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

In the early hours of Sunday 9 November 2025, the City of Southampton came together for its annual act of remembrance — and among the many organisations taking part were the Brethren of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Hampshire & Isle of Wight’s South-Central Area. The contributions of the Freemasons from this region added both...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

In this episode, Assistant Provincial Grand Master Paul Hillyard and Maurice Doe, Chairman of the North Central Area, share their personal Masonic journeys and passion for the Craft. They discuss the importance of delivering ritual with confidence, mentoring new members, and fostering growth across their area and province as a new Masonic year begins. The...Read More

Freemasons from across the Southampton area will proudly take part in this year’s Remembrance Day Parade at Southampton Guildhall, mustering at 10:30 a.m. alongside veterans, serving members of the Armed Forces, and community representatives. Their participation reflects the strong and enduring connection between Freemasonry and the Military, a relationship built on shared values of service,...Read More

Active Officers Welcome the New Masonic Year in Style As the new Masonic year for the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Freemasons begins, the 2025/26 Active Officers, joined by their wives and partners, gathered at the Kings Court Centre for the annual event hosted by Provincial Grand Master Jon Whitaker. The PGM opened the day...Read More

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

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