On Wednesday 6th November 2013, the doors of Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester were opened for University of Leicester students to hear about Freemasonry and see inside the wonderful Grade II listed building. The Wyggeston Lodge, the Universities’ Scheme Lodge for the University of Leicester, welcomed students who were given a tour of the Holmes Lodge Room, whereContinue reading “Leicester University students visit Freemasons’ Hall”
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Lodge meeting curtailed by power cut
Our Lodge meeting on Friday 18th October 2013 was sadly cut short due to an unavoidable power cut at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester. Despite attempts by the power company to restore light in the Lodge Room, the planned Quadruple Passing Ceremony of University of Leicester students had to be regrettably abandoned along with the Festive Board.Continue reading “Lodge meeting curtailed by power cut”
Two members become Master Masons at Emergency Lodge Meeting
At an Emergency meeting of the Wyggeston Lodge No.3448 on Friday 20th September 2013, Bros. Tony Norris and Christopher Panteli were Raised in a Double Ceremony to the degree of Master Mason. The ceremony was held in the Holmes’ Lodge Room at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester. Assisting in the Ceremony was W.Bro. Mike Caseman-Jones AProvGSec (NorthantsContinue reading “Two members become Master Masons at Emergency Lodge Meeting”
Morley Chapter Installation Meeting
Congratulations to our Lodge Secretary, W.Bro. Andy Green who was Installed as Second Principal in The Morley Chapter No.8320 on Tuesday 26th April 2013 in the Morley Lodge Room, Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester. Due to the recent sad loss of E.Comp Craig Beatson, who would have been installed as the new Second Principal, the normal progressionContinue reading “Morley Chapter Installation Meeting”
The Wyggeston Lodge and Enderby Lodge join together for a unique Double Passing ceremony
On Thursday 21st March 2013, members of The Wyggeston Lodge joined the regular meeting of the Enderby Lodge No.5061 to assist in Passing a member from each Lodge in a Double Ceremony. This was a certainly a unique occasion and not one seen in the Province for a long time. The meeting was held in theContinue reading “The Wyggeston Lodge and Enderby Lodge join together for a unique Double Passing ceremony”
Provincial Grand Stewards Lodge Passes student member
On Tuesday 26th February 2013, the Derek Buswell Lodge of Provincial Grand Stewards No.9705 Passed student member Bro. Chris Panteli to the Second Degree on behalf of The Wyggeston Lodge. A number of members from The Wyggeston Lodge attended the meeting to support Bro. Panteli and also the current Master of the Lodge, W.Bro. PeterContinue reading “Provincial Grand Stewards Lodge Passes student member”
Ladies’ Festival 2013
The Ladies’ Festival, premier social event of the Lodge calendar, was held on Saturday 9th February 2013 at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester.
Another pair of students join the Lodge
Two more University of Leicester students, Alec Maxfield and Andrew Slater, joined The Wyggeston Lodge at our December meeting. The students were recruited via the Universities’ Scheme which the Lodge is a member and the designated Lodge for University of Leicester students, staff and alumni. The meeting was held in the Holmes Lodge Room, Freemasons’Continue reading “Another pair of students join the Lodge”
Members receive Provincial Honours
Congratulations to Lodge members W.Bro. Robert Hutchinson PPJGW on his Promotion and to W.Bros. Andy Green ProvSGD and Robert Taylor PPSGD on their Appointments to Provincial Grand Rank at the Annual Communication Provincial Grand Lodge on Friday 30th November 2012. The meeting was held at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester and presided by the Provincial Grand Master,Continue reading “Members receive Provincial Honours”
Students Learn About Freemasonry
In March 2012, a tour of our meeting place – Freemasons’ Hall, London Road, Leicester was given by Prof. David Hughes for students of the University of Leicester Ancient History and Archaeology Society. This was an opportunity for the students to learn about the longstanding connection between the City of Leicester and Freemasonry and alsoContinue reading “Students Learn About Freemasonry”
