Tag: University

Wyggeston Lodge attends Freshers’ Fair at University of Leicester

30 September 2015

Members of the Wyggeston Lodge of Freemasons, once again attended Freshers’ Fair at the University of Leicester on Monday 28th September 2015. This was the fourth year in a row that the Lodge has attended the fair and yet again it was a busy but very rewarding day. Lodge members met many students who were interested in finding out … More Wyggeston Lodge attends Freshers’ Fair at University of Leicester

AMULL generously aids University student member to study return

16 September 2015

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 his … More AMULL generously aids University student member to study return

Congratulations to our latest Master Masons

20 March 2015

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. We … More Congratulations to our latest Master Masons

University of Leicester students continue to join the Freemasons

21 February 2015

Another three University of Leicester students, Simon Walmsley, Adam Tilley and James Kelly, joined the Wyggeston Lodge at our meeting on Friday 20th February at Freemasons’ Hall, Leicester in a wonderful triple ceremony. Since joining the United Grand Lodge of England’s Universities’ Scheme in 2011, we have welcomed 27 undergraduate and postgraduate students from Leicester University. … More University of Leicester students continue to join the Freemasons

Wyggeston Lodge welcomes 5 new members

20 December 2014

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 Freemasons … More Wyggeston Lodge welcomes 5 new members

Freemasons attend Freshers’ Fair at Leicester University Student Union.

30 September 2014

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 – were … More Freemasons attend Freshers’ Fair at Leicester University Student Union.

The Lodge attends the Freemasons Association of Medical, University and Legal Lodges (AMULL) Festival

28 September 2014

Our Lodge Secretary, WBro Andy Green, attended the Freemasons Association of Medical, University and Legal Lodges (AMULL) Festival on 27th September 2014 representing The Wyggeston Lodge which is an Associate Member Lodge. This year it was held at The Charterhouse, London and was hosted by Aesculapius Lodge No.2410 which is also a UGLE Universities’ Scheme Lodge. … More The Lodge attends the Freemasons Association of Medical, University and Legal Lodges (AMULL) Festival

John: My story of why I became a Freemason whilst an undergraduate student at Leicester University

22 July 2014

As a student of archaeology I am repeatedly asked two things; ‘do you dig up dinosaurs?’ and ‘will I be seeing you on Time Team?’ Almost all social interactions, from family gatherings to meeting people in bars, are plagued by those two simple questions. The stock answers are of course, ‘you’re thinking of palaeontology’ and … More John: My story of why I became a Freemason whilst an undergraduate student at Leicester University

Historic meeting sees 5 new members join the Lodge

22 March 2014

Our members and visitors witnessed a historic meeting at our Regular Meeting on Friday 21st March where we Initiated 5 new members. This was the first time in the Lodge’s 103 year old history that we have welcomed five new members in one meeting. Since joining the United Grand Lodge of England Universities’ Scheme in … More Historic meeting sees 5 new members join the Lodge