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”

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”

Wyggeston Lodge welcomes 5 new members

The Wyggeston Lodge No.3448, which is the United Grand Lodge of England Universities’ Scheme Freemasons’ Lodge for the University of Leicester, welcomed another five new members at their Christmas meeting on 19th December 2014. These five Initiates are a very special part of the history of the Lodge as they are an ever growing number of young FreemasonsContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge welcomes 5 new members”

Leicester Freemason visits historic Texas Lodge

Our Secretary, WBro Andy Green, recently visited the Alamo Lodge No.44 which meets in San Antonio, Texas. This is his account of his memorable visit: I arrived at the imposing Scottish Rite Cathedral in San Antonio, a multi-use centre for all local Masonic communities, on the evening of Wednesday 10th December 2014 to be immediatelyContinue reading “Leicester Freemason visits historic Texas Lodge”

Wyggeston members visit Daughter Lodge for Christmas meeting

Members of the Wyggeston Lodge were invited to the Christmas meeting of our Daughter Lodge, The Lodge of Welcome No.5664, on Friday 5th December 2014 at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester. A total of 11 members attended from the Lodge and were treated to a very well delivered Initiation Ceremony. The Festive Board was indeed very FestiveContinue reading “Wyggeston members visit Daughter Lodge for Christmas meeting”

A look back at the Wyggeston Lodge meeting which was held in November 1914

The 40th meeting of the Wyggeston Lodge was held in the Holmes’ Lodge Room on Friday 20th November 1914. The Lodge was Opened at 7pm by a Founder, WBro John S. Flint who was in the Master’s Chair in that year. The were a total of 33 members and 12 visitors present. As the InstallationContinue reading “A look back at the Wyggeston Lodge meeting which was held in November 1914”

New Master of Wyggeston Lodge is Installed

Our 103rd Installation meeting was held in Freemasons Hall, Leicester on Friday 21st November 2014 which saw Bro Jamie M installed into the Masters Chair. Prior to Installing the new Master, WBro Dipak Chauhan thanked his Officers for a wonderful year and all their hard work in supporting him. It had been a very busyContinue reading “New Master of Wyggeston Lodge is Installed”