Warwickshire Freemasons

01/11/2026

Monday 26 October - Coventry Foundation Lodge No. 4543

Coventry Foundation Lodge celebrated the Proclamation of WM Elvin Imanli and invested officers for the new Masonic year. The evening also featured a Double Passing for Bros Ney Corneil and Nelson Ejenavi, with visitors from Derbyshire helping make it a memorable occasion.

Tuesday 27 October - Lodge of Industry No. 5123

Lodge of Industry welcomed Bro Ram as its newest Initiate in an excellent ceremony led by WM Paul Jenkins. Despite several late absences requiring brethren to step into unfamiliar roles, the Lodge delivered a superb performance throughout.

Tuesday 27 October - Grosvenor Chapter No. 938

Nine members of Grosvenor Chapter travelled to Shrewsbury to visit Pengwerne Chapter No. 3229 and witness a Double Exaltation. An impressive ceremony, excellent companionship and a demonstration of the Warwickshire Fire made the visit a resounding success.

Thursday 29 October - Holy Well Lodge No. 9437

Holy Well Lodge initiated two new members during another excellent evening of ritual at the Dallas Burston Polo Ground. The success reflects the hard work of the Lodge's junior brethren and continued emphasis on Lodges of Instruction.

Thursday 29 October - Alliance Lodge No. 5811

Knowle Masonic Hall hosted the celebration of WBro David Rice PPSGW reaching 50 years in Freemasonry. More than 40 brethren attended to honour his remarkable journey, with festivities continuing into a memorable festive board.

Friday 20 October - Zoe's Place Boo Bash

Warwickshire Light Blues Club supported Zoe's Place Boo Bash, helping create a safe and magical Halloween experience for children unable to trick or treat. Volunteers assisted with parking, event set-up and decorated car boots, while Warwickshire Freemasons donated £1,000 towards respite care for local families.

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31/10/2026

Zoe’s Place Boo Bash
Yesterday evening saw Warwickshire Light Blues Club undertaking their volunteering efforts at Boo Bash at Zoe’s Place.

Many of the kids from the hospice are too unwell or at risk to trick or treat on the streets so car boots are used in the car park as a safe place for them to have the full Halloween experience.

And what an experience! The joy on the families faces will live with me for years. We provided car parking, supplied two decorated car boots (thanks to Matt’s steph for decorating his) and set up and strip down.

Warwickshire Freemasons also provided a donation of £1000 which allows three families a day of respite care with children having nurses to care for them while their families get some time to themselves or to spend time with siblings. A wonderful contribution to make.

We are still looking for volunteers at various events at Zoe’s Place over the next two years so join the Light Blues and Join In!

29/10/2026

Supporting young people when they need it most. 💙 We are incredibly proud to share that a £4,500 donation from Warwickshire Freemasons to The Shakespeare Hospice is directly funding 375 specialized memory-making sessions for bereaved children.

Swipe through to see how this vital work creates a safe space for healing and resilience in our community. 👉

28/10/2026

Faced with wage freezes, skilled masons formed powerful, layered Guilds. ⚔️

These Guilds did more than teach secrets; they controlled the trade. They ensured only those who served a proper apprenticeship could practice. By keeping out 'Cowans and Intruders' (unskilled labour), they effectively bargained for their worth. They were, in essence, early vertical trades unions.

This is why we still emphasize proving our skills.

27/10/2026

🎉 Huge congratulations to Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons Of Warwickshire on celebrating their 150th Anniversary!

Over 150 guests gathered at the Aloft Hotel in Birmingham on Saturday, 24 October, for a fantastic evening hosted by The Warwickshire Mark Provincial Grand Master Andrew Armbrister, alongside guest of honour Paul Raymond Clement The Pro Grand Master for the Mark Master Masons.

To mark this incredible milestone, Head of Warwickshire Freemasons Philip Hall proudly presented a £40,000 cheque from the Craft to the Warwickshire Mark Masons Benevolent Fund!

A truly special night highlighting the strong bond between Craft and Mark Masonry and our shared commitment to charity. Here's to the next 150 years! 🥂

26/10/2026

The Winding Staircase
Step by step, we keep climbing, this week features the installation of the winding staircase, connecting our foundation to the upper levels. Ready to take the next step in your own personal journey?

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25/10/2026

Warwickshire Freemasons: Weekly Round‑Up 🏛️

Plenty happening across the Province this week with Exaltations, Passings, Initiations and some famously affordable fish & chips!

Tuesday 20 October
Goldieslie Lodge No. 6174
A wonderful evening in Sutton Coldfield as the Lodge initiated its latest member, with several junior brethren excelling in the ceremony and a thoroughly enjoyable Festive Board. 🔨👏

Wednesday 21 October
Faith & Hope Chapter
Comp Jakki Freeman completed his journey in Pure and Ancient Freemasonry with a memorable Exaltation, worked in fine style by a team of Past Assistant Provincial Grand Masters. Two Supreme Grand Chapter Certificates were also presented during a fantastic evening of friendship and fellowship. 🔺✨

Thursday 22 October
Newdegate Lodge No. 5102
Bro David Hall was Passed to the Degree of Fellow Craft in Nuneaton, with excellent ritual followed by a French-themed Festive Board that looked magnifique! 🇫🇷🍷

Friday 23 October
Concord Chapter No. 3239
The Chapter welcomed the Province's very own "Three Daves" as E.Comps David Graham, Dave Evans and Dave Rose helped celebrate the installation of the new Principals. Fish and chips, Royal Arch ritual and Zumba music from next door... only at Concord! 🔺🍟🎵

Alma Mater Lodge
A busy night with a triple initiation, giving three new brethren their first steps into Freemasonry and ensuring a bright future for the Lodge. 🔨🎉

Warwickshire continues to thrive, with new members joining, candidates progressing and Chapters flourishing across the Province.

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23/10/2026

Get ready to Elf on! 🧝‍♂️🎄 Dalecote House, home of the Coventry Freemasons, is proudly sponsoring the

Mental Elf 2026 5K Festive Fun Run to support their charity partner Coventry, Warwickshire and Worcestershire Mind
Whether you run, walk, or jog, we want to see you there:

When: Sunday, 6 December from 11am to 2pm
Where: War Memorial Park, Coventry, CV3 6PT
We are encouraging all Lodges, families, friends, and colleagues to enter a team and dress up in your best festive costumes!

Plus, Dalecote House will be opening our lodge rooms to the public during the event.

Bring your families to come inside, learn about Freemasonry, and enjoy the available tea, coffee, and open bar.

Get together, get active, and support a great cause!

23/10/2026

21/10/2026

To understand the wages, we must look back to the 14th Century. 🛡️

Europe was ravaged by the Black Death, creating massive labour shortages. Demand for skilled masons soared, but King and Parliament froze wages at pre-plague levels. This generated a profound struggle for survival and fairness that defined the operative Craft.

This economic pressure is why the Guilds became essential