Bedfordshire Freemasons

News – Bedfordshire Freemasons

• Leighton Cross and Beda Provide Help for the Scout Hut October 9, 2024
  Many parts of Bedfordshire have been adversely impacted by the recent flooding and this includes the Scout Hut used by the aptly named Riverside Church Scout Group in Leighton Buzzard. Both the building and equipment were damaged by floodwater, resulting in an appeal for emergency funding by the Group. One local lodge, Leighton Cross, got […]
  Dean OConnell
• Uncle Ted’s 50 Fabulous Years in Freemasonry October 3, 2024
  Edward (Ted) Drayton, a Past Master of Farley Lodge No 7796 celebrated his 50th anniversary in Freemasonry this week at the Lodges regular meeting. Ted, known as uncle Ted in Farley Lodge, was initiated in October 1974. During his long career he has enjoyed membership of Wimbledon Lodge, Bedfordshire First Grand Principals Chapter, Chiltern Mark, […]
  Paul Smith
• Bedfordshire’s Old Treasures Share Notes and Refreshments. October 3, 2024
  Ahead of Bedfordshire’s Provincial Meeting on 15th October, Hugh Love, Past Provincial Treasurer and Current Assistant Leader of Bedfordshire’s Masons, and Steve Atwood, current Provincial Treasurer and Assistant Leader in waiting, shared notes and enjoyed a few modest refreshments together when attending Hertfordshire’s Provincial meeting, in London, last week. Steve said,” I’m really looking forward […]
  Paul Smith
• Worshipful Brother John Ernest Low October 1, 2024
  Dear Brethren, It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing to the Grand lodge above Worshipful Brother & Excellent Companion John Ernest Low PPrSGW on Sunday 22nd of September 2024 (80) Brethren it would be remiss of me not to bring to your attention Worshipful Brother Johns Masonic career from when […]
  Paul Smith
• Three for the Price of One at John Hindle Lodge. September 27, 2024
  The John Hindle Lodge No 9432 had their first meeting back after the summer break this week and were treated to an evening of special presentations. The first was a talk on British bank notes by Lodge member Billy Axe. The presentation was entertaining and informative detailing the many different 20th century notes which have […]
  Paul Smith
• The Gables Hall Team Celebrate Another Successful Year September 27, 2024
  The Gables Hall, home to nine Craft Lodges from three Provinces, hosted a Sunday Lunch last weekend to thank its members and their ladies for their support over another year. A convivial and well-attended event also raised a three-figure sum which will go towards funding one of the several improvement projects underway at the Hall. […]
  Paul Smith
• A Perfect Days Fishing with the MTSFC September 26, 2024
  Twelve young people, with special educational needs, enjoyed a glorious late summers day recently when they were hosted  by Members of the Bedfordshire Branch of the MTSFC, supported by some guest fishermen. The young people from Keech Cottage Hospice in Luton spent the day at Greensand Fisheries near Sandy.  It’s a lovely setting with wildlife […]
  Paul Smith
• Brother Philip Arthur Abraham September 26, 2024
  Dear Brethren, Again, it is my sad duty to inform you of the passing to the Grand lodge above of Brother Philip Arthur Abraham on the 14th of August 2024 (94) Philip was initiated on the 17th of December 1969 in Leighton Cross Lodge L6176. Brother Philip was elected an Honorary Member in 2022 Bro […]
  Paul Smith
• Worshipful Brother David Kitchener September 24, 2024
  Dear Brethren, It is my sad duty to inform you of the passing to the Grand lodge above of Worshipful Brother and Excellent Companion David Edward Kitchener on the 5th of September 2024 (93) David was initiated on the 27th of April 1978 in Lodge of St Mary L3654, Master in 1993 & 2007. In […]
  Paul Smith
• Bedfordshire-MCF Donation Provides “Paediatric Pods” at the L and D. September 22, 2024
  On Monday 16th September Clive Walsh, Deputy Leader of Bedfordshire Masons, Tony Green, Provincial Secretary and Steve Joyce, Provincial Charity Steward visited the Luton & Dunstable Hospital as guests of the Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Charity. They were delighted to be accompanied by Susan Lousada, Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire. Sarah Amexheta, Head of the Charity, was […]
  Paul Smith