Gothic Lodge No. 27, which meets at our London HQ at 402 Finchley Road, NW2 when W. Bro. Penny Di Cara installed Bro Cristina Poppa as her successor as WM. She gave her a ceremony to remember which was only to be expected from a Brother who is also a Past Master of Sussex Lodge No. 17. The new WM invested her Officers beautifully and is to be congratulated when one realises that English is not her mother tongue. At this meeting the lodge said goodbye to their Preceptor of many years the incredible Vy Wor Bro Sue Bentley who has proved herself to be a Preceptor par excellence and welcomed their new Preceptor W Bro Lesley Adams. Although we have a lodge in Romania, Alpha No. 54, W. Bro. Cristina is resident in the UK and so can lay claim to the title of the first Romanian WM for a UK Lodge.

The WM and members of Gothic 27

12.2.2016

Gemma continues the family tradition

On Wednesday 10th February W Bro Gemma again assumed the mantle of leadership of Grace Bilantz Lodge No. 34,when she was beautifully Installed into the Chair of King Solomon by IPM W Bro Marcia who despite a long period of illness this past year exceeded all expectations. W Bro Gemma continues the family tradition in this lodge, being the 3rd generation of Women Freemasons in her family to take the Chair of Grace Bilantz Lodge 34. This lodge meets at our London HQ at 402 Finchley Road, NW2.

10.2.2016

Keystone Mark No. 1 Installation

On Monday 8th February 2016, at our London headquarters, another stone was placed in the Masonic superstructure when W Bro Pat installed Bro Lesley into the Chair of this our first Mark lodge. W Bro Pat having completed two years service for the lodge gave Lesley a ceremony to remember and Lesley responded by Investing her Officers with skill and assiduity. Their illustrious Preceptor, our Past Grand Master Bernice Abram was equally delighted with the high standard of the work and complimented everyone on a wonderful ceremony.

02.12.2015

2nd term for Natalie

W. Bro. Natalie Gluckstein was Installed into the Chair for a second term of office as Worshipful Master at Doric Lodge No. 11 on Tuesday 1st December 2015.

06.11.2015

Fireworks at Justice 4 Installation

On 5th November 2015,( Bonfire Night in case you hadn’t realised), Bro. Susan Henderson was Installed into the Chair of Lodge Justice 4 by Vy Wor Bro. Marilyn Podro. The WM works at UGLE HQ so is very conversant with male freemasonry but she was overwhelmed by the beautiful ceremony of Installation.

: WM Sue with IPM Marilyn

: WM Sue

: WM Sue with her Officers

22.10.2015

Royal Arch Chapter Installation

On 20th October 2015, Ex Comp Maxine Priestley was Inducted into the Chair of Zerubbabel in the Royal Arch Chapter at 402 FinchleyRoad, by Ex Comp Lesley Adams, Ex Comp Gibbens was Inducted as Haggai and Ex Comp Cole was Inducted as Joshua.

: Ist Principal Maxine with PZ Lesley and 3rd Principal Carol

: 1st Principal Maxine with 2nd Principal Val

22.7.2015

PGLOA Summer Tea Party

The Past Grand Lodge Officers Association held their Summer Tea Party on 20th July 2015 for the members at HQ 402 Finchley Road. An excellent tea followed by a musical entertainment which enticed the members to take to the floor. A vote of thanks was given to the Chairman, RW Bro Margaret Clarke, PDGM and her helpers who had worked hard to ensure the success of the day.