Temperantia Lodge assists in Passing one of our University student members.

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Bro John Phillips with the Master of Temperantia Lodge and members of The Wyggeston Lodge (with thanks to S. Wells for the photo)

Congratulations to Bro John Phillips who was Passed to the degree of a Fellowcraft by Temperantia Lodge No.4088 in the Holmes’ Lodge Room, Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester on Tuesday 18th March 2014. Bro Phillips, an archaeology student at the University of Leicester, joined the Lodge via the Universities’ Scheme in December 2013.

A number of Brethren from The Wyggeston Lodge attended the Ceremony to support Bro Phillips. The Passing ceremony was conducted by Past Masters of Temperantia Lodge in an exemplary manner and the Festive Board was an enjoyable conclusion to a wonderful evening.

The Lodge holds it’s annual coffee morning at the RMBI Devonshire Court care home.

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On Saturday 15th March 2014, The Master and members of The Wyggeston Lodge, together with family and friends, held its annual coffee morning for the residents of the Royal Masonic Benevolent Institution (RMBI) care home at Devonshire Court, Oadby, Leicestershire.

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The residents were treated to coffee/tea and biscuits whilst the lodge members spent time chatting to them. This was followed by a mid-morning sherry, a ‘famous faces’ quiz and also a raffle with prizes kindly donated by the Lodge members.

As always it was a wonderful occasion to spend time with the residents who very much appreciated the company of the Lodge.

 

Universities’ Scheme Lodge helps with Raising our member to Master Mason

Bro Nelson (wearing a DJ) and members of The Wyggeston Lodge
Bro Nelson (wearing a DJ) and members of The Wyggeston Lodge

Several members of The Wyggeston Lodge travelled to Liverpool on Monday 10th March 2014, in order to support our student member, Bro Yusif Nelson, who was kindly being Raised to the degree of a Master Mason by another Universities’ Scheme Lodge, the University Lodge of Liverpool No.4274.

The Lodge was held in the Medical Institute which is a Postgraduate Institute attached to the University’s Medical department and forms part of the museum with various old medical aids in cabinets adorning the walls.

Bro Yusif was duly Raised as part of a Double Ceremony and the Festive Board was held in a separate Room adjoining the Lecture Theatre where everyone dined with a very good meal and plenty to drink. Our members were made most welcome and all in all it was a most enjoyable visit and well worth the long journey home.

The Lodge congratulates Bro Yusif Nelson on him becoming a Master Mason.

Certificate of Appreciation from the Our Space Appeal

Certificate of Appreciation from the Our Space Appeal

We recently donated £407 to the Leicester Hospitals Our Space Cancer Appeal. Our donation will go towards the cost of developing the new children and young people’s cancer unit at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. This includes dedicated upgraded space for children up to 13 years including a playroom and televisions. There is an adjoining but separate space for young people aged 13-24 years with a treatment and recreation area and also a new dedicated day case treatment and clinic space for all young cancer patients located within the unit.

Wyvern Lodge assists in Passing two of our Brethren

The Master of Wyvern Lodge with our Fellowcrafts
The Master of Wyvern Lodge with our Fellowcrafts

Our Daughter Lodge, Wyvern Lodge No.6167, kindly assisted us in Passing two of our members in a double Ceremony on Monday 3rd March 2014 in the Oliver Lodge Room, Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester.

We congratulate Bros. Pete Shandley and Matt Radoja, who both joined The Wyggeston Lodge via the Universities’ Scheme, on becoming Fellowcraft Freemasons. The Ceremony was conducted by Wyvern Lodge in a superb manner by all those who took part. The enjoyment and the company of the Brethren of Wyvern Lodge continued at the Festive Board.

Several members of The Wyggeston Lodge attended to support our Brethren in their second step in Freemasonry.

Double Ceremony results in Two Master Masons

Congratulations to Bros Pete Clarke and Chris Kent who became Master Masons at our meeting held on Friday 21st February 2014 at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester. They were both excellent Candidates who both joined the Lodge in 2013 via the Universities’ Scheme from the University of Leicester, one as an undergraduate student the other an alumnus.

Bros Clarke & Kent on becoming Master Masons
Bros Clarke & Kent on becoming Master Masons

The Wyggeston Lodge donates over £780 to 2 local charities

On Saturday 1st February 2014, members of The Wyggeston Lodge attended a charity presentation morning held by the Leicestershire and Rutland Masonic Charity Association at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester to present donations to two local charities.

The Immediate Past Master, Tom Bodycot, was given to opportunity to propose the two charities which were the recipients of the donations: Leicester Children’s Holiday Centre (Mablethorpe) (£389)  and Leicester Hospitals Our Space Appeal (£407).

The Lodge holds its annual Ladies Festival

The Master, WBro Dipak Chauhan and his wife Jyoti, were very pleased and honoured to receive members of the Lodge, their partners and guests to the annual Ladies Festival on Saturday 1st February 2014 at Freemasons’ Hall, London Road, Leicester.

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The drinks reception started at 6.15pm with Bucks Fizz followed by a five-course dinner consisting of Goujons of Plaice, Gin and Tonic Sorbet, Butterfly Chicken served with seasonal vegetables, Baileys Irish Bread and Butter Pudding and concluded with cheese and biscuits.

The Toast to the Ladies was proposed by Bro Jamie Mollart, Senior Warden, and very well responded by Mrs Jyoti Chauhan. The Ladies Song was sung by Mr Bryan Claasz accompanied by the all the gentlemen present.

After dinner, the band “Going Back” provided the music for dancing up until the end of the evening at midnight.

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Congratulations to our newest Master Masons

Congratulations to Bros Alec and Andrew who were Raised to the degree of a Master Mason in a super double ceremony held at our regular meeting on Friday 17th January 2014 at Freemason’s Hall, Leicester. ImageBoth newly-made Master Masons are students at the University of Leicester and joined The Wyggeston Lodge via the United Grand Lodge of England Universities’ Scheme. Bro Andrew has recently been interviewed by Freemasonry Today on why he became a Freemason whilst studying at the University. Read the full article here.