Author Archives: Steve Watkin

Two Freemasons from Dorset, Harry Barnes and Trevor Barrett, travelled to Ukraine, delivering much needed humanitarian aid to a local village Sokal. There was also opportunity to visit a Freemasons Lodge in Lviv, and presenting two pieces of Lodge Furniture made by members of our own lodge. The following article link below is written byContinue reading “Humanitarian Aid for Ukraine”

Royal Arch Masons … ‘What is this doing here’? you may ask, well I thought I would show what else is out there, and having only joined last year and just four meetings in, would put a meeting update written, by Chris Barrett, on our Latest page to give you a little insight. The LoyalContinue reading “Loyal Manor Chapter”

The Loyal Manor lodge curry & quiz was held at Portland Masonic Hall on Saturday the 25th March. 12 teams of various sizes took part and represented a total of 90 attendees . The quiz master was Bro Gavin Anderson-Terry and he was ably assisted by his daughter Lois. The winning team was The TopContinue reading “Curry and Quiz 2023”

It was only May 2020 we had four new members who joined the Loyal Manor Lodge. Now in March 2023 they have all been passed to the degree of Fellowcraft. The evening raised enough to sponsor eight young persons to a day of activities, allowing them to meet a make new friends.

On Friday 3rd March our very own Bro. Gavin Anderson-Terry is up for a charity trial at the Shire Hall in Dorchester where, unbelievably, he has been charged with ‘crimes against fashion’, you can see the campaign details here Weldmar Hospice Jail or Bail. Video evidence of the said (sad) crimes can be found inContinue reading “Jail or Bail?”

On the 20th January 2023, Twelve Brothers of the The Loyal Manor Lodge No:6445 visited The Portsmouth Lodge No:487 of the Province of Hampshire and Isle of Wight. Our Worshipful Master W.Bro Derek Sawtell was received as an official guest alongside the WM of Bishopswood Lodge No:7920 by the Worshipful Master W.Bro Kevin Hunt ofContinue reading “Visit to The Portsmouth Lodge No:487”

Our Worshipful Master and his Wife Anne celebrated Christmas with the Brethren of Loyal Manor in style. The evening culminated in singing several carols and of course the legendary Twelve Days of Christmas bringing the house down. A big thank you to all those who organised and setup the evening and also great thanks toContinue reading “Christmas 2022”

Christmas kicked off for Loyal Manor with a min-bus trip to the Exeter German Market the first weekend of December. A group of sixteen took the day to enjoy the German Market and all that it offers with a slap up meal on the return journey. All had a great time … the merriment inContinue reading “Exeter German Market”

Three members of the Loyal Manor Lodge and spent a great evening at the Grand Ball in Bournemouth with their partners. W. Bro. Graham Cook and Wendy, W.Bro. Chris Barrett and Carole and W.Bro. Mike Lambourne and Marion enjoyed the celebrations. Thank you for representing Loyal Manor

On the 29th October 2022 W/Bro Brian Barton, PGStB of the Loyal Manor Lodge 6445, was invited to visit the ” Musket, Pike, and Drum Lodge 9906 at Alton in the Province of Hampshire, to present them with one of his specially made cable tows, which are now becoming known not only across the countryContinue reading “Musket, Pike and Drum Lodge 9906”