New Master Mason in the Wyggeston Lodge

The first meeting of the Wyggeston Lodge No.3448 in 2018 saw Bro. Elvis being raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason. Bro. Elvis, originally from Italy, joined the Wyggeston Lodge at the age of 30 in February 2017 after enquiring about becoming a Freemason via the lodge website. The Raising Ceremony held inContinue reading “New Master Mason in the Wyggeston Lodge”

Two new members join the Wyggeston Lodge

At our meeting on Friday 15th December 2017, we welcomed two new members in an excellent Initiation ceremony at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester. Bro. Jeremy, a postgraduate student at the University of Leicester, and Bro. David, a specialist cancer nurse, joined the lodge in a double ceremony conducted by the Master, W.Bro. Paul Marvin who wasContinue reading “Two new members join the Wyggeston Lodge”

107th Master of Wyggeston Lodge is Installed

At the meeting of Wyggeston Lodge in November, held at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester, Bro. Paul Marvin was Installed as the 107th Master of the Lodge. Bro. Paul was Initiated in Wyggeston Lodge during 2009 and has steadily progressed through the Offices of the Lodge. In October, he was elected by the Brethren to become MasterContinue reading “107th Master of Wyggeston Lodge is Installed”

Wyggeston Lodge members take part in historic parade

The Master, Yogesh Patel, two Grand Officers, the Immediate Past Master and other members of the Wyggeston Lodge were all honoured and proud to take part in an historic parade through the streets of Leicester on Sunday 29th October 2017 prior to a Service of Thanksgiving at Leicester Cathedral. As part of the Tercentenary, celebratingContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge members take part in historic parade”

Freemasons attend University of Leicester Fresh Fair

The Wyggeston Lodge of Freemasons, which is the Universities Scheme Lodge for University of Leicester, once again attended the Fresh Fair at the Students Union on Thursday 28th September 2017. It was a very busy day with many students wanting to learn more about Freemasonry and how they could join. Leaflets about the Lodge andContinue reading “Freemasons attend University of Leicester Fresh Fair”

Congratulations to all of our University of Leicester graduates

A number of our student members have recently graduated from the University of Leicester. Those graduating were: Bro. James Kelly, BEng Mechanical Engineering Bro. Adam Tilley, Law LLB Bro. Lehan Edirisinghe, BA Management Studies Bro. Connagh McCormick, Law LLB Bro. Eric Akobeng, PhD Economics Past Master, W.Bro. Tom Bodycot, was extremely pleased to support Bro. EricContinue reading “Congratulations to all of our University of Leicester graduates”

Wyggeston Lodge ready to cycle 300 miles for charity

On Thursday 8th June 2017, five representatives from the Wyggeston Lodge No.3448 will be starting their epic 300 mile cycle ride in aid of the Masonic Charitable Foundation and Rainbows Children’s Hospice. W.Bro. Simon Oldfield has been instrumental in organising the charity event which will see a total of 20 riders from lodges across the ProvinceContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge ready to cycle 300 miles for charity”

Leicester & Loughborough University Lodges donate £1,500 to educational charity

The three Universities Scheme Lodges meeting in Leicestershire and Rutland, including the Wyggeston Lodge No.3448, donated £1,500 to Alderman Newton’s Educational Foundation at a presentation ceremony at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester on Saturday 29th April 2017.   Alderman Newton’s Educational Foundation offers financial support to individuals and schools  in Leicestershire helping them access education or training opportunities. TheContinue reading “Leicester & Loughborough University Lodges donate £1,500 to educational charity”

Double Passing at Wyggeston Lodge

At our meeting on Friday 21st April 2017 held at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester, Bros. Simeon and Elvis were Passed to the Second Degree in a wonderful double ceremony. The Master conducted a superb ceremony and was assisted by a number of Brethren including Bros. Dr. Simon Walmsley and James Kelly. Also assisting was Bro. IanContinue reading “Double Passing at Wyggeston Lodge”

‘Inside The Freemasons’ TV documentary features Wyggeston Lodge members

The new five-part observational documentary series on Sky 1 ‘Inside the Freemasons’, which starts on Monday 17th April at 8pm features several members from the Wyggeston Lodge No.3448 which meets in Leicester. The highly-anticipated observational documentary, entitled ‘Inside The Freemasons’ promises to go beyond the myth and legend to explore the real people, practices and inner-workings ofContinue reading “‘Inside The Freemasons’ TV documentary features Wyggeston Lodge members”