The joys of visiting other lodges. Last night some brethren of Oakley Lodge joined the merry throng of Loddon Lodge no. 8223, at the Basingstoke Masonic Centre. We were treated to an excellent ceremony in the Lodge Room, I’m sure that the candidate being initiated was impressed particularly by the large number of brethren present....Read More

A fantastic evening tonight at Caer Gwent Lodge, who passed Bro. Aaron to the Second Degree on behalf of Wolvesey Lodge No. 6818.Read More

To kick off the New Year in style, we had the first of several double initiations planned in 2026 for Docendo Discimus Lodge #7818 last night. Welcome to Brother Nick and Brother Dan!Read More

Eastleigh masons finished off the year in style at the Oceanus Lodge Christmas Carol service with over 80 friends, family and Brethren at the Eastleigh Masonic Centre. 🤝🎄Read More

The final episode of Season 1 of Crafted in the South, the official podcast of Hampshire and Isle of Wight has just landed! 🤩 This big finale features the Provincial Grand Master who has returned to the pod to tell us about the significant changes that have come to Freemasonry over the past year, including...Read More

On November 20th, in excess of 60 brethren descend on Wolvesey Lodge No. 6818 to witness a fantastic double initiation and see the draw of the North Central Area 2027 Festival Raffle. The WM and his team did a great job welcoming Bro Steven and Bro Rhys into the Lodge, before calling off and handing...Read More

The Brethren of Wolvesey Lodge No. 6818 had the honour of performing the poignant Ceremony of the Empty Chair at King Aelfred Lodge last evening — a deeply moving occasion of reflection and remembrance for all our dearly departed Brethren.Read More

With Remembrance Sunday still fresh in our minds we thought we’d have a special veteran themed breakfast meeting, with guest speaker WBro David Stiles to recount some of his exploits in his presentation entitled “Helicopter Ferry Flight Coventry to Alexandria”. David is a well known public speaker and has appeared at many events to talk...Read More

8:30 for 9:00 start for Paul Hillyard our APGM To give guidance and assistance to Existing and incoming W.M’s and Wardens to help them with their time in the chair and to prepare those approaching the chair, to network with others in the same position share good ideas , best practice and encourage cross centre...Read More

An Opportunity for Masons to bring non Masonic friends, potential candidates or those who already know the date of their initiations , to meet like minded people and other masons in an informal and friendly environment. To receive a short and informal presentation from the NCA APGM Paul Hillyard on masonry from a personal perspective...Read More