New Episode Alert! Episode 4 of Crafted in the South is here! Join James and Roddy as they sit down with Brothers Andy Blatch and Morgan Tye to discuss the success of our Provincial visiting groups and the value they bring to the craft. Don’t miss this insightful conversation about tradition, growth, and fellowship within...Read More

On 17th December 2024, at the Woolston Masonic Centre,  Southampton Old Edwardians Lodge No. 7106 & OWF Southern Light No. 114 teamed up to hold a Christmas extravaganza. The evening which was attended by 68 joyous carol singers, belting out all of the usual Christmas melodies – including the ever popular ’12 days of Christmas’...Read More

Local organisations and charities including the NHS and Salvation Army benefited from the donation of toys and gifts collected by W.Bro Robert Ings – PProvGStwd,  W.Bro Rohan Goodhall – PGStB and the Brethren of Twynham Lodge from the South West Area of the Province of Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Such was the size of...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

Brook House Lodge No.8606 handed over a new Defibrillator to residents of Homestead House in Romsey on the 25th June of this year. Freemason Keith Morgan, whose Father in-Law is a resident at the scheme, pledged £600 (along with his wife – Sally) and together with the Lodge’s similar donation, enough was collected in order...Read More

W.Bro. Richard Hickox celebrated 50 years in freemasonry at the Lodge of Chivalry’s meeting on May 17th. His certificate was presented on behalf of the Provincial Grand Master and Province of Hampshire and Isle of Wight by their Visiting Grand Officer, W.Bro. Jonathan Bell. In a lovely presentation, Jonathan called on Richard’s son-in-law, Bro. Simon...Read More

W.Bro Eddie Lawrence, a member of Thomas Bennett Langton Lodge No. 9224 was able to use his love of football to help raise £300 for the registered charity – Epilepsy Action. The devout Southampton F.C. fan had arranged a coach trip to attend Wembley Stadium to watch his beloved Saints play Leeds Utd in the...Read More

Brethren from the South Circular attended St. Christopher Lodge at the Botley centre on Monday 25th March 2024, to witness the Lodge’s newest Candidate taken through the Ceremony of Initiation. We were treated to a very good evening of ritual, as well as at the festivities afterward. I am sure it was an evening which...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