Over the past few months, the Leicester based Wyggeston Lodge and its’ members have been filmed as part of the forthcoming new four-part documentary ‘Inside The Freemasons’ to be shown on Sky 1 this winter. The exclusive documentary will feature the most in-depth look ever at the Freemasons in the run up to our 300thContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge to appear in Sky 1 documentary ‘Inside The Freemasons’”
Author Archives: Andy Green
Wyggeston Lodge members are honoured with Grand Rank Appointments
Our congratulations go to W.Bros. Kelvin Johnson and Andy Green, both from the Wyggeston Lodge, who were recently invested at the Annual Investiture of United Grand Lodge of England in London on 27th April 2016 by the Grand Master H.R.H the Duke of Kent. W.Bro. Kelvin F.J. Johnson was appointed to the Grand Rank of PastContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge members are honoured with Grand Rank Appointments”
Higher Learners
Through the Universities Scheme, Freemasonry is reaching a young, community-minded generation. Sophie Radice finds out what attracted five university recruits to Leicester’s Wyggeston Lodge. University is a place that encourages self-expression and personal discovery. Surely not a time when you would consider joining Freemasonry, with all its traditions and structures? Dr Andy Green of WyggestonContinue reading “Higher Learners”
Why I became a Freemason whilst a student at Leicester University
As a student of archaeology I am repeatedly asked two things; ‘do you dig up dinosaurs?’ and ‘will I be seeing you on Time Team?’ Almost all social interactions, from family gatherings to meeting people in bars, are plagued by those two simple questions. The stock answers are of course, ‘you’re thinking of palaeontology’ andContinue reading “Why I became a Freemason whilst a student at Leicester University”
Triple Raising Ceremony sees new Master Masons
At the meeting of the Wyggeston Lodge at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester on 15th April 2016, three members were Raised to the degree of Master Mason. Bros. Kirpal Hundal, Adam Tilley and James Kelly were progressed to the Third Degree in a triple ceremony conducted extremely well by the Master and other members of the Lodge. All three Candidates joined theContinue reading “Triple Raising Ceremony sees new Master Masons”
Wyggeston Lodge conducts Triple Passing
At the Wyggeston Lodge meeting on Friday 18th February 2016, three members were Passed to the degree of a Fellowcraft at Freemasons Hall, Leicester. Bros Turner, Edirisinghe and Jennings were Passed in a superb multiple ceremony conducted by the Master, WBro Paul Bodycot including the extended version of the Second Degree Tracing Board by Bro Maxfield.Continue reading “Wyggeston Lodge conducts Triple Passing”
Temperantia Lodge Passes Bro Williams
Bro John Williams was kindly Passed to the Second Degree by Temperantia Lodge No.4088 in a wonderful ceremony on the 15th March 2016 at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester. As a Universities Scheme Lodge, the Wyggeston Lodge has relied on other local Lodges to perform Passing Ceremonies on their behalf in order to progress their members throughContinue reading “Temperantia Lodge Passes Bro Williams”
Congratulations to our latest Master Masons
Bros. Phil and Andrew were raised to the Degree of a Master Mason in a Double Ceremony at the regular meeting of the Wyggeston Lodge held on Friday 19th February 2016 at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester. The evening celebrated the progress each of them have made since they were Initiated together into Freemasonry in 2014 . WeContinue reading “Congratulations to our latest Master Masons”
Wyggeston Lodge members visit the Royal Yorkshire Lodge
On 2nd February 2016, the Master and other members of the Wyggeston Lodge No.3448 visited the Royal Yorkshire Lodge No.265 for a second time. Bro Peter Clarke who is a member of the Wyggeston Lodge and the Royal Yorkshire Lodge which he joined after finishing university and relocated back to his home town. The Royal Yorkshire LodgeContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge members visit the Royal Yorkshire Lodge”
Wyggeston Lodge holds its annual Ladies Festival
On Saturday 30th January 2016, the members of the Wyggeston Lodge gathered at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester for their annual Ladies Festival. The Master WBro Paul Bodycot and his wife Lyn welcomed the guests in the Holmes Lounge who were then served with a glass of chilled Prosecco. At 6.45pm the guests sat down to a wonderful five-course menuContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge holds its annual Ladies Festival”
The Wyggeston Lodge, No.3448 Leicester 