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”
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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”
2022 June Meeting Queens Jubilee
The June meeting became a celebration of the Queen’s Jubilee and attended by Freemasons, family and friends for this unique occasion. The celebration was well attended and the raffle money (£280) raised was donated to the local Veterans Hub
Four initiates in a row, Loyal Manor 6445
It has been a truly successful start for 2022 bringing in four new initiates into the Loyal Manor Lodge No. 6445. It has been a while since we have had so many Entered Apprentices at one time and it was great to see the North East corner so well represented. We are also lucky toContinue reading “Four initiates in a row, Loyal Manor 6445”
George Dacey Initiation May 2022
The Loyal manor Lodge 6445 are happy to welcome a fourth candidate in 2022 George Dacey. This is our fourth candidate in a row and a very well attended ceremony and festive board. Pictured here are WM Selwyn Williams, Bro. George Dacey and W.Bro Derek Sawtell.
Stuart Johnson Initiation April 2022
The Loyal manor Lodge 6445 are happy to welcome a third candidate in 2022 Stuart Johnson. Stuart made it three Initiations in a row and a great line up in the North East corner with his new made brothers Charlie and Sam. Pictured here are WM Selwyn Williams, Bro. Stuart Johnson and W.Bro Derek Sawtell
Sam Wynne Initiation March 2022
The Loyal manor Lodge 6445 are happy to welcome a second candidate in 2022 Sam Wynne. It is great to see new initiates together and these two new members have been very patient as they both applied to join in 2019 before the pandemic. Pictured here is W.Bro Derek Sawtell, EA Charlie Ellis, EA SamContinue reading “Sam Wynne Initiation March 2022”
Charlie Ellis Initiation February 2022
The Loyal Manor lodge welcome Charlie Ellis as our first initiation since Loyal Manor restarted meeting, post pandemic. The evening was extra special as Charlie’s obligation was carried out by his Grandfather W.Bro Derek Sawtell who is also our Lodge Almoner.
Loyal Manor Lodge Christmas Dinner 2021
The Christmas Meeting was a great get together, with all Covid safety precautions in place, allowing over 60 brothers and guests to enjoy a Christmas meal together. Sadly the Brass Band could not be there to lead us into our carol singing but this was not to hold back W.Bro Tony Smallman leading the wayContinue reading “Loyal Manor Lodge Christmas Dinner 2021”
Nautical Cable Tow – Enquiries
The “Dorset” Nautical Cable Tow” is the latest delivery to the London Dorset Lodge 3221. In support of: For further information please use the ‘Contact’ page.
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