The Festive Season has arrived and Christmas is nearly here, the first half of this Masonic season seems to have flown by. I’ve managed to visit a third of the Area’s Lodges so far in my new position as APGM, and it’s been lovely meeting so many Brethren enjoying their Freemasonry. Having been in post...Read More

A special evening was had in December at Old Portmuthian Chapter No 8285, when the Provincial Grand Master R.W. Bro Jonathan Whitaker who attended along with the Grand Superintendent E.Comp Steve Allum, presented E.Comp Alan Berman with his 50-year certificate in Craft masonry, a great achievement which marked the significant role E.Comp Alan has had...Read More

I have been a freemason, and member of Southsea Lodge, for a little over 11 years, had the pleasure of the company of the brethren throughout that time, observed them as they conducted the duties of their respective offices, and enjoyed their friendship during our festive boards. Throughout this time, there has always been one...Read More

At 6pm prompt, on Wednesday, November 15th 2023, the gavel of Worshipful Brother Michael Carter sounded the opening of Horndean Lodge of Harmony no.9015 for the last time. A nearly full lodge room witnessed the procession into the temple of the Provincial Grand Master (R.W. Bro Jonathon Whitaker) accompanied by a 28-strong escort. This included...Read More

The Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, November 12th 2023. Under a leaden grey sky, with rain ever threatening, hundreds of spectators gathered to witness the Remembrance Sunday Service. Their chatter was abruptly interrupted at precisely 1030hrs by the tones of a Royal Marine Marching band. Typically, both note and step perfect as they paraded into the Square...Read More

The calendar of Provincial official visits for the masonic year running 8th September 2023 to the 3rd of July 2024 lists ten Lodges that are celebrating significant milestones in their history. These range from a 50th anniversary to a 175th anniversary. I was fortunate enough to attend United Service Lodge 1428 on Wednesday 27th September,...Read More

Excelsior Lodge No 4505 meets on the first Tuesday of the month at the Horndean Masonic Centre under the current Mastership of Worshipful Brother Simon Sandham. According to the current Yearbook, they have 40 subscribing members. The November meeting at Excelsior Lodge is a special occasion for them, being their “Old English Night”. This is...Read More

The SCA Christmas Charity Toy Presentation was another great success last weekend. The event took place at the Woolston Masonic Centre, with 5 charities attending to receive their toys. W.Bro Gavin Webb, who this year headed up the presentation welcomed everyone to the proceedings and introduced the SCA Assistant Provincial Grand Master W.Bro James Ian...Read More

The North East Area Charity Steward has recently been able to donate a considerable number of toys to two very deserving charities in the Area. This is an initiative, organised by W.Bro. Robert Ings of Twynham Lodge No 5889, has been very successful for several years.  We are all most grateful for his continued efforts....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