Wyggeston Lodge celebrates joint Christmas meeting

Last Friday at the December meeting of the Wyggeston lodge, the members opened and closed their regular meeting as they prepared to join the Sir John Corah Lodge 7736, accompanied by members of the Gateway Lodge 6513. The guests which counted well over 64 were treated not only to a wonderful padding ceremony, but alsoContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge celebrates joint Christmas meeting”

Wyggeston Lodge visits lodge in Huddersfield

Wyggeston Lodge members including the IPM attended the Lodge of Connaught and Truth No 521 to visit JW Bro Thomas Cole as he was invested as Senior Deacon! The lodge itself is a Universities Scheme lodge for Huddersfield and has been an active lodge since 1845. IPM W.Bro Chris Pantelli said on the night :Continue reading “Wyggeston Lodge visits lodge in Huddersfield”

Wyggeston Lodge donate to Open Hands collection

The Wyggeston Lodge have donated over £200 of items to the Open Hands Christmas Collection. Brethren from the Lodge have been volunteering at the charity’s regular pie nights, serving food to the less fortunate, for a number of years. IPM WBro Chris Panteli said “This is what Freemasonry is all about”. Volunteering Co-ordinator and UniversityContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge donate to Open Hands collection”

Wyggeston Lodge gets mention in Open Hands Impact Report

This year’s impact report from the Open Hands Compassion Centre has mentioned the Wyggeston Lodge as one its supporters over the past year. This comes after several members of the Wyggeston Lodge have given there time, often each week, to volunteer at the food bank and help to make a difference. Charity being a coreContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge gets mention in Open Hands Impact Report”

Wyggeston Lodge Volunteers Hit Two-Year Mark!

As Volunteers’ Week comes to a close, Wyggeston Lodge is proud to celebrate our dedicated volunteering in partnership with Open Hands Trust in Leicester. Each week over the past 2 years, lodge members have rolled up their sleeves to support the charity’s much-loved Pie Nights – serving hot meals including pies, jacket potatoes, baked beans,Continue reading “Wyggeston Lodge Volunteers Hit Two-Year Mark!”

Wyggeston Lodge raises £130 for Open Hands charity

Bro Joseph Mcbride, the hardworking volunteering coordinator of the Wyggeston Lodge, has raised an amazing donation for the Christmas Collection for a local food bank. Over the last few weeks and months, Bro McBride and other members of the lodge have given their time at the food bank to ensure those most at need haveContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge raises £130 for Open Hands charity”

Wyggeston Lodge installs 113th Worshipful Master

Last night on Friday 15th November, the Wyggeston Lodge was delighted to install W.Bro Chris Panteli as its 113th worshipful Master. W.Bro Chris Panteli was initiated into Freemasonry in 2012 and has become not only a renowned member of the lodge; also a well liked and respected Mason within the province. He is also theContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge installs 113th Worshipful Master”

Universities Scheme initiate becomes regional Representative

The Wyggeston Lodge are extremely proud to say that the Worshipful Master, W.Brother Simon Walmsley, has been appointed as the UGLE Universities Scheme representative for the East Midlands. Joining the lodge in 2015 as a student at the University of Leicester and now the current Worshipful Master of the lodge, W.Bro Simon has been aContinue reading “Universities Scheme initiate becomes regional Representative”

Wyggeston Lodge donates £611 to Sue Ryder Charity

The members of the Wyggeston Lodge have, through their charitable contributions and fundraising, successfully raised a staggering £611 for the Sue Ryder Charity. The Sue Ryder charity provides support for those approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need, having cares for over 8,700 people in their hospicesContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge donates £611 to Sue Ryder Charity”

Wyggeston Lodge makes charitable donation to the Wave Project

Helen Jones, wife our W.Bro Robert Jones, recently presented a certificate to the Wave Project on Towan Beach in Newquay for £1410 raised by the brethren of the Wyggeston Lodge, and matched in funding by the Province of Leicestershire and Rutland. The Wave Project is a fantastic charity which transforms the lives of young peopleContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge makes charitable donation to the Wave Project”