Simeon graduates with Masters from the University of Leicester

Bro. Simeon Hockley, who is a member of the Wyggeston Lodge No.3448, graduated from the University of Leicester on Friday 26th January 2018 with an MA in History. Bro. Simeon joined the Wyggeston Lodge, which is the Universities Scheme lodge for University of Leicester students, staff and alumni, in December 2016 after hearing about theContinue reading “Simeon graduates with Masters from the University of Leicester”

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 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”

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”

“Incredible evening” for our new Master Mason

At the meeting of the Wyggeston Lodge No.3448 on Friday 17th March 2017, Bro. Lehan Edirisinghe, who is a Management Studies student at the University of Leicester and from Sri Lanka, was raised to the degree of a Master Mason. Bro. Lehan was initiated in the Wyggeston Lodge in December 2015 after enquiring about joining Freemasonry via the lodgeContinue reading ““Incredible evening” for our new Master Mason”

Wyggeston Lodge hosts successful Universities Scheme and Tercentenary celebration

Members of the Wyggeston Lodge No.3448, which is the Universities Scheme Lodge for the University of Leicester, together with its sister Scheme Lodges, Castle of Leicester Lodge No.7767 (De Montfort University) and Lodge of Science & Art No.8429 (Loughborough University), met together for a joint meeting to celebrate the success of the Universities Scheme inContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge hosts successful Universities Scheme and Tercentenary celebration”

Wyggeston Lodge members visit the Royal Yorkshire Lodge

On Tuesday 7th February 2017, eight members of the Wyggeston Lodge visited the Royal Yorkshire Lodge No. 265 on what has become an annual event. The members included those who had been before and a number of young masons who have visited very few lodges. Bro. Peter Clarke, who is the Secretary of the Wyggeston Lodge, isContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge members visit the Royal Yorkshire Lodge”

Wyggeston Lodge to host joint Universities Scheme Lodges meeting

As part of the 2017 Tercentenary and to celebrate the success of the Universities Scheme in the Province of Leicestershire and Rutland, the three Scheme Lodges will be holding a special joint meeting on Saturday 25th February 2017 at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester. Under the auspices of an Emergency Meeting of the Wyggeston Lodge No.3448 (UniversityContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge to host joint Universities Scheme Lodges meeting”