Mercury Lodge 4581

01/03/2026

On Saturday 28th February, Mercury Lodge held its Installation meeting... and excellent evening, to welcome the new Master and his Wardens.

20/01/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀
Can you please help support our lodge boosted post
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/17jsz2sJ8r/

The post refers viewers to the UGLE "Join" webpage so this is a universal post. Perhaps the post will drive more enquiries to UGLE! However if you want a lodge in Farnborough, Mercury should be considered.

By encouraging the Facebook algorithm you will widen the distribution. Please like/dislike or even comment as this will help with the algorithm distribution of the post.

Thank you.

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15/01/2026

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗿𝘆
A worthwhile and friendly activity with values. We meet, rehearse and then socialise. Supporting charity is important.

We are a Farnborough lodge meeting five times pa at 6 pm on a Wednesday evening except for February.

Can you be a Freemason? Looking forward to meeting you.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻
Please see 1st comment for more information🌐

08/01/2026

Medieval people were religious and familiar with the Bible – unlike many today. Enlightenment “gentlemen scholars” (mathematicians, philosophers, and courtiers) were drawn to the moral and symbolic potential of the stonemasons’ craft. By the 1600s, lodges began to include these non‑operative members, transforming the lodge into a forum for philosophical exchange.

The Freemasons central idea was the building of a better society through democracy, religious toleration, societal and personal development and applying rational thinking. They borrowed from the operative builders’ craft and took their central allegory from the Bible, the common source book known to all, in which the only building described in any detail is King Solomon’s Temple.

The legendary construction of his Temple in Jerusalem provides symbolism for Masonic rituals, representing spiritual building, wisdom, and moral development, with Masons seeing themselves as builders of a spiritual temple, emulating Solomon's wisdom and the temple's perfection.

Freemasonry likens personal development to a stonemason's journey from rough to smooth ashlar, symbolising moral and spiritual refinement. Using stonemasons’ tools they strive to embody virtues. The ultimate aim is to become a perfected individual, contributing positively to society, akin to a perfected stone within King Solomon's Temple.

Mercury Lodge is based at the Farnborough Masonic Centre.
If you want to contact us for information:
Email: [email protected]

Visit our website: https://www.mercurylodge.org.uk/

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01/01/2026

A New Year commences for the Lodge. We are looking forward to meeting again - 14/01 - CoI, 21/01 - GPC, 28/01 Lodge. We have significant changes coming and the first will be when the current Master installs his replacement in February. We are ready to return from refreshment to labour.

The Master, Wardens and Brethren wish you a wonderful and peaceful New Year.

Want information?
Website: https://www.mercurylodge.org.uk/
Email: [email protected]
Address: Farnborough Masonic Centre, 37 Alexandra Rd, Farnborough GU14 6BS

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29/12/2025

Albert Royds, Rochdale banker and Freemason, commissioned an amazing and unique church in Rochdale, at a time when Freemasons were stalwarts of the local community. No expense was spared and it was completed in 1873. It is now a listed building that was upgraded to Grade 1 listing in 2010 because of its architectural and masonic significance.

It is the only known church building in England so overtly dedicated to Masonic symbolism. The building reflects Masonic values of perfection and craft, with intricate details. It is proportional to King Solomon’s Temple and comprises seven cubes; the number seven symbolizes completeness and perfection, while the cube represents stability and balance.

The whole building has connotations with Freemasonry, but the Masonic interest is openly depicted in the East Window which is filled with pictorial representations of the Temple at Jerusalem. Ezra and Nehemiah each have a window as does a Tyler who guards the chapel armed with Solomon’s sword.

Sadly the church closed in 2007.

Albert Royds Masonic career
Provincial Grand Master for Worcestershire from 1866 to 1878, Grand Superintendent from 1866 to 1880.

Provincial Commander of the Provincial Priory of Worcestershire from 1861 to 1877. During this period he was also the Provincial Grand Commander of the Provincial Priory of Lancashire

In 1862 he was elected a member of The Supreme Council 33° and appointed Grand Captain General of the Ancient and Accepted Rite from 1869 to 1872

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26/12/2025

The lodge has experimented with AI to support posts. The AI tool must learn and does not get it right easily. Pictures can be confused with imagery from Grand Lodges across the world.🤨

Found wonderful images of Santa Claus and an Action Man Mason. Apron details take effort, getting the right square and compasses and collar jewels are something else. A lot of effort went into these images!

London Masons are working hard on Social Media with lots of interesting posts and videos. They clearly have many professional and talented Brethren working in social media and advertising 😊

We always try to give a story to a picture, which must be interesting and attractive to capture the scrolling public. We can inform, educate and explain what we do to the general public. We are open about what we do. Of course, Freemason scrollers are also important as we update Brethren and share what we do. If Mercury Lodge can attract visitors, great!

is the Social Media lodge. I cant find anything similar under the Special Interest Lodge list.

Trying to build viewers, the media platform algorithm needs to be considered to expand distribution beyond our followers; posting every 7-10 days with 10% promoting membership and the rest as information for our viewers.

Mercury Lodge is based at the Farnborough Masonic Centre.
If you want to contact us for information:
Email: [email protected]

Visit our website: https://www.mercurylodge.org.uk/

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23/12/2025

Christmas is a Christian tradition embracing peace, love and understanding. Those concepts are celebrated by many world religions, also a key tenet of Masonry. Santa Claus is a western European tradition that emanates from the 4th Century St Nicholas because of his generosity and secret gift-giving.

The popular red suited Santa Claus as we know him originated in the USA during the 19th century, after Dutch settlers brought the legend of Sinterklaas ("Saint Nicholas").

Billions globally, including many non-Christians, embrace Santa Claus as a cultural symbol of generosity and holiday cheer, exchanging gifts during the Christmas season.

Many Masons playfully associate him with their values of charity, brotherhood, and his secretive gift-giving, seeing him as an "honorary" member who embodies ideals like "Brotherly Love and Relief". While Santa's legend has Masonic-like elements (uniform, rituals, anonymity), Masonry itself is a fraternity focused on moral and spiritual development, with St. Nicholas often cited as an inspiration for their charitable works.

Mercury Lodge 4581 is a Farnborough lodge.

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19/12/2025

Help given to local charities

18/12/2025

We are open about what we do.

The United Grand Lodge of England, the Order of Women Freemasons and The Honourable Fraternity of Ancient Freemasons have decided to launch legal action in response to what we believe is an unlawful, discriminatory, and unfair decision by the Metropolitan Police to designate Freemasonry as a declarable association.

View our full statement:
https://www.ugle.org.uk/about-us/media-centre/press-releases/freemasons-launch-legal-action-against-metropolitan-police

11/12/2025

A unique membership organisation. We are proud of our aviation heritage, We are Freemasons and we make life long friendships. We take pride in our lodge and we support charity. We celebrate our Founders. The reel introduces past and present lodge aviation characters; sadly we cant mention them all.

An eclectic membership with ex Royal Aircraft Establishment apprentices, airside professionals, quality managers, banker, software experts, plumbers, furniture restorers and ex Services. Above all, we aim to have fun and enjoy our Freemasonry.

You are important and we offer Integrity, Friendship, Respect and Service in a busy world.
We offer a great and friendly experience. Mercury Lodge is based at the Farnborough Masonic Centre.

We welcome Freemason visitors. We also offer a warm welcome to anyone interested in becoming a Freemason.

If you want to contact us for information:
Email: [email protected]
Visit our website: https://www.mercurylodge.org.uk/

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