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”
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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”
Andy: Why I became a Freemason and after 17 years still enjoy it
I arrived in Leicester in the autumn of 1997 at the age of 26 for my first job at Leicester University after graduating with a PhD from Hull. Only knowing one person in the entire city from my comprehensive school days in Somerset, I was keen to build social circles outside of my work colleagues.Continue reading “Andy: Why I became a Freemason and after 17 years still enjoy it”
Short film shows ‘What it means to be a Freemason’
The United Grand Lodge of England have produced a new short film outlining the fundamental values of what it means to be a Freemason. If you live, study or work in the Leicester area and want to join The Wyggeston Lodge then you do not need to be invited to become a Freemason. It is as simple asContinue reading “Short film shows ‘What it means to be a Freemason’”
Wyggeston Lodge members visit Apollo University Lodge, Oxford
On Saturday the 7th June 2014, the Master and members of The Wyggeston Lodge, along with the Leicestershire & Rutland Light Blue Club visited Apollo University Lodge No.357, in Oxford, the oldest University-affiliated lodge in the country. Both Lodges are members of the United Grand Lodge of England Universities’ Scheme. The meeting was held inContinue reading “Wyggeston Lodge members visit Apollo University Lodge, Oxford”
The Lodge raises over £300 for local Leicestershire and Rutland charities
At our Lodge meeting on Friday 20th December 2013, the members very generously donated a total of £317 for the following local Leicestershire and Rutland charities: Vista – Provides vital services and support to children and adults with sight loss including people with sight loss and learning disabilities, sight loss and dementia and people with dual sensoryContinue reading “The Lodge raises over £300 for local Leicestershire and Rutland charities”
Lodge of Gratitude Passes two of our Members
Congratulations to Bros Dr Christopher Kent and Samuel MacCuaig were Passed to the Degree of a Fellowcraft in a Double Ceremony kindly conducted by the Lodge of Gratitude No.6514 at their Regular Meeting on Tuesday 17th December 2013 at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester. The Master of The Wyggeston Lodge, WBro Dipak Chauhan, and other members attendedContinue reading “Lodge of Gratitude Passes two of our Members”
Members are Appointed Officers at Provincial Grand Lodge
Our congratulations go to WBro Alan R Davis who received his first Appointment as an active Provincial Grand Charity Steward at the Annual Communication of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Leicestershire and Rutland on Friday 29th November 2013. This reflects the dedication and hard work that WBro Alan has given to The Wyggeston Lodge since joiningContinue reading “Members are Appointed Officers at Provincial Grand Lodge”
Members attend the University Lodges’ Ball
Members of The Wyggeston Lodge, and their partners, travelled to London on Saturday 23rd November 2013 to attend the University Lodges’ Ball held at Armoury House of the Honourable Artillery Company. For many years the tradition of the Masonic Ball in Oxford and Cambridge was one of the highlights of the University social calendar. Unfortunately itContinue reading “Members attend the University Lodges’ Ball”
Leicester University students visit Freemasons’ Hall
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”
The Wyggeston Lodge, No.3448 Leicester 