This evening marks the end of an era for the North East Area in particular, but the whole Province in general pulled together from far and wide in support of our APGM of 6 years, W.Bro Peter Vosser on his last Official Visit. A mixture of 28 Grand and Provincial Officers escorted W.Bro Peter into...Read More

North East Area APGM W.Bro. Peter G. Vosser and APGM designate W.Bro. Duncan Lilley with the new 2027 Festival signage. The support from the Brethren assembled at Mid Wessex was fantastic with over 40 Festival Stewards present. The Festival is a chance to support the MCF and help build a future for our wonderful charity....Read More

Bro Mike Barringer, a member of Lodge of Brevity & Lodge of Economy, is currently ‘boarding’ a Cocker Spaniel puppy for the charity ‘Hearing Dogs for Deaf People.   This involves looking after the puppy, named Georgie, for 12-months. During this time, Mike will not only provide a loving home with a secure garden, additionally, he must...Read More

Brethren from around the South Central Area of the Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, together with Representatives from 25 local Charities met at the Masonic Hall, Albion Place Southampton, to celebrate the cheque presentation for 2024. In total £19,314.95 of donations were accounted for on the evening, this being in addition to...Read More

A fantastic achievement by both Georgian Lodge No. 6752 and Southsea Lodge No. 4071 who were respectively awarded their Gold and Bronze awards for their donations towards the MCF 2027 Festival.  The awards were presented by our Assistant Provincial Grand Master W.Bro. Chris Bayliss and Junior Warden W.Bro. Ben Waring, both of whom were incredibly...Read More

Friday the 29th of September saw the South East area’s first ever ‘Newly-Made Masons’ evening held in a private room at the Still & West public house in Old Portsmouth. The event was organised and hosted by Ben Paterson and supported by Luc Semmens, Greg Moseley and Simon Sandham – from the area Events team....Read More

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