Following much advertising on the Southeast area newsgroup (facebook), and through the Provincial Grand Stewards Lodge internal media, the “Charity dinner with Matt Hellyer” finally took place at the Botley Masonic Centre on Friday the 27th of September. The Provincial grandmaster, along with a mix of 76 Masons and non Masons, were seated for dinner....Read More

Many of us have heard the talks given by the Senior Brethren of our province during their Official Visits to our Lodges. The message is uniform, regardless of who delivers it, and it is that the number one priority for most lodges to focus on is the “membership challenge”.  The Provincial Members Pathway has been...Read More

What happens when you mix the summer “Masonic layoff”, with a Friday night meeting, Cosham Masonic Centre and Taverners lodge? The simple answer is 109 people dining, and a night to remember! The thirst for a good evening was palpable from the outset as the members of Taverners lodge were joined by in excess of...Read More

The 10th of September 2024 saw the Charles Dickens Lodge No 8597 celebrate their 50th anniversary and 444th Regular Meeting. Their current Master (at 10/9/24) is Worshipful Brother Ian Rees. A provincial visit was planned to bolster the celebrations, with a First Degree lecture from the Provincial Grand Stewards Lodge being the core works in...Read More

Monday 24th of June saw Phoenix Lodge host the last Provincial visit of this Masonic year. The night was bitter sweet, commencing with emotional and heartfelt eulogies for Worshipful Brothers Paul Casey (Treasurer) and Bryan James (Worshipful Master). Both of whom recently passed to the Grand Lodge above. The southeast area Assistant Provincial Grandmaster Chris...Read More

The last South East area newsletter contained an article about an upcoming event entitled “The Ride”. The organiser was the current Worshipful Master of the James E Bullen Lodge, Worshipful Brother Andrew Derrick, and the event was to take place on the 7th of June. The catalyst for this event was the tragic loss of...Read More

I am frequently humbled by the determination and lengths to which brethren of our Province are willing to go in order to raise money for good causes. Brother Jack Collins, the current Senior Deacon of Phoenix Lodge, set himself a huge challenge by attempting to run The Paddy Buckley Round. This is a historic mountain...Read More

The Royal British Legion Concert Band will be performing at the Bordon Masonic Centre on Saturday 9th November 2024. Your attendance will be helping to promote Armistice Day, Remembrance Sunday, whilst giving you a unique opport1unity to pay your respects to all who have served our country, and in particular those that paid the ultimate...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

Any Masonic meeting that has a full lodge room, good ceremonial and a real buzz at the festive board is a success. When it is the Provincial AGM in the magnificent setting of the Grand Temple and the Connaught Rooms in Great Queen Street it is extra special.  What a wonderful day of celebration we...Read More