More than 100 disabled children and young people with complex needs will be able to access care in emergency situations thanks to a grant from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Freemasons to Southampton’s Rose Road charity. The £60,000 grant will fund the charity’s emergency respite care service across Hampshire. This helps families in need of...Read More

Solent Masons attended the annual Field of Remembrance Service at Carisbrooke Castle, Newport. The Deputy Provincial Grand Master, VWbro David Perkis and Assistant Provincial Grand Master Adrian Cleightonhills, were accompanied by members of Vectis Services Lodge for this superb event at the lovely Carisbrooke Castle. After the service which included the Last Post and two...Read More

Some of the most vulnerable parents and babies in Southampton will be given intensive support from trained volunteers thanks to a grant from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Freemasons to No Limits. The £59,000 grant will provide funding for the Bright Beginnings project, which trains volunteer befrienders to support young parents, aged 17-24, through pregnancy...Read More

The Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, Cllr Tom Coles, says: “I’m glad to be taking part in the event and using my position to promote prostate health.” Local Freemasons are hosting the prostate cancer testing event in conjunction with the charity Prostate Cancer Support Organisation (PCaSO) at Cosham Masonic Hall on Saturday September 7th. The tests...Read More

Solent Freemasons will be attending the Provincial Grand Lodge of Hamshire & Isle Of Wight Annual General Meeting. This will be held at Freemasons Hall Great Queen Street on the 3rd July 2024.Read More

Armed Forces Weekend on the Island kicked off on Saturday with a dinner hosted by our Provincial Grand Master at the Royal Victoria Yacht Club. The dinner was attended by Island dignitaries including His Majesties Lord Lieutenant, the High Sheriff of the Isle of Wight and many others. A reception was held on the lawn...Read More

The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance was presented with a cheque for £45,000 by local Royal Arch Freemasons. It was one of the largest donations the life-saving service has received and will help fund the helicopter, its other vehicles and staff training. The charity spends around £8m a year and the helicopter can...Read More

June 1st, 2023 could become a pivotal turning point for Freemasonry in the North Central area of the province.  For it was on this day that around 130 ‘lodge influencers’ attended the Winchester Masonic Centre, to hear the Provincial Grand Master set out what the UGLE Membership Strategy means for lodges in Hampshire & Isle...Read More

Isle of Wight Freemasons handed over cheques to representatives of local charities at an event attended by local dignitaries. The presentation evening held at the Cowes Masonic Hall also allowed the charities to speak about the work they do. The Lord Lieutenant, High Sheriff and the Vice Chair of the Isle of Wight Council were...Read More

Fareham and Gosport Charity cheque-giving evening was held at Gosport Masonic Centre. They were all welcomed by the Assistant Provincial Grand Master for Solent Area, Worshipful Brother Adrian Cleightonhills. The brethren from all the Lodges in both centres gave an impressive £22,000.00 to local charities.Read More