A third degree ceremony, to raise brother Neil Crawford, and to welcome the Provincial Junior Grand Warden (Worshipful Brother Carl Sams) and his escort, was the main business listed on the summons of St Thomas Lodge for their regular meeting of Wednesday the 5th of November.  Meeting at the Purbrook Masonic Centre, St Thomas Lodge...Read More

It is sad that during this Masonic year we will see the closure of two lodges within our province.  Faith and Confidence lodge No 8222 on November 15th at Winchester, and Fernhill lodge No 7707 on the 15th of December at New Milton.  Of note, however, is the successful amalgamation of Fernhill and Barton Court...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

South Central Area Light Blues Festival Announced for March 2026 in Southampton Freemasons from across the region are being invited to attend the South Central Area Light Blues Festival, which will take place on Saturday 7 March 2026 at the Southampton Masonic Centre, Albion Place, Southampton (SO14 2DD). The festival will be hosted by Southampton...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

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