Author Archives: Steve Watkin

Congratulations to Matthew Le Sueur on being Raised to Master Mason in the Loyal Manor Lodge on the 23rd May 2025. Matthew has relatives from both sides of his family, so Freemasonry is truly in his blood. Matthew is already playing an active role in the support of the Lodge, and is now looking toContinue reading “Raising of Matthew Le Sueur”

The meeting was held at the Freemason’s Hall at Victoria Square on Portland, organised by the ladies of the Broken Column Association. The day was very well attended and kindly supported by our Provincial Grand Master Stephen James and Assistant Provincial Grand Master Leon Matthews There was a short talk from the Island Community ActionContinue reading “The Broken Column Christmas Meeting 9th December 2024”

On the 22nd November, Matthew took the next step in Freemasonry, and was Passed to Fellow Craft. The ceremony was carried out by Roger Hart and supported by his officers and Past Masters. Here Matthew is with Steve, Roger and Nicko. Well done Matthew, perfect performance.

4th November 2024 Ray Baines celebrated sixty years in Freemasonry with many members attending from several Provinces including the United Grand Lodge of England. Ray has played a special part in The Loyal Manor Lodge and other lodges of Dorset Freemasonry, as he served as the visiting officer for many years, before moving to theContinue reading “Ray Baines Celebrates 60 years of Freemasonry”

“ On Friday, October 25th, the Loyal Manor Lodge installed Roger Hart as into the chair. Although Roger only recently joined the Lodge, thanks to some persuasive encouragement from Michael Lambourne, he now finds himself leading the team —a role he hadn’t anticipated on doing. The evening was very well supported by the Provincial TeamContinue reading “Installation of Roger Hart”

Portland Social Club and Loyal Manor Lodge 6445, meeting in Portland, joined together to assist a local girl with mobility issues to return to the sports she loves. The objective of the fundraiser was to purchase a  MY WALKER  which is an assisted, wheeled frame recommended by the NHS, Children’s Therapy Department, Dorchester for Aaliyah. OnContinue reading “Aaliyah and MY WALKER”

Congratulations to Stuart Johnson on being Raised to Master Mason in the Loyal Manor Lodge on the 28th June 2024. Our WM stand in was Roger Hart and JD Derek Pile, supported by SD Nick Oldham, and an amazing job all round.

It is with great pleasure to announce a second new member in a row, Emilio Fabian. This was a great evening with lots of support for Emilio on his first steps into Freemasonry. We all look forward to seeing Emilio progress.

It is with great pleasure to announce the latest addition to The Loyal Manor Lodge’s Members, Matthew Le Seur. Matthew has links to Freemasonry having had a Grandfather who was WM of Trinity Lodge, Matthew is looking to continue the family tradition. The evening was also attended by two newly made brothers from visiting lodges,Continue reading “Initiation of Matthew Le Seur”

A great night where we celebrated the Raising of George Dacey to Master Mason. It is so good to have so many Raisings in a short while and George was chomping at the bit to complete his first journey into freemasonry. We all had a great evening with over 45 attending the ceremony, accompanied byContinue reading “The Raising of George Dacey”