WBro Henry Jinks Grace was a very active and highly esteemed member of the Craft in the Province of Leicestershire and Rutland. Initiated in the Granite Lodge No.2028 in 1886, he was appointed Organist and Assistant Secretary in 1887, Secretary in 1890 and as installed as Master in 1894, an hour which his Mother LodgeContinue reading “The Second Master of the Wyggeston Lodge, Leicester (1911) – Henry Jinks Grace”
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The First Master of the Wyggeston Lodge, Leicester in 1910 – Frederick Billson
Frederick William Billson LLB.Lond. was Initiated into Freemasonry in the Commercial Lodge No.1391, Leicester, on 31st May 1889 in his early 30’s and after serving in subordinate offices was Installed as Master on 30th April 1897. He was a Founder and first Inner Guard of the Lodge of Research No.2429 and was Installed a MasterContinue reading “The First Master of the Wyggeston Lodge, Leicester in 1910 – Frederick Billson”
Spring Lunch raises more funds for Harley Staples Cancer Trust
Members of Wyggeston Lodge, family and friends gathered at The Griffin Inn, Swithland, Leicestershire on Sunday 29th March 2015 for their annual Spring Lunch. There was a certain buzz around the Old Stables dining room where members, their wives and friends mingled before sitting down to dinner. All those attending were treated to a wonderfulContinue reading “Spring Lunch raises more funds for Harley Staples Cancer Trust”
Congratulations to our latest Master Masons
We Raised two of our Leicester University student members to the degree of a Master Mason at our meeting held on Friday 20th March 2015 at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester. John Phillips and Ali Sohrabi, pictured above with the Master of the Lodge, were Raised in a wonderful double ceremony assisted by Past Masters and other members. WeContinue reading “Congratulations to our latest Master Masons”
Two university student members are made Fellowcraft Freemasons by the Provincial Grand Stewards Lodge
Two of our university student members, who were Initiated at our meeting in December 2014 via the Universities’ Scheme, were Passed to the Second Degree by the Derek Buswell Lodge of Provincial Grand Stewards No.9705 at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester on 24th February 2015. Bros JC Diegel and Nat Rawes were made Fellowcrafts in a wonderfulContinue reading “Two university student members are made Fellowcraft Freemasons by the Provincial Grand Stewards Lodge”
Saint Crispin Lodge assists Wyggeston Lodge with Passing two University student members
Saint Crispin Lodge No.7832 kindly assisted the Wyggeston Lodge No.3448 with progressing their university student members by conducting a Double Passing Ceremony on their behalf at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester on Monday 23rd February 2015. Bros. Tom Grant and Ian Player, who joined the Wyggeston Lodge via the Universities’ Scheme when studying at Leicester University, proved excellent CandidatesContinue reading “Saint Crispin Lodge assists Wyggeston Lodge with Passing two University student members”
University of Leicester students continue to join the Freemasons
Another three University of Leicester students, Simon Walmsley, Adam Tilley and James Kelly, joined the Wyggeston Lodge at our meeting on Friday 20th February at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester in a wonderful triple ceremony. Since joining the United Grand Lodge of England’s Universities’ Scheme in 2011, we have welcomed 27 undergraduate and postgraduate students from Leicester University.Continue reading “University of Leicester students continue to join the Freemasons”
Members of Wyggeston Lodge visit the Royal Yorkshire Lodge
On Tuesday 3rd February 2015, members of the Wyggeston Lodge No.3448, which meets in Leicester, along with the members of Leicestershire & Rutland Light Blue Club, visited the Royal Yorkshire Lodge No.265, in Keighley, Yorkshire. Bro Peter Clarke, who joined the Wyggeston Lodge whilst a student at Leicester University via the Universities’ Scheme, joined theContinue reading “Members of Wyggeston Lodge visit the Royal Yorkshire Lodge”
Wyggeston Lodge holds its annual Ladies Festival
The Master, WBro Jamie and his wife Sam, hosted the annual Ladies’ Festival at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester on Saturday 31st January 2015. Brethren, family and friends gathered to celebrate the occasion which, as always, was a wonderful evening full of friendship, laughter and entertainment. After the delicious four-course dinner, WBro Tom Bodycot proposed the toastContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge holds its annual Ladies Festival”
A Triple Raising Ceremony is conducted by the Wyggeston Lodge
Congratulations to our three newest Master Masons who were Raised at our meeting on Friday 16th January 2915 at Freemasons Hall, Leicester. Once again, the Wyggeston Lodge has continued to rewrite their history by conducting their first ever Triple Raising Ceremony in their 104 years of existence. The Candidates, Bros Tartacuta, Radoja and Carter, wereContinue reading “A Triple Raising Ceremony is conducted by the Wyggeston Lodge”
The Wyggeston Lodge, No.3448 Leicester 