On Saturday October 25th, FITC Coordinators Stephen Bucci and Phil Wedgebrow provided a dedicated “FITC training day” to prepare willing volunteers (Masons) for being part of the FITC team at non-Masonic events. The training emphasised practical skills such as: manning exhibition stands at public festivals or community events, conveying the correct branding and messaging of...Read More

Please see the attached details of the next Waterside Friendship Circle’s event – A very interesting talk on the Vulcan Bomber by ex RAF Squadron Leader Joe Marsden.   Please call Jeff Godshall on 07830 739 824 for more info.Read More

Freemasons in the Community: Please find details of the next FITC training event which has been planned to train the next group of willing volunteers, to assist with the team’s duties. Amongst other activities, FITC volunteers man stands at non-Masonic events and shows across the county with a view to promote Masonry and be on...Read More

The South Circular are pleased to announce the visits planned for this Masonic year. Please email: sca.scc@hantsiowmasons.org to sign up and receive further details of each visit in due course, if you have not already done so. You may notice we are visiting out of Province on occasion, please be reassured that all visits (within...Read More

Botley Masonic Centre will be hosting a Dine-a-Friend evening on Monday the 9th January 2026 from 1900-2130. This is your opportunity to bring along any friend who may have an interest in Masonry and introduce them to the Craft in a nice and relaxed environment. Menu: Chicken Curry (or vegetarian option) Creme caramel Venue: Botley...Read More

New Episode Alert! Episode 4 of Crafted in the South is here! Join James and Roddy as they sit down with Brothers Andy Blatch and Morgan Tye to discuss the success of our Provincial visiting groups and the value they bring to the craft. Don’t miss this insightful conversation about tradition, growth, and fellowship within...Read More

On 17th December 2024, at the Woolston Masonic Centre,  Southampton Old Edwardians Lodge No. 7106 & OWF Southern Light No. 114 teamed up to hold a Christmas extravaganza. The evening which was attended by 68 joyous carol singers, belting out all of the usual Christmas melodies – including the ever popular ’12 days of Christmas’...Read More

Local organisations and charities including the NHS and Salvation Army benefited from the donation of toys and gifts collected by W.Bro Robert Ings – PProvGStwd,  W.Bro Rohan Goodhall – PGStB and the Brethren of Twynham Lodge from the South West Area of the Province of Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Such was the size of...Read More

Southampton Lodge No. 394 will be carrying out a double initiation on January 16th. The evening itself carries the moniker of ‘Festival of the Apprentice’, and is aimed at newer Masons, and those wishing to take an advancement in daily masonic knowledge. With this event, Southampton Lodge are providing their own membership, and Masons from...Read More

It was a very busy evening indeed for Pear Tree Lodge No. 7954 last night – 15th July 2024, with the Lodge not only celebrating its 60th anniversary, but also performing the installation of W.Bro James Prendergast PPSGW as Master of the Lodge, W.Bro Edmond (Ed) Holmes PPJGD receiving a 50 year certificate (51 years)...Read More