Bedfordshire Freemasons

News – Bedfordshire Freemasons

• Elstow Lodge No 8759 – A Memorable Evening February 6, 2026
  Elstow Lodge enjoyed a very fun and memorable meeting this week, highlighted by the double Raising of two Lodge members who are also members of the BEDA Chapter of the Widows Sons. Nick Edwards, Bedfordshire’s Provincial Grand Master, paid the Lodge an official visit and was among the many BEDA members present to support Matt […]
  Paul Gerard Smith
• Bedfordshire Building Together February 5, 2026
  A series of successful Membership workshops were run recently across Bedfordshire, encouraging good practice and introducing ideas and tools to stimulate growth across our Lodges and Chapters. Lots of great ideas, but as always the most important mission is to continue to make Freemasonry Fun!
  Dean OConnell
• Worshipful Brother Ian Donald Murdoch February 5, 2026
  Dear Brethren, It is with sadness that I inform you of the passing to the Grand Lodge above Worshipful Brother and Comp Ian Donald Murdoch PProvJGW on 11th of November 2025 (93). Sadly, we have only just been advised his passing, however I am aware that members of Ampthill lodge attended W. Bro Ian’s funeral. […]
  Mark Harwood
• Worshipful Brother Eric Wooding February 4, 2026
  Dear Brethren, It is with sadness that I inform you of the passing to the Grand Lodge above Worshipful Brother Eric Wooding on 24th of January 2026 (98). Eric was initiated on the 25th of March 1970 in Stuart Lodge L540 installed as Master in 1980, and elected an Honorary member in 2001. In 2003 […]
  Mark Harwood
• Three Pillars Feeding the Homeless Launches in Dunstable January 30, 2026
  Whilst in the Chair of the Earl of Courtown Lodge in 2022,  Simon Barter became increasingly aware of the number of people sleeping rough in and around Dunstable town centre. Troubled that homelessness remains such a visible issue in the 21st century, he shared with his Lodge his wish to see Freemasonry involved in a […]
  Mark Harwood
• A New 3rd Provincial Grand Principal for Bedfordshire Royal Arch January 26, 2026
  The Grand Superintendent for Bedfordshire, Excellent Companion Nick Edwards, is pleased to announce the appointment and forthcoming Investiture of Excellent Companion Andrew John Routledge as Third Provincial Grand Principal, in succession to Excellent Companion Robert Venn. It is also announced that Excellent Companion Gareth Jones OBE, Third Grand Principal, will attend the Provincial Grand Chapter […]
  Mark Harwood
• 50 Years for Alan F Russell January 24, 2026
  On the afternoon of Tuesday 20 January, on behalf of Bedfordshire Freemasons, Deputy Provincial Grand Master, Martin Wilson, visited  and presented  Alan F Russell with his fifty year certificate in Freemasonry. Alan was initiated into Lea Valley Lodge No 4827, which met at Hertingfordbury, near Hertford on 1 November 1975 and became Master in 1992 […]
  Mark Harwood
• Martin Foss Annual Award 2026 January 23, 2026
  On Wednesday 21st January, Martin Wilson, accompanied by Steve Joyce, representing Bedfordshire Freemasons, attended the Graduation Ceremony for the School of Healthcare Practice at the University of Bedfordshire to present the Bedfordshire Freemasons’ Martin Foss Award. This annual award is presented to the year’s outstanding Midwifery graduate, selected by the University, and is accompanied by […]
  Mark Harwood
• Brother John Albert George Longstaff January 21, 2026
  Dear Brethren, It is with sadness that I inform you of the sad passing to the Grand Lodge above of Bro. John Albert George Longstaff on 31st of December 2025 (93). John was initiated on the 26th of January 1977 in Stuart Lodge L540 resigning in 2011. John served Bedfordshire freemasonry for 48 years.  Unfortunately, […]
  Mark Harwood
• 150 Years at Stuart Chapter no. 540 January 17, 2026
  The 150-year anniversary celebratory meeting of Stuart Chapter No. 540 was a truly memorable occasion. The Provincial team, led by the Provincial Grand Superintendent,  Nicholas Edwards, joined the Companions of the Chapter and distinguished visitors to mark this significant milestone. The Grand Superintendent delivered an engaging overview of the rich history of the Chapter, after […]
  Mark Harwood