William Rufus Lodge 6979

William Rufus Lodge 6979 A Freemasonry Lodge within Hampshire & Isle of Wight. We're a friendly, modern Lodge promoting friendship, personal growth, respect, and charity

Meeting at Totton Masonic Centre on the 3rd Wednesday of February, March, May, October and November at 6 pm. William Rufus Lodge was consecrated on the 1st June 1950 within the Province of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We meet five times a year at Totton Masonic Centre, Lexby Rd, Totton, Southampton in Hampshire SO40 9HD - on the 3rd Wednesday of the month in Feb, March, May, Oct and Nov start

ing at 18.00, and are followed by a relaxed and enjoyable dinner, wrapping up around 9:00 PM

We’re a small, friendly lodge with a big heart. Our members span a wide range of ages and backgrounds, with many working family men, mostly from the Southampton area, though some travel from further afield to join us. So, whether you live in Totton, Hampshire, or beyond, you’re warmly invited to become part of our friendly community. Founded in 1950, we’ve recently celebrated our 75th anniversary with pride. While much has changed since our early days, the core values of Friendship, Integrity, Respect and Service still remain strong. Our evenings follow a structured agenda, similar to other organisations. As a progressive lodge, we encourage personal growth and development at a pace that suits each member. Our meetings also include ritual work (learning some lines, much like in a play), which many find both rewarding and enjoyable. Charity is at the heart of what we do, both individually and as a group. We have a lot of fun volunteering, raising funds and organising social events, including meals out, day trips, and gatherings where partners are welcome. One of our highlights is the formal partners’ dinner, where we celebrate the important role our loved ones play in Freemasonry. Joining William Rufus Lodge means becoming part of a supportive team of like-minded individuals who enjoy coming together—formally and informally—to make a positive impact in life, and have fun along the way. If Freemasonry interests you and you’d like to explore it further, please contact us - [email protected]

03/09/2026

20 years ago, John's life changed forever...

Since then, he has taken on countless fundraising challenges, each one driven by the same commitment: to help people when they need it most.

So far, John has raised approximately £554,000 for the Freemasons’ Charity – an extraordinary total built through persistence, generosity and the support of people who believed in his mission. Provincial Grand Lodge of Hampshire & Isle of Wight

Read his incredible story: https://ow.ly/W4WM50ZFHux

The Freemasons' Charity recently awarded £50,860 to the Saints Foundation in support of children with special educationa...
19/08/2026

The Freemasons' Charity recently awarded £50,860 to the Saints Foundation in support of children with special educational needs and disabilities. This is another example of the charitable support Freemasony provides to the local community.

If you would like to find out more about the charitable work we do as an organisation, or more locally, about William Rufus Lodge in general, take a look at our page and get in touch! 👍

14/08/2026

We're so proud of the impact we're making together! 🤩

Every one of these charities is doing amazing work to support children and young people across England and Wales.

Learn about our funding programmes: https://ow.ly/cx9x50ZxnuE

07/08/2026

A fascinating episode of Who Do You Think You Are? yesterday evening with medal-winning GB athlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson.

Katarina retraces her ancestry through the Bahamas and onto Miami, where she learned about her great-great-grandfather Matthew Farrington, who was an active member of Prince Hall Lodge in Miami.

Watch the episode via BBC iPlayer below 📺
https://tinyurl.com/mtstpduz

06/08/2026

Did you know that there are approximately 4.5 million children living in poverty in the UK?

A report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation highlighted that children have consistently faced the highest poverty rates of any age group in the UK. This gap has widened again in recent years, and is now at its highest level in over a decade at 31 per cent.

🎯 Thanks to your generous donations, we are able to provide funding to charities that support children who are living in the most disadvantaged circumstances due to poverty and who may be at risk of or are experiencing neglect.

Help us build better lives: donate.mcf.org.uk/donate

06/08/2026

And it's all thanks to you!

Your generosity and donations have helped us provide this exceptional support, and we look forward to continuing this legacy and impact in our future.

✨ Discover our impact: https://ow.ly/S7Mi50Zt7zI

⁉️ Are you looking for a fun, friendly, rewarding and very social hobby that promotes friendship, personal growth, respe...
06/08/2026

⁉️ Are you looking for a fun, friendly, rewarding and very social hobby that promotes friendship, personal growth, respect, and charity? if you are then Freemasonry might be something to consider.

🤝 We meet in Totton 5 times a year and are made up of members from all walks of like and backgrounds from young working men to gents enjoying a well earned retirement.

👀 Have a look through our page and visit our website, if you like what you see and it has piqued your interest then just let us know, we are VERY open to any questions you might have, you can even visit us for a tour.

🌐 https://www.williamrufuslodge.com/

03/08/2026
08/06/2026

Highlighting our commitment to supporting communities across England and Wales, we have provided grants to some amazing charities who positively help their local area.

We're proud to play a role in this on behalf of Freemasonry.

Find out more about our impact and read about some of the charities we support here: https://ow.ly/9T9e50Z7XWv

👣 Over the bank holiday weekend, W.Bros Ross, Stephen, Ash and Ross's wife, Claire embarked on a grueling charity walk. ...
27/05/2026

👣 Over the bank holiday weekend, W.Bros Ross, Stephen, Ash and Ross's wife, Claire embarked on a grueling charity walk. 100k London to Brighton in aid of The Firgrove Centre.

🌞 The weather was unbelievably hot, over 30 degrees for most of the day, and not much better through the night. Ash dropped at the 80k mark after battling with sun stroke, the rest of the team then pushed on and crossed the line Sunday morning in a little over 24 hours. An outstanding effort in extraordinary conditions.

🙌 The team would like to thank each and every one of you for the kind support, messages of encouragement and the donations. The total is currently at an incredible £1705 for the charity and there is still time to donate.

❤️ The charity is one very close to Claire and Ross's heart as they continue to support them whenever they can.
https://donate.giveasyoulive.com/campaign/the-mcbrides-100km-for-firgrove

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Totton Masonic Centre
Totton
SO409HD

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