Lodge of Charity 8769

10/09/2026

An excellent meeting this evening installing our new master into the chair of King Solomon. The installing master and team did an exemplary job.
We look forward to the next year and in particular an initiation in November.

15/06/2026

To boldly go where no (Notts) man has gone before? WM W Bro Mark Burton along with SW W Bro Stephen Lacey and W Bro Peter Burton took to the highways to attend the Installation meeting of the Science Fiction & Fantasy Lodge No 10016. And what a turnout - 107 brethren. After the Meeting many switched to costumes for the Festive Board the food for which was out of this world - literally!

16/05/2026

Brethren I would like to post a short report on the Lodge of Charity 8769 who were one of the first Lodges in the province to have a lecture on the "Stop the Bleed " campagne, the Province has invested £39,000 on kits to be placed with Defibrulators for emergency use in any case of severe bleeding. W/Bro Peter Burton presented the lecture which was very instructive and updated some of our established "First Aid " understanding much of the practice has evolved from Military battlefield experience. Peter illustrated the use of several bits from the kit and showed us how to pack wounds which were bleeding both from Arterial and/ or veinous. The use of the Tourniquet which is different to when we did this in the Boys Brigade or the Scouts and the use of the Felt tip pen included in the kit. Thank you to Bro Peter for his presentation and Province for the kits which I hope we will never have to use.

13/04/2026

This weekend, two brethren of the Notts Chapter of the Widows Sons Masonic Bikers Association our very own W.bro Philippe Stevenson and Bro. Sean Bown from Walesby Forest Lodge proudly attended the Branding Ceremony at Duncarron Medieval Fortress in Scotland along with nearly 300 other brethren from around the world supported by passed brandee W.bro David Taylor

Hosted and run by Widows Sons Scotland and set against the backdrop of this incredible historic site, the event was a fantastic opportunity to celebrate tradition, strengthen brotherhood, and support those taking this important step within the Widows Sons.

A brilliant weekend filled with camaraderie, shared values, and unforgettable memories.

09/04/2026

With Masonic Charitable Foundation – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

03/04/2026

Francesca, the daughter of Julian Townsend (Provincial Grand Master of Nottinghamshire Freemasons), ran the Sherwood Pines Half Marathon on the 15 March 2026 in support of the the Province's 2029 MCF Festival, and raised over £2,200!

💪 She certainly did us proud – thank you for your support, Francesca!

Learn more about her fundraiser here: https://ow.ly/LZIt50YvcOp

03/04/2026

We all enjoy our Freemasonry, so let’s tell others….

Know someone who might be interested?

Join us for a relaxed, friendly evening at:

📍Freemasons’ Hall, Goldsmith Street

📅 Thursday 23 April 2026

⏰ 7:30pm.

This informal event is the perfect chance to discover what we’re all about—our traditions, values, and the friendships that make it so special.

There’ll be plenty of opportunity to chat with members, ask questions, and enjoy great conversation over a drink. No pressure, just a warm welcome and good company.

Bring along anyone interested or simply curious—we’d love to meet them!

Reserve a place by contacting:

[email protected]

and help us grow our community.👍🏻

02/04/2026

A few of the brethren from the Lodge of Charity had a wonderful evening at the Amalgamation of Castle Lodge 3219 with Hayman Lodge 3414 held last night at Welbeck Road. Over the left of my shoulder (under the banners), you will see our RW Pro Grand Master Julian Townsend and now the Castle Hayman Lodge 3219 current WM, W.Bro Mick Smith. Both did an excellent and outstanding job making the evening very enjoyable.

30/03/2026