Bro Mike Perrin, a Freemason and member of the Wyggeston Lodge meeting in Leicester, was diagnosed with recurrent colonic cancer in January 2015 during his first year of studying for a MPhil in Archaeology at the University of Oxford. This was obviously devastating news to receive and he immediately sought to personally pay for hisContinue reading “AMULL generously aids University student member to study return”
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Wyggeston Lodge goes Clay Shooting – The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
On Saturday 5th September 2015, members of the Wyggeston Lodge of Freemasons, along with their family and friends, went along to Kibworth Shooting Ground, Leicestershire for a morning of clay shooting. After a short safety brief, an introduction to shooting including stance, gun mounting as well as the all-important safe handling of the gun was covered by the instructors.Continue reading “Wyggeston Lodge goes Clay Shooting – The Good, The Bad And The Ugly”
Wyggeston Lodge Go Karting Championship
The Wyggeston Lodge of Freemasons held it’s inaugural Go Karting Championship on Saturday 9th May 2015. Some 14 brethren, partners, family and friends arrived at the indoor circuit at Wymeswold Airfield, Leicestershire, ready and excited to participate in some all action motor racing. A nice indoor circuit, 400m in length with a raised cross over atContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge Go Karting Championship”
Leicestershire Freemasons celebrate new varsity generation joining the fraternity with a unique joint meeting
The Wyggeston Lodge No.3448 was part of a unique joint meeting held in Leicester on Saturday 23rd May 2015 along with Castle of Leicester Lodge No.7767 and Lodge of Science and Art No.8429. They met together in the inaugural joint meeting to celebrate their recent successes as Universities’ Scheme Lodges and to conduct each ofContinue reading “Leicestershire Freemasons celebrate new varsity generation joining the fraternity with a unique joint meeting”
The First Master of the Wyggeston Lodge, Leicester in 1910 – Frederick Billson
Frederick William Billson LLB.Lond. was Initiated into Freemasonry in the Commercial Lodge No.1391, Leicester, on 31st May 1889 in his early 30’s and after serving in subordinate offices was Installed as Master on 30th April 1897. He was a Founder and first Inner Guard of the Lodge of Research No.2429 and was Installed a MasterContinue reading “The First Master of the Wyggeston Lodge, Leicester in 1910 – Frederick Billson”
Congratulations to our latest Master Masons
We Raised two of our Leicester University student members to the degree of a Master Mason at our meeting held on Friday 20th March 2015 at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester. John Phillips and Ali Sohrabi, pictured above with the Master of the Lodge, were Raised in a wonderful double ceremony assisted by Past Masters and other members. WeContinue reading “Congratulations to our latest Master Masons”
Saint Crispin Lodge assists Wyggeston Lodge with Passing two University student members
Saint Crispin Lodge No.7832 kindly assisted the Wyggeston Lodge No.3448 with progressing their university student members by conducting a Double Passing Ceremony on their behalf at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester on Monday 23rd February 2015. Bros. Tom Grant and Ian Player, who joined the Wyggeston Lodge via the Universities’ Scheme when studying at Leicester University, proved excellent CandidatesContinue reading “Saint Crispin Lodge assists Wyggeston Lodge with Passing two University student members”
Members of Wyggeston Lodge visit the Royal Yorkshire Lodge
On Tuesday 3rd February 2015, members of the Wyggeston Lodge No.3448, which meets in Leicester, along with the members of Leicestershire & Rutland Light Blue Club, visited the Royal Yorkshire Lodge No.265, in Keighley, Yorkshire. Bro Peter Clarke, who joined the Wyggeston Lodge whilst a student at Leicester University via the Universities’ Scheme, joined theContinue reading “Members of Wyggeston Lodge visit the Royal Yorkshire Lodge”
Wyggeston Lodge holds its annual Ladies Festival
The Master, WBro Jamie and his wife Sam, hosted the annual Ladies’ Festival at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester on Saturday 31st January 2015. Brethren, family and friends gathered to celebrate the occasion which, as always, was a wonderful evening full of friendship, laughter and entertainment. After the delicious four-course dinner, WBro Tom Bodycot proposed the toastContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge holds its annual Ladies Festival”
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”
The Wyggeston Lodge, No.3448 Leicester 