In the heart of Cosham, Portsmouth, stands Wayfarers Lodge 5740, a beacon of Masonic tradition and camaraderie. Once a thriving Lodge it had, until recently, become a struggling lodge but has now become a vibrant and zealous community. At its core is W.Bro. Don Green, a retired Navy diver and lifelong Mason with more than...Read More

There is an old statement, still true today, that a “picture speaks a thousand words” and, in writing this article it has never been truer. Wednesday the 13th of November 2024 was the 1033rd regular meeting of Beach Lodge, who meet at the Masonic Hall, Albion Place, Southampton. More affectionately known as “forty steps.” Their...Read More

During the Masonic year spanning September the 1st 2024, to July the 9th 2025, there are three lodges celebrating their 75th Anniversary. I was fortunate enough to join with the brethren of Cosham lodge No.6912, on Monday the 11th of November, to celebrate their 75th anniversary and the Installation night of their new Master (Worshipful...Read More

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