St Vincent Chapter No5295

14/06/2026

13/06/2026

Three E.Comp from St Vincent Chapter No5295 enjoying the Annual Convocation of Hampshire and IOW Provincial Grand Chapter meeting today at the Novatel Southampton.

What a privilege to attend and support members from St Vincent Chapter No5295 and many other good friends from Chapters all over our Province receiving their 1st Appointment and Promotions today.

Really did enjoy the whole experience.

12/06/2026

Yet another really good meeting at St Vincent Chapter No5295 again last night for a demonstration ceremony of Exaltation working with the new Hampshire and IOW ritual.

Many thanks to Comp David Morgan (DJ Morgan) for standing in as candidate at the meeting.

Companion David was in the very safe hands of the Sojourners, Comp Nathan Bunyan (Principal Sojourner) Comp Richard Lockwood (1st Assistant Sojourner) and E.Comp Tony Williams ProvGStwd who stood in at a moments notice as (2nd Assistant Sojourner).

Well done E Comp Gavin Webb (MEZ) for all the hard work you always put into your ritual and to E.Comp Kevin Doswell PPGSwdB for stepping in as (H) at a moments notice, excellent work Kevin.

Outstanding ritual yet again from E.Comp Tony Williams ProvGStwd for his explanation of the signs and to E.Comp Paul Davies ProvGStwd for his delivery of the Mystical Lecture, both superbly done.

Special thanks to all our guests, especially the Companions from Neptune Chapter No5150 for their fantastic support again.

Our festive board was made even better with all our guests joining in the banter, fun and laughter. Such great fun was had by all who attended and a nice amount of money raised for charity.

One new rejoining member proposed last night, St Vincent Chapter No5295 is definitely moving in the right direction.

07/06/2026

We all know that learning ritual takes effort. But are you actually learning it in the way that works best for you?

W. Bro Graham Chisnell APGM, Deputy Chairman of the Light Blues and Royals Advisory Group, is coming to Cosham Masonic Centre on Wednesday 15th July with something genuinely useful. Discover your own learning style, use it to your advantage, and transform the way you approach ritual from here on in.

Practical, enjoyable, and open to every member of the Province from Entered Apprentice to Grand Officers. Bring a fellow Companion along and make a great evening of it.

Bar opens at 18:15. Talk kicks off at 18:45. You'll be back at the bar by 19:30. Informal dress, come as you are.

Register on Square Events 👇
https://squareevents.org

31/05/2026

Lodge is at recess. Chapter is quiet.

Life does not slow down just because the summer is here. We know that. Family, work, commitments. They do not take a recess.

But the Solomon Diploma is self paced and that changes everything.

Whether you are just beginning or picking up where you left off, even fifteen minutes during the summer can move you forward.

You chose the Royal Arch. You went further than most. Your education in it deserves the same commitment.

“Welcome Companion” is where that next step starts. A module crafted specifically for you.

Your diploma is waiting: https://solomon.ugle.org.uk/course/view.php?id=133

05/05/2026

The Province is hosting the Chandlers Ford Beer Festival at Kings Court Masonic Centre – 31st July & 1st August 2026! 🍻

Craft beers from Powder Monkey and The Dancing Man, locally distilled rum from V Rum, BBQ, Mexican street food, and live entertainment across three sessions. Bring the family, bring your friends!

Tickets are just £15.

Grab yours now 👇

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-chandlers-ford-beer-festival-tickets-1982614630731

30/04/2026

A distinguished day for Royal Arch Masonry 🔺

Today, Supreme Grand Chapter hosts its Annual Investiture, a special occasion recognising Grand Officer appointments and promotions, and celebrating dedication, service, and commitment to the Order.

Many Companions will be travelling to London to witness and support those receiving honours on this memorable day.

To all those being invested, congratulations on this well deserved recognition. Wishing everyone attending a wonderful day of celebration and fellowship. 🔺

10/04/2026

Many congratulations to every single member of St Vincent Chapter No5295 at last night's meeting.
When the new team preformed a ceremony of Exaltation for Bro Ryan Baker using the New Hampshire and IOW ritual which made the ceremony even more special and more understandable for our new candidate who at the Festive board when responding to his toast, responded by saying.

"Wow that was a magical experience, I wasn't expecting that"

Thank you to those Companions who stood in at the very last minute and delivered some truly superb ritual.

And a special thanks to our visitors from local Chapters who made our festive board a very vibrant one with lots of fun and laughter.

New candidates and joining members in the pipeline at St Vincent Chapter No5295 which is growing stronger each meeting.

Roll on our next Chapter meeting.

26/03/2026

Companions all.

St Vincent Chapter No5295 next regular Convocation meeting will be held on Thursday 9th April at Fareham Masonic Hall at 6pm when we will be carrying out the New Hampshire and IOW ritual for a new candidate for Exaltation.

All Companions will receive a very warm welcome and if you wish to dine, please let me know and I will be only too happy to forward on to you the booking details for dine, or you are welcome to just attend our meeting.

Thank you in advance for your support.

13/03/2026

E.Companions out representing St Vincent Chapter No5295 at last night's Installation meeting at Alverstoke Chapter No1705.

Really good to see so many Companions attending for what was an excellent ceremony to witness E.Comp Michael Barraclough be installed as "MEZ".
E.Comp Bill Starkey installed as "H" .
And Comp Ellis Weekes installed as "J".

Absolutely buzzing at the festive board (after proceedings) with Companions all laughing and joking together.

Really good to also be in the company of the Solent Area Royal Arch Chapter Mentor E.Comp Phil Wedgbrow.

It was another fantastic evening out and definitely was Royal Arch Masonry at its best.