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”
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Christmas 2022
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”
Exeter German Market
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”
Provincial Grand Lodge and Royal Arch Chapter Ball
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
Musket, Pike and Drum Lodge 9906
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”
After Three Years we have a new WM
Congratulations to Derek Sawtell and also a thank you for taking the role of WM for the second time for the Loyal Manor Lodge. It was a great evening with many stepping up to the next level also after three years supporting W.Bro Selwyn Williams. Derek is pictures here with his new Wardens Gavin andContinue reading “After Three Years we have a new WM”
A Nautical Cable Tow for the Grand Lodge of California
September 29th 2022, Chris Barrett met Bro Jason Harding who took him on a tour of the Grand Lodge of California in San Francisco. First Chris presented Jason with the Grand Lodge of California Nautical Cable Tow, especially crafted by WBro Brian Barton, for the occasion. Jason gladly accepted the Nautical Cable Tow on behalfContinue reading “A Nautical Cable Tow for the Grand Lodge of California”
Three Years in the Chair …
The last meeting of our WM, W. Bro. Selwyn Williams, before the Installation of the Master Elect in October, was held the Friday evening of the 23rd September. This has been a marathon run, heading the Loyal Manor Lodge since his Installation in October 2019, just a few months before the pandemic and lockdown. Selwyn responded to theContinue reading “Three Years in the Chair …”
Nautical Cable Tow
BRIAN BARTON OF LOYAL MANOR LODGE NO. 6445 AT PORTLAND IS SUPPORTING THE DORSET FESTIVAL 2025 IN HIS OWN SPECIAL WAY. BRIAN IS A FORMER CHIEF PETTY OFFICER IN THE ROYAL NAVY AND IS USING HIS SEAFARING SKILLS TO PRODUCE CUSTOM-MADE NAUTICAL CABLE-TOWS FOR LODGES. THE CABLE-TOWS ARE MADE FROM SEAMAN’S KNOTS WITH PERSONALISED FREEMASONRYContinue reading “Nautical Cable Tow”
Donation to Veterans Hub
Chris Barrett made a donation of £280 on behalf of the lodge to the Veterans Hub and had great pleasure in visiting them and having a catch-up tour with Andy Price, the founder and Director. The facilities have developed greatly since Chris last visited in March 2020 and now includes a gym, an outdoor vegetableContinue reading “Donation to Veterans Hub”