Freemasons – Page 6 – The Wyggeston Lodge, No.3448 Leicester

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 Lodge members are Appointed and Promoted in Provincial Grand Lodge of Leicestershire and Rutland Freemasons

At the Provincial Grand Lodge meeting of Leicestershire Rutland held at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester on Friday 28th November 2014, 3 members of the Wyggeston Lodge were either appointed or promoted. WBro Kelvin Johnson PPJGW was appointed Provincial Grand Secretary and after a year as a Provincial Grand Steward, WBro Alan Davis was promoted to PastContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge members are Appointed and Promoted in Provincial Grand Lodge of Leicestershire and Rutland Freemasons”

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”

Universities’ Scheme Initiate joins the Royal Arch

At the Regular Convocation of Morley Chapter No.8320 held on Friday 10th October 2014 at Freemasons’ Hall Leicester, Bro. Alex Pohl, a member of Wyggeston Lodge No.3448, was Exalted into the Chapter as part of a Double Exaltation. Alex Pohl, a student at Leicester University, is the first United Grand Lodge of England Universities’ SchemeContinue reading “Universities’ Scheme Initiate joins the Royal Arch”

Freemasons attend Freshers’ Fair at Leicester University Student Union.

The Wyggeston Lodge of Freemasons, which is a member of the Universities’ Scheme, attended the University of Leicester Student Union Fresh Fair on Tuesday 30th September 2014. A busy day ensued with many students keen to find out what Freemasonry is about and how to join the Lodge. Lodge members – Andy, Tom and John – wereContinue reading “Freemasons attend Freshers’ Fair at Leicester University Student Union.”