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

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

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

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