Wyggeston Lodge welcomes new Master Mason and Lewis

Last night on the first evening of the Masonic season, Bro Thomas Cole who was initiated in December 2022 as part of the universities scheme, was warmly raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason The meeting went smoothly and with perfect adherence to ritual with a special thanks to our worshipful master, ourContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge welcomes new Master Mason and Lewis”

Rain or shine, Wyggeston Lodge knows how to have a good time!

On Saturday 30th September 2023, Wyggeston Lodge held a go-karting event at Stretton Circuit on the outskirts of Leicester. Despite the rain and slippery conditions, it didn’t stop from having a blast. Chris Kent managed to put in the fastest time of 50.412 secs just 0.4 sec ahead of second place but everyone who participatedContinue reading “Rain or shine, Wyggeston Lodge knows how to have a good time!”

Wyggeston Lodge Walking Group: A great way to socialise and exercise

In 2021, a group of members from Wyggeston Lodge in Leicester started training for the Leicestershire Round charity walk. The Leicestershire Round is a 110-mile walk around the county of Leicestershire, and it is a challenging but rewarding experience. Bro. Chris Panteli organised for members to meet up every weekend to train for the walkContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge Walking Group: A great way to socialise and exercise”

Wyggeston Lodge members gather for summer BBQ

On Saturday 29th July 2023, members of Wyggeston Lodge and their families gathered on Broome Island Community Campsite for a summer BBQ. After a short boat ride along the River Soar, the group enjoyed a delicious feast of burgers and all the trimmings. The BBQ was a great opportunity for the lodge members to getContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge members gather for summer BBQ”

Wyggeston Lodge members wear new AMULL ties

At their last meeting before the summer break on Friday 21st April 2023, the members of Wyggeston Lodge were proud to wear the Association for Medical, University and Legal Lodges (AMULL) ties for the first time. AMULL is an association that brings together professional and academic Masonic lodges across the UK. The association promotes theContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge members wear new AMULL ties”

Wyggeston Lodge welcomes two new Master Masons

Wyggeston Lodge held a special meeting on Friday, March 17, 2023, to raise two new Master Masons, Bros. Karan and Friedrich. The ceremony was conducted by the lodge’s Master, Bro. Peter Clarke, along with his wardens. The members were treated to a truly wonderful ceremony, which was performed to the highest of standards. Despite someContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge welcomes two new Master Masons”

Wyggeston Lodge installs new Master

On Friday 18th November 2022, the members of the Wyggeston Lodge were delighted to witness the installation of Bro Peter Clarke as the new Master. Bro. Peter joined the lodge in 2013 as part of the Universities Scheme at the University of Leicester, being our second ever youngest Master. Since then he has followed aContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge installs new Master”

Wyggeston Lodge at the University of Leicester Freshers’ Fair

Wyggeston Lodge was one of the many organisations that attended the University of Leicester Freshers’ Fair on 28 September 2022. The lodge was represented by several members, along with members of the Freemasonry for Women, who were on hand to talk to students about Freemasonry. The lodge had a busy day at the fair, andContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge at the University of Leicester Freshers’ Fair”

Wyggeston Lodge takes part in walking challenge for charity

On Thursday 5th August, W.Bro Andy Green of the Wyggeston Lodge, Chris Butlin and Paul Godwin of the Lodge of Science and Art, took part in the 2021 Universities Scheme challenge. The walk began when Andy Green collected the DKW Cup from the Nottinghamshire Freemasons and then began at Loughborough Masonic Hall. Though the weatherContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge takes part in walking challenge for charity”

Wyggeston Lodge donate curry ‘fakeaway’ recipe bags to Leicester university students in lockdown

Wyggeston Lodge, the University Lodge for University of Leicester students, has generously donated the ingredients needed to make a ‘fakeaway’ curry with rice to 500 University of Leicester students during the COVID-19 pandemic. In conjunction with the University of Leicester Students’ Union, the unique ‘Recipe In A Bag’ have been distributed to those students hitContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge donate curry ‘fakeaway’ recipe bags to Leicester university students in lockdown”