Wyggeston Lodge: A reflection of 5 years as the Universities Scheme Lodge for the University of Leicester

In 2010 the Wyggeston Lodge No.3348, which meets in Leicester, celebrated its Centenary; one hundred years of continuous Freemasonry enjoyed by countless members during that time. However, one startling figure at the time of the celebrations was the fact that the number of active members at 22 was actually lower than the number of FoundersContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge: A reflection of 5 years as the Universities Scheme Lodge for the University of Leicester”

Night danced away at annual Ladies Evening

The Master, W.Bro. Yogesh Patel, and his wife Rekha hosted the annual Wyggeston Lodge Ladies Night at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester on Saturday 28th January 2017. Brethren, families and their friends gathered for a drinks reception, followed by a four course dinner including mushroom soup, slow roasted lamb, upside down pear pudding and cheese & biscuits.Continue reading “Night danced away at annual Ladies Evening”

Two new Master Masons and a Burns Supper

The meeting of the Wyggeston Lodge No.3448, which was held at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester on Friday 20th January 2017, saw Bros. Morris and  Jennings raised to the sublime degree of a Master Mason in an excellent double ceremony. The Festive Board was the first time the lodge had held a Burns Night Supper as a nod toContinue reading “Two new Master Masons and a Burns Supper”

Wyggeston Lodge welcomes two more new members

At the meeting of the Wyggeston Lodge No.3448 on Friday 16th December 2016, two new members, Bros. Yaakov and Simeon, joined in a double initiation ceremony. The meeting, held at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester, was the first ceremony for the Master, W.Bro. Yogesh Patel and his Officers since the Installation meeting last month and it wasContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge welcomes two more new members”

Wyggeston Lodge Universities Scheme Initiate joins Scheme Chapter

The Granite Chapter No.2028, which meets at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester, welcomed its first member through the Universities Scheme since joining in November 2015. The Granite Chapter is one of only three Universities Scheme Chapters in the country providing a suitable home for those Scheme Initiates who wish to complete their ‘Pure Antient Masonry’. The otherContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge Universities Scheme Initiate joins Scheme Chapter”

Leicester University law student joins the lodge

At the meeting of the Wyggeston Lodge No.3448 on Friday 21st October 2016 at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester, Bro. Connagh McCormick was initiated into the lodge. Bro. Connagh is a third year Law student at the University of Leicester and was interested in becoming a Freemason after his Dad became a member in Norfolk a number of years ago.Continue reading “Leicester University law student joins the lodge”